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 | 20,923,109 |
| Belgium | 8,785,349 |
| Italy | 2,156,224 |
| Netherlands | 949,105 |
| United States | 763,347 |
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 | 9,202,047 | 11,721,062 | +2,519,015 |
| Belgium | 3,864,236 | 4,921,113 | +1,056,877 |
| Italy | 538,777 | 1,617,447 | +1,078,670 |
| Netherlands | 402,399 | 546,706 | +144,307 |
| United States | 21,885 | 741,462 | +719,577 |
| Germany | 201,640 | 514,793 | +313,153 |
| Spain | 187,720 | 510,255 | +322,535 |
| Turkey | 0 | 535,335 | +535,335 |
| India | 93,880 | 413,773 | +319,893 |
| China | 372,188 | 925 | -371,263 |
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 | 22,169,671 |
| Belgium | 7,928,424 |
| Italy | 1,898,416 |
| South Korea | 990,961 |
| Spain | 876,646 |
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 | 9,412,892 | 12,756,779 | +3,343,887 |
| Belgium | 3,200,237 | 4,728,187 | +1,527,950 |
| Italy | 188,150 | 1,710,266 | +1,522,116 |
| South Korea | 441,293 | 549,668 | +108,375 |
| Spain | 186,817 | 689,829 | +503,012 |
| Bolivia (Plurinational State of) | 173,855 | 478,775 | +304,920 |
| United States | 384,034 | 256,892 | -127,142 |
| China | 626,244 | 925 | -625,319 |
| India | 93,880 | 445,551 | +351,671 |
| 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 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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 | 2 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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) | 28,759,636 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,502,085 |
| Other | 340,052 |
| Air transport | 321,209 |
| 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) | 11,667,869 | 17,091,767 | +5,423,898 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,044,795 | 4,457,290 | +1,412,495 |
| Other | 292,357 | 47,695 | -244,662 |
| Air transport | 66,038 | 255,171 | +189,133 |
| 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 | 16,144,396 |
| Dover | 6,897,632 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,733,027 |
| Killingholme | 2,175,145 |
| Harwich | 1,754,570 |
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 | 6,538,362 | 9,606,034 | +3,067,672 |
| Dover | 1,834,587 | 5,063,045 | +3,228,458 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,716,947 | 16,080 | -2,700,867 |
| Killingholme | 853,557 | 1,321,588 | +468,031 |
| Harwich | 741,140 | 1,013,430 | +272,290 |
| Felixstowe | 745,547 | 900,246 | +154,699 |
| Immingham Docks | 417,093 | 1,144,893 | +727,800 |
| Southampton | 82,980 | 1,015,377 | +932,397 |
| Thamesport | 100,243 | 440,585 | +340,342 |
| London | 175,309 | 238,292 | +62,983 |
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 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 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.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BAKER HUGHES LIMITED | 38 |
| CARST & WALKER (UK) LTD. | 23 |
| COLLOIDS LIMITED | 14 |
| AEI COMPOUNDS LIMITED | 13 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 13 |
| NANOFLAM LIMITED | 11 |
| MEXICHEM SPECIALTY COMPOUNDS LIMITED | 9 |
| CHEMISPHERE LIMITED | 9 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 9 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 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 | 338,642 |
| Poland | 258,588 |
| United States | 144,194 |
| Belgium | 118,065 |
| Italy | 63,490 |
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 | 152,734 | 185,908 | +33,174 |
| Poland | 0 | 258,588 | +258,588 |
| United States | 0 | 144,194 | +144,194 |
| Belgium | 113,979 | 4,086 | -109,893 |
| Italy | 0 | 63,490 | +63,490 |
| France | 1,813 | 37,182 | +35,369 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 31,218 | +31,218 |
| Ireland | 30,000 | 0 | -30,000 |
| Spain | 22,442 | 903 | -21,539 |
| Sweden | 7,581 | 0 | -7,581 |
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) | 790,177 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 265,754 |
| Air transport | 8,003 |
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) | 206,989 | 583,188 | +376,199 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 121,560 | 144,194 | +22,634 |
| Air transport | 3,003 | 5,000 | +1,997 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 461,688 |
| Immingham Docks | 210,278 |
| 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 | 169,209 | 292,479 | +123,270 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,361 | 194,917 | +179,556 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 144,194 | +144,194 |
| Harwich | 113,979 | 24,823 | -89,156 |
| Dover | 0 | 70,969 | +70,969 |
| Holyhead | 30,000 | 0 | -30,000 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 5,000 | +5,000 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,090 | 0 | -2,090 |
| ZLC | 913 | 0 | -913 |
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