Import/export HS code 280469: Various silicon products
Silicon in forms other than high-purity, used in various industrial applications
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 77,403,601 |
| Brazil | 44,485,524 |
| Spain | 21,433,449 |
| France | 15,669,608 |
| Netherlands | 10,603,784 |
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 | 37,203,244 | 40,200,357 | +2,997,113 |
| Brazil | 32,269,240 | 12,216,284 | -20,052,956 |
| Spain | 14,747,430 | 6,686,019 | -8,061,411 |
| France | 11,630,189 | 4,039,419 | -7,590,770 |
| Netherlands | 2,203,703 | 8,400,081 | +6,196,378 |
| Norway | 4,390,949 | 387,215 | -4,003,734 |
| Belgium | 962,017 | 512,821 | -449,196 |
| United States | 1,218,569 | 56,686 | -1,161,883 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 284,640 | 928,745 | +644,105 |
| Australia | 728,086 | 425,616 | -302,470 |
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 | 78,587,909 |
| Brazil | 45,645,811 |
| Spain | 22,703,437 |
| Norway | 15,470,853 |
| France | 14,727,967 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 38,019,813 | 40,568,096 | +2,548,283 |
| Brazil | 33,495,481 | 12,150,330 | -21,345,151 |
| Spain | 16,136,716 | 6,566,721 | -9,569,995 |
| Norway | 5,886,804 | 9,584,049 | +3,697,245 |
| France | 10,239,016 | 4,488,951 | -5,750,065 |
| Australia | 728,086 | 494,556 | -233,530 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 60,834 | 724,363 | +663,529 |
| Netherlands | 757,034 | 9,911 | -747,123 |
| South Korea | 683,640 | 0 | -683,640 |
| Belgium | 668,100 | 0 | -668,100 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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) | 179,278,774 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,172,483 |
| Air transport | 1,231,359 |
| Other | 293,641 |
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) | 105,605,244 | 73,673,530 | -31,931,714 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,387,657 | 784,826 | -602,831 |
| Air transport | 285,871 | 945,488 | +659,617 |
| Other | 293,583 | 58 | -293,525 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 85,426,388 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 34,285,611 |
| London | 22,512,359 |
| Thamesport | 11,963,951 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,217,815 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 44,754,483 | 40,671,905 | -4,082,578 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 23,897,187 | 10,388,424 | -13,508,763 |
| London | 20,899,113 | 1,613,246 | -19,285,867 |
| Thamesport | 4,861,651 | 7,102,300 | +2,240,649 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,019,116 | 6,198,699 | +1,179,583 |
| Felixstowe | 3,282,722 | 2,358,728 | -923,994 |
| London Gateway Port | 552,978 | 4,286,842 | +3,733,864 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,001,452 | 1,301,690 | -1,699,762 |
| London Stansted Airport | 203,978 | 886,365 | +682,387 |
| Dover | 312,361 | 345,777 | +33,416 |
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 | 10 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 4 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 4 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TENNANT METALLURGICAL GROUP LIMITED | 84 |
| DOW SILICONES UK LIMITED | 54 |
| WESTBROOK RESOURCES LIMITED | 30 |
| TESTBOURNE LIMITED | 12 |
| TANDOM METALLURGICAL GROUP LIMITED | 11 |
| BUCKSBURY & CO LTD | 11 |
| MTALX LIMITED | 8 |
| AVON METALS LIMITED | 8 |
| QIOPTIQ LIMITED | 7 |
| TYK LIMITED | 5 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 1,678,098 |
| Belgium | 1,437,275 |
| United States | 1,248,782 |
| Austria | 480,934 |
| Netherlands | 434,152 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 1,169,032 | 509,066 | -659,966 |
| Belgium | 831,677 | 605,598 | -226,079 |
| United States | 527,488 | 721,294 | +193,806 |
| Austria | 222,760 | 258,174 | +35,414 |
| Netherlands | 221,220 | 212,932 | -8,288 |
| Poland | 234,929 | 182,356 | -52,573 |
| Romania | 299,446 | 116,526 | -182,920 |
| Germany | 143,193 | 216,555 | +73,362 |
| Turkey | 105,917 | 75,803 | -30,114 |
| South Africa | 126,250 | 50,500 | -75,750 |
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) | 3,642,812 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,528,650 |
| Air transport | 210,656 |
| Other | 4,571 |
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) | 1,921,327 | 1,721,485 | -199,842 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,043,218 | 1,485,432 | -557,786 |
| Air transport | 155,757 | 54,899 | -100,858 |
| Other | 1,191 | 3,380 | +2,189 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,847,729 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,657,349 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,510,820 |
| Felixstowe | 917,474 |
| Southampton | 890,688 |
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 | 855,141 | 992,588 | +137,447 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,064,421 | 592,928 | -471,493 |
| London Gateway Port | 972,476 | 538,344 | -434,132 |
| Felixstowe | 544,861 | 372,613 | -172,248 |
| Southampton | 244,166 | 646,522 | +402,356 |
| Liverpool Docks | 219,540 | 59,033 | -160,507 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 136,669 | 20,091 | -116,578 |
| Dover | 60,041 | 4,889 | -55,152 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,325 | 21,844 | +18,519 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,835 | 8,345 | +1,510 |
Quick facts
HS code: 280469
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Silicon in forms other than high-purity, used in various industrial applications