Import/export HS code 2840: Borates and peroxoborates
Chemicals like borates and peroxoborates, used in detergents, glass production, and as disinfectants
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 15,636,934 |
| China | 2,229,651 |
| Italy | 2,099,928 |
| Netherlands | 1,755,781 |
| France | 1,103,321 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 8,287,523 | 7,349,411 | -938,112 |
| China | 1,004,897 | 1,224,754 | +219,857 |
| Italy | 1,087,110 | 1,012,818 | -74,292 |
| Netherlands | 1,075,271 | 680,510 | -394,761 |
| France | 404,769 | 698,552 | +293,783 |
| Germany | 365,049 | 241,031 | -124,018 |
| Peru | 130,800 | 236,534 | +105,734 |
| United States | 122,987 | 108,523 | -14,464 |
| Australia | 99,489 | 109,934 | +10,445 |
| Poland | 157,796 | 0 | -157,796 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 15,869,029 |
| China | 2,821,779 |
| United States | 1,902,201 |
| Italy | 1,780,314 |
| France | 585,476 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 8,450,581 | 7,418,448 | -1,032,133 |
| China | 992,749 | 1,829,030 | +836,281 |
| United States | 1,131,121 | 771,080 | -360,041 |
| Italy | 828,630 | 951,684 | +123,054 |
| France | 395,632 | 189,844 | -205,788 |
| Peru | 144,651 | 255,688 | +111,037 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 282,030 | 0 | -282,030 |
| Australia | 114,193 | 128,360 | +14,167 |
| Poland | 236,762 | 0 | -236,762 |
| Germany | 90,577 | 105,601 | +15,024 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Merseyside | 4 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,686,501 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,591,595 |
| Air transport | 279,518 |
| Other | 167,368 |
| Road transport | 19,860 |
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) | 10,098,933 | 9,587,568 | -511,365 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,577,740 | 2,013,855 | -563,885 |
| Air transport | 138,364 | 141,154 | +2,790 |
| Other | 105,730 | 61,638 | -44,092 |
| Road transport | 6,035 | 13,825 | +7,790 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Runcorn | 14,459,356 |
| Felixstowe | 2,348,933 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,842,908 |
| Dover | 1,693,267 |
| Hull | 1,153,382 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runcorn | 7,688,126 | 6,771,230 | -916,896 |
| Felixstowe | 1,071,356 | 1,277,577 | +206,221 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,052,965 | 789,943 | -263,022 |
| Dover | 995,397 | 697,870 | -297,527 |
| Hull | 451,962 | 701,420 | +249,458 |
| Ellesmere Port | 544,523 | 484,288 | -60,235 |
| London Gateway Port | 184,514 | 247,989 | +63,475 |
| Eurotunnel | 212,552 | 101,492 | -111,060 |
| Harwich | 119,238 | 173,817 | +54,579 |
| Southampton | 104,272 | 105,721 | +1,449 |
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 | 14 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
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+ | 19 |
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 231,325 |
| Italy | 104,856 |
| Viet Nam | 99,718 |
| Ireland | 73,913 |
| Germany | 67,510 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 217,885 | 13,440 | -204,445 |
| Italy | 46,680 | 58,176 | +11,496 |
| Viet Nam | 41,739 | 57,979 | +16,240 |
| Ireland | 31,972 | 41,941 | +9,969 |
| Germany | 60,454 | 7,056 | -53,398 |
| United Arab Emirates | 64,363 | 2,530 | -61,833 |
| Netherlands | 7,528 | 50,865 | +43,337 |
| Greece | 20,388 | 20,084 | -304 |
| Poland | 0 | 36,459 | +36,459 |
| France | 18,962 | 17,455 | -1,507 |
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) | 581,946 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 265,388 |
| Air transport | 212,394 |
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) | 379,770 | 202,176 | -177,594 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 162,636 | 102,752 | -59,884 |
| Air transport | 129,687 | 82,707 | -46,980 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 272,196 |
| Immingham Docks | 255,331 |
| London Gateway Port | 211,396 |
| East Midlands Airport | 124,464 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 52,855 |
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 | 134,205 | 137,991 | +3,786 |
| Immingham Docks | 232,631 | 22,700 | -209,931 |
| London Gateway Port | 139,263 | 72,133 | -67,130 |
| East Midlands Airport | 79,764 | 44,700 | -35,064 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 27,170 | 25,685 | -1,485 |
| Felixstowe | 19,123 | 19,439 | +316 |
| Hull | 0 | 36,459 | +36,459 |
| ZLC | 7,676 | 9,081 | +1,405 |
| Manchester Airport | 11,806 | 3,241 | -8,565 |
| Holyhead | 10,115 | 3,625 | -6,490 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 2840
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals like borates and peroxoborates, used in detergents, glass production, and as disinfectants