Import/export HS code 283324: Nickel sulphate
A sulphate compound of nickel, used in electroplating and battery production
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 7,004,767 |
| South Africa | 6,058,228 |
| China | 231,298 |
| Taiwan | 134,885 |
| France | 31,100 |
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 | 3,826,133 | 3,178,634 | -647,499 |
| South Africa | 2,829,385 | 3,228,843 | +399,458 |
| China | 231,298 | 0 | -231,298 |
| Taiwan | 78,667 | 56,218 | -22,449 |
| France | 17,674 | 13,426 | -4,248 |
| Germany | 22,751 | 4,797 | -17,954 |
| Switzerland | 9,658 | 0 | -9,658 |
| Spain | 9,524 | 0 | -9,524 |
| Canada | 0 | 2,614 | +2,614 |
| United States | 0 | 1,595 | +1,595 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 6,995,946 |
| South Africa | 6,289,526 |
| Taiwan | 145,560 |
| Germany | 27,548 |
| United States | 16,390 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,826,133 | 3,169,813 | -656,320 |
| South Africa | 3,060,683 | 3,228,843 | +168,160 |
| Taiwan | 89,342 | 56,218 | -33,124 |
| Germany | 22,751 | 4,797 | -17,954 |
| United States | 9,658 | 6,732 | -2,926 |
| Austria | 9,524 | 3,896 | -5,628 |
| France | 1,154 | 8,389 | +7,235 |
| Slovenia | 5,845 | 1,141 | -4,704 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 3,684 | +3,684 |
| New Caledonia | 0 | 1,750 | +1,750 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 7,020,231 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,434,799 |
| Air transport | 39,109 |
| Road transport | 17,078 |
| Other | 283 |
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) | 3,863,299 | 3,156,932 | -706,367 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,137,520 | 3,297,279 | +159,759 |
| Air transport | 24,271 | 14,838 | -9,433 |
| Road transport | 0 | 17,078 | +17,078 |
| Other | 0 | 283 | +283 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 6,126,560 |
| Purfleet | 3,778,559 |
| Dover | 1,959,684 |
| Eurotunnel | 654,171 |
| London | 224,901 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 3,060,683 | 3,065,877 | +5,194 |
| Purfleet | 2,210,437 | 1,568,122 | -642,315 |
| Dover | 1,034,021 | 925,663 | -108,358 |
| Eurotunnel | 144,275 | 509,896 | +365,621 |
| London | 224,037 | 864 | -223,173 |
| Southampton | 0 | 162,966 | +162,966 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 158,956 | 2,745 | -156,211 |
| Felixstowe | 75,683 | 56,218 | -19,465 |
| Hull | 82,049 | 0 | -82,049 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 77,375 | +77,375 |
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 | 6 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 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 | 4 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | 17,800 |
| United States | 7,609 |
| Poland | 4,299 |
| South Africa | 3,477 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3,110 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 0 | 17,800 | +17,800 |
| United States | 6,609 | 1,000 | -5,609 |
| Poland | 1,947 | 2,352 | +405 |
| South Africa | 1,407 | 2,070 | +663 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3,110 | 0 | -3,110 |
| Hungary | 0 | 1,645 | +1,645 |
| Viet Nam | 1,441 | 0 | -1,441 |
| Ireland | 0 | 1,440 | +1,440 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 28,495 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,587 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,739 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 8,050 | 20,445 | +12,395 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,517 | 2,070 | -2,447 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,947 | 3,792 | +1,845 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,241 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,254 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,587 |
| Harwich | 2,352 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,947 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,441 | 18,800 | +17,359 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,609 | 1,645 | -4,964 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,517 | 2,070 | -2,447 |
| Harwich | 0 | 2,352 | +2,352 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,947 | 0 | -1,947 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 1,440 | +1,440 |
Quick facts
HS code: 283324
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A sulphate compound of nickel, used in electroplating and battery production