Import/export HS code 284020: Various borates
Additional borates used in industries like glass, ceramics, and agriculture
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,181,250 |
| Italy | 2,094,977 |
| Netherlands | 948,079 |
| France | 920,033 |
| Germany | 583,039 |
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 | 1,061,396 | 1,119,854 | +58,458 |
| Italy | 1,129,570 | 965,407 | -164,163 |
| Netherlands | 509,165 | 438,914 | -70,251 |
| France | 322,921 | 597,112 | +274,191 |
| Germany | 390,023 | 193,016 | -197,007 |
| Peru | 56,978 | 282,929 | +225,951 |
| Australia | 101,828 | 116,386 | +14,558 |
| United States | 112,455 | 98,519 | -13,936 |
| Poland | 37,532 | 120,264 | +82,732 |
| Canada | 15,059 | 27,510 | +12,451 |
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 | 2,689,975 |
| Italy | 1,716,211 |
| United States | 1,076,539 |
| France | 465,057 |
| Peru | 372,912 |
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 | 1,069,564 | 1,620,411 | +550,847 |
| Italy | 828,630 | 887,581 | +58,951 |
| United States | 557,546 | 518,993 | -38,553 |
| France | 329,406 | 135,651 | -193,755 |
| Peru | 70,829 | 302,083 | +231,254 |
| Turkey | 194,121 | 99,811 | -94,310 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 282,030 | 0 | -282,030 |
| Poland | 114,255 | 159,927 | +45,672 |
| Australia | 116,532 | 132,505 | +15,973 |
| Germany | 76,092 | 75,054 | -1,038 |
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 | 3 | 4 | +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 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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) | 3,948,211 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,517,860 |
| Air transport | 268,113 |
| 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) | 1,669,888 | 2,278,323 | +608,435 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,924,200 | 1,593,660 | -330,540 |
| Air transport | 134,153 | 133,960 | -193 |
| 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 | 2,203,956 |
| Dover | 1,731,077 |
| Hull | 1,093,125 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,081,084 |
| London Gateway Port | 405,076 |
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 | 1,080,923 | 1,123,033 | +42,110 |
| Dover | 939,393 | 791,684 | -147,709 |
| Hull | 447,905 | 645,220 | +197,315 |
| Immingham Docks | 516,500 | 564,584 | +48,084 |
| London Gateway Port | 110,692 | 294,384 | +183,692 |
| Eurotunnel | 183,751 | 37,761 | -145,990 |
| Harwich | 62,891 | 117,753 | +54,862 |
| Southampton | 104,272 | 74,599 | -29,673 |
| 000 | 76,647 | 38,378 | -38,269 |
| Thamesport | 41,289 | 69,190 | +27,901 |
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 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 3 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CARST & WALKER (UK) LTD. | 59 |
| YARA UK LIMITED | 39 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 30 |
| BORAX EUROPE LIMITED | 29 |
| BUCKMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 26 |
| S + A BLACKWELL LIMITED | 18 |
| OMYA UK LIMITED | 17 |
| FORMULATED POLYMER PRODUCTS LIMITED | 16 |
| JOTUN PAINTS (EUROPE) LIMITED | 15 |
| PQ SILICAS UK LIMITED | 14 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 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 | 230,202 |
| Italy | 104,856 |
| Viet Nam | 99,718 |
| Greece | 38,414 |
| Ireland | 36,766 |
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 | 12,317 | -205,568 |
| Italy | 45,441 | 59,415 | +13,974 |
| Viet Nam | 41,739 | 57,979 | +16,240 |
| Greece | 25,890 | 12,524 | -13,366 |
| Ireland | 21,362 | 15,404 | -5,958 |
| Poland | 0 | 36,459 | +36,459 |
| France | 18,962 | 16,205 | -2,757 |
| South Africa | 29,193 | 0 | -29,193 |
| Sweden | 12,750 | 12,750 | +0 |
| 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) | 496,987 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 162,314 |
| Air transport | 126,787 |
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) | 331,707 | 165,280 | -166,427 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 83,095 | 79,219 | -3,876 |
| Air transport | 59,394 | 67,393 | +7,999 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 255,331 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 207,774 |
| London Gateway Port | 129,362 |
| East Midlands Airport | 71,526 |
| 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 | 228,381 | 26,950 | -201,431 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 105,903 | 101,871 | -4,032 |
| London Gateway Port | 69,582 | 59,780 | -9,802 |
| East Midlands Airport | 37,535 | 33,991 | -3,544 |
| Hull | 0 | 36,459 | +36,459 |
| Felixstowe | 9,263 | 19,439 | +10,176 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 23,607 | +23,607 |
| ZLC | 7,676 | 6,554 | -1,122 |
| 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