Import/export HS code 28332980: Various sulphates
Unspecified sulphate compounds used in various industrial and chemical applications
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 7,394,608 |
| China | 6,787,016 |
| Norway | 2,925,762 |
| Netherlands | 2,597,968 |
| India | 2,326,031 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 5,603,216 | 1,791,392 | -3,811,824 |
| China | 3,244,193 | 3,542,823 | +298,630 |
| Norway | 383,897 | 2,541,865 | +2,157,968 |
| Netherlands | 1,496,381 | 1,101,587 | -394,794 |
| India | 1,432,299 | 893,732 | -538,567 |
| Finland | 483,379 | 1,099,522 | +616,143 |
| United States | 782,431 | 546,055 | -236,376 |
| Spain | 838,469 | 186,743 | -651,726 |
| Ireland | 635,104 | 161,251 | -473,853 |
| Belgium | 502,717 | 281,697 | -221,020 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 8,995,381 |
| China | 7,506,477 |
| Norway | 2,897,581 |
| India | 2,658,101 |
| Finland | 1,582,901 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 6,312,305 | 2,683,076 | -3,629,229 |
| China | 3,747,576 | 3,758,901 | +11,325 |
| Norway | 658,197 | 2,239,384 | +1,581,187 |
| India | 1,677,919 | 980,182 | -697,737 |
| Finland | 483,379 | 1,099,522 | +616,143 |
| United States | 891,603 | 554,822 | -336,781 |
| Ireland | 639,938 | 133,458 | -506,480 |
| Spain | 454,018 | 243,554 | -210,464 |
| Netherlands | 239,622 | 216,882 | -22,740 |
| Turkey | 366,710 | 0 | -366,710 |
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 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
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 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Norfolk | 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) | 21,109,745 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,103,015 |
| Other | 576,966 |
| Air transport | 324,816 |
| 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) | 11,866,435 | 9,243,310 | -2,623,125 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,208,322 | 2,894,693 | -1,313,629 |
| Other | 169,990 | 406,976 | +236,986 |
| Air transport | 172,278 | 152,538 | -19,740 |
| 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 | 6,056,074 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,528,435 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,806,087 |
| Medway | 2,257,301 |
| Goole | 2,255,339 |
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 | 3,315,255 | 2,740,819 | -574,436 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,360,423 | 2,168,012 | -192,411 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,767,536 | 2,038,551 | +271,015 |
| Medway | 2,257,301 | 0 | -2,257,301 |
| Goole | 1,155,817 | 1,099,522 | -56,295 |
| Belfast Port | 707,832 | 1,128,449 | +420,617 |
| Southampton | 851,163 | 531,107 | -320,056 |
| Hull | 729,021 | 502,636 | -226,385 |
| Dover | 465,885 | 412,384 | -53,501 |
| London | 452,472 | 338,061 | -114,411 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 31 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 28 |
| Manufacture of food products | 7 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 20 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 21 |
| 2025-08 | 19 |
| 2025-07 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 70 |
| CELTIC CHEMICALS LIMITED | 64 |
| NORKEM LIMITED | 61 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 55 |
| INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS GROUP LIMITED | 51 |
| DSM NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS (UK) LIMITED | 51 |
| CASTLE CEMENT LIMITED | 46 |
| AB AGRI LIMITED | 44 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 44 |
| DAKRAM MATERIALS LTD. | 41 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 34 |
| 1m-15m | 27 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | 2,469,977 |
| Ireland | 1,312,845 |
| Netherlands | 841,533 |
| Austria | 736,204 |
| China | 690,303 |
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 | 993,067 | 1,476,910 | +483,843 |
| Ireland | 574,969 | 737,876 | +162,907 |
| Netherlands | 316,342 | 525,191 | +208,849 |
| Austria | 13,142 | 723,062 | +709,920 |
| China | 535,138 | 155,165 | -379,973 |
| Denmark | 297,234 | 380,221 | +82,987 |
| Spain | 325,140 | 141,958 | -183,182 |
| United States | 243,987 | 219,407 | -24,580 |
| Italy | 40,504 | 306,877 | +266,373 |
| France | 144,729 | 95,512 | -49,217 |
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 | 183,793 |
| XI | 65,674 |
| United States | 4,477 |
| XU | 3,645 |
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 | 100,661 | 83,132 | -17,529 |
| XI | 28,432 | 37,242 | +8,810 |
| United States | 2,159 | 2,318 | +159 |
| XU | 3,331 | 314 | -3,017 |
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) | 5,777,881 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,970,290 |
| Other | 257,589 |
| Air transport | 114,720 |
| 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) | 1,976,682 | 3,801,199 | +1,824,517 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,733,180 | 1,237,110 | -496,070 |
| Other | 134,583 | 123,006 | -11,577 |
| Air transport | 68,198 | 46,522 | -21,676 |
| 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 | 3,295,657 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,171,821 |
| Southampton | 949,807 |
| Liverpool Docks | 579,470 |
| Hull | 418,188 |
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 | 1,056,746 | 2,238,911 | +1,182,165 |
| Immingham Docks | 752,682 | 1,419,139 | +666,457 |
| Southampton | 704,119 | 245,688 | -458,431 |
| Liverpool Docks | 176,762 | 402,708 | +225,946 |
| Hull | 321,745 | 96,443 | -225,302 |
| London Gateway Port | 139,938 | 231,225 | +91,287 |
| Felixstowe | 213,846 | 53,909 | -159,937 |
| 000 | 134,583 | 123,006 | -11,577 |
| Heysham | 106,237 | 104,492 | -1,745 |
| Holyhead | 94,645 | 78,106 | -16,539 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28332980
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Unspecified sulphate compounds used in various industrial and chemical applications