Import/export HS code 28261990: Various fluorides
Fluoride compounds not made from ammonium, sodium, or aluminium
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,011,649 |
| China | 2,376,855 |
| Netherlands | 624,844 |
| Japan | 463,620 |
| United States | 259,592 |
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 | 1,657,661 | 1,353,988 | -303,673 |
| China | 1,679,579 | 697,276 | -982,303 |
| Netherlands | 247,887 | 376,957 | +129,070 |
| Japan | 462,148 | 1,472 | -460,676 |
| United States | 47,695 | 211,897 | +164,202 |
| Belgium | 44,251 | 29,053 | -15,198 |
| India | 35,083 | 19,756 | -15,327 |
| Spain | 28,556 | 21,602 | -6,954 |
| France | 33,386 | 12,000 | -21,386 |
| Italy | 4,119 | 30,722 | +26,603 |
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 | 3,007,700 |
| China | 2,458,924 |
| United States | 846,533 |
| Japan | 482,050 |
| India | 143,236 |
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 | 1,625,314 | 1,382,386 | -242,928 |
| China | 1,728,011 | 730,913 | -997,098 |
| United States | 267,598 | 578,935 | +311,337 |
| Japan | 480,578 | 1,472 | -479,106 |
| India | 97,104 | 46,132 | -50,972 |
| Spain | 26,080 | 21,602 | -4,478 |
| United Kingdom | 15,622 | 0 | -15,622 |
| South Africa | 0 | 13,109 | +13,109 |
| Netherlands | 6,372 | 4,863 | -1,509 |
| Estonia | 0 | 6,118 | +6,118 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Eastern Scotland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,650,006 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,114,761 |
| Air transport | 280,944 |
| Other | 1,387 |
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) | 1,885,233 | 1,764,773 | -120,460 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,262,500 | 852,261 | -1,410,239 |
| Air transport | 105,067 | 175,877 | +70,810 |
| Other | 1,139 | 248 | -891 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,207,482 |
| Felixstowe | 2,134,467 |
| Southampton | 759,760 |
| Hull | 542,905 |
| Immingham Docks | 542,031 |
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 | 1,091,244 | 1,116,238 | +24,994 |
| Felixstowe | 1,940,620 | 193,847 | -1,746,773 |
| Southampton | 163,004 | 596,756 | +433,752 |
| Hull | 308,049 | 234,856 | -73,193 |
| Immingham Docks | 249,929 | 292,102 | +42,173 |
| London Gateway Port | 109,497 | 70,411 | -39,086 |
| Eurotunnel | 165,967 | 6,217 | -159,750 |
| London Stansted Airport | 43,618 | 44,926 | +1,308 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,670 | 59,432 | +48,762 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 67,842 | 1,604 | -66,238 |
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 | 14 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 11 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
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+ | 17 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 654,408 |
| Germany | 536,753 |
| United States | 422,925 |
| Brazil | 166,418 |
| Austria | 106,681 |
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 | 303,478 | 350,930 | +47,452 |
| Germany | 443,233 | 93,520 | -349,713 |
| United States | 27,482 | 395,443 | +367,961 |
| Brazil | 0 | 166,418 | +166,418 |
| Austria | 52,375 | 54,306 | +1,931 |
| France | 69,883 | 1,996 | -67,887 |
| Israel | 0 | 70,418 | +70,418 |
| Ireland | 42,538 | 19,005 | -23,533 |
| Canada | 5,105 | 26,026 | +20,921 |
| India | 8,611 | 11,840 | +3,229 |
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) | 1,254,778 |
| Air transport | 581,312 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 417,073 |
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) | 332,242 | 922,536 | +590,294 |
| Air transport | 376,319 | 204,993 | -171,326 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 317,540 | 99,533 | -218,007 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 780,886 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 349,766 |
| Liverpool Docks | 245,203 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 230,255 |
| Southampton | 198,369 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 303,478 | 477,408 | +173,930 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 275,002 | 74,764 | -200,238 |
| Liverpool Docks | 34,523 | 210,680 | +176,157 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 77,201 | 153,054 | +75,853 |
| Southampton | 0 | 198,369 | +198,369 |
| London Stansted Airport | 157,746 | 17,696 | -140,050 |
| Manchester Airport | 55,920 | 11,158 | -44,762 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 57,474 | 0 | -57,474 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 39,940 | +39,940 |
| East Midlands Airport | 23,366 | 5,356 | -18,010 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28261990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fluoride compounds not made from ammonium, sodium, or aluminium