Import/export HS code 28273930: Cobalt chlorides
Chloride compounds made from cobalt, used in batteries and pigments
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 368,033 |
| Belgium | 34,088 |
| China | 11,631 |
| Netherlands | 11,498 |
| United States | 10,325 |
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 | 198,289 | 169,744 | -28,545 |
| Belgium | 25,636 | 8,452 | -17,184 |
| China | 0 | 11,631 | +11,631 |
| Netherlands | 1,298 | 10,200 | +8,902 |
| United States | 5,547 | 4,778 | -769 |
| Germany | 3,403 | 0 | -3,403 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 324,705 |
| Jersey | 79,537 |
| Netherlands | 11,498 |
| Belgium | 10,692 |
| India | 9,130 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 134,878 | 189,827 | +54,949 |
| Jersey | 79,537 | 0 | -79,537 |
| Netherlands | 1,298 | 10,200 | +8,902 |
| Belgium | 10,692 | 0 | -10,692 |
| India | 6,783 | 2,347 | -4,436 |
| United States | 0 | 2,431 | +2,431 |
| United Kingdom | 985 | 0 | -985 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 368,937 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 60,890 |
| Air transport | 9,151 |
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) | 204,608 | 164,329 | -40,279 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,018 | 36,872 | +12,854 |
| Air transport | 5,547 | 3,604 | -1,943 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Jersey | 338,131 |
| Dover | 28,420 |
| London | 16,994 |
| Eurotunnel | 14,944 |
| Harwich | 12,934 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey | 196,807 | 141,324 | -55,483 |
| Dover | 0 | 28,420 | +28,420 |
| London | 4,189 | 12,805 | +8,616 |
| Eurotunnel | 14,944 | 0 | -14,944 |
| Harwich | 1,482 | 11,452 | +9,970 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,801 | 0 | -7,801 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 7,200 | +7,200 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,547 | 0 | -5,547 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,403 | 0 | -3,403 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 2,431 | +2,431 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AMPERE UK LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 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 | 2,698,972 |
| Spain | 199,058 |
| Germany | 180,478 |
| Thailand | 154,340 |
| United States | 140,472 |
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 | 1,325,406 | 1,373,566 | +48,160 |
| Spain | 195,037 | 4,021 | -191,016 |
| Germany | 145,834 | 34,644 | -111,190 |
| Thailand | 110,650 | 43,690 | -66,960 |
| United States | 92,585 | 47,887 | -44,698 |
| Austria | 74,676 | 0 | -74,676 |
| Taiwan | 26,460 | 0 | -26,460 |
| Poland | 7,000 | 12,497 | +5,497 |
| Switzerland | 5,751 | 10,065 | +4,314 |
| Australia | 0 | 11,808 | +11,808 |
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) | 2,769,418 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 768,559 |
| Air transport | 4,693 |
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) | 1,356,386 | 1,413,032 | +56,646 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 640,712 | 127,847 | -512,865 |
| Air transport | 1,005 | 3,688 | +2,683 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 2,483,437 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 578,728 |
| Southampton | 219,662 |
| London | 81,436 |
| London Gateway Port | 63,366 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 1,304,132 | 1,179,305 | -124,827 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 349,847 | 228,881 | -120,966 |
| Southampton | 171,775 | 47,887 | -123,888 |
| London | 81,436 | 0 | -81,436 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,625 | 55,741 | +48,116 |
| Liverpool Docks | 57,920 | 0 | -57,920 |
| Dover | 0 | 24,219 | +24,219 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,265 | 0 | -19,265 |
| Holyhead | 5,098 | 2,668 | -2,430 |
| ZLC | 0 | 3,688 | +3,688 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28273930
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chloride compounds made from cobalt, used in batteries and pigments