Import/export HS code 28309085: Various sulphides
All other sulphides not specifically listed, used in various industries
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 3,354,609 |
| France | 729,373 |
| United States | 639,891 |
| Germany | 627,033 |
| Slovakia | 138,090 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 1,599,825 | 1,754,784 | +154,959 |
| France | 298,710 | 430,663 | +131,953 |
| United States | 400,700 | 239,191 | -161,509 |
| Germany | 254,199 | 372,834 | +118,635 |
| Slovakia | 38,203 | 99,887 | +61,684 |
| Slovenia | 37,517 | 39,146 | +1,629 |
| China | 18,837 | 14,743 | -4,094 |
| Belgium | 4,917 | 16,531 | +11,614 |
| Australia | 11,067 | 0 | -11,067 |
| Switzerland | 6,240 | 883 | -5,357 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 2,896,657 |
| France | 726,643 |
| United States | 702,145 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 457,944 |
| Germany | 426,063 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 1,183,157 | 1,713,500 | +530,343 |
| France | 298,710 | 427,933 | +129,223 |
| United States | 459,456 | 242,689 | -216,767 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 416,668 | 41,276 | -375,392 |
| Germany | 97,342 | 328,721 | +231,379 |
| Slovakia | 75,720 | 139,033 | +63,313 |
| China | 123,178 | 77,648 | -45,530 |
| Australia | 11,067 | 0 | -11,067 |
| United Kingdom | 5,922 | 0 | -5,922 |
| Canada | 3,693 | 0 | -3,693 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 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) | 4,215,308 |
| Air transport | 932,496 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 499,529 |
| Other | 93 |
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) | 1,851,107 | 2,364,201 | +513,094 |
| Air transport | 633,920 | 298,576 | -335,344 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 189,886 | 309,643 | +119,757 |
| Other | 93 | 0 | -93 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 2,012,254 |
| Dover | 1,444,312 |
| London Stansted Airport | 557,662 |
| Immingham Docks | 336,275 |
| Harwich | 262,485 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 809,535 | 1,202,719 | +393,184 |
| Dover | 506,995 | 937,317 | +430,322 |
| London Stansted Airport | 358,542 | 199,120 | -159,422 |
| Immingham Docks | 67,627 | 268,648 | +201,021 |
| Harwich | 212,461 | 50,024 | -162,437 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 127,089 | 85,377 | -41,712 |
| Killingholme | 123,618 | 64,744 | -58,874 |
| Thamesport | 116,360 | 30,859 | -85,501 |
| Glasgow Airport | 118,701 | 0 | -118,701 |
| Birmingham Airport | 103,646 | 10,828 | -92,818 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 3 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 4,669,238 |
| China | 350,327 |
| Ireland | 196,557 |
| Germany | 33,601 |
| Japan | 21,595 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3,985,845 | 683,393 | -3,302,452 |
| China | 227,921 | 122,406 | -105,515 |
| Ireland | 52,751 | 143,806 | +91,055 |
| Germany | 33,601 | 0 | -33,601 |
| Japan | 12,665 | 8,930 | -3,735 |
| Netherlands | 1,169 | 18,373 | +17,204 |
| Australia | 16,571 | 0 | -16,571 |
| Canada | 8,846 | 7,371 | -1,475 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 11,077 | +11,077 |
| Belgium | 2,391 | 7,319 | +4,928 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 4,411 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,298 | 1,113 | -2,185 |
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) | 4,896,942 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 315,757 |
| Air transport | 161,712 |
| Other | 4,739 |
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) | 4,112,066 | 784,876 | -3,327,190 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 173,697 | 142,060 | -31,637 |
| Air transport | 64,789 | 96,923 | +32,134 |
| Other | 3,376 | 1,363 | -2,013 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 4,262,730 |
| Dover | 275,506 |
| London Gateway Port | 191,874 |
| Felixstowe | 186,319 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 86,751 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 3,563,242 | 699,488 | -2,863,754 |
| Dover | 268,346 | 7,160 | -261,186 |
| London Gateway Port | 149,215 | 42,659 | -106,556 |
| Felixstowe | 167,321 | 18,998 | -148,323 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 67,446 | 19,305 | -48,141 |
| Southampton | 14,893 | 64,813 | +49,920 |
| Heysham | 24,451 | 50,168 | +25,717 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,169 | 69,167 | +67,998 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 28,070 | 12,750 | -15,320 |
| London Stansted Airport | 22,296 | 12,934 | -9,362 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28309085
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: All other sulphides not specifically listed, used in various industries