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 | 6,927,184 |
| China | 2,358,203 |
| Netherlands | 2,155,820 |
| United States | 877,244 |
| Thailand | 685,365 |
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 | 4,416,959 | 2,510,225 | -1,906,734 |
| China | 1,395,153 | 963,050 | -432,103 |
| Netherlands | 438,916 | 1,716,904 | +1,277,988 |
| United States | 625,439 | 251,805 | -373,634 |
| Thailand | 346,112 | 339,253 | -6,859 |
| France | 587,202 | 9,029 | -578,173 |
| Germany | 107,257 | 106,092 | -1,165 |
| Slovenia | 140,738 | 69,301 | -71,437 |
| Tunisia | 129,143 | 0 | -129,143 |
| 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 | 8,852,931 |
| China | 2,467,892 |
| United States | 886,385 |
| Tunisia | 860,460 |
| Thailand | 675,804 |
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 | 4,953,760 | 3,899,171 | -1,054,589 |
| China | 1,422,013 | 1,045,879 | -376,134 |
| United States | 634,580 | 251,805 | -382,775 |
| Tunisia | 541,408 | 319,052 | -222,356 |
| Thailand | 329,147 | 346,657 | +17,510 |
| Slovenia | 142,717 | 69,301 | -73,416 |
| Germany | 68,455 | 111,915 | +43,460 |
| Singapore | 35,710 | 0 | -35,710 |
| France | 21,407 | 6,042 | -15,365 |
| Spain | 10,270 | 14,202 | +3,932 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 10,303,337 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,966,657 |
| Other | 90,045 |
| 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) | 5,737,560 | 4,565,777 | -1,171,783 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,464,560 | 1,502,097 | -962,463 |
| Other | 88,802 | 1,243 | -87,559 |
| 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 | 5,451,601 |
| Felixstowe | 2,781,436 |
| London | 1,444,718 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,238,337 |
| Dover | 1,000,763 |
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 | 2,997,846 | 2,453,755 | -544,091 |
| Felixstowe | 1,607,265 | 1,174,171 | -433,094 |
| London | 990,661 | 454,057 | -536,604 |
| Eurotunnel | 337,500 | 900,837 | +563,337 |
| Dover | 825,230 | 175,533 | -649,697 |
| Middlesbrough | 432,000 | 325,842 | -106,158 |
| Southampton | 625,439 | 83,389 | -542,050 |
| Belfast Port | 183,339 | 179,783 | -3,556 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
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 | 57 |
| NORKEM LIMITED | 46 |
| RESOURCE CHEMICALS LIMITED | 43 |
| BIACHEM LIMITED | 39 |
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 37 |
| 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+ | 9 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 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 | 43,055 |
| 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 | 28,328 | 48,661 | +20,333 |
| Denmark | 0 | 54,666 | +54,666 |
| Germany | 15,669 | 27,386 | +11,717 |
| Spain | 22,612 | 4,372 | -18,240 |
| Sri Lanka | 25,786 | 0 | -25,786 |
| Netherlands | 3,793 | 12,717 | +8,924 |
| 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 |
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 |
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) | 176,155 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 157,441 |
| 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) | 67,775 | 108,380 | +40,605 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 90,215 | 67,226 | -22,989 |
| Other | 7,286 | 38,018 | +30,732 |
| 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 | 75,300 |
| Felixstowe | 62,498 |
| Immingham Docks | 58,380 |
| 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 | 45,270 | 30,030 | -15,240 |
| Felixstowe | 59,386 | 3,112 | -56,274 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,660 | 55,720 | +53,060 |
| 000 | 7,286 | 38,018 | +30,732 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,220 | 26,119 | +8,899 |
| Heysham | 14,486 | 8,939 | -5,547 |
| Hull | 7,652 | 12,717 | +5,065 |
| Southampton | 0 | 18,312 | +18,312 |
| 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