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 | 4,689,808 |
| Germany | 3,189,357 |
| Netherlands | 572,078 |
| Greece | 481,993 |
| Belgium | 329,905 |
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 | 2,345,327 | 2,344,481 | -846 |
| Germany | 1,407,935 | 1,781,422 | +373,487 |
| Netherlands | 422,608 | 149,470 | -273,138 |
| Greece | 452,971 | 29,022 | -423,949 |
| Belgium | 285,101 | 44,804 | -240,297 |
| China | 185,109 | 62,095 | -123,014 |
| United States | 101,687 | 0 | -101,687 |
| France | 47,340 | 14,874 | -32,466 |
| Switzerland | 18,000 | 12,306 | -5,694 |
| 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 | 7,346,903 |
| China | 643,996 |
| 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 | 3,953,041 | 3,393,862 | -559,179 |
| China | 158,831 | 485,165 | +326,334 |
| Israel | 149,045 | 0 | -149,045 |
| Cyprus | 37,466 | 95,364 | +57,898 |
| United States | 104,479 | 11,901 | -92,578 |
| Netherlands | 37,803 | 25,762 | -12,041 |
| India | 48,488 | 0 | -48,488 |
| Spain | 24,923 | 12,740 | -12,183 |
| Belgium | 8,176 | 4,931 | -3,245 |
| 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 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 8,102,385 |
| Other | 1,186,985 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 392,789 |
| Air transport | 35,245 |
| 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) | 4,166,300 | 3,936,085 | -230,215 |
| Other | 772,525 | 414,460 | -358,065 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 318,624 | 74,165 | -244,459 |
| Air transport | 27,022 | 8,223 | -18,799 |
| Road transport | 18,000 | 12,306 | -5,694 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,307,027 |
| 000 | 1,186,985 |
| Felixstowe | 1,159,534 |
| London | 884,621 |
| 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 | 2,624,554 | 2,682,473 | +57,919 |
| 000 | 772,525 | 414,460 | -358,065 |
| Felixstowe | 603,871 | 555,663 | -48,208 |
| London | 490,393 | 394,228 | -96,165 |
| Hull | 201,293 | 149,874 | -51,419 |
| Dover | 108,369 | 76,169 | -32,200 |
| Killingholme | 154,107 | 16,187 | -137,920 |
| London Gateway Port | 97,097 | 0 | -97,097 |
| Middlesbrough | 26,633 | 42,021 | +15,388 |
| Eurotunnel | 43,516 | 12,684 | -30,832 |
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 | 10 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 46 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 44 |
| AB AGRI LIMITED | 36 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 31 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 27 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 21 |
| VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 15 |
| 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+ | 17 |
| 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 | 387,514 |
| Indonesia | 114,081 |
| Poland | 111,227 |
| Netherlands | 77,800 |
| Germany | 67,750 |
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 | 204,864 | 182,650 | -22,214 |
| Indonesia | 80,709 | 33,372 | -47,337 |
| Poland | 58,437 | 52,790 | -5,647 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 77,800 | +77,800 |
| Germany | 64,771 | 2,979 | -61,792 |
| Cyprus | 53,800 | 0 | -53,800 |
| Egypt | 13,793 | 3,022 | -10,771 |
| Tunisia | 3,056 | 9,450 | +6,394 |
| Saudi Arabia | 8,893 | 0 | -8,893 |
| Brazil | 5,951 | 0 | -5,951 |
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 | 66,186 |
| 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 | 42,892 | 49,997 | +7,105 |
| XI | 21,882 | 44,304 | +22,422 |
| 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) | 542,795 |
| Other | 171,031 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 126,956 |
| Air transport | 37,319 |
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) | 304,680 | 238,115 | -66,565 |
| Other | 76,730 | 94,301 | +17,571 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 87,734 | 39,222 | -48,512 |
| Air transport | 27,244 | 10,075 | -17,169 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 212,526 |
| 000 | 171,031 |
| Holyhead | 140,195 |
| 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 | 62,697 | 149,829 | +87,132 |
| 000 | 76,730 | 94,301 | +17,571 |
| Holyhead | 63,617 | 76,578 | +12,961 |
| 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 | 16,681 | -16,527 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,982 | 10,075 | +5,093 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,411 | 0 | -12,411 |
| 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