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 | 6,244,061 |
| France | 141,280 |
| Germany | 54,524 |
| Netherlands | 53,420 |
| United States | 25,502 |
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 | 4,434,330 | 1,809,731 | -2,624,599 |
| France | 101,664 | 39,616 | -62,048 |
| Germany | 0 | 54,524 | +54,524 |
| Netherlands | 35,778 | 17,642 | -18,136 |
| United States | 6,157 | 19,345 | +13,188 |
| 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 | 6,244,061 |
| Netherlands | 172,233 |
| United States | 72,935 |
| 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 | 4,434,330 | 1,809,731 | -2,624,599 |
| Netherlands | 114,975 | 57,258 | -57,717 |
| United States | 6,157 | 66,778 | +60,621 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +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) | 6,352,548 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 143,914 |
| Air transport | 28,906 |
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) | 4,520,677 | 1,831,871 | -2,688,806 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 54,272 | 89,642 | +35,370 |
| Air transport | 7,363 | 21,543 | +14,180 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,790,328 |
| London Gateway Port | 453,733 |
| Thamesport | 105,310 |
| Dover | 73,018 |
| 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 | 3,980,597 | 1,809,731 | -2,170,866 |
| London Gateway Port | 453,733 | 0 | -453,733 |
| Thamesport | 83,170 | 22,140 | -61,030 |
| Dover | 18,494 | 54,524 | +36,030 |
| Harwich | 35,778 | 17,642 | -18,136 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,980 | 16,246 | +13,266 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 17,476 | +17,476 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,383 | 916 | -3,467 |
| London | 3,177 | 0 | -3,177 |
| ZLC | 0 | 1,863 | +1,863 |
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
|
2 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
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 |
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+ | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| 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