Import/export HS code 28309011: Calcium, antimony, or iron sulphides
Sulphides made from calcium, antimony, or iron, often used in manufacturing or chemical 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,437,158 |
| Italy | 576,396 |
| Austria | 204,065 |
| China | 45,972 |
| Germany | 5,818 |
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 | 731,569 | 705,589 | -25,980 |
| Italy | 146,546 | 429,850 | +283,304 |
| Austria | 198,226 | 5,839 | -192,387 |
| China | 26,153 | 19,819 | -6,334 |
| Germany | 2,193 | 3,625 | +1,432 |
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 | 1,414,836 |
| Italy | 576,396 |
| Austria | 209,883 |
| China | 63,037 |
| Philippines | 5,257 |
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 | 724,776 | 690,060 | -34,716 |
| Italy | 146,546 | 429,850 | +283,304 |
| Austria | 200,419 | 9,464 | -190,955 |
| China | 32,946 | 30,091 | -2,855 |
| Philippines | 0 | 5,257 | +5,257 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West of England | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,447,829 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 775,608 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 45,972 |
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 | 732,776 | 715,053 | -17,723 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 345,758 | 429,850 | +84,092 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,153 | 19,819 | -6,334 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 1,422,746 |
| Dover | 498,705 |
| Eurotunnel | 82,004 |
| London | 81,780 |
| Killingholme | 65,074 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 724,084 | 698,662 | -25,422 |
| Dover | 143,712 | 354,993 | +211,281 |
| Eurotunnel | 49,517 | 32,487 | -17,030 |
| London | 55,687 | 26,093 | -29,594 |
| Killingholme | 65,074 | 0 | -65,074 |
| Felixstowe | 26,153 | 19,819 | -6,334 |
| Harwich | 31,768 | 0 | -31,768 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 16,277 | +16,277 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,485 | 3,155 | -4,330 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 9,611 | +9,611 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
2 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
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 | 5 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Chile | 741,153 |
| Czechia | 107,792 |
| Argentina | 26,625 |
| Uruguay | 17,248 |
| Spain | 14,600 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chile | 716,496 | 24,657 | -691,839 |
| Czechia | 54,812 | 52,980 | -1,832 |
| Argentina | 26,625 | 0 | -26,625 |
| Uruguay | 0 | 17,248 | +17,248 |
| Spain | 0 | 14,600 | +14,600 |
| Switzerland | 7,518 | 3,847 | -3,671 |
| Germany | 1,525 | 5,530 | +4,005 |
| Sweden | 0 | 6,401 | +6,401 |
| United States | 0 | 2,641 | +2,641 |
| South Korea | 1,071 | 0 | -1,071 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 691,585 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 153,113 |
| Air transport | 91,253 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 666,928 | 24,657 | -642,271 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 63,855 | 89,258 | +25,403 |
| Air transport | 77,264 | 13,989 | -63,275 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 691,585 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 132,815 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 76,193 |
| Harwich | 17,248 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,532 |
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 Gateway Port | 666,928 | 24,657 | -642,271 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 62,330 | 70,485 | +8,155 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 76,193 | 0 | -76,193 |
| Harwich | 0 | 17,248 | +17,248 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 7,532 | +7,532 |
| ZLC | 0 | 3,816 | +3,816 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,071 | 2,641 | +1,570 |
| Dover | 1,525 | 1,525 | +0 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28309011
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sulphides made from calcium, antimony, or iron, often used in manufacturing or chemical processes