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 | 1,441,162 |
| Italy | 607,938 |
| Austria | 231,606 |
| China | 58,124 |
| 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 | 696,828 | 744,334 | +47,506 |
| Italy | 121,345 | 486,593 | +365,248 |
| Austria | 225,767 | 5,839 | -219,928 |
| China | 24,659 | 33,465 | +8,806 |
| Germany | 1,207 | 4,611 | +3,404 |
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 | 1,418,840 |
| Italy | 607,938 |
| Austria | 237,424 |
| China | 75,189 |
| 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 | 693,412 | 725,428 | +32,016 |
| Italy | 121,345 | 486,593 | +365,248 |
| Austria | 226,974 | 10,450 | -216,524 |
| China | 28,075 | 47,114 | +19,039 |
| 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 | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +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 | 1,451,833 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 834,691 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 58,124 |
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 | 698,035 | 753,798 | +55,763 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 347,112 | 487,579 | +140,467 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,659 | 33,465 | +8,806 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 1,426,750 |
| Dover | 498,705 |
| London | 113,322 |
| Eurotunnel | 82,004 |
| Killingholme | 74,572 |
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 | 689,343 | 737,407 | +48,064 |
| Dover | 85,983 | 412,722 | +326,739 |
| London | 87,229 | 26,093 | -61,136 |
| Eurotunnel | 49,517 | 32,487 | -17,030 |
| Killingholme | 74,572 | 0 | -74,572 |
| Felixstowe | 24,659 | 33,465 | +8,806 |
| Harwich | 49,811 | 0 | -49,811 |
| 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 | 103,312 |
| Argentina | 42,950 |
| Brazil | 18,517 |
| Uruguay | 17,248 |
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 | 523,177 | 217,976 | -305,201 |
| Czechia | 54,182 | 49,130 | -5,052 |
| Argentina | 42,950 | 0 | -42,950 |
| Brazil | 18,517 | 0 | -18,517 |
| Uruguay | 0 | 17,248 | +17,248 |
| Spain | 0 | 14,600 | +14,600 |
| Switzerland | 7,518 | 3,847 | -3,671 |
| Sweden | 0 | 6,401 | +6,401 |
| Germany | 1,525 | 1,525 | +0 |
| United States | 0 | 2,641 | +2,641 |
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) | 726,427 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 144,628 |
| Air transport | 92,278 |
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) | 508,451 | 217,976 | -290,475 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 63,225 | 81,403 | +18,178 |
| Air transport | 78,289 | 13,989 | -64,300 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 726,427 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 124,330 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 76,193 |
| Harwich | 17,248 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,557 |
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 | 508,451 | 217,976 | -290,475 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 61,700 | 62,630 | +930 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 76,193 | 0 | -76,193 |
| Harwich | 0 | 17,248 | +17,248 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,025 | 7,532 | +6,507 |
| 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