Import/export HS code 283220: Various sulphites
Sulphite compounds not classified elsewhere, used in industrial and chemical processes
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 1,007,728 |
| Belgium | 497,395 |
| Germany | 372,118 |
| Netherlands | 141,449 |
| Ireland | 35,901 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 520,297 | 487,431 | -32,866 |
| Belgium | 436,917 | 60,478 | -376,439 |
| Germany | 251,399 | 120,719 | -130,680 |
| Netherlands | 139,669 | 1,780 | -137,889 |
| Ireland | 73 | 35,828 | +35,755 |
| China | 18,524 | 12,677 | -5,847 |
| France | 8,147 | 6,926 | -1,221 |
| Switzerland | 1,312 | 5,478 | +4,166 |
| Norway | 0 | 937 | +937 |
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 | 1,430,481 |
| Germany | 513,091 |
| Belgium | 77,876 |
| China | 31,201 |
| United Kingdom | 26,768 |
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 | 917,540 | 512,941 | -404,599 |
| Germany | 387,811 | 125,280 | -262,531 |
| Belgium | 40,631 | 37,245 | -3,386 |
| China | 18,524 | 12,677 | -5,847 |
| United Kingdom | 2,537 | 24,231 | +21,694 |
| France | 7,190 | 4,649 | -2,541 |
| Ireland | 0 | 11,597 | +11,597 |
| Switzerland | 1,312 | 917 | -395 |
| Norway | 0 | 937 | +937 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 876 | +876 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West of England | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 1,320,983 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 779,009 |
| Air transport | 7,437 |
| Other | 1,163 |
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) | 682,478 | 638,505 | -43,973 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 688,115 | 90,894 | -597,221 |
| Air transport | 5,486 | 1,951 | -3,535 |
| Other | 259 | 904 | +645 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 1,193,988 |
| Immingham Docks | 354,116 |
| Dover | 227,191 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 134,635 |
| Felixstowe | 75,771 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 807,107 | 386,881 | -420,226 |
| Immingham Docks | 258,056 | 96,060 | -161,996 |
| Dover | 94,326 | 132,865 | +38,539 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 134,635 | 0 | -134,635 |
| Felixstowe | 43,516 | 32,255 | -11,261 |
| Eurotunnel | 29,305 | 26,661 | -2,644 |
| Heysham | 0 | 24,231 | +24,231 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 11,597 | +11,597 |
| Southampton | 0 | 10,742 | +10,742 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,280 | 1,034 | -2,246 |
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
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of beverages
|
2 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
2 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ESSECO UK LIMITED | 34 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 27 |
| NALCO LIMITED | 20 |
| CHAMPION TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 9 |
| PLATER CHEMICALS LIMITED | 6 |
| LITMUS WINES LIMITED | 6 |
| NYETIMBER LIMITED | 5 |
| HAARLA OY | 3 |
| KILO LIMITED | 3 |
| SCHLUMBERGER OILFIELD UK LIMITED | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,749,463 |
| Angola | 1,144,789 |
| Norway | 550,999 |
| Nigeria | 218,423 |
| Brunei Darussalam | 151,532 |
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 | 1,728,788 | 2,020,675 | +291,887 |
| Angola | 758,858 | 385,931 | -372,927 |
| Norway | 312,468 | 238,531 | -73,937 |
| Nigeria | 55,427 | 162,996 | +107,569 |
| Brunei Darussalam | 91,800 | 59,732 | -32,068 |
| Ghana | 79,815 | 0 | -79,815 |
| Ivory Coast | 37,814 | 28,917 | -8,897 |
| Netherlands | 25,081 | 37,086 | +12,005 |
| Eswatini | 0 | 60,944 | +60,944 |
| France | 0 | 58,749 | +58,749 |
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 | 3,423 |
| China | 2,292 |
| Netherlands | 551 |
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 | 3,423 | 0 | -3,423 |
| China | 164 | 2,128 | +1,964 |
| Netherlands | 329 | 222 | -107 |
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) | 3,861,019 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,398,969 |
| Air transport | 67,205 |
| Other | 6,322 |
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) | 1,776,058 | 2,084,961 | +308,903 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,412,536 | 986,433 | -426,103 |
| Air transport | 17,056 | 50,149 | +33,093 |
| Other | 3,972 | 2,350 | -1,622 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 3,721,473 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 664,540 |
| Immingham Docks | 610,956 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 463,594 |
| London Gateway Port | 445,034 |
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 | 1,714,027 | 2,007,446 | +293,419 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 455,061 | 209,479 | -245,582 |
| Immingham Docks | 322,262 | 288,694 | -33,568 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 306,349 | 157,245 | -149,104 |
| London Gateway Port | 193,116 | 251,918 | +58,802 |
| Felixstowe | 64,716 | 32,850 | -31,866 |
| London | 23,147 | 50,177 | +27,030 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 3,975 | 44,020 | +40,045 |
| Southampton | 43,037 | 872 | -42,165 |
| Hull | 16,541 | 18,747 | +2,206 |
Quick facts
HS code: 283220
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sulphite compounds not classified elsewhere, used in industrial and chemical processes