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 | 4,951,926 |
| Germany | 1,670,672 |
| Italy | 433,701 |
| France | 337,313 |
| Netherlands | 63,386 |
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 | 2,600,060 | 2,351,866 | -248,194 |
| Germany | 859,457 | 811,215 | -48,242 |
| Italy | 100,087 | 333,614 | +233,527 |
| France | 287,063 | 50,250 | -236,813 |
| Netherlands | 63,386 | 0 | -63,386 |
| China | 14,852 | 1,811 | -13,041 |
| Denmark | 0 | 10,164 | +10,164 |
| Ireland | 8,828 | 0 | -8,828 |
| Spain | 2,219 | 0 | -2,219 |
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 | 4,950,552 |
| Germany | 1,853,595 |
| Italy | 499,372 |
| 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 | 2,598,686 | 2,351,866 | -246,820 |
| Germany | 1,086,183 | 767,412 | -318,771 |
| Italy | 165,758 | 333,614 | +167,856 |
| China | 14,852 | 0 | -14,852 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 10,164 | +10,164 |
| Ireland | 8,828 | 0 | -8,828 |
| India | 4,121 | 3,386 | -735 |
| Spain | 5,638 | 0 | -5,638 |
| France | 0 | 4,610 | +4,610 |
| Denmark | 4,068 | 0 | -4,068 |
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 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 6,924,069 |
| 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) | 3,727,667 | 3,196,402 | -531,265 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 148,664 | 274,046 | +125,382 |
| Other | 47,818 | 86,057 | +38,239 |
| Air transport | 11,803 | 2,415 | -9,388 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,579,657 |
| Hull | 922,104 |
| London | 689,106 |
| Dover | 512,137 |
| Eurotunnel | 501,535 |
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 | 2,458,247 | 2,121,410 | -336,837 |
| Hull | 489,878 | 432,226 | -57,652 |
| London | 255,497 | 433,609 | +178,112 |
| Dover | 268,746 | 243,391 | -25,355 |
| Eurotunnel | 323,978 | 177,557 | -146,421 |
| 000 | 47,818 | 86,057 | +38,239 |
| Felixstowe | 74,798 | 30,566 | -44,232 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,187 | 31,689 | +26,502 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,828 | 0 | -8,828 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,975 | 1,190 | -1,785 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 1 |
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 32 |
| SAMUEL BANNER & CO. LIMITED | 19 |
| BIACHEM LIMITED | 17 |
| VIDARA UK LIMITED | 10 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 8 |
| MAPEI (UK) LIMITED | 6 |
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 6 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 4 |
| ARCHROMA UK, LTD | 4 |
| IMERYS MINERALS LIMITED | 4 |
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 | 38,968 |
| Belgium | 17,306 |
| France | 9,208 |
| South Africa | 4,762 |
| Ireland | 3,015 |
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 | 36,342 | 2,626 | -33,716 |
| Belgium | 9,462 | 7,844 | -1,618 |
| France | 6,417 | 2,791 | -3,626 |
| South Africa | 0 | 4,762 | +4,762 |
| Ireland | 1,483 | 1,532 | +49 |
| 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 | 1,483 |
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 | 1,483 | 0 | -1,483 |
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) | 63,510 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,497 |
| Other | 3,015 |
| 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) | 52,221 | 11,289 | -40,932 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,607 | 7,890 | +6,283 |
| Other | 1,483 | 1,532 | +49 |
| 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 | 12,860 |
| Dover | 6,417 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,762 |
| Southampton | 3,128 |
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 | 9,462 | 3,398 | -6,064 |
| Dover | 6,417 | 0 | -6,417 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 4,762 | +4,762 |
| Southampton | 0 | 3,128 | +3,128 |
| 000 | 1,483 | 1,532 | +49 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 2,474 | +2,474 |
| 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