Import/export HS code 28309085: Various sulphides
All other sulphides not specifically listed, used in various industries
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 | 3,052,481 |
| Germany | 603,623 |
| United States | 597,771 |
| France | 451,868 |
| Slovakia | 98,215 |
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 | 1,520,439 | 1,532,042 | +11,603 |
| Germany | 257,455 | 346,168 | +88,713 |
| United States | 424,223 | 173,548 | -250,675 |
| France | 182,048 | 269,820 | +87,772 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 98,215 | +98,215 |
| Slovenia | 37,517 | 39,146 | +1,629 |
| China | 24,851 | 19,822 | -5,029 |
| Australia | 0 | 11,067 | +11,067 |
| Spain | 10,512 | 0 | -10,512 |
| Switzerland | 3,818 | 3,305 | -513 |
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 | 2,508,836 |
| United States | 650,187 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 560,556 |
| France | 449,138 |
| Germany | 412,238 |
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 | 1,080,466 | 1,428,370 | +347,904 |
| United States | 417,348 | 232,839 | -184,509 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 451,397 | 109,159 | -342,238 |
| France | 182,048 | 267,090 | +85,042 |
| Germany | 189,647 | 222,591 | +32,944 |
| China | 101,475 | 86,727 | -14,748 |
| Slovakia | 37,517 | 137,361 | +99,844 |
| Australia | 0 | 11,067 | +11,067 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 5,922 | +5,922 |
| Canada | 4,974 | 0 | -4,974 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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) | 3,688,911 |
| Air transport | 860,208 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 422,143 |
| 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) | 1,710,595 | 1,978,316 | +267,721 |
| Air transport | 562,988 | 297,220 | -265,768 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 194,933 | 227,210 | +32,277 |
| Other | 93 | 0 | -93 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 1,731,911 |
| Dover | 1,103,435 |
| London Stansted Airport | 511,794 |
| Harwich | 356,097 |
| 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 | 689,047 | 1,042,864 | +353,817 |
| Dover | 363,015 | 740,420 | +377,405 |
| London Stansted Airport | 341,171 | 170,623 | -170,548 |
| Harwich | 272,185 | 83,912 | -188,273 |
| Immingham Docks | 84,264 | 221,665 | +137,401 |
| Thamesport | 107,865 | 59,294 | -48,571 |
| Killingholme | 155,232 | 0 | -155,232 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 97,724 | 33,459 | -64,265 |
| Glasgow Airport | 118,701 | 0 | -118,701 |
| Birmingham Airport | 39,591 | 66,528 | +26,937 |
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 | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 4 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 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+ | 14 |
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 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 | 5,679,773 |
| China | 378,015 |
| NA | 263,011 |
| Ireland | 161,089 |
| Germany | 34,592 |
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 | 1,154,462 | -3,370,849 |
| China | 199,861 | 178,154 | -21,707 |
| NA | 263,011 | 0 | -263,011 |
| Ireland | 34,762 | 126,327 | +91,565 |
| Germany | 9,742 | 24,850 | +15,108 |
| Netherlands | 15,502 | 11,985 | -3,517 |
| Japan | 12,665 | 8,930 | -3,735 |
| India | 14,322 | 3,820 | -10,502 |
| Australia | 15,624 | 947 | -14,677 |
| Canada | 8,846 | 7,371 | -1,475 |
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) | 6,219,321 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 285,592 |
| Air transport | 152,146 |
| 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) | 4,909,885 | 1,309,436 | -3,600,449 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 130,545 | 155,047 | +24,502 |
| Air transport | 70,407 | 81,739 | +11,332 |
| 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 |
| Dover | 273,697 |
| Felixstowe | 184,012 |
| London Gateway Port | 172,810 |
| Southampton | 140,780 |
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 |
| Dover | 268,346 | 5,351 | -262,995 |
| Felixstowe | 78,187 | 105,825 | +27,638 |
| London Gateway Port | 163,537 | 9,273 | -154,264 |
| Southampton | 75,967 | 64,813 | -11,154 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 67,274 | 19,488 | -47,786 |
| Heysham | 0 | 74,619 | +74,619 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,866 | 45,702 | +27,836 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 28,070 | 12,750 | -15,320 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,905 | 23,287 | +13,382 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28309085
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: All other sulphides not specifically listed, used in various industries