Import/export HS code 284161: Potassium permanganate
A strong oxidizing agent used in water treatment, disinfection, and chemical manufacturing
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 138,461 |
| China | 126,815 |
| Belgium | 123,269 |
| United States | 4,765 |
| Germany | 4,130 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 42,993 | 95,468 | +52,475 |
| China | 39,538 | 87,277 | +47,739 |
| Belgium | 89,129 | 34,140 | -54,989 |
| United States | 0 | 4,765 | +4,765 |
| Germany | 4,130 | 0 | -4,130 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 2,796 | +2,796 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 181,444 |
| China | 156,396 |
| Mexico | 31,795 |
| India | 22,130 |
| Belgium | 8,471 |
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 | 77,316 | 104,128 | +26,812 |
| China | 43,514 | 112,882 | +69,368 |
| Mexico | 31,795 | 0 | -31,795 |
| India | 14,694 | 7,436 | -7,258 |
| Belgium | 8,471 | 0 | -8,471 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 268,656 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 126,815 |
| Air transport | 4,765 |
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) | 136,252 | 132,404 | -3,848 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,538 | 87,277 | +47,739 |
| Air transport | 0 | 4,765 | +4,765 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 166,570 |
| Purfleet | 97,374 |
| Killingholme | 58,374 |
| Harwich | 43,857 |
| Dover | 13,835 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 43,333 | 123,237 | +79,904 |
| Purfleet | 73,286 | 24,088 | -49,198 |
| Killingholme | 41,206 | 17,168 | -24,038 |
| Harwich | 0 | 43,857 | +43,857 |
| Dover | 13,835 | 0 | -13,835 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 11,331 | +11,331 |
| London | 4,130 | 0 | -4,130 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 2,839 | +2,839 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 1,926 | +1,926 |
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 | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-04 | 2 |
| 2025-03 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 1 |
| PLATER CHEMICALS LIMITED | 1 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 1 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 1 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 1 |
| H & I CHEMICALS LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Libya | 143,618 |
| Finland | 42,286 |
| Belgium | 15,743 |
| France | 9,085 |
| United States | 7,055 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libya | 143,618 | 0 | -143,618 |
| Finland | 42,286 | 0 | -42,286 |
| Belgium | 0 | 15,743 | +15,743 |
| France | 0 | 9,085 | +9,085 |
| United States | 7,055 | 0 | -7,055 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 5,356 | +5,356 |
| Denmark | 4,341 | 0 | -4,341 |
| Netherlands | 4,099 | 0 | -4,099 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 3,731 | +3,731 |
| Kuwait | 2,250 | 0 | -2,250 |
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) | 170,398 |
| Air transport | 64,177 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,488 |
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) | 145,570 | 24,828 | -120,742 |
| Air transport | 53,198 | 10,979 | -42,219 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,488 | 0 | -6,488 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 143,618 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 51,591 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,050 |
| Harwich | 8,925 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,356 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 143,618 | 0 | -143,618 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 51,591 | 0 | -51,591 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 18,050 | +18,050 |
| Harwich | 2,147 | 6,778 | +4,631 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 5,356 | +5,356 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,341 | 0 | -4,341 |
| ZLC | 0 | 3,731 | +3,731 |
| Felixstowe | 1,952 | 0 | -1,952 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 1,892 | +1,892 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,607 | 0 | -1,607 |
Quick facts
HS code: 284161
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A strong oxidizing agent used in water treatment, disinfection, and chemical manufacturing