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 | 1,319,131 |
| Netherlands | 1,228,875 |
| United States | 784,711 |
| China | 227,411 |
| Belgium | 165,107 |
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 | 598,905 | 720,226 | +121,321 |
| Netherlands | 266,062 | 962,813 | +696,751 |
| United States | 434,964 | 349,747 | -85,217 |
| China | 192,898 | 34,513 | -158,385 |
| Belgium | 100,206 | 64,901 | -35,305 |
| France | 107,168 | 44,411 | -62,757 |
| Italy | 23,920 | 35,848 | +11,928 |
| Sweden | 22,620 | 32,515 | +9,895 |
| Switzerland | 32,279 | 19,305 | -12,974 |
| Czechia | 46,823 | 0 | -46,823 |
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 | 1,623,079 |
| Netherlands | 1,062,775 |
| Germany | 672,544 |
| China | 260,792 |
| Belgium | 159,604 |
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 | 789,608 | 833,471 | +43,863 |
| Netherlands | 193,601 | 869,174 | +675,573 |
| Germany | 349,614 | 322,930 | -26,684 |
| China | 213,927 | 46,865 | -167,062 |
| Belgium | 106,457 | 53,147 | -53,310 |
| France | 50,245 | 29,184 | -21,061 |
| Switzerland | 39,595 | 31,340 | -8,255 |
| Czechia | 46,823 | 18,612 | -28,211 |
| Japan | 44,669 | 8,767 | -35,902 |
| Poland | 22,734 | 30,296 | +7,562 |
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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Kent | 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) | 2,495,249 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,500,696 |
| Air transport | 197,819 |
| Road transport | 32,622 |
| 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) | 918,831 | 1,576,418 | +657,587 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 859,565 | 641,131 | -218,434 |
| Air transport | 119,846 | 77,973 | -41,873 |
| Road transport | 14,319 | 18,303 | +3,984 |
| Other | 0 | 394 | +394 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,097,690 |
| Southampton | 824,310 |
| Killingholme | 702,024 |
| Felixstowe | 435,596 |
| Harwich | 210,411 |
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 | 222,285 | 875,405 | +653,120 |
| Southampton | 530,048 | 294,262 | -235,786 |
| Killingholme | 292,957 | 409,067 | +116,110 |
| Felixstowe | 167,525 | 268,071 | +100,546 |
| Harwich | 122,510 | 87,901 | -34,609 |
| Dover | 110,417 | 74,816 | -35,601 |
| London | 105,891 | 31,102 | -74,789 |
| Eurotunnel | 36,794 | 66,951 | +30,157 |
| East Midlands Airport | 81,895 | 19,158 | -62,737 |
| Thamesport | 40,593 | 17,772 | -22,821 |
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 | 21 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 16 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
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 | 45 |
| FEDERAL-MOGUL FRICTION PRODUCTS LIMITED | 37 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 34 |
| HUSQVARNA UK LIMITED | 27 |
| KENNET WATER LIMITED | 24 |
| ASTON CHEMICALS LIMITED | 21 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 21 |
| VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 19 |
| CORNELIUS GROUP PLC | 19 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 517,014 |
| United States | 503,298 |
| Ireland | 355,934 |
| Netherlands | 282,226 |
| China | 282,104 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 171,630 | 345,384 | +173,754 |
| United States | 423,814 | 79,484 | -344,330 |
| Ireland | 269,326 | 86,608 | -182,718 |
| Netherlands | 158,964 | 123,262 | -35,702 |
| China | 68,977 | 213,127 | +144,150 |
| Canada | 135,748 | 144,173 | +8,425 |
| United Arab Emirates | 70,449 | 166,078 | +95,629 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,210 | 217,184 | +215,974 |
| Poland | 105,824 | 98,626 | -7,198 |
| South Africa | 57,534 | 90,055 | +32,521 |
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 | 17,474 |
| 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 | 15,911 | -1,166 |
| XI | 8,390 | 9,084 | +694 |
| 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) | 2,146,100 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,751,751 |
| Air transport | 208,218 |
| Other | 51,850 |
| 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) | 935,294 | 1,210,806 | +275,512 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 870,543 | 881,208 | +10,665 |
| Air transport | 143,042 | 65,176 | -77,866 |
| Other | 26,412 | 25,438 | -974 |
| 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 | 1,120,307 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,116,266 |
| Southampton | 414,099 |
| Immingham Docks | 344,892 |
| Liverpool Docks | 258,505 |
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 | 468,691 | 651,616 | +182,925 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 485,611 | 630,655 | +145,044 |
| Southampton | 145,698 | 268,401 | +122,703 |
| Immingham Docks | 168,086 | 176,806 | +8,720 |
| Liverpool Docks | 111,139 | 147,366 | +36,227 |
| Holyhead | 219,666 | 33,794 | -185,872 |
| Felixstowe | 131,613 | 76,310 | -55,303 |
| Dover | 40,412 | 100,794 | +60,382 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 68,381 | 23,001 | -45,380 |
| 000 | 26,412 | 25,438 | -974 |
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