Import/export HS code 2817: Zinc oxide and zinc peroxide
Zinc-based chemicals used in skincare products, rubber manufacturing, and as a white pigment in paints
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 |
| Merseyside | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 20 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Manufacture of food products | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JOTUN PAINTS (EUROPE) LIMITED | 81 |
| INTERNATIONAL PAINT LIMITED | 67 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 65 |
| NORKEM LIMITED | 63 |
| PIRELLI UK TYRES LIMITED | 57 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 52 |
| YARA UK LIMITED | 48 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 46 |
| CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 44 |
| JAMES M.BROWN LIMITED | 43 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 37 |
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 9,837,315 |
| India | 1,660,617 |
| Ireland | 863,913 |
| Norway | 836,540 |
| Sri Lanka | 773,671 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 5,804,512 | 4,032,803 | -1,771,709 |
| India | 1,318,300 | 342,317 | -975,983 |
| Ireland | 387,752 | 476,161 | +88,409 |
| Norway | 577,348 | 259,192 | -318,156 |
| Sri Lanka | 239,492 | 534,179 | +294,687 |
| Spain | 101,896 | 244,120 | +142,224 |
| Denmark | 210,547 | 102,806 | -107,741 |
| France | 190,119 | 92,136 | -97,983 |
| Czechia | 36,013 | 104,510 | +68,497 |
| Georgia | 66,646 | 66,078 | -568 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 578,911 |
| XI | 42,841 |
Export origin countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 279,783 | 299,128 | +19,345 |
| XI | 14,930 | 27,911 | +12,981 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,428,089 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,775,762 |
| Other | 661,980 |
| Air transport | 28,477 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,216,310 | 5,211,779 | -4,531 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,717,045 | 1,058,717 | -2,658,328 |
| Other | 325,677 | 336,303 | +10,626 |
| Air transport | 17,475 | 11,002 | -6,473 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 9,974,611 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,089,811 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,837,967 |
| 000 | 661,980 |
| Southampton | 416,713 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,437,123 | 4,537,488 | -899,635 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,638,787 | 451,024 | -1,187,763 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,359,153 | 478,814 | -880,339 |
| 000 | 325,677 | 336,303 | +10,626 |
| Southampton | 0 | 416,713 | +416,713 |
| Liverpool Docks | 159,667 | 120,280 | -39,387 |
| Felixstowe | 102,719 | 124,902 | +22,183 |
| Killingholme | 138,949 | 0 | -138,949 |
| Holyhead | 51,637 | 85,656 | +34,019 |
| Dover | 24,843 | 21,042 | -3,801 |
Quick facts
HS code: 2817
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Zinc-based chemicals used in skincare products, rubber manufacturing, and as a white pigment in paints