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 | 362,268 |
| Denmark | 329,587 |
| Hungary | 184,058 |
| Switzerland | 105,708 |
| 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 | 201,067 | 161,201 | -39,866 |
| Denmark | 170,880 | 158,707 | -12,173 |
| Hungary | 120,353 | 63,705 | -56,648 |
| Switzerland | 65,259 | 40,449 | -24,810 |
| Netherlands | 13,438 | 0 | -13,438 |
| Italy | 10,266 | 0 | -10,266 |
| France | 0 | 5,409 | +5,409 |
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 | 329,587 |
| Hungary | 186,332 |
| Germany | 173,273 |
| Slovakia | 141,461 |
| Netherlands | 104,429 |
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 | 170,880 | 158,707 | -12,173 |
| Hungary | 122,627 | 63,705 | -58,922 |
| Germany | 147,008 | 26,265 | -120,743 |
| Slovakia | 17,200 | 124,261 | +107,061 |
| Netherlands | 63,980 | 40,449 | -23,531 |
| China | 34,585 | 10,675 | -23,910 |
| Italy | 15,526 | 5,409 | -10,117 |
| 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 | 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) | 948,379 |
| Air transport | 57,226 |
| 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) | 541,549 | 406,830 | -134,719 |
| Air transport | 34,585 | 22,641 | -11,944 |
| 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 | 487,431 |
| London | 434,917 |
| East Midlands Airport | 45,517 |
| 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 | 285,166 | 202,265 | -82,901 |
| London | 237,079 | 197,838 | -39,241 |
| East Midlands Airport | 22,876 | 22,641 | -235 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,452 | 1,318 | -9,134 |
| 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 |
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 | 55,990 |
| Costa Rica | 3,924 |
| 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 | 19,917 | 36,073 | +16,156 |
| Costa Rica | 1,308 | 2,616 | +1,308 |
| Germany | 0 | 1,900 | +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) | 57,890 |
| Air transport | 5,031 |
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) | 19,917 | 37,973 | +18,056 |
| Air transport | 1,308 | 3,723 | +2,415 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 53,228 |
| ZLC | 3,723 |
| Milford | 2,762 |
| Dover | 1,900 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,308 |
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 | 17,155 | 36,073 | +18,918 |
| ZLC | 1,308 | 2,415 | +1,107 |
| Milford | 2,762 | 0 | -2,762 |
| Dover | 0 | 1,900 | +1,900 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 1,308 | +1,308 |
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