Import/export HS code 28259019: Various calcium hydroxide
Calcium hydroxide compounds not meeting 98% purity, used in construction, agriculture, and chemical processes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 198,469 |
| France | 103,642 |
| Belgium | 30,182 |
| Italy | 25,061 |
| United States | 24,338 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 71,982 | 126,487 | +54,505 |
| France | 11,765 | 91,877 | +80,112 |
| Belgium | 29,270 | 912 | -28,358 |
| Italy | 25,061 | 0 | -25,061 |
| United States | 10,312 | 14,026 | +3,714 |
| India | 8,925 | 3,876 | -5,049 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 9,917 | +9,917 |
| Switzerland | 7,251 | 0 | -7,251 |
| Netherlands | 6,072 | 0 | -6,072 |
| Ireland | 658 | 4,065 | +3,407 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 183,309 |
| France | 83,024 |
| United States | 57,434 |
| Belgium | 47,912 |
| India | 12,801 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 72,003 | 111,306 | +39,303 |
| France | 4,799 | 78,225 | +73,426 |
| United States | 28,181 | 29,253 | +1,072 |
| Belgium | 47,912 | 0 | -47,912 |
| India | 8,925 | 3,876 | -5,049 |
| Turkey | 0 | 10,856 | +10,856 |
| Spain | 0 | 9,963 | +9,963 |
| United Kingdom | 7,251 | 0 | -7,251 |
| Brazil | 0 | 6,130 | +6,130 |
| Japan | 0 | 924 | +924 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Devon | 1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Devon | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 325,615 |
| Air transport | 48,142 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 45,847 |
| Other | 7,218 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 130,915 | 194,700 | +63,785 |
| Air transport | 18,533 | 29,609 | +11,076 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,623 | 26,224 | +6,601 |
| Other | 3,153 | 4,065 | +912 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 129,284 |
| Felixstowe | 58,265 |
| Immingham Docks | 46,734 |
| Harwich | 43,244 |
| Eurotunnel | 35,356 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 21,622 | 107,662 | +86,040 |
| Felixstowe | 46,337 | 11,928 | -34,409 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,022 | 32,712 | +18,690 |
| Harwich | 23,637 | 19,607 | -4,030 |
| Eurotunnel | 15,540 | 19,816 | +4,276 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,270 | 12,564 | +294 |
| London Stansted Airport | 13,547 | 2,711 | -10,836 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 14,026 | +14,026 |
| London | 10,749 | 0 | -10,749 |
| Southampton | 6,361 | 2,804 | -3,557 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 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 | 4 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 79,601 |
| Iceland | 65,944 |
| Thailand | 14,466 |
| India | 9,332 |
| France | 6,996 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 49,168 | 30,433 | -18,735 |
| Iceland | 24,802 | 41,142 | +16,340 |
| Thailand | 14,466 | 0 | -14,466 |
| India | 9,332 | 0 | -9,332 |
| France | 0 | 6,996 | +6,996 |
| Germany | 3,359 | 2,000 | -1,359 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 4,550 | +4,550 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 3,750 | +3,750 |
| Mozambique | 2,410 | 0 | -2,410 |
| Poland | 0 | 1,284 | +1,284 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 59,509 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 40,075 | 19,434 | -20,641 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 82,406 |
| Other | 59,509 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,372 |
| Air transport | 23,649 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 37,514 | 44,892 | +7,378 |
| Other | 40,075 | 19,434 | -20,641 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,093 | 21,279 | +12,186 |
| Air transport | 17,991 | 5,658 | -12,333 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 65,944 |
| 000 | 59,509 |
| Southampton | 12,532 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,052 |
| Holyhead | 10,040 |
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 | 24,802 | 41,142 | +16,340 |
| 000 | 40,075 | 19,434 | -20,641 |
| Southampton | 12,532 | 0 | -12,532 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,876 | 5,176 | +300 |
| Holyhead | 4,217 | 5,823 | +1,606 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,344 | 5,658 | +1,314 |
| Newcastle Airport | 9,332 | 0 | -9,332 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 8,996 | +8,996 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,315 | 0 | -4,315 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 3,750 | +3,750 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28259019
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Calcium hydroxide compounds not meeting 98% purity, used in construction, agriculture, and chemical processes