Import/export HS code 282550: Copper oxides and hydroxides
Copper compounds used in agriculture, pigments, and as a chemical reagent
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 21,929,568 |
| Australia | 12,968,415 |
| Germany | 7,538,211 |
| Norway | 7,376,218 |
| Canada | 1,898,364 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 10,419,346 | 11,510,222 | +1,090,876 |
| Australia | 8,644,327 | 4,324,088 | -4,320,239 |
| Germany | 4,235,152 | 3,303,059 | -932,093 |
| Norway | 2,837,115 | 4,539,103 | +1,701,988 |
| Canada | 1,236,503 | 661,861 | -574,642 |
| Spain | 208,870 | 248,160 | +39,290 |
| Aruba | 401,395 | 0 | -401,395 |
| Italy | 133,721 | 161,744 | +28,023 |
| Belgium | 113,546 | 136,507 | +22,961 |
| France | 64,089 | 149,570 | +85,481 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 24,186,139 |
| Australia | 13,444,940 |
| Germany | 7,549,537 |
| Norway | 7,455,558 |
| Italy | 275,290 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 11,957,537 | 12,228,602 | +271,065 |
| Australia | 9,120,852 | 4,324,088 | -4,796,764 |
| Germany | 4,235,114 | 3,314,423 | -920,691 |
| Norway | 2,693,816 | 4,761,742 | +2,067,926 |
| Italy | 113,546 | 161,744 | +48,198 |
| India | 0 | 204,496 | +204,496 |
| Sweden | 180,375 | 23,954 | -156,421 |
| Taiwan | 67,398 | 79,791 | +12,393 |
| Belgium | 0 | 97,397 | +97,397 |
| France | 18,206 | 29,151 | +10,945 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Devon | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 41,798,378 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,951,730 |
| Other | 698,682 |
| Air transport | 183,805 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,370,730 | 19,427,648 | -2,943,082 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,330,902 | 5,620,828 | +289,926 |
| Other | 617,815 | 80,867 | -536,948 |
| Air transport | 67,435 | 116,370 | +48,935 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 17,077,329 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,823,797 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 9,918,201 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,837,524 |
| Felixstowe | 3,511,863 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 6,244,287 | 10,833,042 | +4,588,755 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,320,518 | 7,503,279 | +1,182,761 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 6,292,698 | 3,625,503 | -2,667,195 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,078,631 | 758,893 | -2,319,738 |
| Felixstowe | 3,090,306 | 421,557 | -2,668,749 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,156,373 | 301,108 | -855,265 |
| Eurotunnel | 255,734 | 768,096 | +512,362 |
| Dover | 909,982 | 67,576 | -842,406 |
| 000 | 617,815 | 80,867 | -536,948 |
| Tyne | 123,149 | 391,999 | +268,850 |
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 | 10 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 1 |
| Dormant Company | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL PAINT LIMITED | 113 |
| JOTUN PAINTS (EUROPE) LIMITED | 98 |
| YARA UK LIMITED | 66 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 17 |
| SENS NUTRITION LIMITED | 16 |
| WILLIAM BLYTHE LIMITED | 15 |
| ARDAGH GLASS LIMITED | 14 |
| FMC AGRO LIMITED | 12 |
| TODINI UK LIMITED | 10 |
| O-I GLASS LIMITED | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 399,752 |
| Ireland | 317,228 |
| New Zealand | 191,937 |
| Norway | 142,954 |
| Poland | 90,628 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 196,126 | 203,626 | +7,500 |
| Ireland | 127,965 | 189,263 | +61,298 |
| New Zealand | 125,689 | 66,248 | -59,441 |
| Norway | 0 | 142,954 | +142,954 |
| Poland | 90,628 | 0 | -90,628 |
| Costa Rica | 83,968 | 0 | -83,968 |
| United States | 2,922 | 54,593 | +51,671 |
| Turkey | 53,856 | 0 | -53,856 |
| Switzerland | 26,127 | 26,808 | +681 |
| Kenya | 44,226 | 5,743 | -38,483 |
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) | 912,404 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 646,759 |
| Air transport | 100,769 |
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) | 490,701 | 421,703 | -68,998 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 326,952 | 319,807 | -7,145 |
| Air transport | 26,875 | 73,894 | +47,019 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 550,510 |
| Holyhead | 243,278 |
| Felixstowe | 173,189 |
| Immingham Docks | 142,954 |
| London Gateway Port | 96,288 |
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 | 344,035 | 206,475 | -137,560 |
| Holyhead | 127,965 | 115,313 | -12,652 |
| Felixstowe | 125,689 | 47,500 | -78,189 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 142,954 | +142,954 |
| London Gateway Port | 68,969 | 27,319 | -41,650 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 83,968 | 0 | -83,968 |
| London | 40,900 | 35,786 | -5,114 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 73,950 | +73,950 |
| Southampton | 0 | 66,248 | +66,248 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,382 | 56,406 | +55,024 |
Quick facts
HS code: 282550
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Copper compounds used in agriculture, pigments, and as a chemical reagent