Import/export HS code 283110: Sodium dithionites
A type of dithionite made from sodium, commonly used in bleaching and cleaning 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 4,891,289 |
| Germany | 1,703,229 |
| Italy | 437,572 |
| France | 342,227 |
| Netherlands | 65,861 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,370,235 | 2,521,054 | +150,819 |
| Germany | 754,705 | 948,524 | +193,819 |
| Italy | 73,368 | 364,204 | +290,836 |
| France | 261,626 | 80,601 | -181,025 |
| Netherlands | 65,861 | 0 | -65,861 |
| China | 0 | 16,663 | +16,663 |
| Denmark | 2,267 | 10,164 | +7,897 |
| Ireland | 8,828 | 0 | -8,828 |
| Spain | 1,094 | 1,125 | +31 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 4,889,915 |
| Germany | 1,890,126 |
| Italy | 503,243 |
| China | 14,852 |
| Netherlands | 10,164 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,368,861 | 2,521,054 | +152,193 |
| Germany | 970,423 | 919,703 | -50,720 |
| Italy | 139,039 | 364,204 | +225,165 |
| China | 0 | 14,852 | +14,852 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 10,164 | +10,164 |
| Ireland | 8,828 | 0 | -8,828 |
| India | 6,185 | 2,262 | -3,923 |
| Denmark | 6,335 | 0 | -6,335 |
| Spain | 4,513 | 1,125 | -3,388 |
| France | 0 | 4,610 | +4,610 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Essex | 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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 6,909,516 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 422,710 |
| Other | 133,875 |
| Air transport | 14,218 |
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) | 3,364,019 | 3,545,497 | +181,478 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 133,812 | 288,898 | +155,086 |
| Other | 31,325 | 102,550 | +71,225 |
| Air transport | 8,828 | 5,390 | -3,438 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,527,393 |
| Hull | 1,003,346 |
| London | 683,000 |
| Eurotunnel | 507,639 |
| Dover | 455,700 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,199,456 | 2,327,937 | +128,481 |
| Hull | 504,254 | 499,092 | -5,162 |
| London | 256,238 | 426,762 | +170,524 |
| Eurotunnel | 343,071 | 164,568 | -178,503 |
| Dover | 117,924 | 337,776 | +219,852 |
| 000 | 31,325 | 102,550 | +71,225 |
| Felixstowe | 59,834 | 47,695 | -12,139 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,708 | 30,565 | +19,857 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,828 | 0 | -8,828 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 4,165 | +4,165 |
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 | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Dormant Company | 2 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
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+ | 9 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 39,019 |
| Belgium | 24,563 |
| France | 9,208 |
| South Africa | 4,762 |
| Ireland | 4,293 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 36,393 | 2,626 | -33,767 |
| Belgium | 11,484 | 13,079 | +1,595 |
| France | 0 | 9,208 | +9,208 |
| South Africa | 0 | 4,762 | +4,762 |
| Ireland | 1,475 | 2,818 | +1,343 |
| Bangladesh | 0 | 1,723 | +1,723 |
| Italy | 1,607 | 0 | -1,607 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 1,405 | +1,405 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 2,958 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 1,475 | 1,483 | +8 |
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) | 70,767 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,548 |
| Other | 4,293 |
| Air transport | 1,972 |
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) | 47,826 | 22,941 | -24,885 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,658 | 7,890 | +6,232 |
| Other | 1,475 | 2,818 | +1,343 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,972 | +1,972 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 41,759 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,201 |
| London | 9,441 |
| Dover | 6,417 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,762 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 36,342 | 5,417 | -30,925 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,094 | 11,107 | +9,013 |
| London | 9,441 | 0 | -9,441 |
| Dover | 0 | 6,417 | +6,417 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 4,762 | +4,762 |
| 000 | 1,475 | 2,818 | +1,343 |
| Southampton | 0 | 3,128 | +3,128 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 1,972 | +1,972 |
| Hull | 1,607 | 0 | -1,607 |
Quick facts
HS code: 283110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A type of dithionite made from sodium, commonly used in bleaching and cleaning processes