Import/export HS code 2828: Hypochlorites and related chemicals
Includes calcium hypochlorite, chlorites, and hypobromites used in cleaning and disinfection
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 3,663,655 |
| United States | 3,495,695 |
| Germany | 2,682,805 |
| France | 1,586,922 |
| China | 1,521,678 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1,727,117 | 1,936,538 | +209,421 |
| United States | 1,689,028 | 1,806,667 | +117,639 |
| Germany | 1,553,704 | 1,129,101 | -424,603 |
| France | 457,637 | 1,129,285 | +671,648 |
| China | 888,857 | 632,821 | -256,036 |
| Ireland | 798,962 | 524,019 | -274,943 |
| Portugal | 1,182,431 | 105,445 | -1,076,986 |
| Netherlands | 628,591 | 600,713 | -27,878 |
| Belgium | 355,545 | 814,791 | +459,246 |
| Spain | 306,846 | 319,295 | +12,449 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 4,066,011 |
| United States | 4,026,560 |
| Portugal | 2,716,347 |
| China | 2,174,247 |
| Germany | 1,491,096 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1,988,852 | 2,077,159 | +88,307 |
| United States | 1,988,464 | 2,038,096 | +49,632 |
| Portugal | 1,182,431 | 1,533,916 | +351,485 |
| China | 1,273,427 | 900,820 | -372,607 |
| Germany | 915,245 | 575,851 | -339,394 |
| Spain | 311,591 | 337,369 | +25,778 |
| Japan | 224,447 | 288,975 | +64,528 |
| France | 389,973 | 91,166 | -298,807 |
| Belgium | 178,281 | 122,730 | -55,551 |
| Netherlands | 156,471 | 105,383 | -51,088 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Norfolk | 3 |
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 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +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) | 9,471,763 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,277,768 |
| Other | 1,686,571 |
| Air transport | 662,272 |
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) | 5,037,783 | 4,433,980 | -603,803 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,480,873 | 3,796,895 | +316,022 |
| Other | 913,319 | 773,252 | -140,067 |
| Air transport | 448,606 | 213,666 | -234,940 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 3,522,719 |
| Dover | 1,809,981 |
| Southampton | 1,728,209 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,704,756 |
| 000 | 1,686,571 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 2,270,794 | 1,251,925 | -1,018,869 |
| Dover | 1,069,104 | 740,877 | -328,227 |
| Southampton | 246,292 | 1,481,917 | +1,235,625 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,479,465 | 225,291 | -1,254,174 |
| 000 | 913,319 | 773,252 | -140,067 |
| Felixstowe | 813,104 | 660,109 | -152,995 |
| Eurotunnel | 254,910 | 871,685 | +616,775 |
| Purfleet | 279,280 | 832,421 | +553,141 |
| Middlesbrough | 428,319 | 530,186 | +101,867 |
| Liverpool Docks | 420,205 | 473,348 | +53,143 |
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 | 12 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Human health activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
| 2025-07 | 13 |
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+ | 20 |
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 15,127,073 |
| France | 2,310,515 |
| Sweden | 1,471,009 |
| Norway | 1,422,786 |
| United States | 940,750 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 7,881,093 | 7,245,980 | -635,113 |
| France | 929,373 | 1,381,142 | +451,769 |
| Sweden | 633,623 | 837,386 | +203,763 |
| Norway | 661,281 | 761,505 | +100,224 |
| United States | 342,016 | 598,734 | +256,718 |
| South Africa | 201,057 | 420,253 | +219,196 |
| Germany | 71,760 | 495,053 | +423,293 |
| Denmark | 187,636 | 206,022 | +18,386 |
| Malta | 172,723 | 157,160 | -15,563 |
| Australia | 138,760 | 185,278 | +46,518 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 1,793,708 |
| XI | 465,983 |
| Ireland | 6,546 |
| Czechia | 5,643 |
| France | 1,192 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 984,853 | 808,855 | -175,998 |
| XI | 225,985 | 239,998 | +14,013 |
| Ireland | 5,654 | 892 | -4,762 |
| Czechia | 5,643 | 0 | -5,643 |
| France | 1,192 | 0 | -1,192 |
| United States | 679 | 348 | -331 |
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) | 18,530,252 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,340,553 |
| Other | 2,274,099 |
| Air transport | 1,646,067 |
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) | 8,933,005 | 9,597,247 | +664,242 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,709,961 | 1,630,592 | -79,369 |
| Other | 1,224,006 | 1,050,093 | -173,913 |
| Air transport | 700,486 | 945,581 | +245,095 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 8,951,361 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,424,535 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,379,983 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,873,109 |
| 000 | 2,274,099 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 4,577,221 | 4,374,140 | -203,081 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,303,102 | 2,121,433 | +818,331 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,750,102 | 1,629,881 | -120,221 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,391,728 | 1,481,381 | +89,653 |
| 000 | 1,224,006 | 1,050,093 | -173,913 |
| London Gateway Port | 528,138 | 719,718 | +191,580 |
| ZLC | 412,532 | 725,590 | +313,058 |
| Felixstowe | 537,301 | 195,416 | -341,885 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 155,416 | 169,130 | +13,714 |
| Southampton | 91,818 | 192,401 | +100,583 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 2828
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes calcium hypochlorite, chlorites, and hypobromites used in cleaning and disinfection