Import/export HS code 284210: Double or complex silicates, including aluminosilicates
Compounds used in ceramics, glass production, and as industrial fillers
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.
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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 | 5,706,071 |
| Denmark | 3,903,100 |
| China | 3,827,235 |
| Netherlands | 2,790,607 |
| United States | 1,343,543 |
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 | 3,618,828 | 2,087,243 | -1,531,585 |
| Denmark | 1,807,430 | 2,095,670 | +288,240 |
| China | 2,064,848 | 1,762,387 | -302,461 |
| Netherlands | 1,457,534 | 1,333,073 | -124,461 |
| United States | 266,305 | 1,077,238 | +810,933 |
| Turkey | 738,630 | 571,524 | -167,106 |
| France | 739,540 | 307,953 | -431,587 |
| Belgium | 199,147 | 238,196 | +39,049 |
| Sweden | 221,059 | 194,741 | -26,318 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 208,651 | 160,654 | -47,997 |
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 | 4,448,674 |
| Germany | 4,401,451 |
| Denmark | 3,903,100 |
| Netherlands | 2,332,360 |
| United States | 1,522,614 |
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 | 2,598,276 | 1,850,398 | -747,878 |
| Germany | 2,677,481 | 1,723,970 | -953,511 |
| Denmark | 1,807,430 | 2,095,670 | +288,240 |
| Netherlands | 1,259,962 | 1,072,398 | -187,564 |
| United States | 338,640 | 1,183,974 | +845,334 |
| Turkey | 738,630 | 571,524 | -167,106 |
| France | 683,953 | 289,011 | -394,942 |
| Poland | 428,165 | 303,231 | -124,934 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 368,954 | 311,016 | -57,938 |
| Sweden | 218,343 | 190,478 | -27,865 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Merseyside | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +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) | 13,542,747 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,606,135 |
| Air transport | 1,624,186 |
| Other | 35,644 |
| Road transport | 3,371 |
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) | 7,568,298 | 5,974,449 | -1,593,849 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,090,537 | 3,515,598 | -574,939 |
| Air transport | 588,013 | 1,036,173 | +448,160 |
| Other | 24,104 | 11,540 | -12,564 |
| Road transport | 3,371 | 0 | -3,371 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 6,886,041 |
| Felixstowe | 4,441,923 |
| Dover | 2,367,901 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,124,885 |
| London | 1,051,626 |
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 | 3,768,804 | 3,117,237 | -651,567 |
| Felixstowe | 2,201,749 | 2,240,174 | +38,425 |
| Dover | 1,543,050 | 824,851 | -718,199 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 700,327 | 424,558 | -275,769 |
| London | 534,484 | 517,142 | -17,342 |
| Southampton | 766,152 | 147,809 | -618,343 |
| Harwich | 587,997 | 319,574 | -268,423 |
| Killingholme | 365,128 | 478,129 | +113,001 |
| London Gateway Port | 203,600 | 524,186 | +320,586 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 87,525 | 600,336 | +512,811 |
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 | 19 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 17 |
| 2025-09 | 22 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JOHNSON MATTHEY PLC | 84 |
| VILOFOSS LIMITED | 48 |
| ATLAS COPCO LIMITED | 41 |
| BALTIMORE INNOVATIONS LIMITED | 34 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 33 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 31 |
| REAGENS (UK) LIMITED | 31 |
| FORFARMERS UK LIMITED | 30 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 29 |
| BAERLOCHER UK LIMITED | 29 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 39 |
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 8,055,499 |
| China | 4,337,328 |
| United States | 3,220,236 |
| South Korea | 1,880,988 |
| Mexico | 706,573 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,930,652 | 4,124,847 | +194,195 |
| China | 2,118,078 | 2,219,250 | +101,172 |
| United States | 1,634,195 | 1,586,041 | -48,154 |
| South Korea | 1,212,073 | 668,915 | -543,158 |
| Mexico | 309,116 | 397,457 | +88,341 |
| Japan | 235,339 | 377,647 | +142,308 |
| Netherlands | 172,445 | 246,214 | +73,769 |
| France | 91,919 | 321,051 | +229,132 |
| India | 191,611 | 166,826 | -24,785 |
| Saudi Arabia | 174,737 | 112,172 | -62,565 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 108,877 |
| XI | 7,008 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 54,411 | 54,466 | +55 |
| XI | 2,238 | 4,770 | +2,532 |
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) | 11,601,223 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,066,936 |
| Air transport | 1,003,246 |
| Other | 115,885 |
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) | 5,968,705 | 5,632,518 | -336,187 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,366,427 | 4,700,509 | +334,082 |
| Air transport | 471,049 | 532,197 | +61,148 |
| Other | 56,649 | 59,236 | +2,587 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,888,115 |
| Felixstowe | 5,722,703 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,763,335 |
| Southampton | 2,472,570 |
| Immingham Docks | 824,799 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,960,569 | 3,927,546 | -33,023 |
| Felixstowe | 4,612,725 | 1,109,978 | -3,502,747 |
| London Gateway Port | 661,157 | 2,102,178 | +1,441,021 |
| Southampton | 386,983 | 2,085,587 | +1,698,604 |
| Immingham Docks | 311,949 | 512,850 | +200,901 |
| Liverpool Docks | 270,864 | 288,153 | +17,289 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 176,733 | 299,832 | +123,099 |
| Hull | 101,120 | 285,221 | +184,101 |
| East Midlands Airport | 117,895 | 92,900 | -24,995 |
| 000 | 56,649 | 59,236 | +2,587 |
Quick facts
HS code: 284210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Compounds used in ceramics, glass production, and as industrial fillers