Import/export HS code 283210: Sodium sulphites
A specific type of sulphite used in food preservation, photography, and paper manufacturing
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,746,907 |
| Italy | 2,363,827 |
| Germany | 1,182,529 |
| Turkey | 615,673 |
| United States | 471,435 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,400,832 | 346,075 | -2,054,757 |
| Italy | 1,412,078 | 951,749 | -460,329 |
| Germany | 486,335 | 696,194 | +209,859 |
| Turkey | 340,096 | 275,577 | -64,519 |
| United States | 318,728 | 152,707 | -166,021 |
| Netherlands | 159,447 | 250,147 | +90,700 |
| Denmark | 40,064 | 84,498 | +44,434 |
| France | 64,599 | 38,034 | -26,565 |
| Spain | 91,896 | 4,180 | -87,716 |
| Canada | 0 | 86,505 | +86,505 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 5,180,319 |
| Germany | 1,231,689 |
| Turkey | 663,021 |
| United States | 535,223 |
| Belgium | 335,770 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 3,803,357 | 1,376,962 | -2,426,395 |
| Germany | 525,714 | 705,975 | +180,261 |
| Turkey | 358,618 | 304,403 | -54,215 |
| United States | 311,383 | 223,840 | -87,543 |
| Belgium | 183,743 | 152,027 | -31,716 |
| Spain | 84,083 | 89,834 | +5,751 |
| Sweden | 22,095 | 54,339 | +32,244 |
| Norway | 36,017 | 9,019 | -26,998 |
| India | 9,553 | 20,909 | +11,356 |
| China | 14,306 | 12,696 | -1,610 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,120,403 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,130,431 |
| Air transport | 72,621 |
| Other | 38,938 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,602,810 | 1,517,593 | -2,085,217 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,717,179 | 1,413,252 | -303,927 |
| Air transport | 41,015 | 31,606 | -9,409 |
| Other | 15,949 | 22,989 | +7,040 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,067,892 |
| Hull | 2,251,120 |
| Felixstowe | 923,595 |
| London | 697,195 |
| Middlesbrough | 368,930 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,322,605 | 745,287 | -1,577,318 |
| Hull | 1,427,860 | 823,260 | -604,600 |
| Felixstowe | 471,329 | 452,266 | -19,063 |
| London | 336,350 | 360,845 | +24,495 |
| Middlesbrough | 227,644 | 141,286 | -86,358 |
| Southampton | 60,333 | 196,551 | +136,218 |
| London Gateway Port | 226,096 | 25,044 | -201,052 |
| Liverpool Docks | 40,064 | 91,869 | +51,805 |
| Dover | 61,398 | 41,790 | -19,608 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 57,699 | 20,335 | -37,364 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 11 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ABBEYCHEM LIMITED | 58 |
| ALF (AQUATIC DISTRIBUTORS) LTD | 45 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 40 |
| RESOURCE CHEMICALS LIMITED | 31 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 26 |
| KILO LIMITED | 25 |
| BIACHEM LIMITED | 22 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 21 |
| WILHELMSEN SHIPS SERVICE LIMITED | 20 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 19 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 538,630 |
| Angola | 499,398 |
| Germany | 125,769 |
| Japan | 105,228 |
| Norway | 86,479 |
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 | 305,369 | 233,261 | -72,108 |
| Angola | 281,943 | 217,455 | -64,488 |
| Germany | 61,621 | 64,148 | +2,527 |
| Japan | 45,264 | 59,964 | +14,700 |
| Norway | 53,537 | 32,942 | -20,595 |
| Belgium | 51,950 | 29,919 | -22,031 |
| Netherlands | 73,444 | 0 | -73,444 |
| Cyprus | 31,011 | 35,411 | +4,400 |
| Senegal | 58,805 | 0 | -58,805 |
| Croatia | 22,319 | 28,006 | +5,687 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 68,910 |
| Turkey | 6,490 |
| United States | 3,390 |
| XI | 1,213 |
| Germany | 546 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 35,219 | 33,691 | -1,528 |
| Turkey | 2,582 | 3,908 | +1,326 |
| United States | 1,521 | 1,869 | +348 |
| XI | 458 | 755 | +297 |
| Germany | 0 | 546 | +546 |
| France | 0 | 274 | +274 |
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) | 1,166,960 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 891,608 |
| Other | 90,024 |
| Air transport | 65,808 |
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) | 706,161 | 460,799 | -245,362 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 493,374 | 398,234 | -95,140 |
| Other | 45,276 | 44,748 | -528 |
| Air transport | 51,684 | 14,124 | -37,560 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 506,350 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 359,081 |
| Liverpool Docks | 271,356 |
| London Gateway Port | 218,428 |
| Holyhead | 156,144 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 363,809 | 142,541 | -221,268 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 147,759 | 211,322 | +63,563 |
| Liverpool Docks | 185,135 | 86,221 | -98,914 |
| London Gateway Port | 149,474 | 68,954 | -80,520 |
| Holyhead | 83,470 | 72,674 | -10,796 |
| Harwich | 72,651 | 39,964 | -32,687 |
| 000 | 45,276 | 44,748 | -528 |
| Hull | 11,702 | 70,903 | +59,201 |
| Felixstowe | 54,693 | 18,115 | -36,578 |
| Heysham | 17,209 | 52,455 | +35,246 |
Quick facts
HS code: 283210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A specific type of sulphite used in food preservation, photography, and paper manufacturing