Import/export HS code 283319: Various sulphates
Sulphate compounds not listed elsewhere, used in various industrial applications
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,036,249 |
| Canada | 490,796 |
| Germany | 454,872 |
| United States | 223,458 |
| Belgium | 81,609 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 598,015 | 438,234 | -159,781 |
| Canada | 234,753 | 256,043 | +21,290 |
| Germany | 260,801 | 194,071 | -66,730 |
| United States | 183,488 | 39,970 | -143,518 |
| Belgium | 66,079 | 15,530 | -50,549 |
| China | 47,692 | 17,987 | -29,705 |
| Italy | 30,378 | 0 | -30,378 |
| France | 18,446 | 9,919 | -8,527 |
| Ireland | 4,276 | 18,515 | +14,239 |
| Netherlands | 8,252 | 12,519 | +4,267 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,036,249 |
| Germany | 460,879 |
| United States | 399,266 |
| Canada | 347,963 |
| China | 102,058 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 598,015 | 438,234 | -159,781 |
| Germany | 263,509 | 197,370 | -66,139 |
| United States | 290,887 | 108,379 | -182,508 |
| Canada | 154,737 | 193,226 | +38,489 |
| China | 89,663 | 12,395 | -77,268 |
| Belgium | 17,749 | 15,505 | -2,244 |
| Austria | 12,498 | 8,495 | -4,003 |
| France | 10,340 | 6,620 | -3,720 |
| United Kingdom | 1,750 | 0 | -1,750 |
| Ireland | 1,206 | 0 | -1,206 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Devon | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devon | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 988,926 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 942,490 |
| Air transport | 418,590 |
| Other | 117,847 |
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) | 584,850 | 404,076 | -180,774 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 574,167 | 368,323 | -205,844 |
| Air transport | 210,275 | 208,315 | -1,960 |
| Other | 88,804 | 29,043 | -59,761 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,134,835 |
| London Stansted Airport | 411,992 |
| Dover | 392,637 |
| Liverpool Docks | 202,094 |
| 000 | 117,847 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 609,194 | 525,641 | -83,553 |
| London Stansted Airport | 204,770 | 207,222 | +2,452 |
| Dover | 277,775 | 114,862 | -162,913 |
| Liverpool Docks | 130,130 | 71,964 | -58,166 |
| 000 | 88,804 | 29,043 | -59,761 |
| Southampton | 45,324 | 27,143 | -18,181 |
| Purfleet | 60,790 | 0 | -60,790 |
| Belfast Port | 14,533 | 1,685 | -12,848 |
| Immingham Docks | 473 | 12,519 | +12,046 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,134 | 7,788 | +2,654 |
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 | 8 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
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+ | 11 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 277,873 |
| Thailand | 217,333 |
| United States | 95,336 |
| China | 84,130 |
| Ireland | 41,336 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 277,873 | 0 | -277,873 |
| Thailand | 0 | 217,333 | +217,333 |
| United States | 42,376 | 52,960 | +10,584 |
| China | 84,130 | 0 | -84,130 |
| Ireland | 23,655 | 17,681 | -5,974 |
| Turkey | 23,793 | 16,900 | -6,893 |
| Saudi Arabia | 24,640 | 0 | -24,640 |
| Switzerland | 15,964 | 4,016 | -11,948 |
| Australia | 12,159 | 6,810 | -5,349 |
| Belgium | 8,081 | 9,240 | +1,159 |
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 | 22,659 |
| Turkey | 462 |
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 | 5,440 | 17,219 | +11,779 |
| Turkey | 0 | 462 | +462 |
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) | 725,408 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 113,989 |
| Other | 23,121 |
| Air transport | 19,719 |
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) | 452,008 | 273,400 | -178,608 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 71,084 | 42,905 | -28,179 |
| Other | 5,440 | 17,681 | +12,241 |
| Air transport | 6,800 | 12,919 | +6,119 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 314,183 |
| Immingham Docks | 282,277 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 66,614 |
| Liverpool Docks | 52,648 |
| Felixstowe | 50,585 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 96,850 | 217,333 | +120,483 |
| Immingham Docks | 280,777 | 1,500 | -279,277 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 35,052 | 31,562 | -3,490 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,188 | 51,460 | +50,272 |
| Felixstowe | 50,585 | 0 | -50,585 |
| London Gateway Port | 28,200 | 6,810 | -21,390 |
| Dover | 18,213 | 4,923 | -13,290 |
| 000 | 5,440 | 17,681 | +12,241 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,800 | 3,000 | -3,800 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 8,419 | +8,419 |
Quick facts
HS code: 283319
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sulphate compounds not listed elsewhere, used in various industrial applications