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 | 5,375,628 |
| Germany | 2,405,171 |
| Czechia | 1,190,195 |
| 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 | 3,002,654 | 2,372,974 | -629,680 |
| Germany | 1,328,241 | 1,076,930 | -251,311 |
| Czechia | 299,990 | 890,205 | +590,215 |
| 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 | 4,522,974 |
| Germany | 2,408,681 |
| Czechia | 2,054,631 |
| 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 | 2,550,297 | 1,972,677 | -577,620 |
| Germany | 1,328,241 | 1,080,440 | -247,801 |
| Czechia | 764,129 | 1,290,502 | +526,373 |
| 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) | 4,785,760 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,207,904 |
| 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) | 2,234,038 | 2,551,722 | +317,684 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,408,629 | 1,799,275 | -609,354 |
| 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 | 4,142,706 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 3,478,365 |
| Dover | 1,310,660 |
| Middlesbrough | 30,094 |
| 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 | 2,478,599 | 1,664,107 | -814,492 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,810,017 | 1,668,348 | -141,669 |
| Dover | 295,628 | 1,015,032 | +719,404 |
| Middlesbrough | 30,094 | 0 | -30,094 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
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 | 40 |
| BRIAR CHEMICALS LIMITED | 32 |
| AMPERE UK LIMITED | 12 |
| 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 | 24,660 |
| United States | 21,566 |
| 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 | 24,660 | 0 | -24,660 |
| United States | 10,251 | 11,315 | +1,064 |
| Ghana | 8,502 | 8,502 | +0 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 51,536 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 44,266 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 37,216 | 14,320 | -22,896 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,215 | 15,051 | -14,164 |
| 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 Heathrow Airport | 25,745 |
| Manchester Airport | 21,566 |
| London | 21,163 |
| 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 Heathrow Airport | 25,745 | 0 | -25,745 |
| Manchester Airport | 10,251 | 11,315 | +1,064 |
| London | 14,614 | 6,549 | -8,065 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 14,601 | 0 | -14,601 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 8,502 | +8,502 |
| 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