Import/export HS code 283230: Thiosulphates
Chemical compounds used in photography, medical treatments, and water purification
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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 | 3,762,260 |
| France | 2,360,268 |
| Denmark | 1,703,296 |
| United States | 1,218,729 |
| Germany | 782,940 |
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 | 788,708 | 2,973,552 | +2,184,844 |
| France | 1,385,040 | 975,228 | -409,812 |
| Denmark | 1,397,281 | 306,015 | -1,091,266 |
| United States | 16,980 | 1,201,749 | +1,184,769 |
| Germany | 552,425 | 230,515 | -321,910 |
| Netherlands | 323,146 | 49,241 | -273,905 |
| China | 125,248 | 57,541 | -67,707 |
| Italy | 35,026 | 19,020 | -16,006 |
| Spain | 5,923 | 3,237 | -2,686 |
| Portugal | 6,015 | 0 | -6,015 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,228,302 |
| Belgium | 1,941,889 |
| Denmark | 1,703,296 |
| United States | 1,216,251 |
| France | 1,181,939 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 714,492 | 2,513,810 | +1,799,318 |
| Belgium | 523,396 | 1,418,493 | +895,097 |
| Denmark | 1,397,281 | 306,015 | -1,091,266 |
| United States | 16,036 | 1,200,215 | +1,184,179 |
| France | 1,171,174 | 10,765 | -1,160,409 |
| Germany | 648,576 | 278,568 | -370,008 |
| China | 125,248 | 65,962 | -59,286 |
| Italy | 28,797 | 19,020 | -9,777 |
| Spain | 5,923 | 3,237 | -2,686 |
| Portugal | 6,015 | 0 | -6,015 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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) | 8,418,221 |
| Air transport | 1,230,817 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 808,822 |
| Road transport | 3,020 |
| Other | 122 |
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) | 4,152,396 | 4,265,825 | +113,429 |
| Air transport | 25,007 | 1,205,810 | +1,180,803 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 460,159 | 348,663 | -111,496 |
| Road transport | 2,090 | 930 | -1,160 |
| Other | 96 | 26 | -70 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Great Yarmouth | 2,203,894 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,084,749 |
| Sunderland | 1,401,636 |
| Ipswich Dock | 1,227,250 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,181,609 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Yarmouth | 1,203,624 | 1,000,270 | -203,354 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,451,663 | 633,086 | -818,577 |
| Sunderland | 695,930 | 705,706 | +9,776 |
| Ipswich Dock | 264,009 | 963,241 | +699,232 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,775 | 1,178,834 | +1,176,059 |
| Tyne | 260,773 | 584,999 | +324,226 |
| London | 99,612 | 250,612 | +151,000 |
| Dover | 183,156 | 129,480 | -53,676 |
| Felixstowe | 137,250 | 52,526 | -84,724 |
| Hull | 54,331 | 93,727 | +39,396 |
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 | 8 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 1 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 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 | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Angola | 65,610 |
| New Zealand | 48,612 |
| Ireland | 37,535 |
| Netherlands | 32,215 |
| Singapore | 18,699 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angola | 0 | 65,610 | +65,610 |
| New Zealand | 12,635 | 35,977 | +23,342 |
| Ireland | 37,518 | 17 | -37,501 |
| Netherlands | 16,466 | 15,749 | -717 |
| Singapore | 0 | 18,699 | +18,699 |
| France | 8,425 | 9,139 | +714 |
| Azerbaijan | 10,200 | 5,221 | -4,979 |
| Italy | 3,007 | 6,233 | +3,226 |
| Romania | 6,411 | 0 | -6,411 |
| Iraq | 2,703 | 2,530 | -173 |
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) | 152,059 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 126,146 |
| Air transport | 20,630 |
| Other | 167 |
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) | 21,242 | 130,817 | +109,575 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 88,472 | 37,674 | -50,798 |
| Air transport | 14,172 | 6,458 | -7,714 |
| Other | 150 | 17 | -133 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 80,128 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 65,610 |
| Southampton | 41,600 |
| London Gateway Port | 36,176 |
| Holyhead | 20,875 |
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 | 46,345 | 33,783 | -12,562 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 0 | 65,610 | +65,610 |
| Southampton | 15,492 | 26,108 | +10,616 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,438 | 33,738 | +31,300 |
| Holyhead | 20,875 | 0 | -20,875 |
| Felixstowe | 5,168 | 6,923 | +1,755 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,001 | 4,150 | +1,149 |
| Heysham | 7,084 | 0 | -7,084 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,904 | 939 | -4,965 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,599 | 0 | -6,599 |
Quick facts
HS code: 283230
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemical compounds used in photography, medical treatments, and water purification