Import/export HS code 284180: Tungstates (wolframates)
Compounds containing tungsten, used in electronics, lighting, and industrial applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 500,329 |
| India | 179,687 |
| Netherlands | 119,291 |
| Australia | 84,610 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 17,866 |
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 | 300,516 | 199,813 | -100,703 |
| India | 47,998 | 131,689 | +83,691 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 119,291 | +119,291 |
| Australia | 38,900 | 45,710 | +6,810 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 17,866 | +17,866 |
| Italy | 3,146 | 1,035 | -2,111 |
| Belgium | 0 | 1,414 | +1,414 |
| Switzerland | 1,229 | 0 | -1,229 |
| United States | 0 | 967 | +967 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 507,153 |
| India | 179,687 |
| China | 137,157 |
| Australia | 84,610 |
| United States | 967 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 304,891 | 202,262 | -102,629 |
| India | 47,998 | 131,689 | +83,691 |
| China | 0 | 137,157 | +137,157 |
| Australia | 38,900 | 45,710 | +6,810 |
| United States | 0 | 967 | +967 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Tees Valley | 0 | 1 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 642,685 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 137,160 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 127,428 |
| Road transport | 1,229 |
| Other | 1,072 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 344,250 | 298,435 | -45,815 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 42,092 | 95,068 | +52,976 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,146 | 124,282 | +121,136 |
| Road transport | 1,229 | 0 | -1,229 |
| Other | 1,072 | 0 | -1,072 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 435,830 |
| Immingham Docks | 119,291 |
| Felixstowe | 93,637 |
| East Midlands Airport | 92,834 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 48,385 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 294,528 | 141,302 | -153,226 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 119,291 | +119,291 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 93,637 | +93,637 |
| East Midlands Airport | 40,971 | 51,863 | +10,892 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 0 | 48,385 | +48,385 |
| Southampton | 42,092 | 0 | -42,092 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 38,052 | +38,052 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,906 | 18,833 | +12,927 |
| Dover | 3,146 | 3,814 | +668 |
| Glasgow Airport | 1,725 | 0 | -1,725 |
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 | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas | 1 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
| 2025-04 | 1 |
| 2024-11 | 1 |
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+ | 7 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 30,199 |
| Portugal | 17,100 |
| Japan | 10,050 |
| Switzerland | 9,678 |
| Poland | 8,881 |
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 | 5,731 | 24,468 | +18,737 |
| Portugal | 6,777 | 10,323 | +3,546 |
| Japan | 0 | 10,050 | +10,050 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 9,678 | +9,678 |
| Poland | 6,539 | 2,342 | -4,197 |
| China | 1,509 | 6,184 | +4,675 |
| Belgium | 0 | 7,361 | +7,361 |
| Germany | 4,983 | 1,034 | -3,949 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 5,250 | +5,250 |
| Norway | 5,222 | 0 | -5,222 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 108,088 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,539 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,366 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 31,805 | 76,283 | +44,478 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,539 | 0 | -6,539 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 3,366 | +3,366 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 70,739 |
| Manchester Airport | 19,457 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,455 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,539 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,366 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 23,779 | 46,960 | +23,181 |
| Manchester Airport | 6,589 | 12,868 | +6,279 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 16,455 | +16,455 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,539 | 0 | -6,539 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 3,366 | +3,366 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,437 | 0 | -1,437 |
Quick facts
HS code: 284180
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Compounds containing tungsten, used in electronics, lighting, and industrial applications