Import/export HS code 28369911: Magnesium and copper carbonates
Used in industries like agriculture, construction, and electronics
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 7,785,388 |
| Australia | 7,549,336 |
| South Korea | 1,879,846 |
| France | 1,701,636 |
| Germany | 1,141,733 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3,071,857 | 4,713,531 | +1,641,674 |
| Australia | 4,138,891 | 3,410,445 | -728,446 |
| South Korea | 788,988 | 1,090,858 | +301,870 |
| France | 936,797 | 764,839 | -171,958 |
| Germany | 606,246 | 535,487 | -70,759 |
| Netherlands | 83,695 | 72,307 | -11,388 |
| Sweden | 103,848 | 0 | -103,848 |
| Czechia | 27,630 | 40,983 | +13,353 |
| Taiwan | 25,265 | 20,385 | -4,880 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 37,352 | +37,352 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 8,505,408 |
| Australia | 7,549,336 |
| France | 1,715,469 |
| South Korea | 1,452,563 |
| Germany | 922,514 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3,609,993 | 4,895,415 | +1,285,422 |
| Australia | 4,138,891 | 3,410,445 | -728,446 |
| France | 932,919 | 782,550 | -150,369 |
| South Korea | 496,562 | 956,001 | +459,439 |
| Germany | 478,001 | 444,513 | -33,488 |
| United States | 17,954 | 89,138 | +71,184 |
| Japan | 45,192 | 33,645 | -11,547 |
| Czechia | 27,630 | 45,296 | +17,666 |
| Brazil | 37,645 | 27,011 | -10,634 |
| Taiwan | 25,265 | 20,385 | -4,880 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,356,245 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,147,761 |
| Air transport | 67,566 |
| Other | 1,729 |
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) | 8,063,079 | 9,293,166 | +1,230,087 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,758,723 | 1,389,038 | -369,685 |
| Air transport | 26,854 | 40,712 | +13,858 |
| Other | 0 | 1,729 | +1,729 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 7,553,237 |
| Southampton | 4,912,066 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,424,655 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,501,359 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,005,378 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,259,736 | 4,293,501 | +1,033,765 |
| Southampton | 3,911,325 | 1,000,741 | -2,910,584 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,982 | 3,405,673 | +3,386,691 |
| Eurotunnel | 836,261 | 665,098 | -171,163 |
| Liverpool Docks | 303,502 | 701,876 | +398,374 |
| Immingham Docks | 540,631 | 371,915 | -168,716 |
| Middlesbrough | 641,056 | 0 | -641,056 |
| Dover | 150,082 | 181,228 | +31,146 |
| Harwich | 60,090 | 16,519 | -43,571 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 40,298 | 19,131 | -21,167 |
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 | 11 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 2 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| D A CHEMICALS GROUP LIMITED | 44 |
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 44 |
| JOHNSON MATTHEY PLC | 38 |
| NORKEM LIMITED | 28 |
| CHEMISPHERE LIMITED | 26 |
| DECATHLON UK LIMITED | 25 |
| CARST & WALKER (UK) LTD. | 18 |
| CELTIC CHEMICALS LIMITED | 14 |
| DAKRAM MATERIALS LTD. | 12 |
| ABBEYCHEM LIMITED | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| Other | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 1,336,262 |
| Sweden | 213,604 |
| Poland | 101,040 |
| Czechia | 62,795 |
| India | 59,550 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 678,257 | 658,005 | -20,252 |
| Sweden | 213,604 | 0 | -213,604 |
| Poland | 96,817 | 4,223 | -92,594 |
| Czechia | 0 | 62,795 | +62,795 |
| India | 23,800 | 35,750 | +11,950 |
| Germany | 44,123 | 15,421 | -28,702 |
| Hungary | 0 | 58,476 | +58,476 |
| Netherlands | 4,062 | 53,253 | +49,191 |
| United States | 48,845 | 440 | -48,405 |
| Ireland | 28,163 | 11,938 | -16,225 |
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 | 2,633 |
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 | 0 | 2,633 | +2,633 |
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) | 1,786,710 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 320,804 |
| Air transport | 90,826 |
| Other | 2,633 |
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) | 877,005 | 909,705 | +32,700 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 308,995 | 11,809 | -297,186 |
| Air transport | 38,445 | 52,381 | +13,936 |
| Other | 0 | 2,633 | +2,633 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,205,549 |
| Dover | 467,705 |
| Immingham Docks | 289,592 |
| Southampton | 60,248 |
| Manchester Airport | 39,490 |
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 | 625,918 | 579,631 | -46,287 |
| Dover | 162,081 | 305,624 | +143,543 |
| Immingham Docks | 274,447 | 15,145 | -259,302 |
| Southampton | 48,439 | 11,809 | -36,630 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,600 | 29,890 | +20,290 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 25,500 | 12,100 | -13,400 |
| Liverpool Docks | 20,031 | 0 | -20,031 |
| Holyhead | 8,132 | 9,305 | +1,173 |
| Killingholme | 16,720 | 0 | -16,720 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,229 | 0 | -13,229 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28369911
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Used in industries like agriculture, construction, and electronics