Import/export HS code 28352990: Various phosphates
All other phosphate compounds not listed elsewhere, used in various 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 4,938,114 |
| Finland | 2,295,431 |
| India | 1,036,727 |
| Germany | 915,010 |
| 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 | 2,292,383 | 2,645,731 | +353,348 |
| Finland | 1,345,757 | 949,674 | -396,083 |
| India | 375,967 | 660,760 | +284,793 |
| Germany | 336,957 | 578,053 | +241,096 |
| Denmark | 491,866 | 370,779 | -121,087 |
| China | 188,728 | 428,966 | +240,238 |
| Netherlands | 365,211 | 196,326 | -168,885 |
| Ireland | 72,544 | 293,033 | +220,489 |
| United States | 149,781 | 132,260 | -17,521 |
| Belgium | 112,433 | 60,050 | -52,383 |
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 | 3,702,973 |
| Germany | 2,420,165 |
| Finland | 2,287,923 |
| India | 1,037,878 |
| 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 | 1,660,254 | 2,042,719 | +382,465 |
| Germany | 1,123,628 | 1,296,537 | +172,909 |
| Finland | 1,296,723 | 991,200 | -305,523 |
| India | 377,118 | 660,760 | +283,642 |
| Denmark | 491,866 | 247,853 | -244,013 |
| China | 189,763 | 442,303 | +252,540 |
| United States | 256,775 | 262,432 | +5,657 |
| Spain | 146,844 | 17,477 | -129,367 |
| Slovakia | 4,149 | 124,375 | +120,226 |
| Ireland | 72,544 | 43,215 | -29,329 |
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 | 2 | +1 |
| North Wales | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 7,371,853 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,278,288 |
| Other | 551,805 |
| Air transport | 350,590 |
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) | 3,557,766 | 3,814,087 | +256,321 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,132,885 | 2,145,403 | +12,518 |
| Other | 279,187 | 272,618 | -6,569 |
| Air transport | 95,930 | 254,660 | +158,730 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 3,066,356 |
| Goole | 2,287,923 |
| Dover | 1,698,979 |
| Felixstowe | 1,657,366 |
| Killingholme | 720,643 |
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 | 1,179,932 | 1,886,424 | +706,492 |
| Goole | 1,296,723 | 991,200 | -305,523 |
| Dover | 686,501 | 1,012,478 | +325,977 |
| Felixstowe | 598,758 | 1,058,608 | +459,850 |
| Killingholme | 703,738 | 16,905 | -686,833 |
| Harwich | 245,903 | 427,615 | +181,712 |
| 000 | 279,187 | 272,618 | -6,569 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 256,169 | 113,384 | -142,785 |
| London Gateway Port | 217,695 | 62,698 | -154,997 |
| Portsmouth | 156,622 | 101,990 | -54,632 |
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 | 8 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
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 | 42 |
| TIMAB INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED | 39 |
| JAMES M.BROWN LIMITED | 37 |
| YARA UK LIMITED | 27 |
| CEPHAS LIMITED | 26 |
| BECKER INDUSTRIAL COATINGS LIMITED | 25 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 25 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 24 |
| CELTIC CHEMICALS LIMITED | 23 |
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 | 9 |
| 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 | 782,259 |
| Netherlands | 766,593 |
| Germany | 599,010 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 380,084 | 402,175 | +22,091 |
| Netherlands | 202,927 | 563,666 | +360,739 |
| Germany | 262,039 | 336,971 | +74,932 |
| Finland | 351,423 | 205,408 | -146,015 |
| Poland | 191,235 | 351,866 | +160,631 |
| United States | 122,290 | 313,671 | +191,381 |
| Italy | 258,428 | 81,235 | -177,193 |
| Ireland | 177,580 | 125,600 | -51,980 |
| 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 | 39,130 |
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 | 17,232 | -4,666 |
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) | 4,284,949 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,444,223 |
| Air transport | 54,580 |
| Other | 39,130 |
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) | 1,949,916 | 2,335,033 | +385,117 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 898,742 | 545,481 | -353,261 |
| Air transport | 31,056 | 23,524 | -7,532 |
| Other | 21,898 | 17,232 | -4,666 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,486,376 |
| Immingham Docks | 968,640 |
| Southampton | 377,949 |
| London Gateway Port | 354,694 |
| Felixstowe | 325,524 |
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 | 1,212,506 | 1,273,870 | +61,364 |
| Immingham Docks | 325,997 | 642,643 | +316,646 |
| Southampton | 54,212 | 323,737 | +269,525 |
| London Gateway Port | 318,156 | 36,538 | -281,618 |
| Felixstowe | 128,723 | 196,801 | +68,078 |
| Hull | 248,926 | 49,085 | -199,841 |
| Liverpool Docks | 126,046 | 136,087 | +10,041 |
| London | 162,044 | 65,388 | -96,656 |
| Heysham | 81,710 | 92,400 | +10,690 |
| 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