Import/export HS code 283919: Various silicates
Other types of silicates not specified, used in various industrial and commercial processes
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- 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 | 841,226 |
| Germany | 514,198 |
| Belgium | 490,842 |
| Hungary | 470,508 |
| United States | 331,451 |
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 | 424,995 | 416,231 | -8,764 |
| Germany | 279,447 | 234,751 | -44,696 |
| Belgium | 143,786 | 347,056 | +203,270 |
| Hungary | 142,138 | 328,370 | +186,232 |
| United States | 167,360 | 164,091 | -3,269 |
| Italy | 99,169 | 9,642 | -89,527 |
| Poland | 43,575 | 37,165 | -6,410 |
| Sweden | 57,720 | 7,828 | -49,892 |
| Slovakia | 44,873 | 0 | -44,873 |
| Spain | 21,760 | 17,988 | -3,772 |
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 | 766,442 |
| Belgium | 486,457 |
| Germany | 427,705 |
| Czechia | 407,137 |
| United States | 338,816 |
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 | 409,799 | 356,643 | -53,156 |
| Belgium | 137,289 | 349,168 | +211,879 |
| Germany | 211,402 | 216,303 | +4,901 |
| Czechia | 128,214 | 278,923 | +150,709 |
| United States | 168,674 | 170,142 | +1,468 |
| Switzerland | 82,864 | 77,966 | -4,898 |
| Poland | 58,277 | 77,194 | +18,917 |
| Italy | 99,692 | 9,642 | -90,050 |
| Sweden | 57,720 | 7,257 | -50,463 |
| Slovakia | 44,873 | 0 | -44,873 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West of England | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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) | 2,092,511 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 747,197 |
| Air transport | 209,030 |
| Road transport | 2,764 |
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) | 959,336 | 1,133,175 | +173,839 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 396,717 | 350,480 | -46,237 |
| Air transport | 79,662 | 129,368 | +49,706 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,764 | +2,764 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 882,046 |
| Dover | 734,700 |
| Harwich | 318,965 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 211,003 |
| Felixstowe | 117,751 |
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 | 438,748 | 443,298 | +4,550 |
| Dover | 297,836 | 436,864 | +139,028 |
| Harwich | 181,186 | 137,779 | -43,407 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,463 | 195,540 | +180,077 |
| Felixstowe | 72,255 | 45,496 | -26,759 |
| Eurotunnel | 44,087 | 56,765 | +12,678 |
| Southampton | 60,862 | 36,037 | -24,825 |
| Hull | 32,853 | 56,856 | +24,003 |
| Killingholme | 74,960 | 11,700 | -63,260 |
| London Stansted Airport | 13,236 | 57,661 | +44,425 |
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 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 8 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
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 | 36 |
| ARDEX UK LIMITED | 23 |
| H & I CHEMICALS LIMITED | 20 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 18 |
| CHRISTEYNS UK LTD | 16 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 15 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 10 |
| KILLGERM CHEMICALS LIMITED | 9 |
| SHEFFIELD REFRACTORIES LIMITED | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 439,720 |
| Netherlands | 224,232 |
| Colombia | 223,185 |
| United States | 152,413 |
| France | 151,072 |
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 | 11,635 | 428,085 | +416,450 |
| Netherlands | 36,674 | 187,558 | +150,884 |
| Colombia | 70,795 | 152,390 | +81,595 |
| United States | 106,260 | 46,153 | -60,107 |
| France | 77,189 | 73,883 | -3,306 |
| Switzerland | 70,341 | 74,759 | +4,418 |
| Sri Lanka | 68,950 | 62,566 | -6,384 |
| Belgium | 34,796 | 88,940 | +54,144 |
| Ireland | 50,138 | 46,721 | -3,417 |
| Italy | 44,160 | 40,884 | -3,276 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 1,530 |
| Ireland | 60 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 166 | 1,364 | +1,198 |
| Ireland | 0 | 60 | +60 |
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) | 1,279,420 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,030,595 |
| Air transport | 114,310 |
| Other | 1,590 |
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) | 397,541 | 881,879 | +484,338 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 377,892 | 652,703 | +274,811 |
| Air transport | 88,251 | 26,059 | -62,192 |
| Other | 166 | 1,424 | +1,258 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 517,799 |
| London Gateway Port | 436,976 |
| Runcorn | 403,036 |
| Immingham Docks | 342,806 |
| Hull | 187,909 |
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 | 254,399 | 263,400 | +9,001 |
| London Gateway Port | 199,840 | 237,136 | +37,296 |
| Runcorn | 0 | 403,036 | +403,036 |
| Immingham Docks | 102,971 | 239,835 | +136,864 |
| Hull | 54,343 | 133,566 | +79,223 |
| Southampton | 10,623 | 93,172 | +82,549 |
| Liverpool Docks | 73,023 | 26,659 | -46,364 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 79,826 | 10,770 | -69,056 |
| Holyhead | 20,247 | 35,644 | +15,397 |
| Dover | 16,439 | 34,124 | +17,685 |
Quick facts
HS code: 283919
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of silicates not specified, used in various industrial and commercial processes