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 | 4,830,960 |
| Germany | 3,567,837 |
| United States | 2,877,345 |
| France | 981,230 |
| Netherlands | 477,212 |
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 | 2,169,686 | 2,661,274 | +491,588 |
| Germany | 2,172,239 | 1,395,598 | -776,641 |
| United States | 1,758,770 | 1,118,575 | -640,195 |
| France | 525,827 | 455,403 | -70,424 |
| Netherlands | 243,364 | 233,848 | -9,516 |
| Belgium | 165,067 | 215,896 | +50,829 |
| Finland | 189,557 | 155,099 | -34,458 |
| 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 | 5,274,533 |
| United States | 4,408,619 |
| Germany | 2,865,151 |
| Finland | 352,128 |
| 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 | 2,542,789 | 2,731,744 | +188,955 |
| United States | 2,579,007 | 1,829,612 | -749,395 |
| Germany | 1,604,993 | 1,260,158 | -344,835 |
| Finland | 189,557 | 162,571 | -26,986 |
| 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 | 30,010 | +30,010 |
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 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 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) | 5,121,616 |
| Air transport | 4,907,280 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,406,298 |
| Other | 325,161 |
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) | 3,186,207 | 1,935,409 | -1,250,798 |
| Air transport | 2,021,011 | 2,886,269 | +865,258 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,001,207 | 1,405,091 | -596,116 |
| Other | 235,145 | 90,016 | -145,129 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 2,405,048 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,358,706 |
| London | 1,492,815 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,142,239 |
| Dover | 1,135,454 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 780,924 | 1,624,124 | +843,200 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,505,146 | 853,560 | -651,586 |
| London | 1,018,194 | 474,621 | -543,573 |
| Immingham Docks | 763,957 | 378,282 | -385,675 |
| Dover | 657,206 | 478,248 | -178,958 |
| Manchester Airport | 508,412 | 396,565 | -111,847 |
| Southampton | 400,038 | 327,142 | -72,896 |
| Harwich | 234,904 | 391,094 | +156,190 |
| East Midlands Airport | 281,922 | 294,351 | +12,429 |
| Felixstowe | 398,801 | 86,601 | -312,200 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 13 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
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 |
| CAMIDA LIMITED | 30 |
| VERSUM MATERIALS UK LIMITED | 30 |
| 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 | 15 |
| 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 | 1,174,941 |
| Ireland | 308,100 |
| United States | 287,007 |
| 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 | 742,945 | 431,996 | -310,949 |
| Ireland | 158,184 | 149,916 | -8,268 |
| United States | 207,659 | 79,348 | -128,311 |
| Singapore | 80,499 | 63,666 | -16,833 |
| Romania | 61,364 | 65,279 | +3,915 |
| Belgium | 55,863 | 11,600 | -44,263 |
| Japan | 31,937 | 26,820 | -5,117 |
| Switzerland | 39,907 | 10,161 | -29,746 |
| Egypt | 47,383 | 0 | -47,383 |
| France | 24,069 | 14,384 | -9,685 |
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) | 1,259,217 |
| Air transport | 841,703 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 404,639 |
| 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) | 797,706 | 461,511 | -336,195 |
| Air transport | 451,755 | 389,948 | -61,807 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 320,292 | 84,347 | -235,945 |
| Other | 50 | 0 | -50 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 795,095 |
| East Midlands Airport | 373,490 |
| Liverpool Docks | 281,505 |
| London Stansted Airport | 267,321 |
| London Gateway Port | 211,095 |
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 | 496,671 | 298,424 | -198,247 |
| East Midlands Airport | 226,789 | 146,701 | -80,088 |
| Liverpool Docks | 147,855 | 133,650 | -14,205 |
| London Stansted Airport | 81,779 | 185,542 | +103,763 |
| London Gateway Port | 211,095 | 0 | -211,095 |
| Dover | 147,692 | 0 | -147,692 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 76,132 | 39,675 | -36,457 |
| Southampton | 0 | 63,666 | +63,666 |
| Felixstowe | 59,965 | 0 | -59,965 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,420 | 36,873 | +18,453 |
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