Import/export HS code 282570: Molybdenum oxides and hydroxides
Molybdenum compounds used in catalysts, lubricants, and metal alloys
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 7,492,769 |
| Netherlands | 431,968 |
| France | 143,319 |
| United States | 21,394 |
| Germany | 8,373 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 6,060,166 | 1,432,603 | -4,627,563 |
| Netherlands | 415,219 | 16,749 | -398,470 |
| France | 103,240 | 40,079 | -63,161 |
| United States | 4,142 | 17,252 | +13,110 |
| Germany | 0 | 8,373 | +8,373 |
| India | 5,732 | 0 | -5,732 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 1,282 | +1,282 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 7,888,959 |
| Netherlands | 156,630 |
| United States | 22,676 |
| France | 22,467 |
| Germany | 8,373 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 6,456,356 | 1,432,603 | -5,023,753 |
| Netherlands | 99,802 | 56,828 | -42,974 |
| United States | 4,142 | 18,534 | +14,392 |
| France | 22,467 | 0 | -22,467 |
| Germany | 0 | 8,373 | +8,373 |
| India | 5,732 | 0 | -5,732 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -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) | 7,601,256 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 478,350 |
| Air transport | 25,231 |
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) | 6,125,397 | 1,475,859 | -4,649,538 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 453,228 | 25,122 | -428,106 |
| Air transport | 9,874 | 15,357 | +5,483 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 7,039,036 |
| London Gateway Port | 453,733 |
| Immingham Docks | 396,190 |
| Thamesport | 105,310 |
| Dover | 46,382 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 6,060,166 | 978,870 | -5,081,296 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 453,733 | +453,733 |
| Immingham Docks | 396,190 | 0 | -396,190 |
| Thamesport | 65,231 | 40,079 | -25,152 |
| Dover | 38,009 | 8,373 | -29,636 |
| Harwich | 19,029 | 16,749 | -2,280 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,329 | 14,075 | +9,746 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,383 | 0 | -4,383 |
| London | 0 | 3,177 | +3,177 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 1,282 | +1,282 |
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 | 3 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2024-05 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Estonia | 7,150 |
| United States | 1,957 |
| Portugal | 1,886 |
| Kazakhstan | 1,711 |
| Sweden | 1,100 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estonia | 7,150 | 0 | -7,150 |
| United States | 1,957 | 0 | -1,957 |
| Portugal | 1,886 | 0 | -1,886 |
| Kazakhstan | 1,711 | 0 | -1,711 |
| Sweden | 1,100 | 0 | -1,100 |
| South Africa | 1,074 | 0 | -1,074 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 7,728 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,150 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 7,728 | 0 | -7,728 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,150 | 0 | -7,150 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,150 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,843 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,811 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,074 |
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 | 7,150 | 0 | -7,150 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,843 | 0 | -3,843 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,811 | 0 | -2,811 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,074 | 0 | -1,074 |
Quick facts
HS code: 282570
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Molybdenum compounds used in catalysts, lubricants, and metal alloys