Import/export HS code 283311: Disodium sulphate
A specific sulphate compound used in detergents, glass production, and chemical manufacturing
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 6,612,114 |
| Czechia | 728,243 |
| France | 577,551 |
| Belgium | 215,288 |
| Austria | 96,095 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 3,784,691 | 2,827,423 | -957,268 |
| Czechia | 315,476 | 412,767 | +97,291 |
| France | 289,376 | 288,175 | -1,201 |
| Belgium | 97,548 | 117,740 | +20,192 |
| Austria | 38,624 | 57,471 | +18,847 |
| Germany | 42,346 | 52,486 | +10,140 |
| United States | 20,876 | 20,810 | -66 |
| Netherlands | 4,572 | 33,371 | +28,799 |
| Poland | 12,174 | 17,855 | +5,681 |
| China | 14,595 | 5,326 | -9,269 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 6,650,398 |
| Czechia | 734,264 |
| France | 438,802 |
| Austria | 286,546 |
| United States | 157,092 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 3,789,604 | 2,860,794 | -928,810 |
| Czechia | 321,497 | 412,767 | +91,270 |
| France | 210,199 | 228,603 | +18,404 |
| Austria | 145,542 | 141,004 | -4,538 |
| United States | 40,065 | 117,027 | +76,962 |
| China | 16,344 | 37,743 | +21,399 |
| Poland | 53,068 | 0 | -53,068 |
| Germany | 24,477 | 26,371 | +1,894 |
| India | 17,029 | 23,769 | +6,740 |
| Australia | 0 | 5,973 | +5,973 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Merseyside | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,118,126 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,298,296 |
| Air transport | 49,393 |
| Other | 13,966 |
| Road transport | 1,171 |
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) | 3,474,796 | 2,643,330 | -831,466 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,135,489 | 1,162,807 | +27,318 |
| Air transport | 8,535 | 40,858 | +32,323 |
| Other | 8,081 | 5,885 | -2,196 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,171 | +1,171 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Runcorn | 2,813,906 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,025,914 |
| London | 1,753,336 |
| Dover | 1,376,554 |
| Eurotunnel | 108,671 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runcorn | 1,284,901 | 1,529,005 | +244,104 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,130,265 | 895,649 | -234,616 |
| London | 1,359,179 | 394,157 | -965,022 |
| Dover | 688,849 | 687,705 | -1,144 |
| Eurotunnel | 20,725 | 87,946 | +67,221 |
| Southampton | 14,595 | 85,098 | +70,503 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,861 | 73,261 | +54,400 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,882 | 16,139 | -4,743 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 23,558 | +23,558 |
| Killingholme | 15,079 | 6,965 | -8,114 |
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 | 8 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 6 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 3 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 2 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 48 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 48 |
| BIACHEM LIMITED | 47 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 38 |
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 26 |
| NORGINE LIMITED | 25 |
| CELTIC CHEMICALS LIMITED | 17 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 13 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 12 |
| ARDEX UK LIMITED | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | 60,018 |
| Belgium | 47,606 |
| Czechia | 46,311 |
| Netherlands | 33,865 |
| Qatar | 12,762 |
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 | 41,445 | 18,573 | -22,872 |
| Belgium | 10,276 | 37,330 | +27,054 |
| Czechia | 0 | 46,311 | +46,311 |
| Netherlands | 25,878 | 7,987 | -17,891 |
| Qatar | 12,762 | 0 | -12,762 |
| France | 4,122 | 5,233 | +1,111 |
| Viet Nam | 6,738 | 2,616 | -4,122 |
| Germany | 2,446 | 6,616 | +4,170 |
| Iceland | 4,216 | 3,764 | -452 |
| Thailand | 1,920 | 4,860 | +2,940 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 31,652 |
| XI | 154 |
| Spain | 118 |
| United States | 16 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 25,614 | 6,038 | -19,576 |
| XI | 0 | 154 | +154 |
| Spain | 0 | 118 | +118 |
| United States | 16 | 0 | -16 |
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) | 161,600 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 47,010 |
| Other | 32,561 |
| Air transport | 17,635 |
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) | 45,941 | 115,659 | +69,718 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,910 | 14,100 | -18,810 |
| Other | 25,902 | 6,659 | -19,243 |
| Air transport | 15,208 | 2,427 | -12,781 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 90,012 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 56,951 |
| 000 | 32,561 |
| Heysham | 12,946 |
| London | 12,883 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 41,986 | 48,026 | +6,040 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,809 | 54,142 | +51,333 |
| 000 | 25,902 | 6,659 | -19,243 |
| Heysham | 8,531 | 4,415 | -4,116 |
| London | 5,737 | 7,146 | +1,409 |
| Manchester Airport | 12,762 | 0 | -12,762 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,012 | 1,815 | -5,197 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,216 | 3,764 | -452 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 5,684 | +5,684 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,870 | 1,028 | -2,842 |
Quick facts
HS code: 283311
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A specific sulphate compound used in detergents, glass production, and chemical manufacturing