Import/export HS code 283325: Copper sulphate
A sulphate compound of copper, used in agriculture, fungicides, and chemical synthesis
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 5,344,691 |
| Turkey | 2,357,182 |
| Chile | 2,324,779 |
| Spain | 2,197,174 |
| Poland | 1,715,630 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 2,720,391 | 2,624,300 | -96,091 |
| Turkey | 1,702,113 | 655,069 | -1,047,044 |
| Chile | 1,905,121 | 419,658 | -1,485,463 |
| Spain | 1,186,079 | 1,011,095 | -174,984 |
| Poland | 924,079 | 791,551 | -132,528 |
| Netherlands | 535,504 | 148,699 | -386,805 |
| Italy | 451,675 | 218,130 | -233,545 |
| Malta | 113,633 | 88,127 | -25,506 |
| India | 142,749 | 48,941 | -93,808 |
| Germany | 53,433 | 91,603 | +38,170 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 5,964,425 |
| Turkey | 2,613,960 |
| Chile | 2,493,029 |
| Poland | 1,502,440 |
| Spain | 1,481,427 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 3,197,324 | 2,767,101 | -430,223 |
| Turkey | 1,815,746 | 798,214 | -1,017,532 |
| Chile | 2,014,747 | 478,282 | -1,536,465 |
| Poland | 710,889 | 791,551 | +80,662 |
| Spain | 898,386 | 583,041 | -315,345 |
| Italy | 462,845 | 238,065 | -224,780 |
| India | 142,749 | 48,941 | -93,808 |
| Germany | 49,538 | 82,916 | +33,378 |
| Switzerland | 2,937 | 57,950 | +55,013 |
| France | 20,479 | 14,761 | -5,718 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Norfolk | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Norfolk | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 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) | 9,825,554 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,211,436 |
| Other | 1,074,437 |
| Air transport | 186,033 |
| Road transport | 4,035 |
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) | 6,243,524 | 3,582,030 | -2,661,494 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,931,801 | 2,279,635 | -652,166 |
| Other | 574,698 | 499,739 | -74,959 |
| Air transport | 165,139 | 20,894 | -144,245 |
| Road transport | 4,035 | 0 | -4,035 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 5,094,849 |
| Belfast Port | 3,783,956 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,832,174 |
| 000 | 1,074,437 |
| Felixstowe | 1,053,591 |
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 | 3,019,119 | 2,075,730 | -943,389 |
| Belfast Port | 2,533,423 | 1,250,533 | -1,282,890 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,103,723 | 728,451 | -375,272 |
| 000 | 574,698 | 499,739 | -74,959 |
| Felixstowe | 837,366 | 216,225 | -621,141 |
| Middlesbrough | 389,656 | 278,579 | -111,077 |
| Dover | 290,721 | 282,202 | -8,519 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 335,750 | 162,355 | -173,395 |
| Hull | 226,394 | 242,363 | +15,969 |
| Immingham Docks | 130,924 | 284,957 | +154,033 |
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 | 11 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 8 |
| Manufacture of food products | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 96 |
| VITABIOTICS LIMITED | 61 |
| NORKEM LIMITED | 61 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 49 |
| ABBEYCHEM LIMITED | 38 |
| TROUW (UK) LIMITED | 31 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 27 |
| CARST & WALKER (UK) LTD. | 25 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 24 |
| PROVIMI LIMITED | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,487,785 |
| Denmark | 494,901 |
| Netherlands | 214,013 |
| Saudi Arabia | 127,100 |
| Brazil | 80,322 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 785,200 | 702,585 | -82,615 |
| Denmark | 494,901 | 0 | -494,901 |
| Netherlands | 163,613 | 50,400 | -113,213 |
| Saudi Arabia | 125,092 | 2,008 | -123,084 |
| Brazil | 0 | 80,322 | +80,322 |
| Latvia | 0 | 62,495 | +62,495 |
| Kenya | 30,924 | 20,850 | -10,074 |
| Belgium | 7,260 | 2,520 | -4,740 |
| Italy | 6,844 | 2,399 | -4,445 |
| Germany | 7,936 | 0 | -7,936 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 646,995 |
| Chile | 292,690 |
| XI | 180,265 |
| Turkey | 177,598 |
| Spain | 47,410 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 285,403 | 361,592 | +76,189 |
| Chile | 193,531 | 99,159 | -94,372 |
| XI | 75,050 | 105,215 | +30,165 |
| Turkey | 112,229 | 65,369 | -46,860 |
| Spain | 21,204 | 26,206 | +5,002 |
| Poland | 13,627 | 5,115 | -8,512 |
| Ireland | 1,718 | 710 | -1,008 |
| Malta | 2,057 | 0 | -2,057 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 1,370,388 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 934,879 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 266,152 |
| Air transport | 11,714 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 707,022 | 663,366 | -43,656 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 764,476 | 170,403 | -594,073 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 156,130 | 110,022 | -46,108 |
| Air transport | 7,557 | 4,157 | -3,400 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 1,370,388 |
| Immingham Docks | 707,977 |
| London Gateway Port | 153,556 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 108,902 |
| Holyhead | 82,210 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 707,022 | 663,366 | -43,656 |
| Immingham Docks | 657,577 | 50,400 | -607,177 |
| London Gateway Port | 125,206 | 28,350 | -96,856 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,784 | 81,118 | +53,334 |
| Holyhead | 46,595 | 35,615 | -10,980 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 80,322 | +80,322 |
| Liverpool Docks | 31,583 | 1,350 | -30,233 |
| Felixstowe | 30,924 | 0 | -30,924 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,519 | 0 | -5,519 |
| ZLC | 1,143 | 2,149 | +1,006 |
Quick facts
HS code: 283325
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A sulphate compound of copper, used in agriculture, fungicides, and chemical synthesis