Import/export HS code 282710: Ammonium chloride
A common chemical compound used in fertilizers and industrial 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Cyprus | 4,610,577 |
| Germany | 3,385,182 |
| Netherlands | 537,996 |
| Greece | 379,982 |
| Belgium | 330,918 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | 2,234,102 | 2,376,475 | +142,373 |
| Germany | 1,576,594 | 1,808,588 | +231,994 |
| Netherlands | 413,027 | 124,969 | -288,058 |
| Greece | 379,982 | 0 | -379,982 |
| Belgium | 285,101 | 45,817 | -239,284 |
| China | 162,394 | 62,095 | -100,299 |
| United States | 101,687 | 0 | -101,687 |
| France | 47,340 | 14,874 | -32,466 |
| Switzerland | 23,226 | 7,080 | -16,146 |
| Poland | 12,761 | 0 | -12,761 |
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 | 7,402,638 |
| China | 651,497 |
| Israel | 149,045 |
| Cyprus | 132,830 |
| United States | 116,380 |
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 | 4,023,209 | 3,379,429 | -643,780 |
| China | 136,116 | 515,381 | +379,265 |
| Israel | 149,045 | 0 | -149,045 |
| Cyprus | 37,466 | 95,364 | +57,898 |
| United States | 104,479 | 11,901 | -92,578 |
| Netherlands | 41,050 | 20,894 | -20,156 |
| India | 48,488 | 0 | -48,488 |
| Spain | 30,149 | 7,514 | -22,635 |
| Belgium | 8,176 | 5,944 | -2,232 |
| Denmark | 7,694 | 0 | -7,694 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,185,910 |
| Other | 1,084,974 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 370,074 |
| Air transport | 37,063 |
| Road transport | 30,306 |
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) | 4,239,715 | 3,946,195 | -293,520 |
| Other | 673,974 | 411,000 | -262,974 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 295,909 | 74,165 | -221,744 |
| Air transport | 27,022 | 10,041 | -16,981 |
| Road transport | 23,226 | 7,080 | -16,146 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,305,515 |
| Felixstowe | 1,150,918 |
| 000 | 1,084,974 |
| London | 848,372 |
| Hull | 351,167 |
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 | 2,705,180 | 2,600,335 | -104,845 |
| Felixstowe | 628,975 | 521,943 | -107,032 |
| 000 | 673,974 | 411,000 | -262,974 |
| London | 452,575 | 395,797 | -56,778 |
| Hull | 201,293 | 149,874 | -51,419 |
| Dover | 108,369 | 148,903 | +40,534 |
| Killingholme | 156,646 | 10,997 | -145,649 |
| Middlesbrough | 26,633 | 74,642 | +48,009 |
| London Gateway Port | 97,097 | 0 | -97,097 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,305 | 57,549 | +53,244 |
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 | 12 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 11 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 47 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 45 |
| AB AGRI LIMITED | 37 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 32 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 27 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 21 |
| VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 16 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 15 |
| ABBEYCHEM LIMITED | 15 |
| NORKEM LIMITED | 14 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | 376,441 |
| Poland | 120,092 |
| Indonesia | 114,081 |
| Netherlands | 77,800 |
| Germany | 76,287 |
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 | 202,962 | 173,479 | -29,483 |
| Poland | 69,763 | 50,329 | -19,434 |
| Indonesia | 80,709 | 33,372 | -47,337 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 77,800 | +77,800 |
| Germany | 64,771 | 11,516 | -53,255 |
| Cyprus | 53,800 | 0 | -53,800 |
| Egypt | 16,815 | 0 | -16,815 |
| Tunisia | 6,206 | 6,300 | +94 |
| Saudi Arabia | 8,893 | 0 | -8,893 |
| China | 0 | 7,208 | +7,208 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 92,889 |
| XI | 54,635 |
| Germany | 11,956 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 48,024 | 44,865 | -3,159 |
| XI | 15,748 | 38,887 | +23,139 |
| Germany | 11,956 | 0 | -11,956 |
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) | 561,575 |
| Other | 159,480 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 134,164 |
| Air transport | 36,419 |
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) | 319,156 | 242,419 | -76,737 |
| Other | 75,728 | 83,752 | +8,024 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 87,734 | 46,430 | -41,304 |
| Air transport | 29,366 | 7,053 | -22,313 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 229,928 |
| 000 | 159,480 |
| Holyhead | 141,573 |
| Immingham Docks | 114,749 |
| London Gateway Port | 76,073 |
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 | 77,173 | 152,755 | +75,582 |
| 000 | 75,728 | 83,752 | +8,024 |
| Holyhead | 63,617 | 77,956 | +14,339 |
| Immingham Docks | 114,749 | 0 | -114,749 |
| London Gateway Port | 54,526 | 21,547 | -32,979 |
| Liverpool Docks | 63,617 | 11,771 | -51,846 |
| Southampton | 33,208 | 23,889 | -9,319 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,004 | 7,053 | -951 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,511 | 0 | -11,511 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,851 | 0 | -9,851 |
Quick facts
HS code: 282710
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A common chemical compound used in fertilizers and industrial processes