Import/export HS code 283711: Sodium cyanide
A chemical used in gold mining and metal treatment processes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 5,499,225 |
| Germany | 2,406,146 |
| Czechia | 1,217,796 |
| Belgium | 11,782 |
| France | 10,888 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,044,430 | 2,454,795 | -589,635 |
| Germany | 1,379,961 | 1,026,185 | -353,776 |
| Czechia | 370,562 | 847,234 | +476,672 |
| Belgium | 11,782 | 0 | -11,782 |
| France | 0 | 10,888 | +10,888 |
| United States | 1,135 | 0 | -1,135 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,646,947 |
| Germany | 2,409,656 |
| Czechia | 2,081,856 |
| France | 4,813 |
| India | 2,565 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,565,738 | 2,081,209 | -484,529 |
| Germany | 1,379,961 | 1,029,695 | -350,266 |
| Czechia | 861,036 | 1,220,820 | +359,784 |
| France | 0 | 4,813 | +4,813 |
| India | 0 | 2,565 | +2,565 |
| United States | 1,135 | 0 | -1,135 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 |
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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,910,493 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,235,344 |
| Air transport | 1,135 |
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) | 2,375,576 | 2,534,917 | +159,341 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,431,159 | 1,804,185 | -626,974 |
| Air transport | 1,135 | 0 | -1,135 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,167,304 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 3,546,151 |
| Dover | 1,338,261 |
| Middlesbrough | 62,282 |
| London | 28,329 |
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 | 2,498,589 | 1,668,715 | -829,874 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,883,523 | 1,662,628 | -220,895 |
| Dover | 366,200 | 972,061 | +605,861 |
| Middlesbrough | 30,094 | 32,188 | +2,094 |
| London | 28,329 | 0 | -28,329 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 3,510 | +3,510 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,135 | 0 | -1,135 |
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 | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 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 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DSM NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS (UK) LIMITED | 41 |
| BRIAR CHEMICALS LIMITED | 33 |
| AMPERE UK LIMITED | 13 |
| MACDERMID PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED | 10 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 3 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 1 |
| OQEMA LONDON LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 18,855 |
| United States | 17,791 |
| Ghana | 17,004 |
| Ireland | 15,628 |
| Netherlands | 14,601 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 18,855 | 0 | -18,855 |
| United States | 7,676 | 10,115 | +2,439 |
| Ghana | 9,983 | 7,021 | -2,962 |
| Ireland | 8,621 | 7,007 | -1,614 |
| Netherlands | 14,601 | 0 | -14,601 |
| Guinea | 6,112 | 6,549 | +437 |
| Ethiopia | 0 | 3,730 | +3,730 |
| Finland | 1,220 | 0 | -1,220 |
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) | 44,266 |
| Air transport | 41,956 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,268 |
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) | 30,696 | 13,570 | -17,126 |
| Air transport | 28,836 | 13,120 | -15,716 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,536 | 7,732 | +196 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 21,163 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,940 |
| Manchester Airport | 17,791 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 14,601 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,502 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 14,614 | 6,549 | -8,065 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,940 | 0 | -19,940 |
| Manchester Airport | 7,676 | 10,115 | +2,439 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 14,601 | 0 | -14,601 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,481 | 7,021 | +5,540 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,451 | 1,800 | -4,651 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 3,730 | +3,730 |
| Holyhead | 1,085 | 2,202 | +1,117 |
| ZLC | 0 | 3,005 | +3,005 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,220 | 0 | -1,220 |
Quick facts
HS code: 283711
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A chemical used in gold mining and metal treatment processes