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 | 6,907,516 |
| South Africa | 5,860,541 |
| China | 231,298 |
| Taiwan | 84,591 |
| France | 29,946 |
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 | 4,051,618 | 2,855,898 | -1,195,720 |
| South Africa | 3,118,395 | 2,742,146 | -376,249 |
| China | 231,298 | 0 | -231,298 |
| Taiwan | 52,762 | 31,829 | -20,933 |
| France | 20,416 | 9,530 | -10,886 |
| Germany | 22,751 | 4,797 | -17,954 |
| Switzerland | 7,432 | 0 | -7,432 |
| Canada | 0 | 3,481 | +3,481 |
| Slovenia | 0 | 1,924 | +1,924 |
| 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 | 6,898,695 |
| South Africa | 6,091,839 |
| Taiwan | 95,266 |
| Germany | 27,548 |
| United States | 14,164 |
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 | 4,050,214 | 2,848,481 | -1,201,733 |
| South Africa | 3,349,693 | 2,742,146 | -607,547 |
| Taiwan | 63,437 | 31,829 | -31,608 |
| Germany | 22,751 | 4,797 | -17,954 |
| United States | 8,836 | 5,328 | -3,508 |
| Slovenia | 5,845 | 3,065 | -2,780 |
| France | 0 | 8,389 | +8,389 |
| Austria | 3,896 | 0 | -3,896 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 3,684 | +3,684 |
| New Caledonia | 0 | 2,617 | +2,617 |
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 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 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) | 6,913,154 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,186,531 |
| Air transport | 39,109 |
| Road transport | 17,078 |
| Other | 378 |
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) | 4,077,034 | 2,836,120 | -1,240,914 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,403,367 | 2,783,164 | -620,203 |
| Air transport | 24,271 | 14,838 | -9,433 |
| Road transport | 0 | 17,078 | +17,078 |
| Other | 0 | 378 | +378 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 5,928,873 |
| Purfleet | 3,608,662 |
| Dover | 1,952,874 |
| Eurotunnel | 816,984 |
| Southampton | 162,966 |
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 | 3,186,727 | 2,742,146 | -444,581 |
| Purfleet | 2,388,423 | 1,220,239 | -1,168,184 |
| Dover | 1,020,694 | 932,180 | -88,514 |
| Eurotunnel | 213,403 | 603,581 | +390,178 |
| Southampton | 162,966 | 0 | -162,966 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 157,826 | 2,745 | -155,081 |
| London | 141,508 | 1,731 | -139,777 |
| Hull | 82,049 | 0 | -82,049 |
| Felixstowe | 49,778 | 31,829 | -17,949 |
| 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
|
5 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 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 |
| South Africa | 14,939 |
| Poland | 4,299 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3,110 |
| Ireland | 2,447 |
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 | 17,800 | 0 | -17,800 |
| South Africa | 1,407 | 13,532 | +12,125 |
| Poland | 1,947 | 2,352 | +405 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3,110 | 0 | -3,110 |
| Ireland | 0 | 2,447 | +2,447 |
| Hungary | 0 | 1,645 | +1,645 |
| United States | 0 | 1,000 | +1,000 |
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 | 20,445 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,049 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,746 |
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 | 17,800 | 2,645 | -15,155 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,517 | 13,532 | +9,015 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,947 | 4,799 | +2,852 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,800 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,049 |
| Holyhead | 2,447 |
| 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 | 17,800 | 1,000 | -16,800 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,517 | 13,532 | +9,015 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 2,447 | +2,447 |
| Harwich | 0 | 2,352 | +2,352 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,947 | 0 | -1,947 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 1,645 | +1,645 |
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