Import/export HS code 28273920: Iron chlorides
Chloride compounds made from iron, used in water treatment and metal processing
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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 | 16,434,950 |
| Belgium | 11,854,351 |
| Germany | 2,332,582 |
| China | 211,977 |
| Netherlands | 179,015 |
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 | 7,171,668 | 9,263,282 | +2,091,614 |
| Belgium | 6,459,470 | 5,394,881 | -1,064,589 |
| Germany | 777,380 | 1,555,202 | +777,822 |
| China | 89,185 | 122,792 | +33,607 |
| Netherlands | 20,043 | 158,972 | +138,929 |
| United States | 61,434 | 9,102 | -52,332 |
| Switzerland | 20,511 | 45,672 | +25,161 |
| Egypt | 27,347 | 0 | -27,347 |
| Finland | 12,596 | 11,622 | -974 |
| Turkey | 7,475 | 5,393 | -2,082 |
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 | 17,619,707 |
| Belgium | 10,636,533 |
| Germany | 2,466,453 |
| China | 226,730 |
| United States | 156,103 |
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 | 8,125,121 | 9,494,586 | +1,369,465 |
| Belgium | 5,501,713 | 5,134,820 | -366,893 |
| Germany | 781,400 | 1,685,053 | +903,653 |
| China | 93,687 | 133,043 | +39,356 |
| United States | 94,669 | 61,434 | -33,235 |
| Netherlands | 14,494 | 53,897 | +39,403 |
| Egypt | 27,347 | 0 | -27,347 |
| Turkey | 7,475 | 5,393 | -2,082 |
| India | 4,255 | 5,513 | +1,258 |
| Italy | 6,619 | 0 | -6,619 |
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 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Essex | 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 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -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 |
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) | 16,918,110 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,156,692 |
| Air transport | 82,223 |
| Road transport | 79,130 |
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) | 6,914,796 | 10,003,314 | +3,088,518 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,668,489 | 6,488,203 | -1,180,286 |
| Air transport | 58,620 | 23,603 | -35,017 |
| Road transport | 20,511 | 58,619 | +38,108 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 14,950,218 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,129,227 |
| London | 3,426,990 |
| Middlesbrough | 849,814 |
| Felixstowe | 226,387 |
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 | 6,306,725 | 8,643,493 | +2,336,768 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,391,825 | 5,737,402 | +345,577 |
| London | 1,899,008 | 1,527,982 | -371,026 |
| Middlesbrough | 634,851 | 214,963 | -419,888 |
| Felixstowe | 116,532 | 109,855 | -6,677 |
| Hull | 14,815 | 144,848 | +130,033 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 124,859 | 32,788 | -92,071 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 58,655 | 36,024 | -22,631 |
| ZLC | 20,511 | 58,619 | +38,108 |
| Dover | 24,960 | 12,408 | -12,552 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
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 | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | 721,102 |
| Ireland | 94,082 |
| 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 | 349,015 | 372,087 | +23,072 |
| Ireland | 54,192 | 39,890 | -14,302 |
| 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 | 72,168 |
| India | 45 |
| XU | 14 |
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 | 36,043 | 36,125 | +82 |
| India | 0 | 45 | +45 |
| XU | 14 | 0 | -14 |
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) | 755,846 |
| Other | 72,227 |
| Air transport | 56,291 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,303 |
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) | 382,843 | 373,003 | -9,840 |
| Other | 36,057 | 36,170 | +113 |
| Air transport | 28,194 | 28,097 | -97 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,410 | 2,893 | -517 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 725,326 |
| 000 | 72,227 |
| 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 | 357,930 | 367,396 | +9,466 |
| 000 | 36,057 | 36,170 | +113 |
| Manchester Airport | 13,907 | 19,333 | +5,426 |
| Liverpool Docks | 18,135 | 3,720 | -14,415 |
| 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 | 464 | 2,893 | +2,429 |
| 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