Import/export HS code 283911: Sodium metasilicates
A type of silicate used in cleaning products, water treatment, and industrial applications
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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 | 1,128,861 |
| Belgium | 555,780 |
| China | 553,566 |
| United States | 388,533 |
| Spain | 171,671 |
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 | 716,782 | 412,079 | -304,703 |
| Belgium | 352,719 | 203,061 | -149,658 |
| China | 254,584 | 298,982 | +44,398 |
| United States | 87,555 | 300,978 | +213,423 |
| Spain | 168,064 | 3,607 | -164,457 |
| Germany | 23,265 | 66,201 | +42,936 |
| France | 19,847 | 11,657 | -8,190 |
| Sweden | 15,631 | 5,150 | -10,481 |
| Poland | 9,304 | 9,301 | -3 |
| Italy | 0 | 12,422 | +12,422 |
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 | 1,242,150 |
| China | 554,690 |
| Belgium | 505,091 |
| United States | 367,350 |
| Spain | 191,518 |
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 | 762,208 | 479,942 | -282,266 |
| China | 254,584 | 300,106 | +45,522 |
| Belgium | 303,230 | 201,861 | -101,369 |
| United States | 77,990 | 289,360 | +211,370 |
| Spain | 187,911 | 3,607 | -184,304 |
| Japan | 10,947 | 10,494 | -453 |
| Sweden | 15,631 | 5,150 | -10,481 |
| Poland | 9,304 | 9,301 | -3 |
| Turkey | 10,142 | 0 | -10,142 |
| Portugal | 0 | 9,779 | +9,779 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,701,688 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,209,643 |
| Other | 39,239 |
| Air transport | 35,776 |
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) | 1,076,550 | 625,138 | -451,412 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 535,843 | 673,800 | +137,957 |
| Other | 27,279 | 11,960 | -15,319 |
| Air transport | 23,236 | 12,540 | -10,696 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 905,625 |
| Harwich | 711,703 |
| Felixstowe | 416,196 |
| Southampton | 216,620 |
| Dover | 189,295 |
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 | 576,344 | 329,281 | -247,063 |
| Harwich | 411,630 | 300,073 | -111,557 |
| Felixstowe | 194,757 | 221,439 | +26,682 |
| Southampton | 0 | 216,620 | +216,620 |
| Dover | 172,693 | 16,602 | -156,091 |
| London Gateway Port | 46,718 | 115,894 | +69,176 |
| Liverpool Docks | 43,182 | 43,696 | +514 |
| Killingholme | 64,337 | 4,462 | -59,875 |
| Belfast Port | 31,125 | 30,328 | -797 |
| 000 | 27,279 | 11,960 | -15,319 |
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 | 9 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
| Mining support service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 36 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 28 |
| MONARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 27 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 22 |
| RESOURCE CHEMICALS LIMITED | 20 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 17 |
| BIACHEM LIMITED | 17 |
| H & I CHEMICALS LIMITED | 15 |
| CHRISTEYNS UK LTD | 14 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
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 | 305,249 |
| Germany | 160,759 |
| Ireland | 85,234 |
| Morocco | 68,104 |
| Ivory Coast | 62,630 |
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 | 164,644 | 140,605 | -24,039 |
| Germany | 87,788 | 72,971 | -14,817 |
| Ireland | 70,810 | 14,424 | -56,386 |
| Morocco | 68,104 | 0 | -68,104 |
| Ivory Coast | 62,630 | 0 | -62,630 |
| United Arab Emirates | 32,384 | 3,486 | -28,898 |
| Netherlands | 1,205 | 31,668 | +30,463 |
| India | 11,640 | 11,880 | +240 |
| Qatar | 6,063 | 14,709 | +8,646 |
| Egypt | 0 | 19,680 | +19,680 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 20,553 |
| XI | 5,676 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 11,136 | 9,417 | -1,719 |
| XI | 3,176 | 2,500 | -676 |
| 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) | 635,620 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 247,756 |
| Air transport | 40,769 |
| Other | 26,496 |
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) | 429,507 | 206,113 | -223,394 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 123,932 | 123,824 | -108 |
| Air transport | 32,572 | 8,197 | -24,375 |
| Other | 14,579 | 11,917 | -2,662 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 193,786 |
| Southampton | 179,528 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 146,243 |
| Liverpool Docks | 92,655 |
| Immingham Docks | 71,791 |
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 Gateway Port | 121,006 | 72,780 | -48,226 |
| Southampton | 97,647 | 81,881 | -15,766 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 59,775 | 86,468 | +26,693 |
| Liverpool Docks | 48,378 | 44,277 | -4,101 |
| Immingham Docks | 33,166 | 38,625 | +5,459 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 68,104 | 0 | -68,104 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 62,630 | 0 | -62,630 |
| Felixstowe | 35,766 | 0 | -35,766 |
| 000 | 14,579 | 11,917 | -2,662 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,209 | 954 | -15,255 |
Quick facts
HS code: 283911
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A type of silicate used in cleaning products, water treatment, and industrial applications