Import/export HS code 2827: Chlorides, bromides, and iodides
Chemicals like chlorides, bromides, and iodides, including their oxides and hydroxides
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 24,669,602 |
| China | 23,932,397 |
| Netherlands | 20,317,316 |
| Belgium | 18,662,086 |
| India | 17,858,246 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 10,559,339 | 14,110,263 | +3,550,924 |
| China | 12,675,708 | 11,256,689 | -1,419,019 |
| Netherlands | 10,925,627 | 9,391,689 | -1,533,938 |
| Belgium | 11,049,786 | 7,612,300 | -3,437,486 |
| India | 9,928,372 | 7,929,874 | -1,998,498 |
| Germany | 8,321,687 | 8,780,629 | +458,942 |
| United States | 11,076,761 | 4,900,272 | -6,176,489 |
| Israel | 5,614,414 | 1,947,707 | -3,666,707 |
| Ireland | 2,831,520 | 2,968,838 | +137,318 |
| Djibouti | 0 | 4,685,702 | +4,685,702 |
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 | 27,382,174 |
| India | 23,621,801 |
| France | 21,583,920 |
| Germany | 20,482,758 |
| United States | 17,562,070 |
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 | 14,329,996 | 13,052,178 | -1,277,818 |
| India | 12,752,557 | 10,869,244 | -1,883,313 |
| France | 9,302,105 | 12,281,815 | +2,979,710 |
| Germany | 10,600,819 | 9,881,939 | -718,880 |
| United States | 12,334,460 | 5,227,610 | -7,106,850 |
| Netherlands | 7,858,984 | 6,261,138 | -1,597,846 |
| Belgium | 5,816,667 | 5,459,118 | -357,549 |
| Israel | 6,640,088 | 2,408,663 | -4,231,425 |
| Ireland | 2,657,118 | 2,802,207 | +145,089 |
| South Korea | 2,112,891 | 2,594,323 | +481,432 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 16 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 14 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 13 |
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| West Yorkshire | 12 |
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 | 14 | 14 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 12 | 9 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 10 | +6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
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) | 104,035,971 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 59,215,679 |
| Air transport | 4,338,910 |
| Other | 3,111,543 |
| Road transport | 2,444,398 |
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) | 58,190,484 | 45,845,487 | -12,344,997 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,763,817 | 32,451,862 | +5,688,045 |
| Air transport | 2,595,184 | 1,743,726 | -851,458 |
| Other | 1,819,748 | 1,291,795 | -527,953 |
| Road transport | 1,966,687 | 477,711 | -1,488,976 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 5,366 | +5,366 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 27,564,034 |
| Felixstowe | 22,987,400 |
| Eurotunnel | 21,359,440 |
| Southampton | 16,426,183 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,842,660 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 14,327,725 | 13,236,309 | -1,091,416 |
| Felixstowe | 12,142,556 | 10,844,844 | -1,297,712 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,289,586 | 13,069,854 | +4,780,268 |
| Southampton | 8,577,438 | 7,848,745 | -728,693 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,055,594 | 5,787,066 | -1,268,528 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,620,473 | 7,326,859 | +4,706,386 |
| London | 5,689,623 | 3,707,681 | -1,981,942 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 5,661,165 | 1,297,676 | -4,363,489 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,418,743 | 2,214,464 | -2,204,279 |
| Dover | 2,567,756 | 2,985,453 | +417,697 |
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 | 86 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 50 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 23 |
| Manufacture of food products | 16 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 55 |
| 2025-11 | 66 |
| 2025-10 | 72 |
| 2025-09 | 53 |
| 2025-08 | 61 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 120 |
| 151 PRODUCTS LIMITED | 118 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 114 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 113 |
| BIACHEM LIMITED | 98 |
| WILFRID SMITH LIMITED | 97 |
| DOW SILICONES UK LIMITED | 92 |
| CELTIC CHEMICALS LIMITED | 85 |
| CROWN CREST GROUP LIMITED | 84 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 76 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 98 |
| 1m-15m | 81 |
| 15m-54m | 29 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | 24,750,677 |
| France | 18,660,086 |
| United States | 17,138,547 |
| Spain | 12,812,111 |
| Netherlands | 6,159,196 |
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 | 15,041,188 | 9,709,489 | -5,331,699 |
| France | 9,402,620 | 9,257,466 | -145,154 |
| United States | 8,077,387 | 9,061,160 | +983,773 |
| Spain | 9,105,571 | 3,706,540 | -5,399,031 |
| Netherlands | 4,273,809 | 1,885,387 | -2,388,422 |
| Ireland | 2,166,653 | 2,503,944 | +337,291 |
| China | 2,417,487 | 2,183,524 | -233,963 |
| Malaysia | 2,158,334 | 472,181 | -1,686,153 |
| Italy | 1,269,386 | 1,248,699 | -20,687 |
| Belgium | 827,013 | 1,194,064 | +367,051 |
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 | 172,705 |
| China | 113,374 |
| Sweden | 77,700 |
| Netherlands | 76,315 |
| France | 69,578 |
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 | 50,433 | 122,272 | +71,839 |
| China | 62,044 | 51,330 | -10,714 |
| Sweden | 45,229 | 32,471 | -12,758 |
| Netherlands | 37,215 | 39,100 | +1,885 |
| France | 37,470 | 32,108 | -5,362 |
| Belgium | 7,101 | 8,516 | +1,415 |
| Germany | 11,956 | 0 | -11,956 |
| United States | 0 | 4,722 | +4,722 |
| India | 0 | 45 | +45 |
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) | 72,853,905 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,023,754 |
| Air transport | 2,488,888 |
| Other | 681,461 |
| Road transport | 156,872 |
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) | 41,029,267 | 31,824,638 | -9,204,629 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,950,486 | 18,073,268 | -2,877,218 |
| Air transport | 1,518,576 | 970,312 | -548,264 |
| Other | 331,128 | 350,333 | +19,205 |
| Road transport | 156,872 | 0 | -156,872 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 21,722,064 |
| Southampton | 20,674,428 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,548,790 |
| Middlesbrough | 16,444,356 |
| Felixstowe | 6,787,909 |
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 | 15,329,953 | 6,392,111 | -8,937,842 |
| Southampton | 9,699,395 | 10,975,033 | +1,275,638 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,479,189 | 9,069,601 | -2,409,588 |
| Middlesbrough | 11,662,387 | 4,781,969 | -6,880,418 |
| Felixstowe | 4,066,100 | 2,721,809 | -1,344,291 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,544,395 | 4,688,089 | +3,143,694 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,991,848 | 3,006,989 | +15,141 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,719,103 | 2,213,463 | +494,360 |
| Portsmouth | 40,200 | 3,278,092 | +3,237,892 |
| London | 1,150,281 | 525,974 | -624,307 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 282710 – Ammonium chloride
- 282720 – Calcium chloride
- 282731 – Magnesium chlorides
- 282732 – Aluminium chlorides
- 282735 – Nickel chlorides
- 282739 – Various chlorides
- 282741 – Copper chlorides
- 282749 – Various chlorides
- 282751 – Sodium or potassium bromides
- 282759 – Various bromides
- 282760 – Iodides and iodide oxides
Quick facts
HS code: 2827
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals like chlorides, bromides, and iodides, including their oxides and hydroxides