Import/export HS code 282540: Nickel oxides and hydroxides
Nickel compounds used in batteries, ceramics, and as catalysts in chemical reactions
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* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 107,894 |
| China | 86,368 |
| Italy | 80,239 |
| United States | 27,548 |
| Netherlands | 19,346 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 65,632 | 42,262 | -23,370 |
| China | 82,588 | 3,780 | -78,808 |
| Italy | 0 | 80,239 | +80,239 |
| United States | 22,073 | 5,475 | -16,598 |
| Netherlands | 10,266 | 9,080 | -1,186 |
| Sweden | 5,434 | 0 | -5,434 |
| Japan | 1,258 | 0 | -1,258 |
| Finland | 1,180 | 0 | -1,180 |
| Canada | 962 | 0 | -962 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 921 | +921 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 166,607 |
| Philippines | 107,894 |
| Japan | 26,463 |
| United States | 21,689 |
| Sweden | 5,434 |
Country of origin 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 import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 82,588 | 84,019 | +1,431 |
| Philippines | 65,632 | 42,262 | -23,370 |
| Japan | 13,385 | 13,078 | -307 |
| United States | 20,212 | 1,477 | -18,735 |
| Sweden | 5,434 | 0 | -5,434 |
| Finland | 1,180 | 0 | -1,180 |
| Canada | 962 | 0 | -962 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 921 | +921 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 102,002 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 82,201 |
| Road transport | 80,239 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 66,708 |
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 import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 49,564 | 52,438 | +2,874 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 73,121 | 9,080 | -64,041 |
| Road transport | 0 | 80,239 | +80,239 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 66,708 | 0 | -66,708 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 499 | 80,239 |
| Killingholme | 65,632 |
| Felixstowe | 58,497 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 46,527 |
| Manchester Airport | 42,262 |
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 import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 499 | 0 | 80,239 | +80,239 |
| Killingholme | 65,632 | 0 | -65,632 |
| Felixstowe | 58,497 | 0 | -58,497 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 42,529 | 3,998 | -38,531 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 42,262 | +42,262 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,489 | 1,990 | -5,499 |
| Thamesport | 8,211 | 0 | -8,211 |
| Harwich | 0 | 7,090 | +7,090 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,855 | 921 | -4,934 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 3,780 | +3,780 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-09 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 26,235 |
| Japan | 15,101 |
| Singapore | 12,476 |
| Switzerland | 11,270 |
| Israel | 3,496 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 26,235 | 0 | -26,235 |
| Japan | 3,702 | 11,399 | +7,697 |
| Singapore | 5,971 | 6,505 | +534 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 11,270 | +11,270 |
| Israel | 2,214 | 1,282 | -932 |
| Czechia | 0 | 2,640 | +2,640 |
| Qatar | 1,359 | 0 | -1,359 |
| United States | 1,172 | 0 | -1,172 |
| South Korea | 1,107 | 0 | -1,107 |
| Norway | 1,000 | 0 | -1,000 |
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) | 40,145 |
| Air transport | 35,711 |
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) | 26,235 | 13,910 | -12,325 |
| Air transport | 16,525 | 19,186 | +2,661 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 37,505 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 23,336 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,600 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,321 |
| Dover | 2,640 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 26,235 | 11,270 | -14,965 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,032 | 12,304 | +1,272 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,000 | 5,600 | +4,600 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,321 | 0 | -3,321 |
| Dover | 0 | 2,640 | +2,640 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 1,282 | +1,282 |
| ZLC | 1,172 | 0 | -1,172 |
Quick facts
HS code: 282540
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Nickel compounds used in batteries, ceramics, and as catalysts in chemical reactions