Import/export HS code 283319: Various sulphates
Sulphate compounds not listed elsewhere, used in various industrial applications
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,112,519 |
| Canada | 515,481 |
| Germany | 492,300 |
| United States | 223,458 |
| Belgium | 86,497 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 543,881 | 568,638 | +24,757 |
| Canada | 224,299 | 291,182 | +66,883 |
| Germany | 256,982 | 235,318 | -21,664 |
| United States | 166,656 | 56,802 | -109,854 |
| Belgium | 63,518 | 22,979 | -40,539 |
| China | 41,744 | 44,519 | +2,775 |
| Italy | 30,378 | 0 | -30,378 |
| France | 7,749 | 22,453 | +14,704 |
| Ireland | 3,694 | 19,097 | +15,403 |
| Netherlands | 8,252 | 12,519 | +4,267 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,123,922 |
| Germany | 497,362 |
| United States | 399,266 |
| Canada | 364,403 |
| China | 119,484 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 555,284 | 568,638 | +13,354 |
| Germany | 255,646 | 241,716 | -13,930 |
| United States | 251,859 | 147,407 | -104,452 |
| Canada | 144,302 | 220,101 | +75,799 |
| China | 94,489 | 24,995 | -69,494 |
| Belgium | 21,683 | 16,459 | -5,224 |
| Austria | 8,939 | 12,054 | +3,115 |
| France | 3,687 | 16,055 | +12,368 |
| United Kingdom | 1,750 | 0 | -1,750 |
| Ireland | 1,206 | 0 | -1,206 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Devon | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Northern Ireland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devon | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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) | 1,067,410 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,027,430 |
| Air transport | 420,858 |
| Other | 117,847 |
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) | 535,378 | 532,032 | -3,346 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 546,737 | 480,693 | -66,044 |
| Air transport | 185,668 | 235,190 | +49,522 |
| Other | 85,286 | 32,561 | -52,725 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,231,689 |
| Dover | 431,798 |
| London Stansted Airport | 411,992 |
| Liverpool Docks | 218,534 |
| 000 | 117,847 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 575,644 | 656,045 | +80,401 |
| Dover | 264,924 | 166,874 | -98,050 |
| London Stansted Airport | 177,895 | 234,097 | +56,202 |
| Liverpool Docks | 121,474 | 97,060 | -24,414 |
| 000 | 85,286 | 32,561 | -52,725 |
| Southampton | 27,037 | 53,675 | +26,638 |
| Purfleet | 60,790 | 0 | -60,790 |
| Belfast Port | 14,533 | 1,685 | -12,848 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,135 | 10,511 | +5,376 |
| Immingham Docks | 473 | 12,519 | +12,046 |
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 | 7 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
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 | 11 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 277,873 |
| Thailand | 217,333 |
| United States | 130,768 |
| China | 84,130 |
| Ireland | 45,875 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 267,458 | 10,415 | -257,043 |
| Thailand | 0 | 217,333 | +217,333 |
| United States | 35,432 | 95,336 | +59,904 |
| China | 84,130 | 0 | -84,130 |
| Ireland | 25,942 | 19,933 | -6,009 |
| Turkey | 26,683 | 16,900 | -9,783 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 24,640 | +24,640 |
| Australia | 17,727 | 6,810 | -10,917 |
| Switzerland | 11,948 | 8,032 | -3,916 |
| Belgium | 7,378 | 12,258 | +4,880 |
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 | 22,659 |
| Turkey | 462 |
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 | 3,188 | 19,471 | +16,283 |
| Turkey | 0 | 462 | +462 |
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) | 771,613 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 123,392 |
| Other | 23,121 |
| Air transport | 19,719 |
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) | 420,992 | 350,621 | -70,371 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 64,187 | 59,205 | -4,982 |
| Other | 3,188 | 19,933 | +16,745 |
| Air transport | 6,800 | 12,919 | +6,119 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 319,751 |
| Immingham Docks | 282,277 |
| Liverpool Docks | 88,080 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 71,478 |
| Felixstowe | 53,475 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 60,042 | 259,709 | +199,667 |
| Immingham Docks | 269,816 | 12,461 | -257,355 |
| Liverpool Docks | 36,620 | 51,460 | +14,840 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,662 | 45,816 | +20,154 |
| Felixstowe | 53,475 | 0 | -53,475 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,270 | 32,740 | +30,470 |
| Dover | 18,213 | 4,923 | -13,290 |
| 000 | 3,188 | 19,933 | +16,745 |
| Holyhead | 12,882 | 0 | -12,882 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,800 | 3,000 | -3,800 |
Quick facts
HS code: 283319
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sulphate compounds not listed elsewhere, used in various industrial applications