Import/export HS code 282732: Aluminium chlorides
Chloride compounds made from aluminium, used in chemical manufacturing
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 3,832,492 |
| Germany | 2,905,640 |
| Belgium | 2,484,005 |
| Netherlands | 1,920,284 |
| France | 697,450 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 2,251,551 | 1,580,941 | -670,610 |
| Germany | 1,564,035 | 1,341,605 | -222,430 |
| Belgium | 1,438,199 | 1,045,806 | -392,393 |
| Netherlands | 908,039 | 1,012,245 | +104,206 |
| France | 21,890 | 675,560 | +653,670 |
| Italy | 38,325 | 107,728 | +69,403 |
| China | 105,530 | 10,781 | -94,749 |
| United States | 37,818 | 66,449 | +28,631 |
| Portugal | 33,960 | 30,615 | -3,345 |
| Turkey | 0 | 47,227 | +47,227 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 6,215,018 |
| Germany | 3,089,540 |
| Netherlands | 1,732,212 |
| France | 537,947 |
| Italy | 292,471 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 3,620,470 | 2,594,548 | -1,025,922 |
| Germany | 1,653,338 | 1,436,202 | -217,136 |
| Netherlands | 804,101 | 928,111 | +124,010 |
| France | 0 | 537,947 | +537,947 |
| Italy | 151,091 | 141,380 | -9,711 |
| Denmark | 0 | 142,420 | +142,420 |
| China | 103,182 | 10,781 | -92,401 |
| United States | 42,166 | 66,449 | +24,283 |
| Turkey | 0 | 47,227 | +47,227 |
| Ireland | 14,084 | 24,500 | +10,416 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Kent | 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 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,171,996 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,123,093 |
| Air transport | 124,177 |
| Rail transport | 5,366 |
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) | 4,745,193 | 3,426,803 | -1,318,390 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,632,377 | 2,490,716 | +858,339 |
| Air transport | 73,434 | 50,743 | -22,691 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 5,437,332 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,384,632 |
| London | 2,360,223 |
| Felixstowe | 672,347 |
| Immingham Docks | 422,782 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 3,346,732 | 2,090,600 | -1,256,132 |
| Eurotunnel | 524,465 | 1,860,167 | +1,335,702 |
| London | 1,356,646 | 1,003,577 | -353,069 |
| Felixstowe | 402,550 | 269,797 | -132,753 |
| Immingham Docks | 244,115 | 178,667 | -65,448 |
| Dover | 141,932 | 137,453 | -4,479 |
| Harwich | 1,375 | 182,890 | +181,515 |
| Southampton | 102,362 | 47,440 | -54,922 |
| Killingholme | 85,840 | 35,026 | -50,814 |
| Purfleet | 94,447 | 15,429 | -79,018 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 9 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Civil engineering | 1 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WALTHER TROWAL LIMITED | 42 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 40 |
| MCCAIN FOODS (G.B.) LIMITED | 34 |
| FERALCO (UK) LIMITED | 32 |
| WILFRID SMITH LIMITED | 19 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 18 |
| ABBEYCHEM LIMITED | 18 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 13 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 10 |
| PARKER HANNIFIN LIMITED | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 2,374,677 |
| Netherlands | 768,687 |
| Switzerland | 476,283 |
| Germany | 216,534 |
| France | 207,842 |
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 | 1,018,666 | 1,356,011 | +337,345 |
| Netherlands | 428,173 | 340,514 | -87,659 |
| Switzerland | 290,018 | 186,265 | -103,753 |
| Germany | 99,871 | 116,663 | +16,792 |
| France | 137,338 | 70,504 | -66,834 |
| Nigeria | 50,906 | 71,355 | +20,449 |
| Belgium | 27,063 | 86,853 | +59,790 |
| China | 71,248 | 29,197 | -42,051 |
| Italy | 48,305 | 31,124 | -17,181 |
| Turkey | 16,846 | 24,907 | +8,061 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 39,765 |
| XI | 1,377 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 27,518 | 12,247 | -15,271 |
| XI | 1,377 | 0 | -1,377 |
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) | 3,750,160 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 823,448 |
| Air transport | 125,626 |
| Other | 41,142 |
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) | 1,726,003 | 2,024,157 | +298,154 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 432,358 | 391,090 | -41,268 |
| Air transport | 86,553 | 39,073 | -47,480 |
| Other | 28,895 | 12,247 | -16,648 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 2,018,111 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 762,679 |
| Hull | 519,750 |
| Immingham Docks | 390,519 |
| Holyhead | 259,741 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 800,621 | 1,217,490 | +416,869 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 414,749 | 347,930 | -66,819 |
| Hull | 275,326 | 244,424 | -30,902 |
| Immingham Docks | 193,959 | 196,560 | +2,601 |
| Holyhead | 171,645 | 88,096 | -83,549 |
| Felixstowe | 83,509 | 54,716 | -28,793 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,192 | 101,092 | +97,900 |
| Manchester Airport | 78,189 | 15,465 | -62,724 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 34,110 | 55,537 | +21,427 |
| Dover | 27,611 | 34,457 | +6,846 |
Quick facts
HS code: 282732
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chloride compounds made from aluminium, used in chemical manufacturing