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 | 22,895,178 |
| Belgium | 9,104,202 |
| Italy | 2,321,595 |
| Spain | 1,267,430 |
| Netherlands | 1,056,063 |
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 | 10,000,065 | 12,895,113 | +2,895,048 |
| Belgium | 3,925,915 | 5,178,287 | +1,252,372 |
| Italy | 820,219 | 1,501,376 | +681,157 |
| Spain | 231,350 | 1,036,080 | +804,730 |
| Netherlands | 580,404 | 475,659 | -104,745 |
| United States | 21,885 | 768,813 | +746,928 |
| Germany | 274,703 | 467,835 | +193,132 |
| Turkey | 0 | 535,335 | +535,335 |
| India | 93,880 | 413,773 | +319,893 |
| China | 280,114 | 925 | -279,189 |
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 | 24,119,897 |
| Belgium | 8,285,413 |
| Italy | 2,014,782 |
| Spain | 1,602,064 |
| 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 | 10,302,975 | 13,816,922 | +3,513,947 |
| Belgium | 3,361,620 | 4,923,793 | +1,562,173 |
| Italy | 391,421 | 1,623,361 | +1,231,940 |
| Spain | 230,447 | 1,371,617 | +1,141,170 |
| South Korea | 674,373 | 339,802 | -334,571 |
| United States | 329,970 | 392,334 | +62,364 |
| Bolivia (Plurinational State of) | 173,855 | 478,775 | +304,920 |
| India | 93,880 | 445,551 | +351,671 |
| China | 534,170 | 925 | -533,245 |
| 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 | 0 | 1 | +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) | 32,468,259 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,961,222 |
| 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) | 13,757,155 | 18,711,104 | +4,953,949 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,248,597 | 4,712,625 | +2,464,028 |
| Air transport | 159,462 | 184,800 | +25,338 |
| 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 | 18,685,456 |
| Dover | 8,092,346 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,254,087 |
| Killingholme | 1,913,821 |
| 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 | 7,144,627 | 11,540,829 | +4,396,202 |
| Dover | 2,945,946 | 5,146,400 | +2,200,454 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,238,007 | 16,080 | -2,221,927 |
| Killingholme | 589,981 | 1,323,840 | +733,859 |
| Harwich | 1,052,956 | 760,485 | -292,471 |
| Felixstowe | 653,473 | 900,246 | +246,773 |
| Immingham Docks | 309,384 | 1,241,432 | +932,048 |
| Southampton | 82,980 | 1,025,154 | +942,174 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BAKER HUGHES LIMITED | 41 |
| CARST & WALKER (UK) LTD. | 23 |
| COLLOIDS LIMITED | 14 |
| NANOFLAM LIMITED | 13 |
| AEI COMPOUNDS LIMITED | 13 |
| 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 | 324,479 |
| 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 | 221,985 | 102,494 | -119,491 |
| Poland | 0 | 258,588 | +258,588 |
| United States | 144,194 | 0 | -144,194 |
| Belgium | 113,979 | 4,086 | -109,893 |
| Italy | 9,186 | 64,060 | +54,874 |
| France | 1,813 | 37,182 | +35,369 |
| 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) | 785,770 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 264,776 |
| Air transport | 10,066 |
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) | 288,142 | 497,628 | +209,486 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 258,173 | 6,603 | -251,570 |
| Air transport | 3,003 | 7,063 | +4,060 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 457,281 |
| 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 | 249,459 | 207,822 | -41,637 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,780 | 194,917 | +187,137 |
| 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 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,090 | 0 | -2,090 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 2,063 | +2,063 |
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