Import/export HS code 284020: Various borates
Additional borates used in industries like glass, ceramics, and agriculture
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,227,470 |
| Italy | 2,099,928 |
| France | 956,809 |
| Netherlands | 938,207 |
| Germany | 586,783 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,004,897 | 1,222,573 | +217,676 |
| Italy | 1,087,110 | 1,012,818 | -74,292 |
| France | 318,874 | 637,935 | +319,061 |
| Netherlands | 575,048 | 363,159 | -211,889 |
| Germany | 357,822 | 228,961 | -128,861 |
| Peru | 130,800 | 236,534 | +105,734 |
| United States | 112,455 | 107,441 | -5,014 |
| Australia | 99,489 | 109,934 | +10,445 |
| Poland | 157,796 | 0 | -157,796 |
| Canada | 16,829 | 26,632 | +9,803 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,816,457 |
| Italy | 1,772,411 |
| United States | 1,085,461 |
| France | 450,501 |
| Peru | 400,339 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 992,749 | 1,823,708 | +830,959 |
| Italy | 828,630 | 943,781 | +115,151 |
| United States | 625,691 | 459,770 | -165,921 |
| France | 310,799 | 139,702 | -171,097 |
| Peru | 144,651 | 255,688 | +111,037 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 282,030 | 0 | -282,030 |
| Turkey | 151,661 | 91,022 | -60,639 |
| Australia | 114,193 | 128,360 | +14,167 |
| Poland | 236,762 | 0 | -236,762 |
| Germany | 75,707 | 78,430 | +2,723 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Merseyside | 4 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,031,825 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,558,201 |
| Air transport | 249,689 |
| Other | 115,025 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,773,864 | 2,257,961 | +484,097 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,946,000 | 1,612,201 | -333,799 |
| Air transport | 127,832 | 121,857 | -5,975 |
| Other | 76,647 | 38,378 | -38,269 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,250,176 |
| Dover | 1,625,472 |
| Hull | 1,149,325 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,121,327 |
| London Gateway Port | 432,503 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,015,566 | 1,234,610 | +219,044 |
| Dover | 961,237 | 664,235 | -297,002 |
| Hull | 447,905 | 701,420 | +253,515 |
| Immingham Docks | 590,127 | 531,200 | -58,927 |
| London Gateway Port | 184,514 | 247,989 | +63,475 |
| Harwich | 62,891 | 137,845 | +74,954 |
| Eurotunnel | 157,145 | 37,761 | -119,384 |
| Southampton | 104,272 | 74,599 | -29,673 |
| Thamesport | 41,289 | 76,270 | +34,981 |
| 000 | 76,647 | 38,378 | -38,269 |
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 | 13 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 2 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
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 | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 231,325 |
| Italy | 104,856 |
| Viet Nam | 99,718 |
| Greece | 40,472 |
| Poland | 36,459 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 217,885 | 13,440 | -204,445 |
| Italy | 46,680 | 58,176 | +11,496 |
| Viet Nam | 41,739 | 57,979 | +16,240 |
| Greece | 20,388 | 20,084 | -304 |
| Poland | 0 | 36,459 | +36,459 |
| France | 18,962 | 16,205 | -2,757 |
| South Africa | 29,193 | 0 | -29,193 |
| Ireland | 13,581 | 15,404 | +1,823 |
| Sweden | 17,000 | 8,500 | -8,500 |
| Belgium | 17,733 | 3,028 | -14,705 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 499,045 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 162,314 |
| Air transport | 120,129 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 353,426 | 145,619 | -207,807 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 83,095 | 79,219 | -3,876 |
| Air transport | 55,093 | 65,036 | +9,943 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 255,331 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 209,832 |
| London Gateway Port | 129,362 |
| East Midlands Airport | 63,745 |
| Hull | 36,459 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 232,631 | 22,700 | -209,931 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 123,372 | 86,460 | -36,912 |
| London Gateway Port | 69,582 | 59,780 | -9,802 |
| East Midlands Airport | 31,943 | 31,802 | -141 |
| Hull | 0 | 36,459 | +36,459 |
| Felixstowe | 9,263 | 19,439 | +10,176 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,291 | 22,316 | +21,025 |
| ZLC | 7,676 | 7,677 | +1 |
| Manchester Airport | 10,912 | 3,241 | -7,671 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,271 | 0 | -3,271 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 284020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Additional borates used in industries like glass, ceramics, and agriculture