Import/export HS code 283531: Sodium triphosphate (sodium tripolyphosphate)
A chemical compound used in detergents, water treatment, and food preservation
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 7,533,663 |
| China | 2,365,609 |
| Netherlands | 1,674,448 |
| United States | 1,011,769 |
| Thailand | 646,965 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 4,794,563 | 2,739,100 | -2,055,463 |
| China | 1,313,952 | 1,051,657 | -262,295 |
| Netherlands | 473,096 | 1,201,352 | +728,256 |
| United States | 594,787 | 416,982 | -177,805 |
| Thailand | 346,112 | 300,853 | -45,259 |
| France | 555,006 | 41,225 | -513,781 |
| Slovenia | 171,191 | 103,598 | -67,593 |
| Germany | 103,273 | 111,710 | +8,437 |
| Tunisia | 155,880 | 0 | -155,880 |
| Turkey | 28,874 | 27,447 | -1,427 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 8,917,418 |
| China | 2,457,269 |
| United States | 1,020,910 |
| Tunisia | 916,684 |
| Thailand | 637,404 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 5,274,034 | 3,643,384 | -1,630,650 |
| China | 1,340,812 | 1,116,457 | -224,355 |
| United States | 603,928 | 416,982 | -186,946 |
| Tunisia | 602,325 | 314,359 | -287,966 |
| Thailand | 329,147 | 308,257 | -20,890 |
| Slovenia | 173,170 | 103,598 | -69,572 |
| Germany | 64,471 | 115,875 | +51,404 |
| Singapore | 35,710 | 0 | -35,710 |
| France | 16,570 | 10,879 | -5,691 |
| Spain | 11,545 | 14,202 | +2,657 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lincolnshire | 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) | 10,443,649 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,098,559 |
| Other | 120,016 |
| Air transport | 11,423 |
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) | 6,116,952 | 4,326,697 | -1,790,255 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,377,413 | 1,721,146 | -656,267 |
| Other | 117,530 | 2,486 | -115,044 |
| Air transport | 7,522 | 3,901 | -3,621 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,485,135 |
| Felixstowe | 2,752,563 |
| London | 1,578,539 |
| Dover | 1,111,673 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,070,882 |
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 | 3,192,899 | 2,292,236 | -900,663 |
| Felixstowe | 1,547,184 | 1,205,379 | -341,805 |
| London | 1,074,243 | 504,296 | -569,947 |
| Dover | 916,475 | 195,198 | -721,277 |
| Eurotunnel | 292,797 | 778,085 | +485,288 |
| Southampton | 594,787 | 248,566 | -346,221 |
| Middlesbrough | 486,000 | 325,842 | -160,158 |
| Belfast Port | 187,003 | 178,530 | -8,473 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 179,421 | +179,421 |
| Liverpool Docks | 140,809 | 12,484 | -128,325 |
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 | 8 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 7 |
| Manufacture of food products | 7 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AIREDALE CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED | 73 |
| KILO LIMITED | 56 |
| NORKEM LIMITED | 46 |
| RESOURCE CHEMICALS LIMITED | 43 |
| BIACHEM LIMITED | 39 |
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 36 |
| PEARL CHEMICALS LIMITED | 26 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 19 |
| SEAMARK GROUP LIMITED | 19 |
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 14 |
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 | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Australia | 95,251 |
| Ireland | 76,989 |
| Denmark | 54,666 |
| Germany | 40,515 |
| Spain | 26,984 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 50,820 | 44,431 | -6,389 |
| Ireland | 28,257 | 48,732 | +20,475 |
| Denmark | 0 | 54,666 | +54,666 |
| Germany | 17,663 | 22,852 | +5,189 |
| Spain | 22,612 | 4,372 | -18,240 |
| Sri Lanka | 25,786 | 0 | -25,786 |
| Netherlands | 13,622 | 10,222 | -3,400 |
| Belgium | 6,519 | 9,929 | +3,410 |
| Iceland | 4,704 | 4,578 | -126 |
| Brazil | 0 | 8,537 | +8,537 |
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 | 37,863 |
| XU | 7,441 |
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 | 70 | 37,793 | +37,723 |
| XU | 7,145 | 296 | -6,849 |
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) | 174,598 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 164,775 |
| Other | 45,304 |
| Air transport | 11,529 |
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) | 69,873 | 104,725 | +34,852 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 100,044 | 64,731 | -35,313 |
| Other | 7,215 | 38,089 | +30,874 |
| Air transport | 2,992 | 8,537 | +5,545 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 73,743 |
| Felixstowe | 62,498 |
| Immingham Docks | 59,702 |
| 000 | 45,304 |
| London Gateway Port | 43,339 |
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 | 47,368 | 26,375 | -20,993 |
| Felixstowe | 59,386 | 3,112 | -56,274 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,982 | 55,720 | +51,738 |
| 000 | 7,215 | 38,089 | +30,874 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,220 | 26,119 | +8,899 |
| Heysham | 14,486 | 8,939 | -5,547 |
| Southampton | 0 | 18,312 | +18,312 |
| Hull | 7,652 | 10,222 | +2,570 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,487 | 8,537 | +7,050 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,696 | 7,204 | +4,508 |
Quick facts
HS code: 283531
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical compound used in detergents, water treatment, and food preservation