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 | 3,511,322 |
| Spain | 1,589,383 |
| Sweden | 1,569,333 |
| Netherlands | 1,491,719 |
| Poland | 1,297,027 |
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 | 1,942,640 | 1,568,682 | -373,958 |
| Spain | 618,455 | 970,928 | +352,473 |
| Sweden | 897,673 | 671,660 | -226,013 |
| Netherlands | 770,613 | 721,106 | -49,507 |
| Poland | 598,689 | 698,338 | +99,649 |
| Germany | 657,271 | 534,531 | -122,740 |
| Turkey | 807,290 | 355,145 | -452,145 |
| China | 242,496 | 428,633 | +186,137 |
| Belgium | 375,780 | 239,763 | -136,017 |
| Italy | 198,968 | 211,757 | +12,789 |
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 | 3,837,617 |
| Sweden | 1,569,333 |
| Poland | 1,399,541 |
| Netherlands | 1,201,542 |
| Turkey | 1,161,290 |
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 | 1,959,736 | 1,877,881 | -81,855 |
| Sweden | 897,673 | 671,660 | -226,013 |
| Poland | 667,139 | 732,402 | +65,263 |
| Netherlands | 630,745 | 570,797 | -59,948 |
| Turkey | 807,290 | 354,000 | -453,290 |
| Belgium | 387,057 | 301,971 | -85,086 |
| China | 245,269 | 434,988 | +189,719 |
| Italy | 274,364 | 227,152 | -47,212 |
| Germany | 266,954 | 227,040 | -39,914 |
| Japan | 0 | 109,871 | +109,871 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| 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) | 7,314,834 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,333,046 |
| Other | 2,004,869 |
| Air transport | 312,444 |
| 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) | 3,580,815 | 3,734,019 | +153,204 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,643,040 | 1,690,006 | -953,034 |
| Other | 1,025,529 | 979,340 | -46,189 |
| Air transport | 90,466 | 221,978 | +131,512 |
| 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 | 5,105,772 |
| Hull | 2,482,433 |
| 000 | 2,004,869 |
| Felixstowe | 1,782,629 |
| Dover | 849,785 |
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 | 2,670,726 | 2,435,046 | -235,680 |
| Hull | 1,358,474 | 1,123,959 | -234,515 |
| 000 | 1,025,529 | 979,340 | -46,189 |
| Felixstowe | 960,397 | 822,232 | -138,165 |
| Dover | 367,103 | 482,682 | +115,579 |
| London | 258,564 | 158,969 | -99,595 |
| Eurotunnel | 179,852 | 104,067 | -75,785 |
| London Gateway Port | 201,103 | 0 | -201,103 |
| Harwich | 91,081 | 94,897 | +3,816 |
| London Stansted Airport | 24,310 | 113,499 | +89,189 |
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 | 14 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| YARA UK LIMITED | 84 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 48 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 46 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 46 |
| CELTIC CHEMICALS LIMITED | 35 |
| DAKRAM MATERIALS LTD. | 32 |
| VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 29 |
| 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+ | 21 |
| 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 | 2,359,004 |
| United States | 1,195,541 |
| North Macedonia | 1,176,543 |
| Ireland | 1,145,483 |
| Germany | 964,988 |
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 | 1,107,455 | 1,251,549 | +144,094 |
| United States | 719,904 | 475,637 | -244,267 |
| North Macedonia | 542,818 | 633,725 | +90,907 |
| Ireland | 623,619 | 521,864 | -101,755 |
| Germany | 529,800 | 435,188 | -94,612 |
| France | 606,663 | 294,599 | -312,064 |
| Italy | 454,857 | 257,444 | -197,413 |
| Thailand | 50,065 | 427,605 | +377,540 |
| South Korea | 131,777 | 80,735 | -51,042 |
| Mexico | 148,307 | 61,671 | -86,636 |
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 | 929,734 |
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 | 525,568 | 404,166 | -121,402 |
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) | 6,280,415 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,872,507 |
| Other | 929,782 |
| Air transport | 646,047 |
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) | 3,078,732 | 3,201,683 | +122,951 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,710,004 | 1,162,503 | -547,501 |
| Other | 525,583 | 404,199 | -121,384 |
| Air transport | 413,318 | 232,729 | -180,589 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,680,471 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,804,558 |
| Southampton | 1,626,738 |
| 000 | 929,782 |
| Dover | 551,746 |
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 | 2,045,680 | 1,634,791 | -410,889 |
| Immingham Docks | 613,219 | 1,191,339 | +578,120 |
| Southampton | 766,872 | 859,866 | +92,994 |
| 000 | 525,583 | 404,199 | -121,384 |
| Dover | 357,446 | 194,300 | -163,146 |
| Felixstowe | 457,056 | 89,372 | -367,684 |
| London Gateway Port | 284,893 | 204,693 | -80,200 |
| East Midlands Airport | 132,595 | 173,611 | +41,016 |
| Harwich | 157,686 | 56,986 | -100,700 |
| Liverpool Docks | 91,078 | 112,672 | +21,594 |
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