Import/export HS code 28259040: Tungsten oxides and hydroxides
Tungsten compounds used in metal alloys, catalysts, and pigments
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 168,121 |
| United States | 158,801 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 32,752 |
| China | 13,873 |
| Switzerland | 5,489 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 61,285 | 106,836 | +45,551 |
| United States | 104,330 | 54,471 | -49,859 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 32,752 | +32,752 |
| China | 9,440 | 4,433 | -5,007 |
| Switzerland | 5,489 | 0 | -5,489 |
| South Korea | 0 | 5,373 | +5,373 |
| Japan | 1,502 | 0 | -1,502 |
| Ireland | 0 | 856 | +856 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 168,121 |
| United States | 158,801 |
| China | 46,625 |
| United Kingdom | 6,875 |
| Liechtenstein | 5,489 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 61,285 | 106,836 | +45,551 |
| United States | 104,330 | 54,471 | -49,859 |
| China | 9,440 | 37,185 | +27,745 |
| United Kingdom | 1,502 | 5,373 | +3,871 |
| Liechtenstein | 5,489 | 0 | -5,489 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 366,665 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,246 |
| Other | 856 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 172,606 | 194,059 | +21,453 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,440 | 9,806 | +366 |
| Other | 0 | 856 | +856 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 115,405 |
| Manchester Airport | 105,551 |
| London Stansted Airport | 104,058 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 40,149 |
| Felixstowe | 13,873 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 8,569 | 106,836 | +98,267 |
| Manchester Airport | 60,079 | 45,472 | -14,607 |
| London Stansted Airport | 70,278 | 33,780 | -36,498 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 32,178 | 7,971 | -24,207 |
| Felixstowe | 9,440 | 4,433 | -5,007 |
| Southampton | 0 | 5,373 | +5,373 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,502 | 0 | -1,502 |
| 000 | 0 | 856 | +856 |
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 | 1 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2024-10 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 3 |
| COLORMATRIX EUROPE LIMITED | 2 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 2 |
| BÜHLER UK LIMITED | 1 |
| MONAGHAN MUSHROOMS LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 952,501 |
| Viet Nam | 103,533 |
| United States | 26,323 |
| Switzerland | 21,925 |
| Germany | 18,586 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 546,950 | 405,551 | -141,399 |
| Viet Nam | 103,533 | 0 | -103,533 |
| United States | 25,119 | 1,204 | -23,915 |
| Switzerland | 925 | 21,000 | +20,075 |
| Germany | 10,921 | 7,665 | -3,256 |
| Italy | 6,477 | 8,511 | +2,034 |
| Spain | 3,591 | 2,788 | -803 |
| Brazil | 4,987 | 0 | -4,987 |
| France | 4,706 | 0 | -4,706 |
| China | 2,522 | 1,470 | -1,052 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,027,783 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 103,156 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 42,559 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 597,222 | 430,561 | -166,661 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 103,156 | 0 | -103,156 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,706 | 27,853 | +13,147 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 948,896 |
| London Gateway Port | 101,628 |
| East Midlands Airport | 67,163 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 35,706 |
| ZLC | 8,850 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 545,380 | 403,516 | -141,864 |
| London Gateway Port | 101,628 | 0 | -101,628 |
| East Midlands Airport | 41,792 | 25,371 | -16,421 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,706 | 21,000 | +6,294 |
| ZLC | 8,850 | 0 | -8,850 |
| Dover | 0 | 6,853 | +6,853 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 1,674 | +1,674 |
| Tyne | 1,528 | 0 | -1,528 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,200 | 0 | -1,200 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28259040
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tungsten compounds used in metal alloys, catalysts, and pigments