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 | 1,151,912 |
| Italy | 475,924 |
| Austria | 267,278 |
| China | 45,596 |
| 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 | 310,498 | 841,414 | +530,916 |
| Italy | 61,134 | 414,790 | +353,656 |
| Austria | 140,801 | 126,477 | -14,324 |
| China | 24,659 | 20,937 | -3,722 |
| Germany | 0 | 5,818 | +5,818 |
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 | 1,132,742 |
| Italy | 475,924 |
| Austria | 273,096 |
| China | 59,509 |
| 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 | 303,322 | 829,420 | +526,098 |
| Italy | 61,134 | 414,790 | +353,656 |
| Austria | 140,801 | 132,295 | -8,506 |
| China | 31,835 | 27,674 | -4,161 |
| 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 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,157,860 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 743,072 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 45,596 |
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 | 310,498 | 847,362 | +536,864 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 201,935 | 541,137 | +339,202 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,659 | 20,937 | -3,722 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 1,137,500 |
| Dover | 415,455 |
| 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 | 303,013 | 834,487 | +531,474 |
| Dover | 0 | 415,455 | +415,455 |
| London | 61,134 | 52,188 | -8,946 |
| Killingholme | 59,145 | 23,977 | -35,168 |
| Harwich | 65,701 | 0 | -65,701 |
| Eurotunnel | 15,955 | 49,517 | +33,562 |
| Felixstowe | 24,659 | 20,937 | -3,722 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,485 | 1,116 | -6,369 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 6,927 | +6,927 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 0 | 4,832 | +4,832 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
| 2025-06 | 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 | 105,268 |
| 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 | 35,408 | 69,860 | +34,452 |
| Germany | 61,714 | 0 | -61,714 |
| Argentina | 16,325 | 26,625 | +10,300 |
| 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 |
| South Korea | 1,025 | 1,071 | +46 |
| Israel | 1,965 | 0 | -1,965 |
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 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 148,699 |
| Air transport | 140,484 |
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) | 34,842 | 691,585 | +656,743 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 48,091 | 100,608 | +52,517 |
| Air transport | 62,089 | 78,395 | +16,306 |
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 | 128,836 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 76,193 |
| London Stansted Airport | 60,170 |
| 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 | 34,842 | 691,585 | +656,743 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 45,476 | 83,360 | +37,884 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 76,193 | +76,193 |
| London Stansted Airport | 59,099 | 1,071 | -58,028 |
| 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