Import/export HS code 2826: Fluorides and fluorine salts
Chemicals like fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates, and other complex salts containing fluorine
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 7,217,379 |
| Germany | 3,971,558 |
| South Korea | 2,150,481 |
| Norway | 1,465,295 |
| Japan | 1,315,805 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 5,891,859 | 1,325,520 | -4,566,339 |
| Germany | 2,181,326 | 1,790,232 | -391,094 |
| South Korea | 1,855,298 | 295,183 | -1,560,115 |
| Norway | 564,203 | 901,092 | +336,889 |
| Japan | 1,313,427 | 2,378 | -1,311,049 |
| Netherlands | 642,507 | 549,028 | -93,479 |
| Belgium | 403,147 | 310,550 | -92,597 |
| United States | 124,704 | 350,857 | +226,153 |
| Denmark | 194,154 | 169,964 | -24,190 |
| France | 226,875 | 103,292 | -123,583 |
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 | 7,802,332 |
| Germany | 3,827,814 |
| South Korea | 2,467,365 |
| Norway | 1,465,295 |
| United States | 1,053,119 |
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 | 6,415,065 | 1,387,267 | -5,027,798 |
| Germany | 2,158,839 | 1,668,975 | -489,864 |
| South Korea | 2,172,182 | 295,183 | -1,876,999 |
| Norway | 564,203 | 901,092 | +336,889 |
| United States | 342,023 | 711,096 | +369,073 |
| Japan | 945,429 | 6,168 | -939,261 |
| Belgium | 358,896 | 430,764 | +71,868 |
| Denmark | 194,154 | 169,964 | -24,190 |
| Spain | 192,684 | 131,871 | -60,813 |
| France | 180,838 | 75,111 | -105,727 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
| Cheshire | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 13,490,490 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,526,186 |
| Air transport | 527,682 |
| Other | 12,832 |
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) | 10,534,518 | 2,955,972 | -7,578,546 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,486,230 | 3,039,956 | -446,274 |
| Air transport | 252,672 | 275,010 | +22,338 |
| Other | 12,584 | 248 | -12,336 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 4,912,958 |
| Felixstowe | 4,786,875 |
| Dover | 3,066,724 |
| Hull | 2,017,115 |
| Tyne | 1,773,699 |
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 | 3,416,967 | 1,495,991 | -1,920,976 |
| Felixstowe | 4,401,528 | 385,347 | -4,016,181 |
| Dover | 1,562,673 | 1,504,051 | -58,622 |
| Hull | 872,252 | 1,144,863 | +272,611 |
| Tyne | 1,773,699 | 0 | -1,773,699 |
| Immingham Docks | 770,495 | 560,637 | -209,858 |
| London | 613,942 | 381,692 | -232,250 |
| Eurotunnel | 174,786 | 122,247 | -52,539 |
| Harwich | 56,647 | 156,070 | +99,423 |
| Portsmouth | 96,064 | 112,810 | +16,746 |
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 | 22 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 18 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
| 2025-07 | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 29 |
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 815,342 |
| Italy | 654,559 |
| Netherlands | 654,408 |
| United States | 445,149 |
| China | 297,950 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 671,121 | 144,221 | -526,900 |
| Italy | 566,130 | 88,429 | -477,701 |
| Netherlands | 303,478 | 350,930 | +47,452 |
| United States | 30,604 | 414,545 | +383,941 |
| China | 208,176 | 89,774 | -118,402 |
| Ireland | 176,173 | 103,821 | -72,352 |
| Czechia | 0 | 273,890 | +273,890 |
| Brazil | 0 | 225,496 | +225,496 |
| Israel | 74,403 | 106,575 | +32,172 |
| India | 83,260 | 84,865 | +1,605 |
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) | 2,067,821 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,805,206 |
| Air transport | 868,761 |
| Road transport | 1,251 |
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) | 1,342,782 | 725,039 | -617,743 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 668,878 | 1,136,328 | +467,450 |
| Air transport | 527,249 | 341,512 | -185,737 |
| Road transport | 1,251 | 0 | -1,251 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,657,787 |
| Felixstowe | 1,030,992 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 454,835 |
| Southampton | 298,500 |
| Liverpool Docks | 278,415 |
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 | 1,060,168 | 597,619 | -462,549 |
| Felixstowe | 475,358 | 555,634 | +80,276 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 204,866 | 249,969 | +45,103 |
| Southampton | 27,169 | 271,331 | +244,162 |
| Liverpool Docks | 65,162 | 213,253 | +148,091 |
| London Gateway Port | 136,515 | 71,599 | -64,916 |
| London Stansted Airport | 158,891 | 34,853 | -124,038 |
| Holyhead | 81,350 | 82,614 | +1,264 |
| Manchester Airport | 65,867 | 17,450 | -48,417 |
| Dover | 55,231 | 7,680 | -47,551 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 2826
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals like fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates, and other complex salts containing fluorine