Import/export HS code 282570: Molybdenum oxides and hydroxides
Molybdenum compounds used in catalysts, lubricants, and metal alloys
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 6,644,585 |
| France | 152,971 |
| Germany | 54,524 |
| Netherlands | 53,420 |
| United States | 26,664 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 4,834,854 | 1,809,731 | -3,025,123 |
| France | 95,416 | 57,555 | -37,861 |
| Germany | 0 | 54,524 | +54,524 |
| Netherlands | 19,029 | 34,391 | +15,362 |
| United States | 4,142 | 22,522 | +18,380 |
| India | 4,383 | 0 | -4,383 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 1,282 | +1,282 |
| Belgium | 0 | 916 | +916 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 6,644,585 |
| Netherlands | 183,924 |
| United States | 74,097 |
| France | 22,467 |
| Germany | 8,373 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 4,834,854 | 1,809,731 | -3,025,123 |
| Netherlands | 91,978 | 91,946 | -32 |
| United States | 4,142 | 69,955 | +65,813 |
| France | 22,467 | 0 | -22,467 |
| Germany | 0 | 8,373 | +8,373 |
| India | 4,383 | 0 | -4,383 |
| China | 0 | 916 | +916 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 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) | 6,753,072 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 155,605 |
| Air transport | 30,068 |
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) | 4,900,085 | 1,852,987 | -3,047,098 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 49,214 | 106,391 | +57,177 |
| Air transport | 8,525 | 21,543 | +13,018 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 6,190,852 |
| London Gateway Port | 453,733 |
| Thamesport | 105,310 |
| Dover | 84,709 |
| Harwich | 53,420 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,381,121 | 1,809,731 | -2,571,390 |
| London Gateway Port | 453,733 | 0 | -453,733 |
| Thamesport | 65,231 | 40,079 | -25,152 |
| Dover | 30,185 | 54,524 | +24,339 |
| Harwich | 19,029 | 34,391 | +15,362 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,980 | 16,246 | +13,266 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 17,476 | +17,476 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,383 | 916 | -3,467 |
| London | 0 | 3,177 | +3,177 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,162 | 1,236 | +74 |
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 | 3 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2024-05 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 1,673,608 |
| Estonia | 7,150 |
| United States | 1,957 |
| Germany | 1,703 |
| South Africa | 1,074 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 0 | 1,673,608 | +1,673,608 |
| Estonia | 7,150 | 0 | -7,150 |
| United States | 1,957 | 0 | -1,957 |
| Germany | 0 | 1,703 | +1,703 |
| South Africa | 1,074 | 0 | -1,074 |
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) | 1,682,461 |
| Air transport | 3,031 |
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) | 7,150 | 1,675,311 | +1,668,161 |
| Air transport | 3,031 | 0 | -3,031 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,673,608 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,150 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,957 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,703 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,074 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 1,673,608 | +1,673,608 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,150 | 0 | -7,150 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,957 | 0 | -1,957 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 1,703 | +1,703 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,074 | 0 | -1,074 |
Quick facts
HS code: 282570
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Molybdenum compounds used in catalysts, lubricants, and metal alloys