Import/export HS code 28500020: Hydrides and nitrides
Chemical compounds made of hydrogen or nitrogen, used in various industrial applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 4,625,515 |
| Germany | 3,826,643 |
| United States | 2,944,201 |
| France | 921,780 |
| Netherlands | 509,958 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,972,181 | 2,653,334 | +681,153 |
| Germany | 2,382,547 | 1,444,096 | -938,451 |
| United States | 1,817,985 | 1,126,216 | -691,769 |
| France | 518,730 | 403,050 | -115,680 |
| Netherlands | 276,110 | 233,848 | -42,262 |
| Finland | 229,400 | 181,428 | -47,972 |
| Belgium | 141,281 | 203,594 | +62,313 |
| Japan | 112,739 | 23,855 | -88,884 |
| India | 53,763 | 3,084 | -50,679 |
| Switzerland | 22,940 | 14,394 | -8,546 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 5,069,088 |
| United States | 4,457,314 |
| Germany | 3,111,341 |
| Finland | 416,422 |
| Japan | 323,463 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,337,838 | 2,731,250 | +393,412 |
| United States | 2,667,661 | 1,789,653 | -878,008 |
| Germany | 1,793,583 | 1,317,758 | -475,825 |
| Finland | 229,400 | 187,022 | -42,378 |
| Japan | 187,867 | 135,596 | -52,271 |
| United Kingdom | 72,106 | 25,640 | -46,466 |
| India | 62,087 | 4,525 | -57,562 |
| Spain | 22,209 | 23,178 | +969 |
| Taiwan | 31,698 | 0 | -31,698 |
| Ireland | 0 | 27,298 | +27,298 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Merseyside | 3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| South Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| South Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,283,550 |
| Air transport | 4,711,879 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,555,121 |
| Other | 330,690 |
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) | 3,144,408 | 2,139,142 | -1,005,266 |
| Air transport | 1,937,916 | 2,773,963 | +836,047 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,235,979 | 1,319,142 | -916,837 |
| Other | 236,488 | 94,202 | -142,286 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 2,360,656 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,273,089 |
| London | 1,481,437 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,156,613 |
| Dover | 1,115,123 |
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 Gateway Port | 1,506,058 | 854,598 | -651,460 |
| Birmingham Airport | 709,079 | 1,564,010 | +854,931 |
| London | 946,651 | 534,786 | -411,865 |
| Immingham Docks | 753,880 | 402,733 | -351,147 |
| Dover | 723,471 | 391,652 | -331,819 |
| Manchester Airport | 508,412 | 396,565 | -111,847 |
| Southampton | 407,876 | 462,935 | +55,059 |
| Harwich | 212,554 | 361,993 | +149,439 |
| East Midlands Airport | 288,656 | 281,807 | -6,849 |
| Felixstowe | 464,465 | 81,960 | -382,505 |
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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-07 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 57 |
| COLORMATRIX EUROPE LIMITED | 39 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 36 |
| VERSUM MATERIALS UK LIMITED | 30 |
| CAMIDA LIMITED | 29 |
| KENNAMETAL UK LIMITED | 26 |
| VESUVIUS UK LIMITED | 26 |
| GIST LIMITED | 25 |
| AIR LIQUIDE LIMITED | 24 |
| THE BOC GROUP LIMITED | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,216,378 |
| United States | 483,113 |
| Ireland | 299,194 |
| Singapore | 144,165 |
| Romania | 126,643 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 780,116 | 436,262 | -343,854 |
| United States | 402,358 | 80,755 | -321,603 |
| Ireland | 174,100 | 125,094 | -49,006 |
| Singapore | 80,499 | 63,666 | -16,833 |
| Romania | 53,859 | 72,784 | +18,925 |
| Belgium | 54,663 | 14,800 | -39,863 |
| Japan | 28,034 | 28,697 | +663 |
| Switzerland | 39,907 | 10,161 | -29,746 |
| Egypt | 47,383 | 0 | -47,383 |
| France | 24,069 | 14,384 | -9,685 |
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 | 50 |
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 | 50 | 0 | -50 |
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) | 1,290,934 |
| Air transport | 843,170 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 597,957 |
| Other | 50 |
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) | 831,945 | 458,989 | -372,956 |
| Air transport | 445,975 | 397,195 | -48,780 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 513,610 | 84,347 | -429,263 |
| Other | 50 | 0 | -50 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 781,706 |
| London Gateway Port | 404,413 |
| East Midlands Airport | 380,841 |
| Liverpool Docks | 272,599 |
| London Stansted Airport | 258,395 |
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 | 461,973 | 319,733 | -142,240 |
| London Gateway Port | 404,413 | 0 | -404,413 |
| East Midlands Airport | 224,176 | 156,665 | -67,511 |
| Liverpool Docks | 163,771 | 108,828 | -54,943 |
| London Stansted Airport | 69,062 | 189,333 | +120,271 |
| Dover | 201,704 | 0 | -201,704 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 85,981 | 29,967 | -56,014 |
| Southampton | 0 | 63,666 | +63,666 |
| Felixstowe | 59,965 | 0 | -59,965 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,429 | 37,864 | +20,435 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28500020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemical compounds made of hydrogen or nitrogen, used in various industrial applications