Import/export HS code 283990: Various silicates
Miscellaneous silicates used in different industries, including manufacturing and construction
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,309,412 |
| Netherlands | 1,152,253 |
| United States | 813,382 |
| China | 227,411 |
| Belgium | 167,768 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 600,935 | 708,477 | +107,542 |
| Netherlands | 264,798 | 887,455 | +622,657 |
| United States | 425,698 | 387,684 | -38,014 |
| China | 192,898 | 34,513 | -158,385 |
| Belgium | 104,613 | 63,155 | -41,458 |
| France | 108,830 | 44,029 | -64,801 |
| Italy | 20,792 | 35,799 | +15,007 |
| Sweden | 22,620 | 32,515 | +9,895 |
| Switzerland | 32,279 | 17,554 | -14,725 |
| Czechia | 42,297 | 4,526 | -37,771 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,671,022 |
| Netherlands | 983,588 |
| Germany | 655,970 |
| China | 260,792 |
| Belgium | 169,527 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 795,558 | 875,464 | +79,906 |
| Netherlands | 196,194 | 787,394 | +591,200 |
| Germany | 344,662 | 311,308 | -33,354 |
| China | 213,927 | 46,865 | -167,062 |
| Belgium | 112,380 | 57,147 | -55,233 |
| France | 56,419 | 22,884 | -33,535 |
| Czechia | 42,297 | 23,138 | -19,159 |
| Switzerland | 29,219 | 34,358 | +5,139 |
| Poland | 25,712 | 28,550 | +2,838 |
| Japan | 44,669 | 4,483 | -40,186 |
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 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 |
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 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Kent | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 2,407,516 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,537,727 |
| Air transport | 189,287 |
| Road transport | 30,871 |
| Other | 394 |
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) | 919,628 | 1,487,888 | +568,260 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 852,941 | 684,786 | -168,155 |
| Air transport | 122,261 | 67,026 | -55,235 |
| Road transport | 14,319 | 16,552 | +2,233 |
| Other | 0 | 394 | +394 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,020,419 |
| Southampton | 815,895 |
| Killingholme | 658,619 |
| Felixstowe | 423,080 |
| Harwich | 215,155 |
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 | 207,915 | 812,504 | +604,589 |
| Southampton | 472,182 | 343,713 | -128,469 |
| Killingholme | 281,611 | 377,008 | +95,397 |
| Felixstowe | 167,525 | 255,555 | +88,030 |
| Harwich | 103,830 | 111,325 | +7,495 |
| Dover | 108,086 | 80,480 | -27,606 |
| London | 123,712 | 24,886 | -98,826 |
| Eurotunnel | 39,317 | 65,936 | +26,619 |
| Liverpool Docks | 93,485 | 11,405 | -82,080 |
| East Midlands Airport | 81,332 | 20,765 | -60,567 |
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 | 23 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 17 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-07 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 70 |
| ARDEX UK LIMITED | 44 |
| FEDERAL-MOGUL FRICTION PRODUCTS LIMITED | 36 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 33 |
| HUSQVARNA UK LIMITED | 27 |
| KENNET WATER LIMITED | 24 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 21 |
| ASTON CHEMICALS LIMITED | 20 |
| CORNELIUS GROUP PLC | 19 |
| VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 26 |
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 512,062 |
| France | 394,836 |
| Ireland | 355,918 |
| Netherlands | 305,900 |
| Canada | 283,696 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 398,424 | 113,638 | -284,786 |
| France | 183,225 | 211,611 | +28,386 |
| Ireland | 267,974 | 87,944 | -180,030 |
| Netherlands | 175,900 | 130,000 | -45,900 |
| Canada | 136,661 | 147,035 | +10,374 |
| China | 68,977 | 213,127 | +144,150 |
| United Arab Emirates | 71,474 | 162,955 | +91,481 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,210 | 217,184 | +215,974 |
| Poland | 95,827 | 107,173 | +11,346 |
| South Africa | 63,351 | 76,499 | +13,148 |
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 | 30,949 |
| XI | 17,028 |
| XU | 935 |
| Ireland | 453 |
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 | 13,872 | -3,205 |
| XI | 8,390 | 8,638 | +248 |
| XU | 797 | 138 | -659 |
| Ireland | 148 | 305 | +157 |
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) | 2,165,517 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,639,316 |
| Air transport | 214,678 |
| Other | 49,365 |
| 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) | 941,939 | 1,223,578 | +281,639 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 877,355 | 761,961 | -115,394 |
| Air transport | 147,596 | 67,082 | -80,514 |
| Other | 26,412 | 22,953 | -3,459 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,107,909 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,002,568 |
| Southampton | 415,124 |
| Immingham Docks | 346,824 |
| Liverpool Docks | 266,094 |
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 | 469,679 | 638,230 | +168,551 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 524,579 | 477,989 | -46,590 |
| Southampton | 112,569 | 302,555 | +189,986 |
| Immingham Docks | 164,987 | 181,837 | +16,850 |
| Liverpool Docks | 124,465 | 141,629 | +17,164 |
| Holyhead | 219,666 | 32,893 | -186,773 |
| Felixstowe | 131,613 | 76,310 | -55,303 |
| Dover | 25,607 | 114,393 | +88,786 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 68,381 | 22,106 | -46,275 |
| London Stansted Airport | 31,149 | 18,941 | -12,208 |
Quick facts
HS code: 283990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Miscellaneous silicates used in different industries, including manufacturing and construction