Import/export HS code 283529: Various phosphates
Phosphate compounds not listed elsewhere, used in a wide range of industrial and chemical processes
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 5,035,785 |
| Finland | 2,295,431 |
| Germany | 1,788,513 |
| Netherlands | 1,310,191 |
| India | 1,037,648 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2,380,687 | 2,655,098 | +274,411 |
| Finland | 1,345,757 | 949,674 | -396,083 |
| Germany | 846,882 | 941,631 | +94,749 |
| Netherlands | 874,541 | 435,650 | -438,891 |
| India | 376,888 | 660,760 | +283,872 |
| Denmark | 491,866 | 370,779 | -121,087 |
| China | 216,826 | 456,081 | +239,255 |
| United States | 196,657 | 283,474 | +86,817 |
| Belgium | 145,395 | 272,315 | +126,920 |
| Ireland | 72,544 | 293,033 | +220,489 |
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 | 3,895,668 |
| France | 3,792,448 |
| Finland | 2,287,923 |
| India | 1,038,799 |
| United States | 853,399 |
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 | 2,114,153 | 1,781,515 | -332,638 |
| France | 1,700,585 | 2,091,863 | +391,278 |
| Finland | 1,296,723 | 991,200 | -305,523 |
| India | 378,039 | 660,760 | +282,721 |
| United States | 348,668 | 504,731 | +156,063 |
| Denmark | 491,866 | 247,853 | -244,013 |
| China | 217,861 | 492,520 | +274,659 |
| Belgium | 82,963 | 205,350 | +122,387 |
| Spain | 146,844 | 17,477 | -129,367 |
| Slovakia | 4,149 | 124,375 | +120,226 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 0 | -2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,203,242 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,684,897 |
| Other | 551,805 |
| Air transport | 424,694 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,632,250 | 4,570,992 | -61,258 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,275,934 | 2,408,963 | +133,029 |
| Other | 279,187 | 272,618 | -6,569 |
| Air transport | 117,097 | 307,597 | +190,500 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 3,105,257 |
| Goole | 2,287,923 |
| Dover | 1,996,155 |
| Felixstowe | 1,791,058 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,729,017 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 1,188,081 | 1,917,176 | +729,095 |
| Goole | 1,296,723 | 991,200 | -305,523 |
| Dover | 857,039 | 1,139,116 | +282,077 |
| Felixstowe | 663,531 | 1,127,527 | +463,996 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,028,023 | 700,994 | -327,029 |
| Killingholme | 711,189 | 61,794 | -649,395 |
| Harwich | 258,503 | 427,615 | +169,112 |
| 000 | 279,187 | 272,618 | -6,569 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 259,293 | 113,384 | -145,909 |
| Southampton | 76,744 | 242,186 | +165,442 |
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 | 18 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Manufacture of food products | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 30 |
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 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 | 842,582 |
| France | 782,259 |
| Germany | 604,780 |
| Finland | 556,831 |
| Poland | 543,101 |
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 | 254,501 | 588,081 | +333,580 |
| France | 380,084 | 402,175 | +22,091 |
| Germany | 265,093 | 339,687 | +74,594 |
| Finland | 351,423 | 205,408 | -146,015 |
| Poland | 191,235 | 351,866 | +160,631 |
| United States | 127,924 | 314,622 | +186,698 |
| Ireland | 186,726 | 163,005 | -23,721 |
| Italy | 258,428 | 81,235 | -177,193 |
| Austria | 223,121 | 29,868 | -193,253 |
| Spain | 112,434 | 75,426 | -37,008 |
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 | 40,195 |
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 | 21,898 | 18,297 | -3,601 |
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) | 4,416,426 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,493,059 |
| Air transport | 68,102 |
| Other | 40,195 |
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) | 2,017,423 | 2,399,003 | +381,580 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 925,697 | 567,362 | -358,335 |
| Air transport | 40,911 | 27,191 | -13,720 |
| Other | 21,898 | 18,297 | -3,601 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,497,040 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,058,018 |
| Southampton | 377,949 |
| London Gateway Port | 362,274 |
| Felixstowe | 360,377 |
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 | 1,218,753 | 1,278,287 | +59,534 |
| Immingham Docks | 386,042 | 671,976 | +285,934 |
| Southampton | 54,212 | 323,737 | +269,525 |
| London Gateway Port | 321,770 | 40,504 | -281,266 |
| Felixstowe | 147,364 | 213,013 | +65,649 |
| Hull | 251,124 | 49,085 | -202,039 |
| Liverpool Docks | 127,414 | 136,087 | +8,673 |
| London | 162,044 | 65,388 | -96,656 |
| Heysham | 82,691 | 101,786 | +19,095 |
| Harwich | 72,464 | 54,509 | -17,955 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 283529
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Phosphate compounds not listed elsewhere, used in a wide range of industrial and chemical processes