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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 7,071,857 |
| Germany | 6,438,558 |
| Norway | 2,917,156 |
| Finland | 2,513,522 |
| India | 2,465,015 |
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 | 3,504,466 | 3,567,391 | +62,925 |
| Germany | 4,245,289 | 2,193,269 | -2,052,020 |
| Norway | 673,703 | 2,243,453 | +1,569,750 |
| Finland | 829,451 | 1,684,071 | +854,620 |
| India | 1,403,648 | 1,061,367 | -342,281 |
| Netherlands | 1,238,482 | 1,053,774 | -184,708 |
| United States | 892,196 | 429,419 | -462,777 |
| Ireland | 671,806 | 124,549 | -547,257 |
| Belgium | 503,496 | 290,789 | -212,707 |
| Spain | 170,199 | 186,743 | +16,544 |
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 | 7,788,608 |
| Germany | 7,719,548 |
| Norway | 2,898,846 |
| India | 2,795,155 |
| Finland | 2,513,522 |
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 | 4,004,564 | 3,784,044 | -220,520 |
| Germany | 4,660,181 | 3,059,367 | -1,600,814 |
| Norway | 947,247 | 1,951,599 | +1,004,352 |
| India | 1,648,226 | 1,146,929 | -501,297 |
| Finland | 829,451 | 1,684,071 | +854,620 |
| United States | 1,003,246 | 440,813 | -562,433 |
| Ireland | 667,791 | 105,605 | -562,186 |
| Netherlands | 238,535 | 193,987 | -44,548 |
| Spain | 156,215 | 243,554 | +87,339 |
| Belgium | 140,104 | 94,082 | -46,022 |
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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| 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) | 20,593,905 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,028,773 |
| Other | 566,243 |
| Air transport | 325,240 |
| 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) | 10,950,579 | 9,643,326 | -1,307,253 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,856,582 | 3,172,191 | -684,391 |
| Other | 169,882 | 396,361 | +226,479 |
| Air transport | 162,320 | 162,920 | +600 |
| 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 | 6,343,785 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,577,825 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,476,481 |
| Goole | 2,034,771 |
| Belfast Port | 1,841,655 |
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 | 3,508,509 | 2,835,276 | -673,233 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,419,647 | 2,158,178 | -261,469 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,430,012 | 2,046,469 | +616,457 |
| Goole | 1,281,321 | 753,450 | -527,871 |
| Belfast Port | 705,144 | 1,136,511 | +431,367 |
| Southampton | 932,116 | 474,905 | -457,211 |
| Glasgow | 455,455 | 930,621 | +475,166 |
| Hull | 762,257 | 477,828 | -284,429 |
| Medway | 872,830 | 0 | -872,830 |
| Dover | 444,301 | 415,259 | -29,042 |
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 | 30 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 28 |
| Manufacture of food products | 8 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-11 | 20 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 21 |
| 2025-08 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 71 |
| CELTIC CHEMICALS LIMITED | 64 |
| NORKEM LIMITED | 61 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 56 |
| INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS GROUP LIMITED | 52 |
| DSM NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS (UK) LIMITED | 51 |
| CASTLE CEMENT LIMITED | 47 |
| AB AGRI LIMITED | 45 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 45 |
| DAKRAM MATERIALS LTD. | 42 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 33 |
| 1m-15m | 29 |
| 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 | 2,421,831 |
| Ireland | 1,340,311 |
| Netherlands | 865,476 |
| Austria | 738,994 |
| 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 | 1,024,657 | 1,397,174 | +372,517 |
| Ireland | 594,258 | 746,053 | +151,795 |
| Netherlands | 306,136 | 559,340 | +253,204 |
| Austria | 14,893 | 724,101 | +709,208 |
| China | 535,138 | 155,165 | -379,973 |
| Denmark | 338,341 | 321,557 | -16,784 |
| Spain | 423,218 | 43,187 | -380,031 |
| United States | 237,738 | 221,208 | -16,530 |
| Italy | 29,125 | 305,923 | +276,798 |
| France | 145,382 | 82,496 | -62,886 |
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 | 67,605 |
| 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 | 26,340 | 41,265 | +14,925 |
| United States | 2,167 | 2,189 | +22 |
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) | 5,729,636 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,956,831 |
| Other | 262,097 |
| Air transport | 117,587 |
| 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) | 2,178,354 | 3,551,282 | +1,372,928 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,698,168 | 1,258,663 | -439,505 |
| Other | 134,606 | 127,491 | -7,115 |
| Air transport | 68,977 | 48,610 | -20,367 |
| 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 | 3,161,369 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,304,355 |
| Southampton | 938,218 |
| Liverpool Docks | 582,822 |
| London Gateway Port | 374,343 |
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 | 1,222,123 | 1,939,246 | +717,123 |
| Immingham Docks | 817,505 | 1,486,850 | +669,345 |
| Southampton | 692,530 | 245,688 | -446,842 |
| Liverpool Docks | 176,405 | 406,417 | +230,012 |
| London Gateway Port | 141,578 | 232,765 | +91,187 |
| Hull | 264,919 | 87,600 | -177,319 |
| 000 | 134,606 | 127,491 | -7,115 |
| Felixstowe | 202,544 | 52,571 | -149,973 |
| Heysham | 111,194 | 114,228 | +3,034 |
| Holyhead | 104,559 | 86,491 | -18,068 |
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