Import/export HS code 28273920: Iron chlorides
Chloride compounds made from iron, used in water treatment and metal processing
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 16,704,667 |
| Belgium | 11,830,488 |
| Germany | 2,366,810 |
| China | 216,403 |
| Netherlands | 200,939 |
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 | 7,011,014 | 9,693,653 | +2,682,639 |
| Belgium | 6,519,965 | 5,310,523 | -1,209,442 |
| Germany | 922,043 | 1,444,767 | +522,724 |
| China | 96,691 | 119,712 | +23,021 |
| Netherlands | 18,840 | 182,099 | +163,259 |
| United States | 61,434 | 9,102 | -52,332 |
| Switzerland | 26,248 | 42,992 | +16,744 |
| Ireland | 0 | 44,057 | +44,057 |
| Egypt | 27,347 | 0 | -27,347 |
| Finland | 12,596 | 11,622 | -974 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 17,720,694 |
| Belgium | 10,775,821 |
| Germany | 2,520,417 |
| China | 237,052 |
| United States | 153,264 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 7,940,931 | 9,779,763 | +1,838,832 |
| Belgium | 5,588,184 | 5,187,637 | -400,547 |
| Germany | 923,623 | 1,596,794 | +673,171 |
| China | 101,193 | 135,859 | +34,666 |
| United States | 100,406 | 52,858 | -47,548 |
| Netherlands | 14,494 | 62,867 | +48,373 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 30,803 | +30,803 |
| Egypt | 27,347 | 0 | -27,347 |
| Turkey | 7,475 | 5,393 | -2,082 |
| India | 4,255 | 5,513 | +1,258 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 0 | -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) | 17,247,206 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,171,712 |
| Air transport | 81,238 |
| Road transport | 76,291 |
| Other | 13,254 |
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) | 6,992,222 | 10,254,984 | +3,262,762 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,642,855 | 6,528,857 | -1,113,998 |
| Air transport | 57,635 | 23,603 | -34,032 |
| Road transport | 26,248 | 50,043 | +23,795 |
| Other | 0 | 13,254 | +13,254 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 15,195,993 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,319,805 |
| London | 3,333,703 |
| Middlesbrough | 761,506 |
| Felixstowe | 230,813 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 6,294,803 | 8,901,190 | +2,606,387 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,557,571 | 5,762,234 | +204,663 |
| London | 1,817,819 | 1,515,884 | -301,935 |
| Middlesbrough | 566,801 | 194,705 | -372,096 |
| Felixstowe | 124,038 | 106,775 | -17,263 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 151,284 | 20,033 | -131,251 |
| Hull | 30,531 | 129,132 | +98,601 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 58,655 | 55,784 | -2,871 |
| ZLC | 26,248 | 50,043 | +23,795 |
| Dover | 22,520 | 35,547 | +13,027 |
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 | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 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+ | 8 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 718,623 |
| Ireland | 98,867 |
| South Korea | 33,240 |
| Germany | 15,054 |
| Faroe Islands | 6,545 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 300,511 | 418,112 | +117,601 |
| Ireland | 59,065 | 39,802 | -19,263 |
| South Korea | 13,907 | 19,333 | +5,426 |
| Germany | 9,612 | 5,442 | -4,170 |
| Faroe Islands | 6,545 | 0 | -6,545 |
| United States | 1,926 | 2,500 | +574 |
| Saudi Arabia | 4,258 | 0 | -4,258 |
| Belgium | 2,946 | 911 | -2,035 |
| South Africa | 3,620 | 0 | -3,620 |
| Czechia | 3,491 | 0 | -3,491 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 69,317 |
| India | 45 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 37,210 | 32,107 | -5,103 |
| 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) | 753,603 |
| Other | 77,012 |
| Air transport | 56,291 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,067 |
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) | 338,295 | 415,308 | +77,013 |
| Other | 37,210 | 39,802 | +2,592 |
| Air transport | 28,194 | 28,097 | -97 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,174 | 2,893 | -281 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 723,083 |
| 000 | 77,012 |
| Manchester Airport | 33,240 |
| Liverpool Docks | 21,855 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,329 |
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 | 309,662 | 413,421 | +103,759 |
| 000 | 37,210 | 39,802 | +2,592 |
| Manchester Airport | 13,907 | 19,333 | +5,426 |
| Liverpool Docks | 21,855 | 0 | -21,855 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,065 | 6,264 | +199 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,545 | 0 | -6,545 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,296 | 0 | -6,296 |
| Felixstowe | 2,946 | 911 | -2,035 |
| Dover | 228 | 2,893 | +2,665 |
| ZLC | 0 | 2,500 | +2,500 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28273920
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chloride compounds made from iron, used in water treatment and metal processing