Import/export HS code 28342980: Various nitrites
All other nitrite compounds not listed elsewhere, used in various 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 3,332,673 |
| Spain | 1,599,780 |
| Sweden | 1,533,385 |
| Netherlands | 1,501,656 |
| Germany | 1,256,860 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 1,607,528 | 1,725,145 | +117,617 |
| Spain | 575,339 | 1,024,441 | +449,102 |
| Sweden | 884,587 | 648,798 | -235,789 |
| Netherlands | 751,910 | 749,746 | -2,164 |
| Germany | 744,904 | 511,956 | -232,948 |
| Turkey | 891,312 | 314,134 | -577,178 |
| Poland | 461,427 | 724,285 | +262,858 |
| China | 253,562 | 409,901 | +156,339 |
| Belgium | 364,409 | 272,758 | -91,651 |
| Italy | 183,615 | 226,230 | +42,615 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 3,658,968 |
| Sweden | 1,533,385 |
| Poland | 1,297,876 |
| Netherlands | 1,208,345 |
| Turkey | 1,204,301 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 1,624,624 | 2,034,344 | +409,720 |
| Sweden | 884,587 | 648,798 | -235,789 |
| Poland | 535,397 | 762,479 | +227,082 |
| Netherlands | 607,052 | 601,293 | -5,759 |
| Turkey | 891,312 | 312,989 | -578,323 |
| Belgium | 371,586 | 336,007 | -35,579 |
| China | 256,335 | 416,256 | +159,921 |
| Germany | 314,933 | 215,911 | -99,022 |
| Italy | 256,843 | 243,793 | -13,050 |
| France | 109,340 | 18,090 | -91,250 |
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 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | 1 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 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) | 7,147,881 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,294,527 |
| Other | 2,047,011 |
| Air transport | 322,462 |
| Road transport | 1,325 |
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) | 3,207,767 | 3,940,114 | +732,347 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,634,628 | 1,659,899 | -974,729 |
| Other | 1,035,760 | 1,011,251 | -24,509 |
| Air transport | 100,423 | 222,039 | +121,616 |
| Road transport | 1,325 | 0 | -1,325 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,952,576 |
| Hull | 2,456,135 |
| 000 | 2,047,011 |
| Felixstowe | 1,723,627 |
| Dover | 794,058 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,310,679 | 2,641,897 | +331,218 |
| Hull | 1,277,140 | 1,178,995 | -98,145 |
| 000 | 1,035,760 | 1,011,251 | -24,509 |
| Felixstowe | 927,335 | 796,292 | -131,043 |
| Dover | 378,962 | 415,096 | +36,134 |
| London | 216,023 | 187,224 | -28,799 |
| London Gateway Port | 285,125 | 0 | -285,125 |
| Eurotunnel | 207,094 | 74,064 | -133,030 |
| Harwich | 96,046 | 97,065 | +1,019 |
| London Stansted Airport | 23,201 | 114,608 | +91,407 |
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 | 16 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 13 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
| 2025-07 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| YARA UK LIMITED | 83 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 47 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 46 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 45 |
| CELTIC CHEMICALS LIMITED | 34 |
| DAKRAM MATERIALS LTD. | 31 |
| VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 28 |
| OMEX AGRICULTURE LIMITED | 27 |
| THANET GROWERS ONE LIMITED | 24 |
| NORKEM LIMITED | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,308,719 |
| Ireland | 1,212,579 |
| United States | 1,180,439 |
| North Macedonia | 1,176,542 |
| Germany | 952,103 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,177,188 | 1,131,531 | -45,657 |
| Ireland | 623,938 | 588,641 | -35,297 |
| United States | 551,341 | 629,098 | +77,757 |
| North Macedonia | 542,817 | 633,725 | +90,908 |
| Germany | 534,530 | 417,573 | -116,957 |
| France | 604,427 | 285,147 | -319,280 |
| Italy | 449,718 | 221,243 | -228,475 |
| Thailand | 50,065 | 355,358 | +305,293 |
| South Korea | 131,777 | 80,735 | -51,042 |
| Mexico | 127,237 | 82,741 | -44,496 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 996,742 |
| XU | 48 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 530,165 | 466,577 | -63,588 |
| XU | 15 | 33 | +18 |
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) | 6,035,009 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,887,474 |
| Other | 996,790 |
| Air transport | 646,845 |
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) | 3,010,987 | 3,024,022 | +13,035 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,737,260 | 1,150,214 | -587,046 |
| Other | 530,180 | 466,610 | -63,570 |
| Air transport | 276,638 | 370,207 | +93,569 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,582,852 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,706,623 |
| Southampton | 1,558,312 |
| 000 | 996,790 |
| Dover | 589,796 |
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 | 2,028,829 | 1,554,023 | -474,806 |
| Immingham Docks | 555,717 | 1,150,906 | +595,189 |
| Southampton | 764,875 | 793,437 | +28,562 |
| 000 | 530,180 | 466,610 | -63,570 |
| Dover | 398,348 | 191,448 | -206,900 |
| Felixstowe | 429,256 | 116,184 | -313,072 |
| London Gateway Port | 224,711 | 243,387 | +18,676 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,245 | 298,961 | +291,716 |
| Harwich | 214,672 | 0 | -214,672 |
| Liverpool Docks | 86,800 | 104,684 | +17,884 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28342980
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: All other nitrite compounds not listed elsewhere, used in various applications