Import/export HS code 283322: Aluminium sulphate
A sulphate compound of aluminium, used in water treatment and paper manufacturing
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 463,336 |
| United States | 178,896 |
| Sweden | 78,932 |
| Germany | 63,580 |
| Ireland | 57,045 |
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 | 306,432 | 156,904 | -149,528 |
| United States | 90,528 | 88,368 | -2,160 |
| Sweden | 78,932 | 0 | -78,932 |
| Germany | 23,992 | 39,588 | +15,596 |
| Ireland | 50,163 | 6,882 | -43,281 |
| France | 17,244 | 21,224 | +3,980 |
| Poland | 18,111 | 14,173 | -3,938 |
| Belgium | 27,817 | 3,359 | -24,458 |
| China | 15,616 | 6,099 | -9,517 |
| India | 10,497 | 8,405 | -2,092 |
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 | 464,663 |
| United States | 198,968 |
| Sweden | 78,932 |
| Germany | 68,288 |
| 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 | 306,432 | 158,231 | -148,201 |
| United States | 99,876 | 99,092 | -784 |
| Sweden | 78,932 | 0 | -78,932 |
| Germany | 29,163 | 39,125 | +9,962 |
| Poland | 18,111 | 14,173 | -3,938 |
| Belgium | 27,817 | 3,359 | -24,458 |
| China | 20,504 | 6,099 | -14,405 |
| India | 10,497 | 8,405 | -2,092 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Devon | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devon | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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) | 660,129 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 273,102 |
| Other | 57,045 |
| 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) | 411,179 | 248,950 | -162,229 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 180,773 | 92,329 | -88,444 |
| Other | 50,163 | 6,882 | -43,281 |
| Air transport | 3,075 | 1,346 | -1,729 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 491,877 |
| Southampton | 147,819 |
| Immingham Docks | 94,639 |
| Dover | 61,744 |
| 000 | 57,045 |
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 | 322,656 | 169,221 | -153,435 |
| Southampton | 55,295 | 92,524 | +37,229 |
| Immingham Docks | 79,902 | 14,737 | -65,165 |
| Dover | 26,397 | 35,347 | +8,950 |
| 000 | 50,163 | 6,882 | -43,281 |
| London Gateway Port | 47,905 | 0 | -47,905 |
| Eurotunnel | 18,020 | 12,108 | -5,912 |
| 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 | 7 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 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 | 7 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | 134,584 |
| Netherlands | 101,095 |
| France | 61,202 |
| 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 | 130,912 | 3,672 | -127,240 |
| Netherlands | 36,210 | 64,885 | +28,675 |
| France | 38,624 | 22,578 | -16,046 |
| Falkland Islands | 17,038 | 42,274 | +25,236 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 32,340 | +32,340 |
| 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 | 110,209 |
| 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 | 110,209 | 0 | -110,209 |
| Ireland | 957 | 609 | -348 |
| 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) | 347,940 |
| Air transport | 168,190 |
| Other | 111,798 |
| 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) | 48,952 | 298,988 | +250,036 |
| Air transport | 64,390 | 103,800 | +39,410 |
| Other | 111,189 | 609 | -110,580 |
| 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 | 307,575 |
| 000 | 111,798 |
| East Midlands Airport | 94,335 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 70,774 |
| 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 | 22,368 | 285,207 | +262,839 |
| 000 | 111,189 | 609 | -110,580 |
| East Midlands Airport | 57,860 | 36,475 | -21,385 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,449 | 67,325 | +63,876 |
| 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 | 12,210 | 0 | -12,210 |
| 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