Import/export HS code 28332920: Cadmium, chromium, and zinc sulphates
Sulphate compounds of cadmium, chromium, and zinc, used in electroplating and industrial applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 1,390,399 |
| Turkey | 849,410 |
| India | 464,063 |
| China | 457,807 |
| Germany | 287,606 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 1,020,474 | 369,925 | -650,549 |
| Turkey | 373,880 | 475,530 | +101,650 |
| India | 259,569 | 204,494 | -55,075 |
| China | 224,852 | 232,955 | +8,103 |
| Germany | 263,382 | 24,224 | -239,158 |
| Czechia | 137,256 | 103,263 | -33,993 |
| United States | 102,970 | 61,936 | -41,034 |
| Netherlands | 43,887 | 92,574 | +48,687 |
| Italy | 91,037 | 23,374 | -67,663 |
| Spain | 16,810 | 35,770 | +18,960 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 1,465,646 |
| Turkey | 926,674 |
| India | 609,879 |
| China | 501,871 |
| Germany | 317,809 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 1,030,288 | 435,358 | -594,930 |
| Turkey | 411,793 | 514,881 | +103,088 |
| India | 347,076 | 262,803 | -84,273 |
| China | 233,969 | 267,902 | +33,933 |
| Germany | 265,990 | 51,819 | -214,171 |
| Czechia | 145,476 | 106,509 | -38,967 |
| Italy | 72,162 | 0 | -72,162 |
| United States | 42,218 | 16,522 | -25,696 |
| Canada | 0 | 19,679 | +19,679 |
| Netherlands | 12,655 | 5,730 | -6,925 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Norfolk | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -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) | 3,237,343 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 789,758 |
| Air transport | 255,019 |
| Other | 12,045 |
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) | 2,006,969 | 1,230,374 | -776,595 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 427,034 | 362,724 | -64,310 |
| Air transport | 147,611 | 107,408 | -40,203 |
| Other | 5,964 | 6,081 | +117 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,391,653 |
| Felixstowe | 1,155,965 |
| Southampton | 389,808 |
| Dover | 290,637 |
| Immingham Docks | 262,026 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,032,730 | 358,923 | -673,807 |
| Felixstowe | 486,956 | 669,009 | +182,053 |
| Southampton | 213,738 | 176,070 | -37,668 |
| Dover | 238,445 | 52,192 | -186,253 |
| Immingham Docks | 108,898 | 153,128 | +44,230 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 98,848 | 62,949 | -35,899 |
| Belfast Port | 66,831 | 87,197 | +20,366 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 76,000 | 0 | -76,000 |
| Killingholme | 53,183 | 18,331 | -34,852 |
| Hull | 58,631 | 0 | -58,631 |
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 | 9 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 7 |
| Manufacture of food products | 4 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NORKEM LIMITED | 56 |
| CELTIC CHEMICALS LIMITED | 55 |
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 52 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 32 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 31 |
| CHEMISPHERE LIMITED | 29 |
| ABBEYCHEM LIMITED | 28 |
| AGROVISTA UK LIMITED | 21 |
| PRINOVA SOLUTIONS EUROPE LIMITED | 21 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 273,418 |
| Germany | 208,625 |
| Sweden | 147,478 |
| Italy | 114,986 |
| Israel | 75,938 |
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 | 159,246 | 114,172 | -45,074 |
| Germany | 133,041 | 75,584 | -57,457 |
| Sweden | 85,219 | 62,259 | -22,960 |
| Italy | 27,951 | 87,035 | +59,084 |
| Israel | 75,938 | 0 | -75,938 |
| Denmark | 67,513 | 8,077 | -59,436 |
| Norway | 25,735 | 26,837 | +1,102 |
| Netherlands | 10,897 | 34,904 | +24,007 |
| South Korea | 0 | 35,930 | +35,930 |
| India | 16,917 | 19,000 | +2,083 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 21,890 |
| XI | 7,822 |
| China | 5,223 |
| Mexico | 1,742 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 21,842 | 48 | -21,794 |
| XI | 2,767 | 5,055 | +2,288 |
| China | 5,223 | 0 | -5,223 |
| 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) | 871,276 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 265,312 |
| Air transport | 64,857 |
| Other | 40,973 |
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) | 468,877 | 402,399 | -66,478 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 177,463 | 87,849 | -89,614 |
| Air transport | 18,325 | 46,532 | +28,207 |
| Other | 31,638 | 9,335 | -22,303 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 373,851 |
| Immingham Docks | 299,080 |
| Liverpool Docks | 198,530 |
| London Gateway Port | 148,985 |
| Southampton | 49,688 |
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 | 181,200 | 192,651 | +11,451 |
| Immingham Docks | 178,467 | 120,613 | -57,854 |
| Liverpool Docks | 113,873 | 84,657 | -29,216 |
| London Gateway Port | 137,106 | 11,879 | -125,227 |
| Southampton | 5,358 | 44,330 | +38,972 |
| 000 | 31,638 | 9,335 | -22,303 |
| Holyhead | 14,897 | 16,488 | +1,591 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,535 | 13,922 | +1,387 |
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 24,510 | +24,510 |
| Dover | 5,720 | 15,938 | +10,218 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28332920
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sulphate compounds of cadmium, chromium, and zinc, used in electroplating and industrial applications