Import/export HS code 283329: Various sulphates
Sulphate compounds not classified elsewhere, used in various industrial processes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 8,991,393 |
| Germany | 6,726,164 |
| India | 2,933,735 |
| Norway | 2,917,156 |
| Finland | 2,678,856 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 4,216,146 | 4,775,247 | +559,101 |
| Germany | 4,508,671 | 2,217,493 | -2,291,178 |
| India | 1,663,217 | 1,270,518 | -392,699 |
| Norway | 673,703 | 2,243,453 | +1,569,750 |
| Finland | 957,797 | 1,721,059 | +763,262 |
| Netherlands | 1,282,369 | 1,146,348 | -136,021 |
| United States | 995,166 | 491,355 | -503,811 |
| Mexico | 1,020,474 | 413,530 | -606,944 |
| Turkey | 411,517 | 479,301 | +67,784 |
| Ireland | 675,130 | 136,232 | -538,898 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 9,752,208 |
| Germany | 8,037,357 |
| India | 3,409,691 |
| Norway | 2,898,846 |
| Finland | 2,683,868 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 4,725,361 | 5,026,847 | +301,486 |
| Germany | 4,926,171 | 3,111,186 | -1,814,985 |
| India | 1,995,302 | 1,414,389 | -580,913 |
| Norway | 947,247 | 1,951,599 | +1,004,352 |
| Finland | 957,797 | 1,726,071 | +768,274 |
| Mexico | 1,073,719 | 499,119 | -574,600 |
| United States | 1,045,464 | 457,335 | -588,129 |
| Turkey | 449,430 | 514,881 | +65,451 |
| Ireland | 667,791 | 105,605 | -562,186 |
| Netherlands | 251,190 | 199,717 | -51,473 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 |
| Cheshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
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 | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
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) | 25,460,284 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,833,672 |
| Other | 584,829 |
| Air transport | 580,259 |
| Road transport | 2,889 |
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) | 13,580,167 | 11,880,117 | -1,700,050 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,283,616 | 3,550,056 | -733,560 |
| Other | 175,846 | 408,983 | +233,137 |
| Air transport | 309,931 | 270,328 | -39,603 |
| Road transport | 2,889 | 0 | -2,889 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 8,905,282 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,839,851 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,615,049 |
| Goole | 2,034,771 |
| Belfast Port | 1,995,683 |
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 | 4,421,439 | 4,483,843 | +62,404 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,528,545 | 2,311,306 | -217,239 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,541,721 | 2,073,328 | +531,607 |
| Goole | 1,281,321 | 753,450 | -527,871 |
| Belfast Port | 771,975 | 1,223,708 | +451,733 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,424,743 | 561,017 | -863,726 |
| Southampton | 1,195,334 | 650,975 | -544,359 |
| Glasgow | 455,455 | 930,621 | +475,166 |
| Hull | 820,888 | 477,828 | -343,060 |
| Dover | 682,746 | 472,463 | -210,283 |
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 | 32 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 31 |
| Manufacture of food products | 10 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-11 | 23 |
| 2025-10 | 26 |
| 2025-09 | 28 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 96 |
| CELTIC CHEMICALS LIMITED | 82 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 69 |
| NORKEM LIMITED | 63 |
| ABBEYCHEM LIMITED | 55 |
| INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS GROUP LIMITED | 52 |
| DSM NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS (UK) LIMITED | 51 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 49 |
| CASTLE CEMENT LIMITED | 47 |
| AB AGRI LIMITED | 45 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 36 |
| 1m-15m | 32 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,696,933 |
| Ireland | 1,657,735 |
| Netherlands | 918,980 |
| Austria | 738,994 |
| Denmark | 735,488 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,195,629 | 1,501,304 | +305,675 |
| Ireland | 769,491 | 888,244 | +118,753 |
| Netherlands | 324,736 | 594,244 | +269,508 |
| Austria | 14,893 | 724,101 | +709,208 |
| Denmark | 405,854 | 329,634 | -76,220 |
| China | 535,138 | 155,165 | -379,973 |
| United States | 283,628 | 397,562 | +113,934 |
| Spain | 433,642 | 43,187 | -390,455 |
| Italy | 57,076 | 392,958 | +335,882 |
| France | 163,564 | 97,068 | -66,496 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Finland | 181,469 |
| XI | 79,401 |
| Turkey | 21,890 |
| China | 5,223 |
| United States | 4,356 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 102,864 | 78,605 | -24,259 |
| XI | 33,081 | 46,320 | +13,239 |
| Turkey | 21,842 | 48 | -21,794 |
| China | 5,223 | 0 | -5,223 |
| United States | 2,167 | 2,189 | +22 |
| Mexico | 0 | 1,742 | +1,742 |
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) | 6,779,033 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,483,656 |
| Other | 307,044 |
| Air transport | 185,477 |
| Road transport | 6,816 |
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) | 2,742,101 | 4,036,932 | +1,294,831 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,980,316 | 1,503,340 | -476,976 |
| Other | 170,218 | 136,826 | -33,392 |
| Air transport | 90,335 | 95,142 | +4,807 |
| Road transport | 6,816 | 0 | -6,816 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,660,296 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,603,435 |
| Southampton | 1,142,486 |
| Liverpool Docks | 796,137 |
| London Gateway Port | 618,412 |
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 | 1,473,167 | 2,187,129 | +713,962 |
| Immingham Docks | 995,972 | 1,607,463 | +611,491 |
| Southampton | 711,045 | 431,441 | -279,604 |
| Liverpool Docks | 294,642 | 501,495 | +206,853 |
| London Gateway Port | 368,784 | 249,628 | -119,156 |
| Hull | 264,919 | 87,600 | -177,319 |
| 000 | 170,218 | 136,826 | -33,392 |
| Felixstowe | 212,263 | 52,571 | -159,692 |
| Holyhead | 127,105 | 130,998 | +3,893 |
| Heysham | 111,194 | 117,920 | +6,726 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 283329
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sulphate compounds not classified elsewhere, used in various industrial processes