Import/export HS code 28352990: Various phosphates
All other phosphate compounds not listed elsewhere, used in various applications
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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 | 4,914,358 |
| Finland | 2,310,431 |
| India | 1,000,205 |
| Germany | 876,055 |
| Denmark | 862,645 |
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 | 2,196,692 | 2,717,666 | +520,974 |
| Finland | 1,169,024 | 1,141,407 | -27,617 |
| India | 389,324 | 610,881 | +221,557 |
| Germany | 364,091 | 511,964 | +147,873 |
| Denmark | 372,093 | 490,552 | +118,459 |
| Netherlands | 594,530 | 88,510 | -506,020 |
| China | 229,278 | 449,312 | +220,034 |
| Ireland | 64,985 | 272,005 | +207,020 |
| United States | 189,511 | 123,820 | -65,691 |
| Belgium | 116,567 | 59,846 | -56,721 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 3,685,837 |
| Finland | 2,452,916 |
| Germany | 2,331,100 |
| India | 1,001,356 |
| Denmark | 739,719 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,650,524 | 2,035,313 | +384,789 |
| Finland | 1,334,309 | 1,118,607 | -215,702 |
| Germany | 1,064,801 | 1,266,299 | +201,498 |
| India | 390,475 | 610,881 | +220,406 |
| Denmark | 372,093 | 367,626 | -4,467 |
| China | 230,313 | 462,649 | +232,336 |
| United States | 296,505 | 202,644 | -93,861 |
| Spain | 146,844 | 17,477 | -129,367 |
| Slovakia | 4,149 | 122,926 | +118,777 |
| Ireland | 64,985 | 58,315 | -6,670 |
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 | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Merseyside | 3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Wales | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +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) | 7,265,465 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,456,495 |
| Other | 530,677 |
| Air transport | 350,251 |
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) | 3,372,552 | 3,892,913 | +520,361 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,221,658 | 2,234,837 | +13,179 |
| Other | 294,187 | 236,490 | -57,697 |
| Air transport | 131,839 | 218,412 | +86,573 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 3,052,928 |
| Goole | 2,452,916 |
| Felixstowe | 1,680,176 |
| Dover | 1,658,769 |
| Killingholme | 723,366 |
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 | 1,121,036 | 1,931,892 | +810,856 |
| Goole | 1,334,309 | 1,118,607 | -215,702 |
| Felixstowe | 643,816 | 1,036,360 | +392,544 |
| Dover | 672,079 | 986,690 | +314,611 |
| Killingholme | 708,873 | 14,493 | -694,380 |
| Harwich | 126,130 | 547,388 | +421,258 |
| 000 | 294,187 | 236,490 | -57,697 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 250,228 | 101,917 | -148,311 |
| Portsmouth | 168,048 | 90,863 | -77,185 |
| London Gateway Port | 217,695 | 29,312 | -188,383 |
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 | 16 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of food products | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-07 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AIREDALE CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED | 44 |
| CHEMETALL LIMITED | 41 |
| TIMAB INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED | 38 |
| JAMES M.BROWN LIMITED | 36 |
| YARA UK LIMITED | 26 |
| CEPHAS LIMITED | 26 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 25 |
| BECKER INDUSTRIAL COATINGS LIMITED | 24 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 24 |
| CELTIC CHEMICALS LIMITED | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 23 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 778,715 |
| Finland | 696,967 |
| Netherlands | 631,692 |
| Germany | 585,207 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 429,255 | 349,460 | -79,795 |
| Finland | 426,616 | 270,351 | -156,265 |
| Netherlands | 176,425 | 455,267 | +278,842 |
| Germany | 250,006 | 335,201 | +85,195 |
| Poland | 191,235 | 351,866 | +160,631 |
| United States | 122,290 | 313,671 | +191,381 |
| Italy | 261,873 | 82,037 | -179,836 |
| Ireland | 170,123 | 149,233 | -20,890 |
| Austria | 223,121 | 29,868 | -193,253 |
| Spain | 112,434 | 61,092 | -51,342 |
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 | 40,280 |
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 | 23,274 | 17,006 | -6,268 |
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) | 4,054,086 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,636,539 |
| Air transport | 46,197 |
| Other | 40,280 |
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) | 1,877,202 | 2,176,884 | +299,682 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,093,589 | 542,950 | -550,639 |
| Air transport | 31,056 | 15,141 | -15,915 |
| Other | 23,274 | 17,006 | -6,268 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,394,537 |
| Immingham Docks | 954,010 |
| Southampton | 389,649 |
| Hull | 380,407 |
| London Gateway Port | 351,023 |
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 | 1,257,177 | 1,137,360 | -119,817 |
| Immingham Docks | 347,528 | 606,482 | +258,954 |
| Southampton | 65,912 | 323,737 | +257,825 |
| Hull | 331,322 | 49,085 | -282,237 |
| London Gateway Port | 317,016 | 34,007 | -283,009 |
| Liverpool Docks | 141,072 | 133,879 | -7,193 |
| Felixstowe | 128,723 | 124,729 | -3,994 |
| London | 97,101 | 130,331 | +33,230 |
| Heysham | 57,851 | 116,259 | +58,408 |
| Harwich | 72,464 | 54,509 | -17,955 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28352990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: All other phosphate compounds not listed elsewhere, used in various applications