Import/export HS code 28274990: Various chlorides
Chloride compounds not specified in other categories
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 11,485,804 |
| China | 6,155,868 |
| United States | 2,678,634 |
| Netherlands | 2,293,044 |
| Germany | 576,327 |
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 | 6,054,064 | 5,431,740 | -622,324 |
| China | 3,719,711 | 2,436,157 | -1,283,554 |
| United States | 1,676,420 | 1,002,214 | -674,206 |
| Netherlands | 1,321,870 | 971,174 | -350,696 |
| Germany | 368,442 | 207,885 | -160,557 |
| Belgium | 210,826 | 337,076 | +126,250 |
| Italy | 65,485 | 61,126 | -4,359 |
| Slovakia | 53,078 | 0 | -53,078 |
| Poland | 0 | 41,206 | +41,206 |
| Spain | 27,931 | 1,109 | -26,822 |
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 | 12,091,897 |
| China | 6,225,598 |
| United States | 4,367,166 |
| Germany | 537,977 |
| Poland | 362,922 |
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 | 6,218,904 | 5,872,993 | -345,911 |
| China | 3,745,473 | 2,480,125 | -1,265,348 |
| United States | 2,872,492 | 1,494,674 | -1,377,818 |
| Germany | 192,877 | 345,100 | +152,223 |
| Poland | 183,096 | 179,826 | -3,270 |
| United Kingdom | 133,038 | 53,673 | -79,365 |
| Mexico | 11,950 | 60,240 | +48,290 |
| Slovakia | 53,078 | 0 | -53,078 |
| Spain | 27,931 | 2,099 | -25,832 |
| Turkey | 0 | 9,313 | +9,313 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Merseyside | 2 |
| Norfolk | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Norfolk | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 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) | 20,434,892 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,346,358 |
| Other | 153,591 |
| Air transport | 124,321 |
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) | 11,489,777 | 8,945,115 | -2,544,662 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,895,227 | 1,451,131 | -444,096 |
| Other | 103,673 | 49,918 | -53,755 |
| Air transport | 34,214 | 90,107 | +55,893 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 7,918,975 |
| Felixstowe | 7,600,579 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,952,717 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,180,334 |
| Southampton | 1,899,711 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 4,515,064 | 3,403,911 | -1,111,153 |
| Felixstowe | 3,691,935 | 3,908,644 | +216,709 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,952,478 | 1,000,239 | -952,239 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,318,053 | 862,281 | -455,772 |
| Southampton | 1,177,587 | 722,124 | -455,463 |
| Harwich | 237,019 | 88,276 | -148,743 |
| London | 42,617 | 242,902 | +200,285 |
| Dover | 166,741 | 69,595 | -97,146 |
| Killingholme | 143,178 | 41,800 | -101,378 |
| 000 | 103,673 | 49,918 | -53,755 |
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 | 12 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WILFRID SMITH LIMITED | 97 |
| TRONOX PIGMENT UK LIMITED | 63 |
| UNIFRAX LIMITED | 56 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 51 |
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 48 |
| ELEMENTIS UK LIMITED | 44 |
| NALCO LIMITED | 41 |
| UNILEVER UK LIMITED | 29 |
| ORFFA UK LIMITED | 24 |
| RAHN (UK) LIMITED | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,940,047 |
| Germany | 1,409,686 |
| Italy | 531,485 |
| Netherlands | 464,151 |
| Poland | 462,182 |
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 | 1,227,351 | 712,696 | -514,655 |
| Germany | 761,555 | 648,131 | -113,424 |
| Italy | 330,882 | 200,603 | -130,279 |
| Netherlands | 258,614 | 205,537 | -53,077 |
| Poland | 327,246 | 134,936 | -192,310 |
| Canada | 142,782 | 256,299 | +113,517 |
| Brazil | 127,281 | 123,568 | -3,713 |
| Thailand | 161,542 | 62,800 | -98,742 |
| United States | 191,237 | 3,566 | -187,671 |
| Spain | 72,552 | 90,374 | +17,822 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 1,887 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 1,887 | 0 | -1,887 |
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) | 4,300,861 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,882,606 |
| Air transport | 24,938 |
| Other | 1,924 |
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) | 2,465,491 | 1,835,370 | -630,121 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,782,114 | 1,100,492 | -681,622 |
| Air transport | 7,247 | 17,691 | +10,444 |
| Other | 1,887 | 37 | -1,850 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,534,094 |
| London | 1,348,908 |
| Dover | 936,051 |
| Southampton | 904,336 |
| London Gateway Port | 484,253 |
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 | 1,549,797 | 984,297 | -565,500 |
| London | 984,990 | 363,918 | -621,072 |
| Dover | 390,770 | 545,281 | +154,511 |
| Southampton | 404,055 | 500,281 | +96,226 |
| London Gateway Port | 416,776 | 67,477 | -349,299 |
| Immingham Docks | 89,550 | 233,716 | +144,166 |
| Liverpool Docks | 174,654 | 73,664 | -100,990 |
| Harwich | 94,926 | 54,699 | -40,227 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 41,371 | 77,954 | +36,583 |
| Hull | 57,854 | 34,575 | -23,279 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28274990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chloride compounds not specified in other categories