Import/export HS code 282630: Sodium hexafluoroaluminate
A synthetic chemical also known as synthetic cryolite, used in industrial processes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 341,398 |
| Germany | 340,294 |
| Hungary | 204,770 |
| Switzerland | 122,997 |
| Netherlands | 13,438 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 182,691 | 158,707 | -23,984 |
| Germany | 174,600 | 165,694 | -8,906 |
| Hungary | 116,133 | 88,637 | -27,496 |
| Switzerland | 83,866 | 39,131 | -44,735 |
| Netherlands | 8,178 | 5,260 | -2,918 |
| Italy | 10,266 | 0 | -10,266 |
| France | 0 | 5,409 | +5,409 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 341,398 |
| Hungary | 210,044 |
| Germany | 158,974 |
| Slovakia | 141,461 |
| Netherlands | 121,718 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 182,691 | 158,707 | -23,984 |
| Hungary | 121,407 | 88,637 | -32,770 |
| Germany | 138,102 | 20,872 | -117,230 |
| Slovakia | 8,348 | 133,113 | +124,765 |
| Netherlands | 82,587 | 39,131 | -43,456 |
| China | 22,876 | 11,709 | -11,167 |
| Italy | 10,266 | 10,669 | +403 |
| Slovenia | 9,457 | 0 | -9,457 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 983,892 |
| Air transport | 49,551 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,129 |
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) | 544,729 | 439,163 | -105,566 |
| Air transport | 25,876 | 23,675 | -2,201 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,129 | 0 | -5,129 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 493,844 |
| London | 465,335 |
| East Midlands Airport | 34,842 |
| Birmingham Airport | 14,709 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,452 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 272,040 | 221,804 | -50,236 |
| London | 262,237 | 203,098 | -59,139 |
| East Midlands Airport | 22,876 | 11,966 | -10,910 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,000 | 11,709 | +8,709 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,452 | 0 | -10,452 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 8,852 | +8,852 |
| Hull | 0 | 5,409 | +5,409 |
| Thamesport | 5,129 | 0 | -5,129 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 1 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-06 | 1 |
| 2025-02 | 2 |
| 2024-09 | 3 |
| 2024-08 | 2 |
| 2024-06 | 3 |
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 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 55,028 |
| Costa Rica | 2,616 |
| Germany | 1,900 |
| Malaysia | 1,107 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 22,423 | 32,605 | +10,182 |
| Costa Rica | 1,308 | 1,308 | +0 |
| Germany | 0 | 1,900 | +1,900 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 1,107 | +1,107 |
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) | 56,928 |
| Air transport | 3,723 |
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) | 22,423 | 34,505 | +12,082 |
| Air transport | 1,308 | 2,415 | +1,107 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 52,266 |
| Milford | 2,762 |
| ZLC | 2,415 |
| Dover | 1,900 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,308 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 19,661 | 32,605 | +12,944 |
| Milford | 2,762 | 0 | -2,762 |
| ZLC | 1,308 | 1,107 | -201 |
| Dover | 0 | 1,900 | +1,900 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 1,308 | +1,308 |
Quick facts
HS code: 282630
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A synthetic chemical also known as synthetic cryolite, used in industrial processes