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 | 1,109,442 |
| Germany | 536,158 |
| Canada | 446,461 |
| United States | 223,458 |
| Belgium | 102,479 |
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 | 516,883 | 592,559 | +75,676 |
| Germany | 299,873 | 236,285 | -63,588 |
| Canada | 188,525 | 257,936 | +69,411 |
| United States | 159,399 | 64,059 | -95,340 |
| Belgium | 80,500 | 21,979 | -58,521 |
| China | 50,123 | 44,519 | -5,604 |
| Italy | 30,378 | 0 | -30,378 |
| France | 7,749 | 22,453 | +14,704 |
| Ireland | 2,818 | 17,443 | +14,625 |
| Netherlands | 8,252 | 0 | -8,252 |
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 | 1,128,284 |
| Germany | 519,233 |
| United States | 396,186 |
| Canada | 302,510 |
| China | 127,863 |
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 | 535,725 | 592,559 | +56,834 |
| Germany | 276,550 | 242,683 | -33,867 |
| United States | 248,649 | 147,537 | -101,112 |
| Canada | 108,528 | 193,982 | +85,454 |
| China | 102,868 | 24,995 | -77,873 |
| Belgium | 34,576 | 2,940 | -31,636 |
| Austria | 22,599 | 7,280 | -15,319 |
| France | 4,617 | 16,055 | +11,438 |
| Spain | 3,166 | 0 | -3,166 |
| United Kingdom | 1,750 | 0 | -1,750 |
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 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 1 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,090,841 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,055,116 |
| Air transport | 350,669 |
| Other | 115,088 |
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) | 578,165 | 512,676 | -65,489 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 555,599 | 499,517 | -56,082 |
| Air transport | 141,598 | 209,071 | +67,473 |
| Other | 77,153 | 37,935 | -39,218 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,248,462 |
| Dover | 440,650 |
| London Stansted Airport | 341,803 |
| Liverpool Docks | 226,830 |
| 000 | 115,088 |
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 | 575,415 | 673,047 | +97,632 |
| Dover | 278,583 | 162,067 | -116,516 |
| London Stansted Airport | 133,825 | 207,978 | +74,153 |
| Liverpool Docks | 129,770 | 97,060 | -32,710 |
| 000 | 77,153 | 37,935 | -39,218 |
| Southampton | 32,823 | 46,548 | +13,725 |
| Purfleet | 60,790 | 0 | -60,790 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,889 | 0 | -21,889 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,632 | 10,511 | +3,879 |
| Belfast Port | 5,929 | 8,604 | +2,675 |
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 | 9 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 8 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
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+ | 12 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| Other | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 277,873 |
| United States | 218,268 |
| China | 84,130 |
| Ireland | 47,640 |
| Turkey | 30,063 |
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 |
| United States | 124,432 | 93,836 | -30,596 |
| China | 84,130 | 0 | -84,130 |
| Ireland | 23,696 | 23,944 | +248 |
| Turkey | 26,683 | 3,380 | -23,303 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 24,640 | +24,640 |
| Australia | 17,727 | 6,810 | -10,917 |
| Switzerland | 9,391 | 12,678 | +3,287 |
| Belgium | 7,378 | 10,689 | +3,311 |
| Netherlands | 8,000 | 2,800 | -5,200 |
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 | 2,096 | 20,563 | +18,467 |
| 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) | 555,780 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 112,157 |
| Air transport | 105,719 |
| Other | 23,121 |
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) | 422,492 | 133,288 | -289,204 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 63,395 | 48,762 | -14,633 |
| Air transport | 91,381 | 14,338 | -77,043 |
| Other | 2,096 | 21,025 | +18,929 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 282,277 |
| Southampton | 102,418 |
| East Midlands Airport | 97,300 |
| Liverpool Docks | 89,845 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 58,478 |
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 | 269,816 | 12,461 | -257,355 |
| Southampton | 60,042 | 42,376 | -17,666 |
| East Midlands Airport | 91,381 | 5,919 | -85,462 |
| Liverpool Docks | 38,385 | 51,460 | +13,075 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,105 | 35,373 | +12,268 |
| Felixstowe | 53,475 | 0 | -53,475 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,770 | 32,740 | +28,970 |
| Dover | 18,213 | 4,923 | -13,290 |
| 000 | 2,096 | 21,025 | +18,929 |
| Holyhead | 12,882 | 0 | -12,882 |
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