Import/export HS code 283327: Barium sulphate
A sulphate compound of barium, used in medical imaging and paint production
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 9,421,834 |
| Netherlands | 4,608,308 |
| Italy | 1,456,474 |
| China | 169,307 |
| Ireland | 145,302 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,317,640 | 6,104,194 | +2,786,554 |
| Netherlands | 3,798,065 | 810,243 | -2,987,822 |
| Italy | 604,066 | 852,408 | +248,342 |
| China | 60,476 | 108,831 | +48,355 |
| Ireland | 72,211 | 73,091 | +880 |
| France | 22,980 | 17,627 | -5,353 |
| Belgium | 29,049 | 1,603 | -27,446 |
| Sweden | 22,620 | 1,252 | -21,368 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 7,679 | +7,679 |
| Spain | 0 | 5,314 | +5,314 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 13,482,771 |
| Italy | 1,482,676 |
| China | 569,556 |
| Belgium | 115,140 |
| Sweden | 22,620 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 6,732,682 | 6,750,089 | +17,407 |
| Italy | 754,558 | 728,118 | -26,440 |
| China | 311,699 | 257,857 | -53,842 |
| Belgium | 0 | 115,140 | +115,140 |
| Sweden | 22,620 | 0 | -22,620 |
| United States | 1,403 | 6,101 | +4,698 |
| Spain | 0 | 5,314 | +5,314 |
| Netherlands | 1,897 | 0 | -1,897 |
| France | 0 | 1,252 | +1,252 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Merseyside | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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) | 8,014,117 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,592,833 |
| Other | 222,601 |
| Air transport | 81,780 |
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) | 7,089,892 | 924,225 | -6,165,667 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 695,321 | 6,897,512 | +6,202,191 |
| Other | 102,248 | 120,353 | +18,105 |
| Air transport | 39,646 | 42,134 | +2,488 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 11,116,269 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,016,425 |
| Tyne | 756,059 |
| Harwich | 224,409 |
| 000 | 222,601 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 6,750,106 | 4,366,163 | -2,383,943 |
| Immingham Docks | 330,210 | 2,686,215 | +2,356,005 |
| Tyne | 351,732 | 404,327 | +52,595 |
| Harwich | 107,835 | 116,574 | +8,739 |
| 000 | 102,248 | 120,353 | +18,105 |
| Middlesbrough | 184,721 | 28,581 | -156,140 |
| Dover | 39,503 | 74,466 | +34,963 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,403 | 54,146 | +52,743 |
| East Midlands Airport | 21,333 | 31,737 | +10,404 |
| London | 10,640 | 29,185 | +18,545 |
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
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
5 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 1 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 327,158 |
| Germany | 86,355 |
| South Africa | 73,262 |
| Kenya | 64,779 |
| Brazil | 63,728 |
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 | 148,459 | 178,699 | +30,240 |
| Germany | 63,887 | 22,468 | -41,419 |
| South Africa | 30,702 | 42,560 | +11,858 |
| Kenya | 17,541 | 47,238 | +29,697 |
| Brazil | 19,509 | 44,219 | +24,710 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 15,049 | 9,321 | -5,728 |
| France | 0 | 17,264 | +17,264 |
| Israel | 4,800 | 10,915 | +6,115 |
| United States | 0 | 11,729 | +11,729 |
| Cayman Islands | 0 | 2,686 | +2,686 |
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) | 434,479 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 179,102 |
| Air transport | 77,167 |
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) | 216,048 | 218,431 | +2,383 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 61,979 | 117,123 | +55,144 |
| Air transport | 25,622 | 51,545 | +25,923 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 268,633 |
| London Gateway Port | 162,209 |
| Immingham Docks | 81,104 |
| Heysham | 58,525 |
| Manchester Airport | 56,078 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 89,934 | 178,699 | +88,765 |
| London Gateway Port | 61,979 | 100,230 | +38,251 |
| Immingham Docks | 58,636 | 22,468 | -36,168 |
| Heysham | 58,525 | 0 | -58,525 |
| Manchester Airport | 20,822 | 35,256 | +14,434 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 17,264 | +17,264 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,800 | 8,975 | +4,175 |
| Southampton | 0 | 11,729 | +11,729 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,920 | 0 | -7,920 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 5,164 | +5,164 |
Quick facts
HS code: 283327
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A sulphate compound of barium, used in medical imaging and paint production