Import/export HS code 283630: Sodium bicarbonate
Commonly known as baking soda, used in cooking, cleaning, and as a mild antacid
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 10,959,655 |
| France | 3,617,732 |
| Ireland | 3,571,507 |
| Spain | 2,075,838 |
| Belgium | 1,616,663 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 5,178,514 | 5,781,141 | +602,627 |
| France | 1,790,249 | 1,827,483 | +37,234 |
| Ireland | 1,833,316 | 1,738,191 | -95,125 |
| Spain | 273,769 | 1,802,069 | +1,528,300 |
| Belgium | 727,011 | 889,652 | +162,641 |
| India | 727,912 | 724,708 | -3,204 |
| China | 378,535 | 834,220 | +455,685 |
| Hungary | 868,990 | 283,650 | -585,340 |
| Netherlands | 359,979 | 667,103 | +307,124 |
| United States | 618,609 | 342,748 | -275,861 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 11,193,433 |
| France | 3,133,431 |
| Spain | 2,350,702 |
| Ireland | 2,283,757 |
| Hungary | 2,085,318 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 5,293,109 | 5,900,324 | +607,215 |
| France | 1,523,791 | 1,609,640 | +85,849 |
| Spain | 346,882 | 2,003,820 | +1,656,938 |
| Ireland | 1,188,418 | 1,095,339 | -93,079 |
| Hungary | 1,169,672 | 915,646 | -254,026 |
| Germany | 979,197 | 932,285 | -46,912 |
| India | 733,521 | 724,708 | -8,813 |
| China | 397,184 | 847,718 | +450,534 |
| United States | 632,387 | 507,041 | -125,346 |
| Italy | 168,936 | 289,981 | +121,045 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| Cheshire | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Kent | 2 | 4 | +2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,660,524 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,798,279 |
| Other | 1,839,956 |
| Air transport | 305,456 |
| Road transport | 76,448 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,484,648 | 10,175,876 | +1,691,228 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,135,004 | 4,663,275 | +528,271 |
| Other | 977,482 | 862,474 | -115,008 |
| Air transport | 95,226 | 210,230 | +115,004 |
| Road transport | 20,791 | 55,657 | +34,866 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 12,806,158 |
| Dover | 2,772,049 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,288,850 |
| Holyhead | 2,030,003 |
| 000 | 1,839,956 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 5,056,922 | 7,749,236 | +2,692,314 |
| Dover | 1,573,368 | 1,198,681 | -374,687 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,094,830 | 1,194,020 | +99,190 |
| Holyhead | 963,513 | 1,066,490 | +102,977 |
| 000 | 977,482 | 862,474 | -115,008 |
| Felixstowe | 749,107 | 885,262 | +136,155 |
| Southampton | 792,306 | 384,559 | -407,747 |
| London | 405,918 | 732,241 | +326,323 |
| London Gateway Port | 537,593 | 478,566 | -59,027 |
| Purfleet | 436,936 | 183,156 | -253,780 |
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 | 56 |
| Manufacture of food products | 15 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 7 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 26 |
| 2025-11 | 27 |
| 2025-10 | 24 |
| 2025-09 | 29 |
| 2025-08 | 29 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| 151 PRODUCTS LIMITED | 109 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 72 |
| NORKEM LIMITED | 63 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 58 |
| GREENS DESSERTS UK LTD | 51 |
| CHURCH & DWIGHT UK LIMITED | 50 |
| LUSH MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 50 |
| DR. OETKER (UK) LIMITED | 48 |
| BEVERAGE SERVICES LIMITED | 47 |
| ALF (AQUATIC DISTRIBUTORS) LTD | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 46 |
| 1m-15m | 37 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 4 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 283630
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Commonly known as baking soda, used in cooking, cleaning, and as a mild antacid