Import/export HS code 280469: Various silicon products
Silicon in forms other than high-purity, used in various industrial applications
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 69,701,367 |
| China | 69,102,613 |
| Spain | 25,312,469 |
| France | 14,676,178 |
| Netherlands | 8,747,872 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 44,806,245 | 24,895,122 | -19,911,123 |
| China | 38,069,858 | 31,032,755 | -7,037,103 |
| Spain | 18,168,377 | 7,144,092 | -11,024,285 |
| France | 11,706,512 | 2,969,666 | -8,736,846 |
| Netherlands | 1,977,876 | 6,769,996 | +4,792,120 |
| Norway | 6,008,843 | 2,507,002 | -3,501,841 |
| Belgium | 962,017 | 512,821 | -449,196 |
| United States | 1,213,082 | 55,197 | -1,157,885 |
| Australia | 639,635 | 458,696 | -180,939 |
| Germany | 489,164 | 330,740 | -158,424 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 73,599,587 |
| China | 67,641,322 |
| Spain | 26,643,563 |
| Norway | 17,011,816 |
| France | 13,406,514 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 48,597,571 | 25,002,016 | -23,595,555 |
| China | 36,137,953 | 31,503,369 | -4,634,584 |
| Spain | 19,557,663 | 7,085,900 | -12,471,763 |
| Norway | 6,989,325 | 10,022,491 | +3,033,166 |
| France | 10,308,941 | 3,097,573 | -7,211,368 |
| Australia | 639,635 | 527,636 | -111,999 |
| Netherlands | 963,659 | 10,020 | -953,639 |
| Belgium | 731,881 | 0 | -731,881 |
| South Korea | 683,640 | 0 | -683,640 |
| Malaysia | 470,956 | 954 | -470,002 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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) | 200,032,812 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,317,083 |
| Air transport | 1,016,596 |
| Other | 299,239 |
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) | 124,157,848 | 75,874,964 | -48,282,884 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,304,163 | 1,012,920 | -291,243 |
| Air transport | 175,262 | 841,334 | +666,072 |
| Other | 51,080 | 248,159 | +197,079 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 89,232,604 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 37,145,395 |
| London | 35,715,410 |
| Thamesport | 13,546,399 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,180,210 |
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 | 50,288,468 | 38,944,136 | -11,344,332 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 27,360,717 | 9,784,678 | -17,576,039 |
| London | 27,909,818 | 7,805,592 | -20,104,226 |
| Thamesport | 6,013,695 | 7,532,704 | +1,519,009 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,230,555 | 3,949,655 | -1,280,900 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,990,027 | 4,510,795 | +2,520,768 |
| Felixstowe | 3,038,305 | 3,008,803 | -29,502 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,052,978 | 613,721 | -2,439,257 |
| London Stansted Airport | 19,956 | 780,968 | +761,012 |
| Dover | 209,790 | 529,046 | +319,256 |
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 | 10 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 4 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 4 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TENNANT METALLURGICAL GROUP LIMITED | 84 |
| DOW SILICONES UK LIMITED | 53 |
| WESTBROOK RESOURCES LIMITED | 27 |
| TESTBOURNE LIMITED | 12 |
| BUCKSBURY & CO LTD | 11 |
| TANDOM METALLURGICAL GROUP LIMITED | 10 |
| MTALX LIMITED | 8 |
| AVON METALS LIMITED | 8 |
| QIOPTIQ LIMITED | 7 |
| TYK LIMITED | 5 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 2,165,726 |
| Belgium | 1,512,941 |
| United States | 1,407,667 |
| Canada | 569,125 |
| Poland | 545,244 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 1,495,888 | 669,838 | -826,050 |
| Belgium | 910,478 | 602,463 | -308,015 |
| United States | 911,715 | 495,952 | -415,763 |
| Canada | 569,125 | 0 | -569,125 |
| Poland | 315,764 | 229,480 | -86,284 |
| Austria | 281,678 | 211,550 | -70,128 |
| Netherlands | 305,334 | 164,154 | -141,180 |
| Romania | 179,198 | 261,094 | +81,896 |
| Germany | 212,313 | 158,914 | -53,399 |
| South Africa | 126,250 | 101,000 | -25,250 |
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 | 2,792 |
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 | 1,315 | 1,477 | +162 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,096,453 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,521,075 |
| Air transport | 194,117 |
| Other | 2,792 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,638,065 | 1,458,388 | -2,179,677 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,856,087 | 1,664,988 | -191,099 |
| Air transport | 121,526 | 72,591 | -48,935 |
| Other | 1,315 | 1,477 | +162 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 2,180,101 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,883,714 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,851,680 |
| Felixstowe | 1,541,690 |
| Southampton | 565,597 |
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 Gateway Port | 1,452,415 | 727,686 | -724,729 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,034,158 | 849,556 | -184,602 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,157,129 | 694,551 | -462,578 |
| Felixstowe | 1,131,841 | 409,849 | -721,992 |
| Southampton | 170,750 | 394,847 | +224,097 |
| Liverpool Docks | 259,975 | 36,841 | -223,134 |
| Dover | 253,314 | 8,521 | -244,793 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 106,905 | 42,092 | -64,813 |
| Killingholme | 27,233 | 0 | -27,233 |
| East Midlands Airport | 985 | 14,040 | +13,055 |
Quick facts
HS code: 280469
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Silicon in forms other than high-purity, used in various industrial applications