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 | 7,086,757 |
| France | 3,333,522 |
| Denmark | 1,763,867 |
| United States | 1,212,670 |
| Germany | 808,268 |
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 | 870,071 | 6,216,686 | +5,346,615 |
| France | 1,389,016 | 1,944,506 | +555,490 |
| Denmark | 1,332,168 | 431,699 | -900,469 |
| United States | 1,189,755 | 22,915 | -1,166,840 |
| Germany | 496,405 | 311,863 | -184,542 |
| Netherlands | 327,379 | 100,659 | -226,720 |
| China | 96,847 | 127,273 | +30,426 |
| Italy | 28,585 | 21,912 | -6,673 |
| Turkey | 0 | 30,734 | +30,734 |
| Spain | 5,923 | 6,587 | +664 |
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 | 4,318,567 |
| Belgium | 4,008,021 |
| France | 2,318,168 |
| Denmark | 1,763,867 |
| United States | 1,211,136 |
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 | 709,367 | 3,609,200 | +2,899,833 |
| Belgium | 604,759 | 3,403,262 | +2,798,503 |
| France | 1,172,568 | 1,145,600 | -26,968 |
| Denmark | 1,332,168 | 431,699 | -900,469 |
| United States | 1,189,755 | 21,381 | -1,168,374 |
| Germany | 602,316 | 388,439 | -213,877 |
| China | 97,927 | 136,674 | +38,747 |
| Italy | 22,356 | 41,245 | +18,889 |
| Turkey | 0 | 30,734 | +30,734 |
| Spain | 5,923 | 6,587 | +664 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -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) | 12,769,500 |
| Air transport | 1,233,228 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 965,856 |
| Road transport | 1,920 |
| 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) | 4,065,576 | 8,703,924 | +4,638,348 |
| Air transport | 1,200,069 | 33,159 | -1,166,910 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 479,632 | 486,224 | +6,592 |
| Road transport | 990 | 930 | -60 |
| Other | 122 | 0 | -122 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Great Yarmouth | 3,155,757 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,282,243 |
| Sunderland | 2,232,110 |
| Ipswich Dock | 2,200,504 |
| Tyne | 1,828,840 |
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 | 1,952,133 | +748,509 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,357,864 | 924,379 | -433,485 |
| Sunderland | 695,930 | 1,536,180 | +840,250 |
| Ipswich Dock | 264,009 | 1,936,495 | +1,672,486 |
| Tyne | 260,773 | 1,568,067 | +1,307,294 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,181,609 | 2,010 | -1,179,599 |
| London | 78,834 | 560,298 | +481,464 |
| Dover | 183,149 | 195,738 | +12,589 |
| Eurotunnel | 83,738 | 127,038 | +43,300 |
| Felixstowe | 104,946 | 103,935 | -1,011 |
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 | 10 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 7 |
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 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+ | 12 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 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 | 51,592 |
| Netherlands | 37,059 |
| Ireland | 36,420 |
| Azerbaijan | 23,059 |
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 | 4,114 | 47,478 | +43,364 |
| Netherlands | 7,020 | 30,039 | +23,019 |
| Ireland | 19,490 | 16,930 | -2,560 |
| Azerbaijan | 10,838 | 12,221 | +1,383 |
| Georgia | 0 | 21,386 | +21,386 |
| Singapore | 18,699 | 0 | -18,699 |
| France | 12,628 | 4,936 | -7,692 |
| Italy | 5,319 | 3,921 | -1,398 |
| Romania | 6,411 | 0 | -6,411 |
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) | 176,695 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 130,576 |
| Air transport | 17,863 |
| Other | 88 |
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) | 30,249 | 146,446 | +116,197 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 62,594 | 67,982 | +5,388 |
| Air transport | 9,047 | 8,816 | -231 |
| Other | 26 | 62 | +36 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 70,580 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 65,610 |
| London Gateway Port | 51,791 |
| Southampton | 31,106 |
| Holyhead | 23,892 |
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 | 37,432 | 33,148 | -4,284 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 0 | 65,610 | +65,610 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,552 | 45,239 | +38,687 |
| Southampton | 23,697 | 7,409 | -16,288 |
| Holyhead | 7,733 | 16,159 | +8,426 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 21,386 | +21,386 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,904 | 15,229 | +9,325 |
| Felixstowe | 2,795 | 6,984 | +4,189 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,001 | 4,150 | +1,149 |
| Heysham | 7,084 | 0 | -7,084 |
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