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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 360,773 |
| Denmark | 353,005 |
| Hungary | 223,445 |
| Switzerland | 118,415 |
| Netherlands | 13,438 |
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 | 214,719 | 146,054 | -68,665 |
| Denmark | 169,589 | 183,416 | +13,827 |
| Hungary | 126,321 | 97,124 | -29,197 |
| Switzerland | 27,964 | 90,451 | +62,487 |
| Netherlands | 13,438 | 0 | -13,438 |
| France | 0 | 5,409 | +5,409 |
| 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 | 353,005 |
| Hungary | 225,719 |
| Germany | 163,856 |
| Slovakia | 141,461 |
| Netherlands | 126,550 |
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 | 169,589 | 183,416 | +13,827 |
| Hungary | 128,595 | 97,124 | -31,471 |
| Germany | 137,591 | 26,265 | -111,326 |
| Slovakia | 51,809 | 89,652 | +37,843 |
| Netherlands | 26,685 | 99,865 | +73,180 |
| 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 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 1,028,799 |
| 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) | 528,986 | 499,813 | -29,173 |
| Air transport | 23,045 | 22,641 | -404 |
| 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 | 536,863 |
| London | 455,857 |
| East Midlands Airport | 33,977 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,770 |
| 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 | 316,326 | 220,537 | -95,789 |
| London | 193,356 | 262,501 | +69,145 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,336 | 22,641 | +11,305 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,452 | 1,318 | -9,134 |
| Birmingham Airport | 11,709 | 0 | -11,709 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 10,048 | +10,048 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,852 | 0 | -8,852 |
| Hull | 0 | 5,409 | +5,409 |
| Thamesport | 5,129 | 0 | -5,129 |
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 metals | 1 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 1 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 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 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 15m-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 | 54,515 |
| Costa Rica | 6,976 |
| 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 | 11,086 | 43,429 | +32,343 |
| Costa Rica | 2,616 | 4,360 | +1,744 |
| 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) | 56,415 |
| Air transport | 8,083 |
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) | 12,986 | 43,429 | +30,443 |
| Air transport | 2,616 | 5,467 | +2,851 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 51,753 |
| ZLC | 5,031 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,052 |
| 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 | 8,324 | 43,429 | +35,105 |
| ZLC | 1,308 | 3,723 | +2,415 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,308 | 1,744 | +436 |
| 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