Import/export HS code 282580: Antimony oxides
Antimony compounds used as flame retardants, catalysts, and in glass production
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 20,319,208 |
| Belgium | 8,969,553 |
| Italy | 2,029,128 |
| Netherlands | 958,908 |
| United States | 769,750 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 7,513,727 | 12,805,481 | +5,291,754 |
| Belgium | 3,063,678 | 5,905,875 | +2,842,197 |
| Italy | 311,241 | 1,717,887 | +1,406,646 |
| Netherlands | 282,101 | 676,807 | +394,706 |
| United States | 14,620 | 755,130 | +740,510 |
| Spain | 129,496 | 419,024 | +289,528 |
| Turkey | 0 | 535,335 | +535,335 |
| China | 448,221 | 59,475 | -388,746 |
| India | 94,931 | 412,557 | +317,626 |
| Germany | 156,493 | 339,233 | +182,740 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 21,383,008 |
| Belgium | 8,115,059 |
| Italy | 1,771,320 |
| South Korea | 1,000,764 |
| China | 761,752 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 7,678,183 | 13,704,825 | +6,026,642 |
| Belgium | 2,512,917 | 5,602,142 | +3,089,225 |
| Italy | 183,813 | 1,587,507 | +1,403,694 |
| South Korea | 216,315 | 784,449 | +568,134 |
| China | 702,277 | 59,475 | -642,802 |
| Spain | 129,496 | 597,695 | +468,199 |
| Bolivia (Plurinational State of) | 10,189 | 642,441 | +632,252 |
| United States | 443,638 | 182,411 | -261,227 |
| India | 94,931 | 444,335 | +349,404 |
| South Africa | 195,099 | 0 | -195,099 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Merseyside | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,998,719 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,496,671 |
| Other | 340,052 |
| Air transport | 321,209 |
| Road transport | 117,239 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,735,087 | 18,263,632 | +8,528,545 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,301,652 | 5,195,019 | +2,893,367 |
| Other | 111,347 | 228,705 | +117,358 |
| Air transport | 6,320 | 314,889 | +308,569 |
| Road transport | 117,239 | 0 | -117,239 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 15,296,432 |
| Dover | 6,552,899 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,016,202 |
| Killingholme | 2,240,409 |
| Felixstowe | 1,780,211 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 5,043,841 | 10,252,591 | +5,208,750 |
| Dover | 1,149,637 | 5,403,262 | +4,253,625 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,000,122 | 16,080 | -2,984,042 |
| Killingholme | 788,720 | 1,451,689 | +662,969 |
| Felixstowe | 717,515 | 1,062,696 | +345,181 |
| Harwich | 177,834 | 1,576,736 | +1,398,902 |
| Immingham Docks | 370,704 | 1,074,556 | +703,852 |
| Southampton | 30,833 | 1,073,927 | +1,043,094 |
| Thamesport | 50,350 | 490,478 | +440,128 |
| London | 131,882 | 305,094 | +173,212 |
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 | 10 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BAKER HUGHES LIMITED | 37 |
| CARST & WALKER (UK) LTD. | 23 |
| COLLOIDS LIMITED | 14 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 13 |
| AEI COMPOUNDS LIMITED | 12 |
| NANOFLAM LIMITED | 11 |
| CHEMISPHERE LIMITED | 9 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 9 |
| MEXICHEM SPECIALTY COMPOUNDS LIMITED | 8 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
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 | 353,966 |
| Poland | 258,588 |
| United States | 144,194 |
| Belgium | 118,065 |
| Italy | 45,371 |
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 | 106,847 | 247,119 | +140,272 |
| Poland | 0 | 258,588 | +258,588 |
| United States | 0 | 144,194 | +144,194 |
| Belgium | 113,979 | 4,086 | -109,893 |
| Italy | 0 | 45,371 | +45,371 |
| Ireland | 8,500 | 25,240 | +16,740 |
| France | 1,813 | 26,018 | +24,205 |
| Spain | 22,442 | 903 | -21,539 |
| Sweden | 7,581 | 0 | -7,581 |
| India | 0 | 5,000 | +5,000 |
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) | 748,740 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 265,754 |
| Air transport | 8,003 |
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) | 139,602 | 609,138 | +469,536 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 121,560 | 144,194 | +22,634 |
| Air transport | 913 | 7,090 | +6,177 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 447,729 |
| Immingham Docks | 179,060 |
| Liverpool Docks | 144,194 |
| Harwich | 138,802 |
| Dover | 70,969 |
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 | 131,102 | 316,627 | +185,525 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,581 | 171,479 | +163,898 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 144,194 | +144,194 |
| Harwich | 113,979 | 24,823 | -89,156 |
| Dover | 0 | 70,969 | +70,969 |
| Holyhead | 8,500 | 25,240 | +16,740 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 5,000 | +5,000 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 2,090 | +2,090 |
| ZLC | 913 | 0 | -913 |
Quick facts
HS code: 282580
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Antimony compounds used as flame retardants, catalysts, and in glass production