Import/export HS code 2828: Hypochlorites and related chemicals
Includes calcium hypochlorite, chlorites, and hypobromites used in cleaning and disinfection
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 3,756,468 |
| United States | 3,437,539 |
| Germany | 2,561,932 |
| France | 1,618,417 |
| China | 1,470,398 |
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 | 1,722,349 | 2,034,119 | +311,770 |
| United States | 1,461,415 | 1,976,124 | +514,709 |
| Germany | 1,523,518 | 1,038,414 | -485,104 |
| France | 456,834 | 1,161,583 | +704,749 |
| China | 873,420 | 596,978 | -276,442 |
| Portugal | 1,182,431 | 105,445 | -1,076,986 |
| Netherlands | 658,278 | 615,275 | -43,003 |
| Ireland | 774,565 | 476,589 | -297,976 |
| Belgium | 441,706 | 730,416 | +288,710 |
| Spain | 307,678 | 317,856 | +10,178 |
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 | 4,135,093 |
| United States | 3,951,147 |
| Portugal | 2,716,347 |
| China | 2,118,718 |
| Germany | 1,433,376 |
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 | 1,960,353 | 2,174,740 | +214,387 |
| United States | 1,762,907 | 2,188,240 | +425,333 |
| Portugal | 1,267,183 | 1,449,164 | +181,981 |
| China | 1,307,248 | 811,470 | -495,778 |
| Germany | 863,848 | 569,528 | -294,320 |
| Spain | 312,423 | 337,586 | +25,163 |
| Japan | 212,553 | 288,992 | +76,439 |
| France | 389,832 | 88,596 | -301,236 |
| Belgium | 176,806 | 121,386 | -55,420 |
| Netherlands | 167,822 | 123,919 | -43,903 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| 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 |
| 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) | 9,421,618 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,262,279 |
| Other | 1,633,928 |
| Air transport | 682,882 |
| Road transport | 2,061 |
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) | 5,089,207 | 4,332,411 | -756,796 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,271,225 | 3,991,054 | +719,829 |
| Other | 909,920 | 724,008 | -185,912 |
| Air transport | 428,650 | 254,232 | -174,418 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,061 | +2,061 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 3,549,847 |
| Southampton | 1,950,094 |
| Dover | 1,759,429 |
| 000 | 1,633,928 |
| Felixstowe | 1,421,933 |
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 | 2,274,309 | 1,275,538 | -998,771 |
| Southampton | 241,293 | 1,708,801 | +1,467,508 |
| Dover | 1,008,880 | 750,549 | -258,331 |
| 000 | 909,920 | 724,008 | -185,912 |
| Felixstowe | 854,511 | 567,422 | -287,089 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,193,869 | 225,291 | -968,578 |
| Eurotunnel | 263,820 | 854,111 | +590,291 |
| Purfleet | 422,171 | 694,162 | +271,991 |
| Middlesbrough | 426,547 | 558,668 | +132,121 |
| Liverpool Docks | 418,829 | 474,117 | +55,288 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
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 | 15,112,939 |
| France | 2,354,225 |
| Sweden | 1,476,760 |
| Norway | 1,443,197 |
| United States | 895,738 |
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 | 8,014,309 | 7,098,630 | -915,679 |
| France | 975,943 | 1,378,282 | +402,339 |
| Sweden | 646,150 | 830,610 | +184,460 |
| Norway | 695,786 | 747,411 | +51,625 |
| United States | 347,987 | 547,751 | +199,764 |
| South Africa | 170,406 | 466,845 | +296,439 |
| Germany | 93,950 | 489,690 | +395,740 |
| Denmark | 187,538 | 205,608 | +18,070 |
| Malta | 182,771 | 157,250 | -25,521 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 450,509 |
| Ireland | 6,546 |
| Czechia | 5,643 |
| United States | 1,027 |
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 | 221,855 | 228,654 | +6,799 |
| Ireland | 5,654 | 892 | -4,762 |
| Czechia | 5,643 | 0 | -5,643 |
| 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) | 18,768,839 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,216,287 |
| Other | 2,229,284 |
| Air transport | 1,601,945 |
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) | 9,221,945 | 9,546,894 | +324,949 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,644,408 | 1,571,879 | -72,529 |
| Other | 1,241,296 | 987,988 | -253,308 |
| Air transport | 662,667 | 939,278 | +276,611 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 8,955,052 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,499,676 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,415,801 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,898,759 |
| 000 | 2,229,284 |
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 | 4,459,226 | 4,495,826 | +36,600 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,375,398 | 2,124,278 | +748,880 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,826,585 | 1,589,216 | -237,369 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,420,302 | 1,478,457 | +58,155 |
| 000 | 1,241,296 | 987,988 | -253,308 |
| London Gateway Port | 524,020 | 693,079 | +169,059 |
| ZLC | 385,218 | 729,228 | +344,010 |
| Felixstowe | 540,815 | 197,247 | -343,568 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 148,850 | 165,266 | +16,416 |
| Southampton | 94,895 | 190,382 | +95,487 |
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