Import/export HS code 28309011: Calcium, antimony, or iron sulphides
Sulphides made from calcium, antimony, or iron, often used in manufacturing or chemical 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,168,479 |
| Italy | 510,424 |
| Austria | 259,532 |
| China | 51,692 |
| Germany | 5,818 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 505,443 | 663,036 | +157,593 |
| Italy | 91,904 | 418,520 | +326,616 |
| Austria | 154,086 | 105,446 | -48,640 |
| China | 24,659 | 27,033 | +2,374 |
| Germany | 1,207 | 4,611 | +3,404 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,149,820 |
| Italy | 510,424 |
| Austria | 265,350 |
| China | 65,094 |
| Philippines | 5,257 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 502,027 | 647,793 | +145,766 |
| Italy | 91,904 | 418,520 | +326,616 |
| Austria | 155,293 | 110,057 | -45,236 |
| China | 28,075 | 37,019 | +8,944 |
| Philippines | 0 | 5,257 | +5,257 |
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 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West of England | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,174,427 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 769,826 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 51,692 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 506,650 | 667,777 | +161,127 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 245,990 | 523,836 | +277,846 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,659 | 27,033 | +2,374 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 1,154,067 |
| Dover | 449,955 |
| London | 113,322 |
| Killingholme | 83,122 |
| Harwich | 65,701 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 497,958 | 656,109 | +158,151 |
| Dover | 30,770 | 419,185 | +388,415 |
| London | 61,134 | 52,188 | -8,946 |
| Killingholme | 59,145 | 23,977 | -35,168 |
| Harwich | 65,701 | 0 | -65,701 |
| Eurotunnel | 29,240 | 28,486 | -754 |
| Felixstowe | 24,659 | 27,033 | +2,374 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,485 | 1,116 | -6,369 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 6,927 | +6,927 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 1,207 | 3,625 | +2,418 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 3 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
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 | 5 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Chile | 741,153 |
| Czechia | 98,818 |
| Germany | 61,714 |
| Argentina | 42,950 |
| Brazil | 18,517 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chile | 0 | 741,153 | +741,153 |
| Czechia | 50,187 | 48,631 | -1,556 |
| Germany | 61,714 | 0 | -61,714 |
| Argentina | 42,950 | 0 | -42,950 |
| Brazil | 18,517 | 0 | -18,517 |
| Uruguay | 0 | 17,248 | +17,248 |
| Spain | 0 | 13,500 | +13,500 |
| Switzerland | 10,068 | 1,131 | -8,937 |
| United States | 0 | 2,641 | +2,641 |
| South Korea | 2,096 | 0 | -2,096 |
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) | 726,427 |
| Air transport | 143,125 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 142,249 |
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) | 61,467 | 664,960 | +603,493 |
| Air transport | 63,160 | 79,965 | +16,805 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 62,870 | 79,379 | +16,509 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 726,427 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 122,386 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 76,193 |
| London Stansted Airport | 62,811 |
| Harwich | 17,248 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 61,467 | 664,960 | +603,493 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 60,255 | 62,131 | +1,876 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 76,193 | +76,193 |
| London Stansted Airport | 60,170 | 2,641 | -57,529 |
| Harwich | 0 | 17,248 | +17,248 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,990 | 1,131 | -1,859 |
| Dover | 2,615 | 0 | -2,615 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28309011
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sulphides made from calcium, antimony, or iron, often used in manufacturing or chemical processes