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 | 472,207 |
| United States | 136,273 |
| Ireland | 91,449 |
| Germany | 78,095 |
| France | 41,457 |
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 | 284,958 | 187,249 | -97,709 |
| United States | 82,614 | 53,659 | -28,955 |
| Ireland | 47,309 | 44,140 | -3,169 |
| Germany | 35,502 | 42,593 | +7,091 |
| France | 25,330 | 16,127 | -9,203 |
| Belgium | 24,724 | 7,899 | -16,825 |
| Poland | 18,364 | 12,622 | -5,742 |
| India | 11,931 | 6,712 | -5,219 |
| Sweden | 12,080 | 0 | -12,080 |
| 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 | 478,943 |
| United States | 154,573 |
| Germany | 72,505 |
| Belgium | 32,623 |
| Poland | 30,986 |
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 | 284,958 | 193,985 | -90,973 |
| United States | 95,644 | 58,929 | -36,715 |
| Germany | 37,765 | 34,740 | -3,025 |
| Belgium | 24,724 | 7,899 | -16,825 |
| Poland | 18,364 | 12,622 | -5,742 |
| India | 11,931 | 6,712 | -5,219 |
| France | 9,111 | 6,255 | -2,856 |
| Spain | 0 | 13,200 | +13,200 |
| China | 6,901 | 6,099 | -802 |
| Sweden | 12,080 | 0 | -12,080 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Devon | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 636,934 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 206,643 |
| Other | 89,699 |
| Air transport | 6,576 |
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) | 380,412 | 256,522 | -123,890 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 120,808 | 85,835 | -34,973 |
| Other | 47,309 | 42,390 | -4,919 |
| Air transport | 3,075 | 3,501 | +426 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 502,936 |
| Southampton | 93,450 |
| 000 | 89,699 |
| Dover | 69,074 |
| London Gateway Port | 47,905 |
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 | 303,562 | 199,374 | -104,188 |
| Southampton | 38,449 | 55,001 | +16,552 |
| 000 | 47,309 | 42,390 | -4,919 |
| Dover | 40,155 | 28,919 | -11,236 |
| London Gateway Port | 47,905 | 0 | -47,905 |
| Eurotunnel | 20,434 | 24,318 | +3,884 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,904 | 9,883 | -8,021 |
| Harwich | 13,770 | 4,741 | -9,029 |
| Thamesport | 10,715 | 0 | -10,715 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 9,198 | +9,198 |
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 | 8 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
| Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
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 | 8 |
| 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 | 91,343 |
| Netherlands | 74,959 |
| France | 50,237 |
| Falkland Islands | 45,914 |
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 | 87,604 | 3,739 | -83,865 |
| Netherlands | 45,146 | 29,813 | -15,333 |
| France | 35,899 | 14,338 | -21,561 |
| Falkland Islands | 17,654 | 28,260 | +10,606 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 39,840 | +39,840 |
| Norway | 7,428 | 5,561 | -1,867 |
| Hungary | 10,266 | 0 | -10,266 |
| Sweden | 7,322 | 914 | -6,408 |
| Spain | 2,386 | 3,008 | +622 |
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 | 72,682 |
| Ireland | 1,612 |
| 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 | 72,682 | 0 | -72,682 |
| Ireland | 936 | 676 | -260 |
| 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) | 330,563 |
| Air transport | 165,893 |
| Other | 74,317 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 62,972 |
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) | 61,110 | 269,453 | +208,343 |
| Air transport | 70,756 | 95,137 | +24,381 |
| Other | 73,641 | 676 | -72,965 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,654 | 45,318 | +27,664 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 302,819 |
| East Midlands Airport | 84,538 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 78,274 |
| 000 | 74,317 |
| Southampton | 34,100 |
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 | 36,429 | 266,390 | +229,961 |
| East Midlands Airport | 64,226 | 20,312 | -43,914 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,449 | 74,825 | +71,376 |
| 000 | 73,641 | 676 | -72,965 |
| Southampton | 3,640 | 30,460 | +26,820 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,128 | 14,858 | +5,730 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,014 | 0 | -14,014 |
| Holyhead | 12,210 | 0 | -12,210 |
| Liverpool Docks | 944 | 2,430 | +1,486 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,081 | 0 | -3,081 |
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