Import/export HS code 282760: Iodides and iodide oxides
Compounds containing iodine, used in medicine, photography, and chemical processes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,898,021 |
| Germany | 1,524,959 |
| India | 1,199,206 |
| France | 520,131 |
| Belgium | 348,845 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,152,905 | 745,116 | -407,789 |
| Germany | 564,994 | 959,965 | +394,971 |
| India | 849,555 | 349,651 | -499,904 |
| France | 143,781 | 376,350 | +232,569 |
| Belgium | 171,299 | 177,546 | +6,247 |
| United States | 144,634 | 65,572 | -79,062 |
| Canada | 56,539 | 60,844 | +4,305 |
| Viet Nam | 44,012 | 0 | -44,012 |
| Norway | 23,498 | 10,899 | -12,599 |
| China | 3,058 | 22,807 | +19,749 |
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 | 2,071,728 |
| Germany | 1,468,480 |
| France | 737,373 |
| Chile | 444,923 |
| Viet Nam | 392,911 |
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 | 1,115,608 | 956,120 | -159,488 |
| Germany | 882,820 | 585,660 | -297,160 |
| France | 231,996 | 505,377 | +273,381 |
| Chile | 345,563 | 99,360 | -246,203 |
| Viet Nam | 206,929 | 185,982 | -20,947 |
| United States | 175,510 | 91,971 | -83,539 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 173,167 | +173,167 |
| Canada | 59,559 | 64,190 | +4,631 |
| Brazil | 60,161 | 62,937 | +2,776 |
| Japan | 29,149 | 20,489 | -8,660 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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) | 2,902,206 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,562,774 |
| Air transport | 1,524,567 |
| Other | 20,753 |
| Road transport | 12,358 |
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) | 1,278,017 | 1,624,189 | +346,172 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 793,167 | 769,607 | -23,560 |
| Air transport | 1,111,299 | 413,268 | -698,031 |
| Other | 20,740 | 13 | -20,727 |
| Road transport | 2,057 | 10,301 | +8,244 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,402,360 |
| Manchester Airport | 749,580 |
| Dover | 563,936 |
| Felixstowe | 508,592 |
| London | 500,488 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 965,193 | 437,167 | -528,026 |
| Manchester Airport | 698,458 | 51,122 | -647,336 |
| Dover | 42,643 | 521,293 | +478,650 |
| Felixstowe | 160,364 | 348,228 | +187,864 |
| London | 337,372 | 163,116 | -174,256 |
| Eurotunnel | 32,916 | 329,094 | +296,178 |
| Birmingham Airport | 131,011 | 207,752 | +76,741 |
| London Stansted Airport | 170,124 | 95,979 | -74,145 |
| Thamesport | 56,724 | 193,435 | +136,711 |
| Killingholme | 117,943 | 123,263 | +5,320 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 7 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Mining support service activities | 2 |
| Dormant Company | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 66 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 66 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 50 |
| CELTIC CHEMICALS LIMITED | 50 |
| NORKEM LIMITED | 37 |
| VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 36 |
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 29 |
| NALCO LIMITED | 17 |
| OXUNIPRINT LIMITED | 10 |
| WILLIAM BLYTHE LIMITED | 9 |
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 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 21,376,267 |
| China | 3,301,891 |
| France | 3,147,317 |
| Netherlands | 1,140,309 |
| Switzerland | 850,435 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 13,520,310 | 7,855,957 | -5,664,353 |
| China | 1,990,138 | 1,311,753 | -678,385 |
| France | 718,220 | 2,429,097 | +1,710,877 |
| Netherlands | 630,559 | 509,750 | -120,809 |
| Switzerland | 660,462 | 189,973 | -470,489 |
| Saudi Arabia | 27,189 | 806,446 | +779,257 |
| Egypt | 315,966 | 180,441 | -135,525 |
| South Africa | 120,544 | 283,836 | +163,292 |
| Ireland | 156,488 | 143,785 | -12,703 |
| Italy | 5,126 | 224,510 | +219,384 |
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 | 20,733 |
| XU | 792 |
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 | 9,036 | 11,697 | +2,661 |
| XU | 334 | 458 | +124 |
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) | 25,177,798 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,713,957 |
| Air transport | 378,070 |
| Other | 21,525 |
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) | 13,635,791 | 11,542,007 | -2,093,784 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,821,649 | 2,892,308 | -1,929,341 |
| Air transport | 238,295 | 139,775 | -98,520 |
| Other | 9,370 | 12,155 | +2,785 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 15,279,071 |
| Felixstowe | 5,497,615 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,239,621 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,751,705 |
| Southampton | 2,005,761 |
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 | 10,695,451 | 4,583,620 | -6,111,831 |
| Felixstowe | 3,431,829 | 2,065,786 | -1,366,043 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,135,336 | 2,104,285 | -31,051 |
| Immingham Docks | 254,748 | 3,496,957 | +3,242,209 |
| Southampton | 1,331,153 | 674,608 | -656,545 |
| London Gateway Port | 451,631 | 1,219,805 | +768,174 |
| Holyhead | 87,570 | 115,967 | +28,397 |
| London | 16,202 | 145,926 | +129,724 |
| Manchester Airport | 89,182 | 53,328 | -35,854 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 40,974 | 37,892 | -3,082 |
Quick facts
HS code: 282760
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Compounds containing iodine, used in medicine, photography, and chemical processes