Import/export HS code 28500090: Borides
Chemical compounds made with boron, commonly used in high-temperature materials and coatings
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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 | 245,952 |
| United States | 239,875 |
| Germany | 128,635 |
| Spain | 46,447 |
| Austria | 24,835 |
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 | 199,607 | 46,345 | -153,262 |
| United States | 100,929 | 138,946 | +38,017 |
| Germany | 89,195 | 39,440 | -49,755 |
| Spain | 27,505 | 18,942 | -8,563 |
| Austria | 24,835 | 0 | -24,835 |
| Japan | 7,159 | 2,146 | -5,013 |
| Poland | 9,003 | 0 | -9,003 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 7,813 | +7,813 |
| India | 0 | 5,565 | +5,565 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 5,313 | 0 | -5,313 |
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 | 251,265 |
| United States | 233,556 |
| Germany | 125,989 |
| Spain | 46,447 |
| Austria | 24,835 |
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 | 204,920 | 46,345 | -158,575 |
| United States | 101,968 | 131,588 | +29,620 |
| Germany | 88,166 | 37,823 | -50,343 |
| Spain | 27,505 | 18,942 | -8,563 |
| Austria | 24,835 | 0 | -24,835 |
| Japan | 8,188 | 15,439 | +7,251 |
| Poland | 9,003 | 0 | -9,003 |
| India | 0 | 5,565 | +5,565 |
| Finland | 0 | 3,495 | +3,495 |
| South Africa | 973 | 0 | -973 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| East Central Scotland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Wales | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 503,128 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 203,598 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,029 |
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 | 293,469 | 209,659 | -83,810 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 155,677 | 47,921 | -107,756 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,412 | 1,617 | -14,795 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 230,123 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 147,501 |
| London Stansted Airport | 97,538 |
| Dover | 87,667 |
| Felixstowe | 72,224 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 159,716 | 70,407 | -89,309 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 48,024 | 99,477 | +51,453 |
| London Stansted Airport | 62,384 | 35,154 | -27,230 |
| Dover | 61,123 | 26,544 | -34,579 |
| Felixstowe | 72,224 | 0 | -72,224 |
| Eurotunnel | 20,298 | 18,942 | -1,356 |
| Manchester Airport | 14,342 | 4,621 | -9,721 |
| Thamesport | 16,412 | 0 | -16,412 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 9,003 | 0 | -9,003 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 2,435 | +2,435 |
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 | 5 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 1 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 8,132,755 |
| Greece | 94,292 |
| Bangladesh | 58,735 |
| Malaysia | 29,441 |
| Thailand | 20,030 |
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 | 3,945,815 | 4,186,940 | +241,125 |
| Greece | 17,680 | 76,612 | +58,932 |
| Bangladesh | 25,557 | 33,178 | +7,621 |
| Malaysia | 13,164 | 16,277 | +3,113 |
| Thailand | 9,608 | 10,422 | +814 |
| Japan | 8,565 | 4,599 | -3,966 |
| Spain | 7,955 | 0 | -7,955 |
| Barbados | 0 | 3,761 | +3,761 |
| Viet Nam | 2,702 | 0 | -2,702 |
| United States | 0 | 2,388 | +2,388 |
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) | 8,151,837 |
| Air transport | 220,535 |
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) | 3,952,570 | 4,199,267 | +246,697 |
| Air transport | 81,540 | 138,995 | +57,455 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,602,710 |
| Dover | 1,549,127 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 114,872 |
| East Midlands Airport | 46,313 |
| ZLC | 44,121 |
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 | 2,403,443 | 4,199,267 | +1,795,824 |
| Dover | 1,549,127 | 0 | -1,549,127 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 51,031 | 63,841 | +12,810 |
| East Midlands Airport | 18,880 | 27,433 | +8,553 |
| ZLC | 999 | 43,122 | +42,123 |
| London Stansted Airport | 8,565 | 4,599 | -3,966 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,065 | 0 | -2,065 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28500090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemical compounds made with boron, commonly used in high-temperature materials and coatings