Import/export HS code 2839: Silicates
Common alkali metal silicates used in various industries like detergents and construction
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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 | 3,174,538 |
| Germany | 1,914,471 |
| United States | 1,461,770 |
| Belgium | 1,194,878 |
| China | 840,611 |
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 | 1,380,092 | 1,794,446 | +414,354 |
| Germany | 902,562 | 1,011,909 | +109,347 |
| United States | 665,612 | 796,158 | +130,546 |
| Belgium | 608,312 | 586,566 | -21,746 |
| China | 464,059 | 376,552 | -87,507 |
| Hungary | 146,141 | 343,075 | +196,934 |
| Spain | 202,055 | 17,568 | -184,487 |
| France | 131,691 | 64,418 | -67,273 |
| Italy | 118,753 | 57,912 | -60,841 |
| Sweden | 95,971 | 45,493 | -50,478 |
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 | 3,039,333 |
| United States | 2,284,795 |
| Belgium | 1,154,562 |
| Germany | 1,116,178 |
| China | 875,116 |
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 | 1,300,013 | 1,739,320 | +439,307 |
| United States | 1,007,479 | 1,277,316 | +269,837 |
| Belgium | 578,838 | 575,724 | -3,114 |
| Germany | 566,857 | 549,321 | -17,536 |
| China | 486,212 | 388,904 | -97,308 |
| Czechia | 185,891 | 286,681 | +100,790 |
| Switzerland | 132,123 | 91,712 | -40,411 |
| Spain | 203,378 | 10,076 | -193,302 |
| Poland | 84,036 | 120,059 | +36,023 |
| Italy | 98,830 | 29,171 | -69,659 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,285,229 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,398,855 |
| Air transport | 446,575 |
| Other | 39,547 |
| Road transport | 35,386 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,980,098 | 3,305,131 | +325,033 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,719,111 | 1,679,744 | -39,367 |
| Air transport | 236,967 | 209,608 | -27,359 |
| Other | 39,153 | 394 | -38,759 |
| Road transport | 14,319 | 21,067 | +6,748 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,856,787 |
| Harwich | 1,226,763 |
| Southampton | 1,137,829 |
| Dover | 1,125,862 |
| Felixstowe | 961,788 |
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 | 1,216,446 | 1,640,341 | +423,895 |
| Harwich | 692,519 | 534,244 | -158,275 |
| Southampton | 601,384 | 536,445 | -64,939 |
| Dover | 597,729 | 528,133 | -69,596 |
| Felixstowe | 435,202 | 526,586 | +91,384 |
| Killingholme | 421,060 | 421,234 | +174 |
| Eurotunnel | 103,256 | 143,227 | +39,971 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 48,652 | 187,536 | +138,884 |
| London Gateway Port | 54,513 | 137,487 | +82,974 |
| Liverpool Docks | 117,524 | 59,073 | -58,451 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 35 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 26 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-11 | 21 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 75 |
| ARDEX UK LIMITED | 47 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 43 |
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 39 |
| FEDERAL-MOGUL FRICTION PRODUCTS LIMITED | 37 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 34 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 34 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 33 |
| HUSQVARNA UK LIMITED | 27 |
| MONARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 41 |
| 1m-15m | 31 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 934,282 |
| United States | 673,743 |
| France | 670,772 |
| China | 622,854 |
| Netherlands | 538,352 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 49,639 | 884,643 | +835,004 |
| United States | 538,896 | 134,847 | -404,049 |
| France | 252,370 | 418,402 | +166,032 |
| China | 278,370 | 344,484 | +66,114 |
| Netherlands | 197,738 | 340,614 | +142,876 |
| Ireland | 387,402 | 149,148 | -238,254 |
| Germany | 145,606 | 175,946 | +30,340 |
| Canada | 136,894 | 164,404 | +27,510 |
| United Arab Emirates | 105,435 | 174,133 | +68,698 |
| Poland | 141,951 | 126,182 | -15,769 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 32,988 |
| XI | 23,780 |
| China | 18,825 |
| Ireland | 513 |
| Netherlands | 267 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 17,077 | 15,911 | -1,166 |
| XI | 11,566 | 12,214 | +648 |
| China | 11,172 | 7,653 | -3,519 |
| Ireland | 148 | 365 | +217 |
| Netherlands | 267 | 0 | -267 |
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) | 4,504,304 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,032,940 |
| Air transport | 364,531 |
| Other | 78,782 |
| Road transport | 3,075 |
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) | 1,828,934 | 2,675,370 | +846,436 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,379,224 | 1,653,716 | +274,492 |
| Air transport | 262,903 | 101,628 | -161,275 |
| Other | 41,712 | 37,070 | -4,642 |
| Road transport | 3,075 | 0 | -3,075 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,770,781 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,749,672 |
| Runcorn | 846,603 |
| Immingham Docks | 768,643 |
| Southampton | 693,414 |
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 | 790,105 | 980,676 | +190,571 |
| London Gateway Port | 798,954 | 950,718 | +151,764 |
| Runcorn | 0 | 846,603 | +846,603 |
| Immingham Docks | 319,540 | 449,103 | +129,563 |
| Southampton | 305,740 | 387,674 | +81,934 |
| Liverpool Docks | 229,321 | 219,361 | -9,960 |
| Holyhead | 240,463 | 71,483 | -168,980 |
| Felixstowe | 167,379 | 90,759 | -76,620 |
| Hull | 71,768 | 127,260 | +55,492 |
| Dover | 56,851 | 136,749 | +79,898 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 2839
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Common alkali metal silicates used in various industries like detergents and construction