Import/export HS code 283325: Copper sulphate
A sulphate compound of copper, used in agriculture, fungicides, and chemical synthesis
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 5,437,486 |
| Turkey | 2,608,830 |
| Chile | 2,550,588 |
| Spain | 2,344,826 |
| Poland | 1,817,029 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 2,006,257 | 3,431,229 | +1,424,972 |
| Turkey | 1,291,051 | 1,317,779 | +26,728 |
| Chile | 1,977,438 | 573,150 | -1,404,288 |
| Spain | 1,127,212 | 1,217,614 | +90,402 |
| Poland | 967,567 | 849,462 | -118,105 |
| Netherlands | 640,987 | 153,135 | -487,852 |
| Italy | 441,245 | 306,052 | -135,193 |
| Malta | 217,706 | 88,127 | -129,579 |
| China | 241,479 | 2,398 | -239,081 |
| India | 141,673 | 85,808 | -55,865 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 6,154,867 |
| Chile | 2,958,829 |
| Turkey | 2,865,608 |
| Poland | 1,603,839 |
| Spain | 1,585,543 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 2,580,837 | 3,574,030 | +993,193 |
| Chile | 2,327,055 | 631,774 | -1,695,281 |
| Turkey | 1,404,684 | 1,460,924 | +56,240 |
| Poland | 754,377 | 849,462 | +95,085 |
| Spain | 795,983 | 789,560 | -6,423 |
| Italy | 451,032 | 329,007 | -122,025 |
| India | 141,673 | 85,808 | -55,865 |
| Germany | 59,754 | 83,810 | +24,056 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 60,887 | +60,887 |
| France | 18,686 | 19,034 | +348 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| Norfolk | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 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) | 10,751,842 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,492,694 |
| Other | 1,237,415 |
| Air transport | 225,459 |
| Road transport | 4,035 |
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) | 5,914,771 | 4,837,071 | -1,077,700 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,482,105 | 3,010,589 | +528,484 |
| Other | 721,499 | 515,916 | -205,583 |
| Air transport | 163,272 | 62,187 | -101,085 |
| Road transport | 4,035 | 0 | -4,035 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 5,641,172 |
| Belfast Port | 4,034,182 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,880,208 |
| 000 | 1,237,415 |
| Felixstowe | 1,207,030 |
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 | 3,061,855 | 2,579,317 | -482,538 |
| Belfast Port | 2,156,670 | 1,877,512 | -279,158 |
| Liverpool Docks | 921,853 | 958,355 | +36,502 |
| 000 | 721,499 | 515,916 | -205,583 |
| Felixstowe | 597,837 | 609,193 | +11,356 |
| Middlesbrough | 382,408 | 336,490 | -45,918 |
| Dover | 278,017 | 322,653 | +44,636 |
| Hull | 274,110 | 245,383 | -28,727 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 278,340 | 219,765 | -58,575 |
| Immingham Docks | 124,513 | 349,257 | +224,744 |
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 | 11 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 8 |
| Manufacture of food products | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 96 |
| VITABIOTICS LIMITED | 61 |
| NORKEM LIMITED | 61 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 49 |
| ABBEYCHEM LIMITED | 38 |
| TROUW (UK) LIMITED | 31 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 27 |
| CARST & WALKER (UK) LTD. | 25 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 24 |
| PROVIMI LIMITED | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,584,958 |
| Denmark | 607,188 |
| Netherlands | 215,301 |
| Saudi Arabia | 127,100 |
| Brazil | 80,322 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 710,181 | 874,777 | +164,596 |
| Denmark | 607,188 | 0 | -607,188 |
| Netherlands | 82,076 | 133,225 | +51,149 |
| Saudi Arabia | 125,092 | 2,008 | -123,084 |
| Brazil | 0 | 80,322 | +80,322 |
| Latvia | 0 | 62,495 | +62,495 |
| Kenya | 35,005 | 26,267 | -8,738 |
| Belgium | 5,780 | 8,790 | +3,010 |
| Italy | 9,690 | 2,399 | -7,291 |
| Germany | 7,936 | 0 | -7,936 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 646,995 |
| Chile | 303,637 |
| XI | 205,364 |
| Turkey | 189,292 |
| Spain | 47,410 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 172,563 | 474,432 | +301,869 |
| Chile | 204,478 | 99,159 | -105,319 |
| XI | 92,721 | 112,643 | +19,922 |
| Turkey | 78,659 | 110,633 | +31,974 |
| Spain | 21,204 | 26,206 | +5,002 |
| Poland | 13,627 | 5,115 | -8,512 |
| Ireland | 6,007 | 1,339 | -4,668 |
| Malta | 4,226 | 0 | -4,226 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 1,425,215 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 989,527 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 387,937 |
| Air transport | 11,714 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 593,485 | 831,730 | +238,245 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 725,261 | 264,266 | -460,995 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 272,498 | 115,439 | -157,059 |
| Air transport | 7,557 | 4,157 | -3,400 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 1,425,215 |
| Immingham Docks | 820,264 |
| London Gateway Port | 157,089 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 119,916 |
| Holyhead | 102,547 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 593,485 | 831,730 | +238,245 |
| Immingham Docks | 687,976 | 132,288 | -555,688 |
| London Gateway Port | 128,739 | 28,350 | -100,389 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 31,588 | 88,328 | +56,740 |
| Holyhead | 63,104 | 39,443 | -23,661 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 80,322 | +80,322 |
| Liverpool Docks | 53,592 | 1,350 | -52,242 |
| Felixstowe | 31,472 | 5,417 | -26,055 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,519 | 0 | -5,519 |
| ZLC | 1,143 | 2,149 | +1,006 |
Quick facts
HS code: 283325
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A sulphate compound of copper, used in agriculture, fungicides, and chemical synthesis