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 | 11,300,963 |
| Netherlands | 7,040,918 |
| Germany | 3,876,600 |
| India | 669,860 |
| Poland | 514,939 |
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 | 6,432,597 | 4,868,366 | -1,564,231 |
| Netherlands | 3,142,168 | 3,898,750 | +756,582 |
| Germany | 2,038,450 | 1,838,150 | -200,300 |
| India | 281,922 | 387,938 | +106,016 |
| Poland | 263,568 | 251,371 | -12,197 |
| France | 102,995 | 328,426 | +225,431 |
| Australia | 0 | 385,092 | +385,092 |
| United States | 97,377 | 30,406 | -66,971 |
| Italy | 19,686 | 88,324 | +68,638 |
| Finland | 80,032 | 24,588 | -55,444 |
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 | 11,560,569 |
| Germany | 5,746,802 |
| Italy | 5,263,273 |
| India | 669,860 |
| 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 | 6,607,063 | 4,953,506 | -1,653,557 |
| Germany | 2,466,235 | 3,280,567 | +814,332 |
| Italy | 2,649,972 | 2,613,301 | -36,671 |
| India | 281,922 | 387,938 | +106,016 |
| Australia | 0 | 385,092 | +385,092 |
| Poland | 157,681 | 153,775 | -3,906 |
| Finland | 107,586 | 63,786 | -43,800 |
| Netherlands | 71,649 | 78,342 | +6,693 |
| Thailand | 27,416 | 56,033 | +28,617 |
| Norway | 62,205 | 0 | -62,205 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| 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) | 12,812,924 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,108,547 |
| Air transport | 578,686 |
| Other | 296,375 |
| 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) | 7,025,361 | 5,787,563 | -1,237,798 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,094,781 | 6,013,766 | +918,985 |
| Air transport | 268,229 | 310,457 | +42,228 |
| Other | 107,487 | 188,888 | +81,401 |
| 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 | 8,196,868 |
| Hull | 5,399,150 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,597,574 |
| Southampton | 1,858,791 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,199,898 |
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 | 4,765,064 | 3,431,804 | -1,333,260 |
| Hull | 2,937,676 | 2,461,474 | -476,202 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,785,992 | 2,811,582 | +1,025,590 |
| Southampton | 1,220,288 | 638,503 | -581,785 |
| London Gateway Port | 75,410 | 1,124,488 | +1,049,078 |
| Tyne | 578,951 | 265,815 | -313,136 |
| Killingholme | 429,911 | 362,739 | -67,172 |
| Dover | 56,944 | 452,512 | +395,568 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 225,995 | 238,440 | +12,445 |
| 000 | 107,487 | 188,888 | +81,401 |
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 | 15 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| YARA UK LIMITED | 82 |
| NORKEM LIMITED | 59 |
| JOHNSON MATTHEY PLC | 58 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 48 |
| RESOURCE CHEMICALS LIMITED | 48 |
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 44 |
| CHEMISPHERE LIMITED | 38 |
| VENATOR MATERIALS UK LIMITED | 35 |
| DIXON CHEW (BATLEY) LIMITED | 31 |
| 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+ | 19 |
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 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 | 12,112,303 |
| Netherlands | 581,492 |
| Germany | 488,719 |
| Czechia | 414,084 |
| Australia | 362,341 |
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 | 7,216,249 | 4,896,054 | -2,320,195 |
| Netherlands | 351,503 | 229,989 | -121,514 |
| Germany | 445,260 | 43,459 | -401,801 |
| Czechia | 272,583 | 141,501 | -131,082 |
| Australia | 12,231 | 350,110 | +337,879 |
| South Korea | 300,702 | 30,336 | -270,366 |
| Ivory Coast | 284,796 | 38,100 | -246,696 |
| Malaysia | 99,526 | 77,644 | -21,882 |
| Norway | 2,404 | 153,618 | +151,214 |
| Belgium | 15,160 | 134,819 | +119,659 |
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) | 9,908,405 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,357,942 |
| Air transport | 166,088 |
| 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) | 5,336,748 | 4,571,657 | -765,091 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,123,395 | 2,234,547 | -1,888,848 |
| Air transport | 100,543 | 65,545 | -34,998 |
| 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 | 8,920,229 |
| Southampton | 3,381,424 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,473,278 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,383,453 |
| Immingham Docks | 588,494 |
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 | 6,086,075 | 2,834,154 | -3,251,921 |
| Southampton | 1,186,051 | 2,195,373 | +1,009,322 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,045,831 | 427,447 | -618,384 |
| London Gateway Port | 707,055 | 676,398 | -30,657 |
| Immingham Docks | 215,036 | 373,458 | +158,422 |
| Felixstowe | 65,819 | 97,554 | +31,735 |
| Hull | 91,917 | 30,957 | -60,960 |
| Tyne | 0 | 96,724 | +96,724 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 53,326 | 39,660 | -13,666 |
| 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