Import/export HS code 28369917: Various carbonates
Miscellaneous carbonates with specific industrial uses
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 11,185,509 |
| Netherlands | 6,956,536 |
| Germany | 4,006,988 |
| India | 587,800 |
| Poland | 507,052 |
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 | 6,268,011 | 4,917,498 | -1,350,513 |
| Netherlands | 3,425,829 | 3,530,707 | +104,878 |
| Germany | 2,100,156 | 1,906,832 | -193,324 |
| India | 282,977 | 304,823 | +21,846 |
| Poland | 261,154 | 245,898 | -15,256 |
| Australia | 0 | 385,092 | +385,092 |
| France | 106,553 | 54,064 | -52,489 |
| United States | 101,093 | 30,406 | -70,687 |
| Italy | 31,305 | 82,235 | +50,930 |
| Thailand | 53,140 | 56,033 | +2,893 |
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 | 11,421,499 |
| Germany | 5,506,709 |
| Italy | 5,341,534 |
| India | 587,800 |
| Australia | 385,092 |
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 | 6,442,477 | 4,979,022 | -1,463,455 |
| Germany | 2,481,659 | 3,025,050 | +543,391 |
| Italy | 2,978,100 | 2,363,434 | -614,666 |
| India | 282,977 | 304,823 | +21,846 |
| Australia | 0 | 385,092 | +385,092 |
| Poland | 158,481 | 151,952 | -6,529 |
| Finland | 64,776 | 112,126 | +47,350 |
| Netherlands | 75,009 | 67,258 | -7,751 |
| Thailand | 53,140 | 56,033 | +2,893 |
| Norway | 104,087 | 0 | -104,087 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
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 | 5 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 12,737,116 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,855,865 |
| Air transport | 583,457 |
| Other | 264,618 |
| Road transport | 76,335 |
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) | 6,822,705 | 5,914,411 | -908,294 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,497,839 | 5,358,026 | -139,813 |
| Air transport | 270,914 | 312,543 | +41,629 |
| Other | 115,892 | 148,726 | +32,834 |
| Road transport | 73,026 | 3,309 | -69,717 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 8,196,582 |
| Hull | 5,753,632 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,309,350 |
| Southampton | 1,774,356 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,115,871 |
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 | 4,752,919 | 3,443,663 | -1,309,256 |
| Hull | 3,292,158 | 2,461,474 | -830,684 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,736,300 | 2,573,050 | +836,750 |
| Southampton | 1,098,434 | 675,922 | -422,512 |
| London Gateway Port | 75,410 | 1,040,461 | +965,051 |
| Tyne | 578,951 | 265,815 | -313,136 |
| Killingholme | 431,694 | 362,739 | -68,955 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 227,050 | 238,440 | +11,390 |
| 000 | 115,892 | 148,726 | +32,834 |
| Eurotunnel | 151,176 | 106,755 | -44,421 |
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 | 15 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 2 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
| 2025-07 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| YARA UK LIMITED | 81 |
| NORKEM LIMITED | 59 |
| JOHNSON MATTHEY PLC | 58 |
| RESOURCE CHEMICALS LIMITED | 48 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 47 |
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 43 |
| CHEMISPHERE LIMITED | 38 |
| VENATOR MATERIALS UK LIMITED | 35 |
| DIXON CHEW (BATLEY) LIMITED | 30 |
| ZIRCOMET LTD | 26 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 12,597,225 |
| Netherlands | 604,009 |
| Germany | 518,321 |
| Czechia | 414,084 |
| South Korea | 364,608 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 6,439,956 | 6,157,269 | -282,687 |
| Netherlands | 402,970 | 201,039 | -201,931 |
| Germany | 281,867 | 236,454 | -45,413 |
| Czechia | 245,923 | 168,161 | -77,762 |
| South Korea | 319,352 | 45,256 | -274,096 |
| Ivory Coast | 343,476 | 0 | -343,476 |
| Australia | 12,231 | 186,190 | +173,959 |
| France | 127,956 | 68,577 | -59,379 |
| Malaysia | 130,151 | 61,845 | -68,306 |
| Belgium | 43,062 | 134,819 | +91,757 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 13,435 |
| XI | 11,817 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 0 | 13,435 | +13,435 |
| XI | 6,929 | 4,888 | -2,041 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,405,251 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,444,581 |
| Air transport | 173,870 |
| Other | 25,252 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,912,952 | 4,492,299 | -1,420,653 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,900,937 | 3,543,644 | +642,707 |
| Air transport | 99,206 | 74,664 | -24,542 |
| Other | 6,929 | 18,323 | +11,394 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 8,859,155 |
| Southampton | 3,974,219 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,595,362 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,283,613 |
| Immingham Docks | 582,651 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 4,975,570 | 3,883,585 | -1,091,985 |
| Southampton | 1,723,341 | 2,250,878 | +527,537 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 936,451 | 658,911 | -277,540 |
| London Gateway Port | 615,735 | 667,878 | +52,143 |
| Immingham Docks | 240,074 | 342,577 | +102,503 |
| Hull | 149,879 | 30,957 | -118,922 |
| Felixstowe | 65,819 | 68,394 | +2,575 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 53,920 | 46,848 | -7,072 |
| Tyne | 0 | 96,724 | +96,724 |
| Holyhead | 32,772 | 34,469 | +1,697 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28369917
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Miscellaneous carbonates with specific industrial uses