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 | 21,350,953 |
| Belgium | 8,972,489 |
| Italy | 2,201,780 |
| Netherlands | 958,908 |
| United States | 763,347 |
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 | 8,186,129 | 13,164,824 | +4,978,695 |
| Belgium | 3,841,789 | 5,130,700 | +1,288,911 |
| Italy | 361,134 | 1,840,646 | +1,479,512 |
| Netherlands | 412,202 | 546,706 | +134,504 |
| United States | 21,885 | 741,462 | +719,577 |
| Germany | 201,640 | 514,793 | +313,153 |
| Spain | 129,496 | 568,479 | +438,983 |
| Turkey | 0 | 535,335 | +535,335 |
| India | 93,880 | 413,773 | +319,893 |
| China | 453,748 | 925 | -452,823 |
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 | 22,597,515 |
| Belgium | 8,052,786 |
| Italy | 1,943,972 |
| South Korea | 1,000,764 |
| Spain | 876,646 |
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 | 8,350,585 | 14,246,930 | +5,896,345 |
| Belgium | 3,323,696 | 4,729,090 | +1,405,394 |
| Italy | 233,706 | 1,710,266 | +1,476,560 |
| South Korea | 391,563 | 609,201 | +217,638 |
| Spain | 129,496 | 747,150 | +617,654 |
| China | 707,804 | 925 | -706,879 |
| United States | 418,235 | 285,469 | -132,766 |
| Bolivia (Plurinational State of) | 10,189 | 642,441 | +632,252 |
| India | 93,880 | 445,551 | +351,671 |
| 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 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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 | 2 | -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 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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) | 29,384,423 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,629,201 |
| 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) | 10,732,040 | 18,652,383 | +7,920,343 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,933,279 | 4,695,922 | +1,762,643 |
| Other | 111,347 | 228,705 | +117,358 |
| Air transport | 65,135 | 256,074 | +190,939 |
| 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 | 16,427,694 |
| Dover | 6,964,740 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,909,495 |
| Killingholme | 2,240,409 |
| Harwich | 1,754,570 |
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 | 6,092,287 | 10,335,407 | +4,243,120 |
| Dover | 1,127,773 | 5,836,967 | +4,709,194 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,893,415 | 16,080 | -2,877,335 |
| Killingholme | 918,821 | 1,321,588 | +402,767 |
| Harwich | 741,140 | 1,013,430 | +272,290 |
| Felixstowe | 663,441 | 1,063,912 | +400,471 |
| Immingham Docks | 370,704 | 1,191,282 | +820,578 |
| Southampton | 82,980 | 1,015,377 | +932,397 |
| Thamesport | 100,243 | 440,585 | +340,342 |
| London | 99,214 | 324,190 | +224,976 |
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 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BAKER HUGHES LIMITED | 38 |
| CARST & WALKER (UK) LTD. | 23 |
| COLLOIDS LIMITED | 14 |
| AEI COMPOUNDS LIMITED | 13 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 13 |
| NANOFLAM LIMITED | 11 |
| MEXICHEM SPECIALTY COMPOUNDS LIMITED | 9 |
| CHEMISPHERE LIMITED | 9 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 9 |
| 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+ | 10 |
| 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 | 344,154 |
| Poland | 258,588 |
| United States | 144,194 |
| Belgium | 118,065 |
| Italy | 63,490 |
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 | 112,595 | 231,559 | +118,964 |
| Poland | 0 | 258,588 | +258,588 |
| United States | 0 | 144,194 | +144,194 |
| Belgium | 113,979 | 4,086 | -109,893 |
| Italy | 0 | 63,490 | +63,490 |
| France | 1,813 | 37,182 | +35,369 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 31,218 | +31,218 |
| Ireland | 30,000 | 0 | -30,000 |
| Spain | 22,442 | 903 | -21,539 |
| Sweden | 7,581 | 0 | -7,581 |
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) | 795,689 |
| 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) | 166,850 | 628,839 | +461,989 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 121,560 | 144,194 | +22,634 |
| Air transport | 3,003 | 5,000 | +1,997 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 467,200 |
| Immingham Docks | 210,278 |
| 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 | 129,070 | 338,130 | +209,060 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,361 | 194,917 | +179,556 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 144,194 | +144,194 |
| Harwich | 113,979 | 24,823 | -89,156 |
| Dover | 0 | 70,969 | +70,969 |
| Holyhead | 30,000 | 0 | -30,000 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 5,000 | +5,000 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,090 | 0 | -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