Import/export HS code 283210: Sodium sulphites
A specific type of sulphite used in food preservation, photography, and paper manufacturing
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 3,104,218 |
| Italy | 2,259,604 |
| Germany | 1,421,000 |
| Turkey | 692,234 |
| United States | 564,109 |
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 | 2,353,743 | 750,475 | -1,603,268 |
| Italy | 1,260,402 | 999,202 | -261,200 |
| Germany | 770,189 | 650,811 | -119,378 |
| Turkey | 324,864 | 367,370 | +42,506 |
| United States | 308,247 | 255,862 | -52,385 |
| Netherlands | 295,842 | 168,614 | -127,228 |
| Denmark | 81,798 | 85,659 | +3,861 |
| France | 75,910 | 14,071 | -61,839 |
| Canada | 0 | 86,505 | +86,505 |
| Sweden | 76,434 | 0 | -76,434 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 5,456,643 |
| Germany | 1,473,516 |
| Turkey | 750,568 |
| United States | 627,897 |
| Belgium | 327,591 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 3,738,381 | 1,718,262 | -2,020,119 |
| Germany | 801,627 | 671,889 | -129,738 |
| Turkey | 364,132 | 386,436 | +22,304 |
| United States | 300,902 | 326,995 | +26,093 |
| Belgium | 177,827 | 149,764 | -28,063 |
| Spain | 85,080 | 90,419 | +5,339 |
| Sweden | 76,434 | 0 | -76,434 |
| Norway | 37,412 | 10,647 | -26,765 |
| India | 9,553 | 24,097 | +14,544 |
| China | 14,306 | 12,696 | -1,610 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,167,844 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,780,413 |
| Air transport | 78,286 |
| Other | 40,742 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,703,336 | 1,464,508 | -2,238,828 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,877,350 | 1,903,063 | +25,713 |
| Air transport | 43,288 | 34,998 | -8,290 |
| Other | 13,983 | 26,759 | +12,776 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,123,876 |
| Hull | 2,467,844 |
| Felixstowe | 1,049,351 |
| London | 823,429 |
| Middlesbrough | 443,203 |
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 | 2,563,279 | 560,597 | -2,002,682 |
| Hull | 1,321,073 | 1,146,771 | -174,302 |
| Felixstowe | 550,815 | 498,536 | -52,279 |
| London | 365,722 | 457,707 | +91,985 |
| Middlesbrough | 251,952 | 191,251 | -60,701 |
| Southampton | 60,333 | 302,217 | +241,884 |
| London Gateway Port | 209,337 | 23,850 | -185,487 |
| Liverpool Docks | 81,798 | 93,030 | +11,232 |
| Dover | 65,257 | 58,834 | -6,423 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 58,801 | 0 | -58,801 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 10 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ABBEYCHEM LIMITED | 59 |
| ALF (AQUATIC DISTRIBUTORS) LTD | 47 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 44 |
| RESOURCE CHEMICALS LIMITED | 32 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 28 |
| KILO LIMITED | 26 |
| BIACHEM LIMITED | 25 |
| WILHELMSEN SHIPS SERVICE LIMITED | 22 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 21 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 19 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 544,813 |
| Angola | 415,339 |
| Germany | 117,849 |
| Cyprus | 116,012 |
| Japan | 105,228 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 263,089 | 281,724 | +18,635 |
| Angola | 337,446 | 77,893 | -259,553 |
| Germany | 64,320 | 53,529 | -10,791 |
| Cyprus | 30,594 | 85,418 | +54,824 |
| Japan | 69,213 | 36,015 | -33,198 |
| Belgium | 47,271 | 27,675 | -19,596 |
| Norway | 34,502 | 37,212 | +2,710 |
| Netherlands | 69,659 | 0 | -69,659 |
| Croatia | 29,176 | 37,578 | +8,402 |
| Senegal | 58,805 | 0 | -58,805 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 74,005 |
| Turkey | 7,142 |
| United States | 4,005 |
| XI | 1,789 |
| Germany | 1,122 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 33,033 | 40,972 | +7,939 |
| Turkey | 4,339 | 2,803 | -1,536 |
| United States | 1,672 | 2,333 | +661 |
| XI | 1,164 | 625 | -539 |
| Germany | 546 | 576 | +30 |
| France | 274 | 0 | -274 |
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) | 1,222,213 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 795,828 |
| Other | 96,223 |
| Air transport | 59,104 |
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) | 690,643 | 531,570 | -159,073 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 485,397 | 310,431 | -174,966 |
| Other | 46,332 | 49,891 | +3,559 |
| Air transport | 54,516 | 4,588 | -49,928 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 424,679 |
| Immingham Docks | 408,702 |
| London Gateway Port | 288,583 |
| Liverpool Docks | 237,720 |
| Holyhead | 166,673 |
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 | 196,490 | 228,189 | +31,699 |
| Immingham Docks | 307,400 | 101,302 | -206,098 |
| London Gateway Port | 153,408 | 135,175 | -18,233 |
| Liverpool Docks | 154,820 | 82,900 | -71,920 |
| Holyhead | 59,294 | 107,379 | +48,085 |
| Harwich | 109,623 | 0 | -109,623 |
| 000 | 46,332 | 49,891 | +3,559 |
| Hull | 67,626 | 17,293 | -50,333 |
| Heysham | 19,107 | 65,388 | +46,281 |
| Felixstowe | 43,463 | 26,919 | -16,544 |
Quick facts
HS code: 283210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A specific type of sulphite used in food preservation, photography, and paper manufacturing