Import/export HS code 28352930: Trisodium phosphates
Phosphate compounds made from sodium, used in cleaning products and industrial applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 873,503 |
| Netherlands | 748,654 |
| Belgium | 245,227 |
| France | 97,671 |
| China | 55,213 |
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 | 509,925 | 363,578 | -146,347 |
| Netherlands | 509,330 | 239,324 | -270,006 |
| Belgium | 32,962 | 212,265 | +179,303 |
| France | 88,304 | 9,367 | -78,937 |
| China | 28,098 | 27,115 | -983 |
| Canada | 5,157 | 43,182 | +38,025 |
| Slovenia | 10,785 | 23,123 | +12,338 |
| United States | 12,267 | 2,258 | -10,009 |
| Czechia | 4,629 | 2,522 | -2,107 |
| Austria | 1,713 | 1,712 | -1 |
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 | 1,475,503 |
| Belgium | 183,432 |
| United States | 150,627 |
| Czechia | 116,356 |
| France | 89,475 |
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 | 990,525 | 484,978 | -505,547 |
| Belgium | 17,703 | 165,729 | +148,026 |
| United States | 57,284 | 93,343 | +36,059 |
| Czechia | 58,444 | 57,912 | -532 |
| France | 40,331 | 49,144 | +8,813 |
| China | 28,098 | 50,217 | +22,119 |
| Slovenia | 10,785 | 23,123 | +12,338 |
| India | 921 | 0 | -921 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 1,831,389 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 227,911 |
| Air transport | 69,237 |
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) | 1,074,484 | 756,905 | -317,579 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 108,440 | 119,471 | +11,031 |
| Air transport | 21,167 | 48,070 | +26,903 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,495,073 |
| Dover | 297,176 |
| Felixstowe | 133,692 |
| London Stansted Airport | 58,390 |
| Killingholme | 52,340 |
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 | 907,772 | 587,301 | -320,471 |
| Dover | 170,538 | 126,638 | -43,900 |
| Felixstowe | 64,773 | 68,919 | +4,146 |
| London Stansted Airport | 15,208 | 43,182 | +27,974 |
| Killingholme | 7,451 | 44,889 | +37,438 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,149 | 30,752 | +22,603 |
| Poole | 0 | 15,430 | +15,430 |
| Harwich | 12,600 | 0 | -12,600 |
| Portsmouth | 8,517 | 0 | -8,517 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,137 | 2,258 | -879 |
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 | 10 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
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+ | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 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 | 75,989 |
| Ireland | 46,551 |
| Libya | 37,355 |
| Sweden | 12,372 |
| United States | 6,585 |
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 | 51,574 | 24,415 | -27,159 |
| Ireland | 9,146 | 37,405 | +28,259 |
| Libya | 21,143 | 16,212 | -4,931 |
| Sweden | 10,669 | 1,703 | -8,966 |
| United States | 5,634 | 951 | -4,683 |
| Germany | 3,054 | 2,716 | -338 |
| Norway | 0 | 3,215 | +3,215 |
| Israel | 0 | 2,774 | +2,774 |
| South Africa | 1,192 | 1,192 | +0 |
| Liberia | 1,000 | 0 | -1,000 |
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 | 1,065 |
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 | 0 | 1,065 | +1,065 |
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) | 131,477 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 48,836 |
| Air transport | 13,522 |
| Other | 1,065 |
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) | 67,507 | 63,970 | -3,537 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,955 | 21,881 | -5,074 |
| Air transport | 9,855 | 3,667 | -6,188 |
| Other | 0 | 1,065 | +1,065 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 89,378 |
| Felixstowe | 34,853 |
| Holyhead | 23,905 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,664 |
| Heysham | 10,367 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 60,045 | 29,333 | -30,712 |
| Felixstowe | 18,641 | 16,212 | -2,429 |
| Holyhead | 1,368 | 22,537 | +21,169 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,247 | 4,417 | -1,830 |
| Heysham | 981 | 9,386 | +8,405 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,266 | 3,667 | -1,599 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,614 | 3,966 | +352 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,764 | 0 | -2,764 |
| Hull | 2,198 | 0 | -2,198 |
| ZLC | 1,825 | 0 | -1,825 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28352930
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Phosphate compounds made from sodium, used in cleaning products and industrial applications