Import/export HS code 282580: Antimony oxides
Antimony compounds used as flame retardants, catalysts, and in glass production
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 23,453,680 |
| Belgium | 9,184,617 |
| Italy | 2,328,830 |
| Spain | 1,463,335 |
| Netherlands | 1,121,585 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 10,435,637 | 13,018,043 | +2,582,406 |
| Belgium | 5,406,199 | 3,778,418 | -1,627,781 |
| Italy | 820,219 | 1,508,611 | +688,392 |
| Spain | 208,661 | 1,254,674 | +1,046,013 |
| Netherlands | 580,404 | 541,181 | -39,223 |
| Germany | 288,533 | 557,864 | +269,331 |
| United States | 759,531 | 31,167 | -728,364 |
| Turkey | 0 | 535,335 | +535,335 |
| India | 87,564 | 332,769 | +245,205 |
| China | 281,039 | 0 | -281,039 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 24,775,458 |
| Belgium | 8,444,044 |
| Italy | 2,014,782 |
| Spain | 1,805,204 |
| South Korea | 1,014,175 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 11,490,023 | 13,285,435 | +1,795,412 |
| Belgium | 4,841,711 | 3,602,333 | -1,239,378 |
| Italy | 391,421 | 1,623,361 | +1,231,940 |
| Spain | 207,758 | 1,597,446 | +1,389,688 |
| South Korea | 674,373 | 339,802 | -334,571 |
| United States | 306,285 | 410,125 | +103,840 |
| Bolivia (Plurinational State of) | 173,855 | 478,775 | +304,920 |
| China | 535,095 | 0 | -535,095 |
| India | 87,564 | 364,547 | +276,983 |
| South Africa | 195,099 | 0 | -195,099 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Merseyside | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 33,334,472 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,104,300 |
| Air transport | 344,262 |
| Other | 235,265 |
| Road transport | 117,239 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,328,236 | 19,006,236 | +4,678,000 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,315,843 | 2,788,457 | -1,527,386 |
| Air transport | 233,912 | 110,350 | -123,562 |
| Other | 187,570 | 47,695 | -139,875 |
| Road transport | 117,239 | 0 | -117,239 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 19,349,279 |
| Dover | 8,481,409 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,120,913 |
| Killingholme | 1,840,192 |
| Harwich | 1,813,441 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 7,115,867 | 12,233,412 | +5,117,545 |
| Dover | 3,534,593 | 4,946,816 | +1,412,223 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,104,833 | 16,080 | -2,088,753 |
| Killingholme | 711,660 | 1,128,532 | +416,872 |
| Harwich | 1,052,956 | 760,485 | -292,471 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,220,333 | 481,178 | -739,155 |
| Felixstowe | 1,140,179 | 326,220 | -813,959 |
| Southampton | 820,626 | 287,508 | -533,118 |
| Thamesport | 100,243 | 462,819 | +362,576 |
| Portsmouth | 40,195 | 393,918 | +353,723 |
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
|
10 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
5 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BAKER HUGHES LIMITED | 42 |
| CARST & WALKER (UK) LTD. | 23 |
| AEI COMPOUNDS LIMITED | 14 |
| NANOFLAM LIMITED | 14 |
| COLLOIDS LIMITED | 14 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 13 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 11 |
| MEXICHEM SPECIALTY COMPOUNDS LIMITED | 10 |
| CHEMISPHERE LIMITED | 9 |
| NORDMANN U.K. LIMITED | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
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 | 310,362 |
| Poland | 258,588 |
| United States | 144,194 |
| Belgium | 118,065 |
| Italy | 73,246 |
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 | 246,952 | 63,410 | -183,542 |
| Poland | 163,699 | 94,889 | -68,810 |
| United States | 144,194 | 0 | -144,194 |
| Belgium | 115,211 | 2,854 | -112,357 |
| Italy | 14,591 | 58,655 | +44,064 |
| France | 1,813 | 38,995 | +37,182 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 31,218 | +31,218 |
| Ireland | 30,000 | 0 | -30,000 |
| Spain | 23,345 | 0 | -23,345 |
| India | 0 | 11,603 | +11,603 |
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) | 773,466 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 264,776 |
| Air transport | 11,363 |
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) | 483,445 | 290,021 | -193,424 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 258,173 | 6,603 | -251,570 |
| Air transport | 3,003 | 8,360 | +5,357 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 444,977 |
| Immingham Docks | 202,697 |
| Liverpool Docks | 144,194 |
| Harwich | 138,802 |
| Dover | 70,969 |
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 | 281,063 | 163,914 | -117,149 |
| Immingham Docks | 171,479 | 31,218 | -140,261 |
| Liverpool Docks | 144,194 | 0 | -144,194 |
| Harwich | 113,979 | 24,823 | -89,156 |
| Dover | 903 | 70,066 | +69,163 |
| Holyhead | 30,000 | 0 | -30,000 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 6,603 | +6,603 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 5,000 | +5,000 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 3,360 | +3,360 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,090 | 0 | -2,090 |
Quick facts
HS code: 282580
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Antimony compounds used as flame retardants, catalysts, and in glass production