Import/export HS code 283322: Aluminium sulphate
A sulphate compound of aluminium, used in water treatment and paper manufacturing
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 428,236 |
| United States | 178,896 |
| Germany | 56,983 |
| Ireland | 55,494 |
| Sweden | 54,549 |
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 | 282,421 | 145,815 | -136,606 |
| United States | 90,528 | 88,368 | -2,160 |
| Germany | 24,160 | 32,823 | +8,663 |
| Ireland | 48,612 | 6,882 | -41,730 |
| Sweden | 54,549 | 0 | -54,549 |
| France | 20,046 | 15,435 | -4,611 |
| Belgium | 27,817 | 3,359 | -24,458 |
| Poland | 18,364 | 4,741 | -13,623 |
| India | 9,997 | 6,512 | -3,485 |
| China | 3,870 | 6,099 | +2,229 |
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 | 429,563 |
| United States | 197,196 |
| Germany | 60,476 |
| Sweden | 54,549 |
| Belgium | 31,176 |
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 | 282,421 | 147,142 | -135,279 |
| United States | 101,573 | 95,623 | -5,950 |
| Germany | 27,830 | 32,646 | +4,816 |
| Sweden | 54,549 | 0 | -54,549 |
| Belgium | 27,817 | 3,359 | -24,458 |
| Poland | 18,364 | 4,741 | -13,623 |
| India | 9,997 | 6,512 | -3,485 |
| China | 8,758 | 6,099 | -2,659 |
| France | 4,405 | 7,985 | +3,580 |
| Netherlands | 970 | 1,283 | +313 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Devon | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devon | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 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) | 604,596 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 236,250 |
| Other | 55,494 |
| Air transport | 4,421 |
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) | 369,810 | 234,786 | -135,024 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 164,725 | 71,525 | -93,200 |
| Other | 48,612 | 6,882 | -41,730 |
| Air transport | 3,075 | 1,346 | -1,729 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 454,384 |
| Southampton | 136,073 |
| Immingham Docks | 70,256 |
| 000 | 55,494 |
| Dover | 54,850 |
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 | 300,948 | 153,436 | -147,512 |
| Southampton | 45,442 | 90,631 | +45,189 |
| Immingham Docks | 55,519 | 14,737 | -40,782 |
| 000 | 48,612 | 6,882 | -41,730 |
| Dover | 35,074 | 19,776 | -15,298 |
| London Gateway Port | 47,905 | 0 | -47,905 |
| Eurotunnel | 18,821 | 10,389 | -8,432 |
| Harwich | 13,770 | 4,741 | -9,029 |
| Thamesport | 10,715 | 0 | -10,715 |
| London | 0 | 6,715 | +6,715 |
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 | 12 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 7 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 280,483 |
| Ireland | 111,701 |
| Netherlands | 90,945 |
| Falkland Islands | 59,312 |
| France | 57,781 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 0 | 280,483 | +280,483 |
| Ireland | 108,191 | 3,510 | -104,681 |
| Netherlands | 33,666 | 57,279 | +23,613 |
| Falkland Islands | 31,052 | 28,260 | -2,792 |
| France | 40,061 | 17,720 | -22,341 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 32,340 | +32,340 |
| Norway | 8,741 | 5,865 | -2,876 |
| Hungary | 10,266 | 0 | -10,266 |
| Sweden | 5,691 | 1,631 | -4,060 |
| Austria | 6,861 | 0 | -6,861 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 89,026 |
| Ireland | 1,343 |
| Netherlands | 23 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 89,026 | 0 | -89,026 |
| Ireland | 896 | 447 | -449 |
| Netherlands | 23 | 0 | -23 |
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) | 339,151 |
| Air transport | 165,910 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 91,177 |
| Other | 90,392 |
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) | 43,855 | 295,296 | +251,441 |
| Air transport | 73,563 | 92,347 | +18,784 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 48,059 | 43,118 | -4,941 |
| Other | 89,945 | 447 | -89,498 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 300,263 |
| East Midlands Airport | 92,055 |
| 000 | 90,392 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 70,774 |
| Southampton | 31,900 |
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 | 18,748 | 281,515 | +262,767 |
| East Midlands Airport | 67,033 | 25,022 | -42,011 |
| 000 | 89,945 | 447 | -89,498 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,449 | 67,325 | +63,876 |
| Southampton | 3,640 | 28,260 | +24,620 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,861 | 23,986 | +17,125 |
| London Gateway Port | 27,412 | 0 | -27,412 |
| Felixstowe | 17,007 | 0 | -17,007 |
| Holyhead | 12,210 | 0 | -12,210 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,453 | 2,430 | -2,023 |
Quick facts
HS code: 283322
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A sulphate compound of aluminium, used in water treatment and paper manufacturing