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 | 68,128,418 |
| Brazil | 54,231,205 |
| Spain | 24,648,183 |
| France | 15,652,725 |
| Netherlands | 10,534,598 |
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 | 34,444,844 | 33,683,574 | -761,270 |
| Brazil | 36,133,581 | 18,097,624 | -18,035,957 |
| Spain | 17,979,324 | 6,668,859 | -11,310,465 |
| France | 11,622,562 | 4,030,163 | -7,592,399 |
| Netherlands | 1,690,926 | 8,843,672 | +7,152,746 |
| Norway | 2,251,791 | 2,471,915 | +220,124 |
| Belgium | 962,017 | 512,821 | -449,196 |
| United States | 1,210,918 | 54,095 | -1,156,823 |
| Australia | 619,683 | 530,467 | -89,216 |
| Germany | 544,584 | 287,481 | -257,103 |
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 | 68,265,244 |
| Brazil | 56,479,632 |
| Spain | 25,963,770 |
| Norway | 15,332,026 |
| France | 14,450,186 |
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 | 34,176,153 | 34,089,091 | -87,062 |
| Brazil | 38,447,962 | 18,031,670 | -20,416,292 |
| Spain | 19,368,610 | 6,595,160 | -12,773,450 |
| Norway | 3,130,362 | 12,201,664 | +9,071,302 |
| France | 10,223,104 | 4,227,082 | -5,996,022 |
| Australia | 619,683 | 599,407 | -20,276 |
| Netherlands | 757,883 | 7,340 | -750,543 |
| South Korea | 683,640 | 0 | -683,640 |
| Belgium | 668,100 | 0 | -668,100 |
| Malaysia | 427,440 | 954 | -426,486 |
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 | 1 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| 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 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 182,112,529 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,133,844 |
| Air transport | 1,047,880 |
| Other | 297,002 |
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) | 107,448,951 | 74,663,578 | -32,785,373 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,246,534 | 887,310 | -359,224 |
| Air transport | 218,709 | 829,171 | +610,462 |
| Other | 297,002 | 0 | -297,002 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 82,847,925 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 37,543,122 |
| London | 27,552,429 |
| Thamesport | 11,972,236 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,762,555 |
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 | 43,638,971 | 39,208,954 | -4,430,017 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 27,154,698 | 10,388,424 | -16,766,274 |
| London | 23,358,853 | 4,193,576 | -19,165,277 |
| Thamesport | 2,226,075 | 9,746,161 | +7,520,086 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,959,189 | 3,803,366 | -1,155,823 |
| Felixstowe | 3,446,854 | 2,507,564 | -939,290 |
| London Gateway Port | 444,575 | 4,435,715 | +3,991,140 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,892,569 | 613,721 | -2,278,848 |
| London Stansted Airport | 80,028 | 773,891 | +693,863 |
| Dover | 173,872 | 461,995 | +288,123 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 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 | 28 |
| TESTBOURNE LIMITED | 12 |
| BUCKSBURY & CO LTD | 11 |
| TANDOM METALLURGICAL GROUP LIMITED | 10 |
| 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 | 1,885,900 |
| Belgium | 1,533,664 |
| United States | 1,219,528 |
| Poland | 495,342 |
| Netherlands | 458,842 |
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 | 1,325,121 | 560,779 | -764,342 |
| Belgium | 897,705 | 635,959 | -261,746 |
| United States | 668,358 | 551,170 | -117,188 |
| Poland | 302,968 | 192,374 | -110,594 |
| Netherlands | 274,215 | 184,627 | -89,588 |
| Romania | 251,082 | 189,210 | -61,872 |
| Austria | 279,137 | 157,032 | -122,105 |
| Germany | 143,193 | 158,914 | +15,721 |
| South Africa | 151,500 | 50,500 | -101,000 |
| Turkey | 56,117 | 107,800 | +51,683 |
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) | 4,011,739 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,376,085 |
| Air transport | 195,117 |
| Other | 2,677 |
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) | 2,617,731 | 1,394,008 | -1,223,723 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,818,786 | 1,557,299 | -261,487 |
| Air transport | 157,056 | 38,061 | -118,995 |
| Other | 1,468 | 1,209 | -259 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,880,559 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,804,537 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,712,202 |
| Felixstowe | 848,262 |
| Southampton | 699,161 |
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 | 1,171,449 | 709,110 | -462,339 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,231,597 | 572,940 | -658,657 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 990,808 | 721,394 | -269,414 |
| Felixstowe | 505,954 | 342,308 | -163,646 |
| Southampton | 170,750 | 528,411 | +357,661 |
| Liverpool Docks | 211,475 | 67,098 | -144,377 |
| Dover | 149,504 | 8,521 | -140,983 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 135,825 | 13,172 | -122,653 |
| East Midlands Airport | 985 | 14,040 | +13,055 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,571 | 8,409 | +2,838 |
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