Import/export HS code 282810: Calcium hypochlorite
A type of hypochlorite used for water treatment, bleaching, 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,239,135 |
| Portugal | 1,286,866 |
| France | 1,031,232 |
| Belgium | 989,381 |
| China | 674,174 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,309,140 | 1,929,995 | +620,855 |
| Portugal | 1,181,421 | 105,445 | -1,075,976 |
| France | 18,881 | 1,012,351 | +993,470 |
| Belgium | 314,942 | 674,439 | +359,497 |
| China | 338,557 | 335,617 | -2,940 |
| Germany | 237,920 | 82,163 | -155,757 |
| Peru | 169,655 | 0 | -169,655 |
| Netherlands | 18,027 | 18,615 | +588 |
| Chile | 0 | 31,038 | +31,038 |
| Ireland | 12,439 | 16,829 | +4,390 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,334,356 |
| Portugal | 2,715,337 |
| China | 1,333,672 |
| Peru | 169,655 |
| United Kingdom | 154,129 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,309,140 | 2,025,216 | +716,076 |
| Portugal | 1,266,173 | 1,449,164 | +182,991 |
| China | 783,563 | 550,109 | -233,454 |
| Peru | 169,655 | 0 | -169,655 |
| United Kingdom | 22,181 | 131,948 | +109,767 |
| Japan | 36,497 | 13,785 | -22,712 |
| Chile | 0 | 31,038 | +31,038 |
| Belgium | 0 | 8,768 | +8,768 |
| France | 1,334 | 2,495 | +1,161 |
| Italy | 2,832 | 0 | -2,832 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Norfolk | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 4,139,196 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,609,812 |
| Air transport | 57,234 |
| Other | 29,268 |
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) | 1,815,004 | 2,324,192 | +509,188 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,745,920 | 1,863,892 | +117,972 |
| Air transport | 31,743 | 25,491 | -6,252 |
| Other | 12,439 | 16,829 | +4,390 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,706,768 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,384,018 |
| London | 1,259,767 |
| Purfleet | 1,059,982 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,059,741 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 0 | 1,706,768 | +1,706,768 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,159,739 | 224,279 | -935,460 |
| London | 1,102,017 | 157,750 | -944,267 |
| Purfleet | 365,820 | 694,162 | +328,342 |
| Eurotunnel | 213,448 | 846,293 | +632,845 |
| Felixstowe | 631,669 | 388,789 | -242,880 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,282 | 76,878 | +74,596 |
| Dover | 2,648 | 36,719 | +34,071 |
| Killingholme | 27,132 | 10,372 | -16,760 |
| Thamesport | 10,203 | 26,490 | +16,287 |
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 | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
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+ | 7 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 2,314,430 |
| South Africa | 618,394 |
| United States | 411,325 |
| Denmark | 370,447 |
| Australia | 99,505 |
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 | 954,322 | 1,360,108 | +405,786 |
| South Africa | 164,642 | 453,752 | +289,110 |
| United States | 163,306 | 248,019 | +84,713 |
| Denmark | 173,172 | 197,275 | +24,103 |
| Australia | 0 | 99,505 | +99,505 |
| Libya | 5,054 | 40,456 | +35,402 |
| Ireland | 35,627 | 9,776 | -25,851 |
| Indonesia | 41,606 | 0 | -41,606 |
| Netherlands | 26,706 | 14,493 | -12,213 |
| Italy | 0 | 37,961 | +37,961 |
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) | 2,495,486 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,620,137 |
| Air transport | 69,594 |
| Other | 11,535 |
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) | 1,060,394 | 1,435,092 | +374,698 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 575,679 | 1,044,458 | +468,779 |
| Air transport | 15,599 | 53,995 | +38,396 |
| Other | 7,869 | 3,666 | -4,203 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,360,180 |
| London Gateway Port | 933,182 |
| Immingham Docks | 490,188 |
| Southampton | 178,044 |
| Liverpool Docks | 104,800 |
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 | 994,237 | 1,365,943 | +371,706 |
| London Gateway Port | 378,379 | 554,803 | +176,424 |
| Immingham Docks | 196,558 | 293,630 | +97,072 |
| Southampton | 14,858 | 163,186 | +148,328 |
| Liverpool Docks | 14,241 | 90,559 | +76,318 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,993 | 49,153 | +37,160 |
| Holyhead | 10,534 | 2,117 | -8,417 |
| 000 | 7,869 | 3,666 | -4,203 |
| 499 | 9,270 | 0 | -9,270 |
| Harwich | 9,150 | 0 | -9,150 |
Quick facts
HS code: 282810
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A type of hypochlorite used for water treatment, bleaching, and disinfection