Import/export HS code 282630: Sodium hexafluoroaluminate
A synthetic chemical also known as synthetic cryolite, used in industrial processes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 353,121 |
| Germany | 351,922 |
| Hungary | 198,265 |
| Switzerland | 119,930 |
| France | 5,409 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 191,253 | 161,868 | -29,385 |
| Germany | 244,431 | 107,491 | -136,940 |
| Hungary | 138,369 | 59,896 | -78,473 |
| Switzerland | 9,457 | 110,473 | +101,016 |
| France | 0 | 5,409 | +5,409 |
| Netherlands | 5,260 | 0 | -5,260 |
| Italy | 5,129 | 0 | -5,129 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 353,121 |
| Hungary | 200,539 |
| Germany | 155,005 |
| Slovakia | 141,461 |
| Netherlands | 119,887 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 191,253 | 161,868 | -29,385 |
| Hungary | 140,643 | 59,896 | -80,747 |
| Germany | 140,706 | 14,299 | -126,407 |
| Slovakia | 78,406 | 63,055 | -15,351 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 119,887 | +119,887 |
| China | 23,045 | 10,675 | -12,370 |
| Italy | 10,389 | 5,409 | -4,980 |
| France | 0 | 10,048 | +10,048 |
| Slovenia | 9,457 | 0 | -9,457 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 988,221 |
| Air transport | 45,686 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,129 |
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) | 553,759 | 434,462 | -119,297 |
| Air transport | 35,011 | 10,675 | -24,336 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,129 | 0 | -5,129 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 502,832 |
| London | 437,466 |
| East Midlands Airport | 33,977 |
| Felixstowe | 30,070 |
| Birmingham Airport | 11,709 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 346,120 | 156,712 | -189,408 |
| London | 196,513 | 240,953 | +44,440 |
| East Midlands Airport | 23,302 | 10,675 | -12,627 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 30,070 | +30,070 |
| Birmingham Airport | 11,709 | 0 | -11,709 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,852 | 0 | -8,852 |
| Hull | 0 | 5,409 | +5,409 |
| Thamesport | 5,129 | 0 | -5,129 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,274 | 1,318 | -956 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
1 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
1 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-06 | 1 |
| 2025-02 | 2 |
| 2024-09 | 3 |
| 2024-08 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 57,983 |
| Costa Rica | 8,356 |
| Germany | 1,900 |
| Malaysia | 1,107 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 19,750 | 38,233 | +18,483 |
| Costa Rica | 2,616 | 5,740 | +3,124 |
| Germany | 1,900 | 0 | -1,900 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 1,107 | +1,107 |
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) | 59,883 |
| Air transport | 9,463 |
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) | 21,650 | 38,233 | +16,583 |
| Air transport | 2,616 | 6,847 | +4,231 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 55,221 |
| ZLC | 5,031 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,432 |
| Milford | 2,762 |
| Dover | 1,900 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 16,988 | 38,233 | +21,245 |
| ZLC | 1,308 | 3,723 | +2,415 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,308 | 3,124 | +1,816 |
| Milford | 2,762 | 0 | -2,762 |
| Dover | 1,900 | 0 | -1,900 |
Quick facts
HS code: 282630
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A synthetic chemical also known as synthetic cryolite, used in industrial processes