Import/export HS code 283322: Aluminium sulphate
A sulphate compound of aluminium, used in water treatment and paper 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 452,939 |
| United States | 178,896 |
| Sweden | 78,932 |
| Ireland | 58,037 |
| Germany | 57,961 |
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 | 314,244 | 138,695 | -175,549 |
| United States | 72,025 | 106,871 | +34,846 |
| Sweden | 78,932 | 0 | -78,932 |
| Ireland | 32,583 | 25,454 | -7,129 |
| Germany | 23,992 | 33,969 | +9,977 |
| France | 21,350 | 22,668 | +1,318 |
| Poland | 18,111 | 14,173 | -3,938 |
| Belgium | 20,565 | 10,611 | -9,954 |
| China | 15,616 | 6,099 | -9,517 |
| India | 9,370 | 9,532 | +162 |
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 | 454,266 |
| United States | 203,808 |
| Sweden | 78,932 |
| Germany | 63,379 |
| Poland | 32,284 |
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 | 314,244 | 140,022 | -174,222 |
| United States | 84,769 | 119,039 | +34,270 |
| Sweden | 78,932 | 0 | -78,932 |
| Germany | 26,798 | 36,581 | +9,783 |
| Poland | 18,111 | 14,173 | -3,938 |
| Belgium | 20,565 | 10,611 | -9,954 |
| China | 20,504 | 6,099 | -14,405 |
| India | 9,370 | 9,532 | +162 |
| France | 1,799 | 10,591 | +8,792 |
| Netherlands | 970 | 1,283 | +313 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Devon | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Devon | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 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) | 644,707 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 278,058 |
| Other | 58,037 |
| Air transport | 4,421 |
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) | 394,973 | 249,734 | -145,239 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 182,015 | 96,043 | -85,972 |
| Other | 32,583 | 25,454 | -7,129 |
| Air transport | 0 | 4,421 | +4,421 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 485,128 |
| Southampton | 147,819 |
| Immingham Docks | 89,657 |
| Dover | 61,817 |
| 000 | 58,037 |
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 | 329,341 | 155,787 | -173,554 |
| Southampton | 55,295 | 92,524 | +37,229 |
| Immingham Docks | 79,902 | 9,755 | -70,147 |
| Dover | 25,663 | 36,154 | +10,491 |
| 000 | 32,583 | 25,454 | -7,129 |
| London Gateway Port | 29,402 | 18,503 | -10,899 |
| Eurotunnel | 15,608 | 19,360 | +3,752 |
| Harwich | 22,949 | 4,741 | -18,208 |
| Thamesport | 12,487 | 0 | -12,487 |
| London | 0 | 6,715 | +6,715 |
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 | 12 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
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 | 7 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 280,483 |
| Ireland | 157,465 |
| Netherlands | 101,095 |
| France | 62,246 |
| Falkland Islands | 59,312 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 0 | 280,483 | +280,483 |
| Ireland | 148,998 | 8,467 | -140,531 |
| Netherlands | 36,210 | 64,885 | +28,675 |
| France | 38,235 | 24,011 | -14,224 |
| Falkland Islands | 17,038 | 42,274 | +25,236 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 22,000 | +22,000 |
| Norway | 8,741 | 5,865 | -2,876 |
| Hungary | 10,266 | 0 | -10,266 |
| Sweden | 5,691 | 1,631 | -4,060 |
| Austria | 6,861 | 0 | -6,861 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 132,123 |
| Ireland | 1,566 |
| Netherlands | 23 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 127,635 | 4,488 | -123,147 |
| Ireland | 650 | 916 | +266 |
| Netherlands | 23 | 0 | -23 |
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) | 347,288 |
| Air transport | 160,513 |
| Other | 133,712 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 97,436 |
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) | 48,449 | 298,839 | +250,390 |
| Air transport | 65,471 | 95,042 | +29,571 |
| Other | 128,308 | 5,404 | -122,904 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,304 | 57,132 | +16,828 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 305,956 |
| 000 | 133,712 |
| East Midlands Airport | 96,998 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 60,434 |
| Immingham Docks | 37,106 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,898 | 285,058 | +264,160 |
| 000 | 128,308 | 5,404 | -122,904 |
| East Midlands Airport | 58,941 | 38,057 | -20,884 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,449 | 56,985 | +53,536 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,120 | 23,986 | +10,866 |
| Southampton | 3,640 | 28,260 | +24,620 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,398 | 14,014 | +616 |
| Felixstowe | 17,007 | 0 | -17,007 |
| Holyhead | 13,177 | 0 | -13,177 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,453 | 2,430 | -2,023 |
Quick facts
HS code: 283322
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A sulphate compound of aluminium, used in water treatment and paper manufacturing