Import/export HS code 283324: Nickel sulphate
A sulphate compound of nickel, used in electroplating and battery production
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 7,042,272 |
| South Africa | 5,643,416 |
| China | 231,298 |
| Taiwan | 134,885 |
| Germany | 47,091 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 4,036,647 | 3,005,625 | -1,031,022 |
| South Africa | 4,187,101 | 1,456,315 | -2,730,786 |
| China | 231,298 | 0 | -231,298 |
| Taiwan | 53,278 | 81,607 | +28,329 |
| Germany | 42,294 | 4,797 | -37,497 |
| France | 31,747 | 14,031 | -17,716 |
| Switzerland | 13,358 | 1,381 | -11,977 |
| Spain | 9,524 | 0 | -9,524 |
| United States | 900 | 1,595 | +695 |
| Canada | 0 | 1,750 | +1,750 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 7,035,418 |
| South Africa | 5,874,714 |
| Taiwan | 148,603 |
| Germany | 47,091 |
| United States | 17,290 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 4,036,647 | 2,998,771 | -1,037,876 |
| South Africa | 4,418,399 | 1,456,315 | -2,962,084 |
| Taiwan | 66,996 | 81,607 | +14,611 |
| Germany | 42,294 | 4,797 | -37,497 |
| United States | 9,177 | 8,113 | -1,064 |
| France | 7,182 | 7,458 | +276 |
| Austria | 9,524 | 3,896 | -5,628 |
| Turkey | 9,581 | 0 | -9,581 |
| Slovenia | 4,309 | 2,677 | -1,632 |
| Switzerland | 2,038 | 1,717 | -321 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 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) | 7,932,891 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,176,220 |
| Air transport | 58,621 |
| Road transport | 5,516 |
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) | 4,934,489 | 2,998,402 | -1,936,087 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,626,944 | 1,549,276 | -2,077,668 |
| Air transport | 44,714 | 13,907 | -30,807 |
| Road transport | 0 | 5,516 | +5,516 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 4,862,817 |
| Purfleet | 3,859,353 |
| Dover | 2,092,564 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,082,333 |
| Eurotunnel | 432,525 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 3,569,468 | 1,293,349 | -2,276,119 |
| Purfleet | 2,138,459 | 1,720,894 | -417,565 |
| Dover | 1,315,386 | 777,178 | -538,208 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,009,516 | 72,817 | -936,699 |
| Eurotunnel | 155,518 | 277,007 | +121,489 |
| London | 224,037 | 0 | -224,037 |
| Southampton | 0 | 162,966 | +162,966 |
| Felixstowe | 50,294 | 81,607 | +31,313 |
| Hull | 82,049 | 0 | -82,049 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 77,375 | +77,375 |
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 | 6 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 4 |
| 2025-04 | 3 |
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 | 4 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | 17,800 |
| United States | 7,609 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3,110 |
| Sweden | 2,754 |
| Poland | 1,947 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 0 | 17,800 | +17,800 |
| United States | 6,609 | 1,000 | -5,609 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3,110 | 0 | -3,110 |
| Sweden | 2,754 | 0 | -2,754 |
| Poland | 1,947 | 0 | -1,947 |
| Hungary | 0 | 1,645 | +1,645 |
| Viet Nam | 1,441 | 0 | -1,441 |
| Ireland | 0 | 1,440 | +1,440 |
| South Africa | 1,407 | 0 | -1,407 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 28,495 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,271 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,387 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 8,050 | 20,445 | +12,395 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,271 | 0 | -7,271 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,947 | 1,440 | -507 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,241 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,254 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,517 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,754 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,947 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,441 | 18,800 | +17,359 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,609 | 1,645 | -4,964 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,517 | 0 | -4,517 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,754 | 0 | -2,754 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,947 | 0 | -1,947 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 1,440 | +1,440 |
Quick facts
HS code: 283324
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A sulphate compound of nickel, used in electroplating and battery production