Import/export HS code 28051990: Various alkali metals
Other alkali metals not specifically listed, used in various 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 22,058,654 |
| France | 787,927 |
| China | 462,290 |
| Germany | 204,853 |
| Netherlands | 86,590 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 13,261,860 | 8,796,794 | -4,465,066 |
| France | 500,504 | 287,423 | -213,081 |
| China | 15,402 | 446,888 | +431,486 |
| Germany | 119,631 | 85,222 | -34,409 |
| Netherlands | 31,837 | 54,753 | +22,916 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 11,341 | 12,717 | +1,376 |
| Switzerland | 2,233 | 7,072 | +4,839 |
| Belgium | 5,121 | 1,100 | -4,021 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 5,066 | +5,066 |
| Japan | 2,637 | 1,841 | -796 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 22,046,709 |
| France | 786,625 |
| China | 580,291 |
| Germany | 214,886 |
| Switzerland | 9,305 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 13,259,810 | 8,786,899 | -4,472,911 |
| France | 500,504 | 286,121 | -214,383 |
| China | 61,688 | 518,603 | +456,915 |
| Germany | 121,612 | 93,274 | -28,338 |
| Switzerland | 2,233 | 7,072 | +4,839 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 5,066 | +5,066 |
| Japan | 2,637 | 1,841 | -796 |
| United Kingdom | 1,090 | 0 | -1,090 |
| Turkey | 992 | 0 | -992 |
| Australia | 0 | 951 | +951 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 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) | 22,243,167 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 845,826 |
| Air transport | 559,167 |
| Road transport | 2,233 |
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) | 13,224,289 | 9,018,878 | -4,205,411 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 502,214 | 343,612 | -158,602 |
| Air transport | 221,830 | 337,337 | +115,507 |
| Road transport | 2,233 | 0 | -2,233 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 19,013,512 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,742,765 |
| Felixstowe | 540,113 |
| Portsmouth | 507,318 |
| Glasgow Airport | 186,437 |
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 | 10,487,598 | 8,525,914 | -1,961,684 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,736,691 | 6,074 | -2,730,617 |
| Felixstowe | 94,886 | 445,227 | +350,341 |
| Portsmouth | 320,882 | 186,436 | -134,446 |
| Glasgow Airport | 134,152 | 52,285 | -81,867 |
| Harwich | 27,715 | 94,408 | +66,693 |
| Brize Norton | 0 | 107,799 | +107,799 |
| London Stansted Airport | 42,726 | 54,699 | +11,973 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 67,555 | +67,555 |
| Mildenhall RAF Base | 0 | 55,630 | +55,630 |
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 | 3 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 3 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
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+ | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | 609,986 |
| France | 187,756 |
| United States | 126,175 |
| Switzerland | 85,462 |
| Italy | 76,698 |
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 | 337,613 | 272,373 | -65,240 |
| France | 63,158 | 124,598 | +61,440 |
| United States | 7,260 | 118,915 | +111,655 |
| Switzerland | 44,349 | 41,113 | -3,236 |
| Italy | 39,792 | 36,906 | -2,886 |
| Belgium | 34,526 | 14,000 | -20,526 |
| Philippines | 43,119 | 5,353 | -37,766 |
| Ireland | 1,444 | 30,835 | +29,391 |
| Australia | 4,670 | 16,036 | +11,366 |
| India | 10,153 | 10,377 | +224 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 529 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 252 | 277 | +25 |
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) | 935,669 |
| Air transport | 238,688 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 161,729 |
| Other | 529 |
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) | 474,822 | 460,847 | -13,975 |
| Air transport | 74,293 | 164,395 | +90,102 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 75,704 | 86,025 | +10,321 |
| Other | 252 | 277 | +25 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 451,636 |
| Hull | 330,040 |
| London Stansted Airport | 195,368 |
| Immingham Docks | 111,177 |
| Southampton | 66,425 |
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 | 319,088 | 132,548 | -186,540 |
| Hull | 61,461 | 268,579 | +207,118 |
| London Stansted Airport | 49,894 | 145,474 | +95,580 |
| Immingham Docks | 95,740 | 15,437 | -80,303 |
| Southampton | 1,639 | 64,786 | +63,147 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 43,119 | 9,738 | -33,381 |
| Dover | 14,108 | 26,130 | +12,022 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 26,343 | +26,343 |
| ZLC | 13,217 | 7,624 | -5,593 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 984 | 11,297 | +10,313 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28051990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other alkali metals not specifically listed, used in various industrial applications