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 | 1,122,776 |
| China | 573,916 |
| Belgium | 544,748 |
| United States | 353,568 |
| 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 | 701,564 | 421,212 | -280,352 |
| China | 271,161 | 302,755 | +31,594 |
| Belgium | 344,514 | 200,234 | -144,280 |
| United States | 56,513 | 297,055 | +240,542 |
| 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 | 1,215,890 |
| China | 575,040 |
| Belgium | 514,320 |
| United States | 330,860 |
| 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 | 714,855 | 501,035 | -213,820 |
| China | 272,285 | 302,755 | +30,470 |
| Belgium | 315,286 | 199,034 | -116,252 |
| United States | 42,422 | 288,438 | +246,016 |
| Spain | 187,911 | 3,607 | -184,304 |
| Japan | 14,349 | 8,617 | -5,732 |
| 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 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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) | 1,711,359 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,165,909 |
| Other | 39,153 |
| Air transport | 37,301 |
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) | 1,072,571 | 638,788 | -433,783 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 483,720 | 682,189 | +198,469 |
| Other | 39,153 | 0 | -39,153 |
| Air transport | 28,684 | 8,617 | -20,067 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 893,334 |
| Harwich | 719,223 |
| Felixstowe | 410,030 |
| 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 | 535,838 | 357,496 | -178,342 |
| Harwich | 429,099 | 290,124 | -138,975 |
| Felixstowe | 197,011 | 213,019 | +16,008 |
| Southampton | 0 | 216,620 | +216,620 |
| Dover | 172,693 | 16,602 | -156,091 |
| London Gateway Port | 49,499 | 121,093 | +71,594 |
| Liverpool Docks | 52,438 | 47,668 | -4,770 |
| Belfast Port | 33,411 | 33,350 | -61 |
| Killingholme | 52,077 | 4,462 | -47,615 |
| 000 | 39,153 | 0 | -39,153 |
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 | 10 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 37 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 29 |
| MONARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 27 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 22 |
| RESOURCE CHEMICALS LIMITED | 21 |
| BIACHEM LIMITED | 18 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 17 |
| H & I CHEMICALS LIMITED | 15 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 14 |
| CHRISTEYNS UK LTD | 14 |
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 | 5 |
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 | 299,325 |
| Germany | 161,727 |
| Ireland | 82,976 |
| 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 | 190,560 | 108,765 | -81,795 |
| Germany | 93,049 | 68,678 | -24,371 |
| Ireland | 68,627 | 14,349 | -54,278 |
| 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 | 34,611 | +33,406 |
| 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 | 18,825 |
| XI | 6,306 |
| 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 | 11,172 | 7,653 | -3,519 |
| XI | 3,176 | 3,130 | -46 |
| 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) | 636,403 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 247,564 |
| Air transport | 38,853 |
| Other | 25,398 |
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) | 459,215 | 177,188 | -282,027 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 128,534 | 119,030 | -9,504 |
| Air transport | 31,610 | 7,243 | -24,367 |
| Other | 14,615 | 10,783 | -3,832 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 193,786 |
| Southampton | 175,520 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 147,211 |
| Liverpool Docks | 91,495 |
| Immingham Docks | 74,734 |
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 | 122,882 | 70,904 | -51,978 |
| Southampton | 125,479 | 50,041 | -75,438 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 63,588 | 83,623 | +20,035 |
| Liverpool Docks | 46,159 | 45,336 | -823 |
| Immingham Docks | 36,174 | 38,560 | +2,386 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 68,104 | 0 | -68,104 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 62,630 | 0 | -62,630 |
| Felixstowe | 35,766 | 0 | -35,766 |
| 000 | 14,615 | 10,783 | -3,832 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,163 | 0 | -17,163 |
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