Import/export HS code 283090: Various sulphides
Other types of sulphides not listed elsewhere, used in different 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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 3,312,013 |
| United States | 1,766,250 |
| Germany | 609,441 |
| Italy | 510,424 |
| France | 451,868 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 1,674,525 | 1,637,488 | -37,037 |
| United States | 929,666 | 836,584 | -93,082 |
| Germany | 258,662 | 350,779 | +92,117 |
| Italy | 91,904 | 418,520 | +326,616 |
| France | 182,048 | 269,820 | +87,772 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 98,215 | +98,215 |
| China | 49,510 | 46,855 | -2,655 |
| Slovenia | 37,517 | 39,146 | +1,629 |
| Australia | 0 | 11,067 | +11,067 |
| Spain | 10,512 | 0 | -10,512 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 2,774,186 |
| United States | 1,800,007 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 560,556 |
| Italy | 510,424 |
| France | 449,138 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 1,235,759 | 1,538,427 | +302,668 |
| United States | 919,375 | 880,632 | -38,743 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 451,397 | 109,159 | -342,238 |
| Italy | 91,904 | 418,520 | +326,616 |
| France | 182,048 | 267,090 | +85,042 |
| Germany | 189,647 | 222,591 | +32,944 |
| China | 129,550 | 123,746 | -5,804 |
| Slovakia | 37,517 | 137,361 | +99,844 |
| Australia | 0 | 11,067 | +11,067 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 5,922 | +5,922 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 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) | 4,458,737 |
| Air transport | 2,034,635 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 473,835 |
| Other | 93 |
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) | 1,956,585 | 2,502,152 | +545,567 |
| Air transport | 1,069,638 | 964,997 | -104,641 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 219,592 | 254,243 | +34,651 |
| Other | 93 | 0 | -93 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 1,789,637 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,665,861 |
| Dover | 1,553,390 |
| Harwich | 421,798 |
| Immingham Docks | 305,929 |
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 | 718,287 | 1,071,350 | +353,063 |
| London Stansted Airport | 839,129 | 826,732 | -12,397 |
| Dover | 393,785 | 1,159,605 | +765,820 |
| Harwich | 337,886 | 83,912 | -253,974 |
| Immingham Docks | 84,264 | 221,665 | +137,401 |
| Killingholme | 214,377 | 23,977 | -190,400 |
| Thamesport | 107,865 | 59,294 | -48,571 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 97,724 | 33,459 | -64,265 |
| London | 67,334 | 57,105 | -10,229 |
| Glasgow Airport | 118,701 | 0 | -118,701 |
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 | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 4 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 5,682,414 |
| Chile | 741,153 |
| China | 378,015 |
| NA | 263,011 |
| Ireland | 161,089 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 4,525,311 | 1,157,103 | -3,368,208 |
| Chile | 0 | 741,153 | +741,153 |
| China | 199,861 | 178,154 | -21,707 |
| NA | 263,011 | 0 | -263,011 |
| Ireland | 34,762 | 126,327 | +91,565 |
| Czechia | 50,187 | 48,631 | -1,556 |
| Germany | 71,456 | 24,850 | -46,606 |
| Argentina | 42,950 | 0 | -42,950 |
| Netherlands | 15,502 | 11,985 | -3,517 |
| Japan | 12,665 | 8,930 | -3,735 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 5,222 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,439 | 1,783 | -1,656 |
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) | 6,945,748 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 427,841 |
| Air transport | 295,271 |
| Other | 5,452 |
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) | 4,971,352 | 1,974,396 | -2,996,956 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 193,415 | 234,426 | +41,011 |
| Air transport | 133,567 | 161,704 | +28,137 |
| Other | 3,517 | 1,935 | -1,582 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 5,517,039 |
| London Gateway Port | 899,237 |
| Dover | 276,312 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 209,148 |
| Felixstowe | 184,012 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 4,381,120 | 1,135,919 | -3,245,201 |
| London Gateway Port | 225,004 | 674,233 | +449,229 |
| Dover | 270,961 | 5,351 | -265,610 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 127,529 | 81,619 | -45,910 |
| Felixstowe | 78,187 | 105,825 | +27,638 |
| Southampton | 75,967 | 64,813 | -11,154 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 28,070 | 88,943 | +60,873 |
| London Stansted Airport | 70,075 | 25,928 | -44,147 |
| Heysham | 0 | 74,619 | +74,619 |
| East Midlands Airport | 20,856 | 46,833 | +25,977 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 283090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of sulphides not listed elsewhere, used in different industrial applications