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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 209,533 |
| Germany | 121,962 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 32,752 |
| Netherlands | 16,061 |
| China | 13,873 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 102,378 | 107,155 | +4,777 |
| Germany | 3,080 | 118,882 | +115,802 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 32,752 | +32,752 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 16,061 | +16,061 |
| China | 9,440 | 4,433 | -5,007 |
| Turkey | 0 | 5,795 | +5,795 |
| Switzerland | 5,489 | 0 | -5,489 |
| South Korea | 5,373 | 0 | -5,373 |
| Japan | 1,502 | 0 | -1,502 |
| Ireland | 428 | 890 | +462 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 209,533 |
| Germany | 138,023 |
| China | 46,625 |
| United Kingdom | 6,875 |
| Turkey | 5,795 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 102,378 | 107,155 | +4,777 |
| Germany | 3,080 | 134,943 | +131,863 |
| China | 9,440 | 37,185 | +27,745 |
| United Kingdom | 6,875 | 0 | -6,875 |
| Turkey | 0 | 5,795 | +5,795 |
| 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 | 371,238 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,041 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,061 |
| Other | 1,318 |
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 | 112,449 | 258,789 | +146,340 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,813 | 10,228 | -4,585 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 16,061 | +16,061 |
| Other | 428 | 890 | +462 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 156,283 |
| Birmingham Airport | 127,451 |
| London Stansted Airport | 45,853 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 40,149 |
| Felixstowe | 19,668 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 58,127 | 98,156 | +40,029 |
| Birmingham Airport | 8,569 | 118,882 | +110,313 |
| London Stansted Airport | 12,073 | 33,780 | +21,707 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 32,178 | 7,971 | -24,207 |
| Felixstowe | 9,440 | 10,228 | +788 |
| Harwich | 0 | 16,061 | +16,061 |
| Southampton | 5,373 | 0 | -5,373 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,502 | 0 | -1,502 |
| 000 | 428 | 890 | +462 |
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 | 1,093,312 |
| Viet Nam | 103,533 |
| Italy | 34,688 |
| India | 33,005 |
| United States | 26,323 |
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 | 556,193 | 537,119 | -19,074 |
| Viet Nam | 103,533 | 0 | -103,533 |
| Italy | 6,477 | 28,211 | +21,734 |
| India | 0 | 33,005 | +33,005 |
| United States | 26,323 | 0 | -26,323 |
| France | 4,706 | 18,637 | +13,931 |
| Switzerland | 925 | 21,000 | +20,075 |
| Germany | 921 | 20,089 | +19,168 |
| Israel | 0 | 9,446 | +9,446 |
| Spain | 3,591 | 4,407 | +816 |
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 | 1,197,740 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 132,342 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 65,239 |
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 | 609,343 | 588,397 | -20,946 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 103,156 | 29,186 | -73,970 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,706 | 60,533 | +55,827 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,089,707 |
| London Gateway Port | 130,814 |
| East Midlands Airport | 67,163 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 56,767 |
| ZLC | 37,996 |
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 | 554,623 | 535,084 | -19,539 |
| London Gateway Port | 101,628 | 29,186 | -72,442 |
| East Midlands Airport | 42,996 | 24,167 | -18,829 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,706 | 52,061 | +47,355 |
| ZLC | 8,850 | 29,146 | +20,296 |
| Dover | 0 | 8,472 | +8,472 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,674 | 0 | -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