Import/export HS code 283327: Barium sulphate
A sulphate compound of barium, used in medical imaging and paint 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 9,916,815 |
| Netherlands | 4,550,520 |
| Italy | 1,428,259 |
| China | 160,923 |
| Ireland | 152,796 |
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 | 3,484,906 | 6,431,909 | +2,947,003 |
| Netherlands | 3,798,993 | 751,527 | -3,047,466 |
| Italy | 521,979 | 906,280 | +384,301 |
| China | 59,564 | 101,359 | +41,795 |
| Ireland | 74,741 | 78,055 | +3,314 |
| Belgium | 140,865 | 1,603 | -139,262 |
| France | 23,776 | 25,011 | +1,235 |
| Sweden | 25,060 | 1,252 | -23,808 |
| 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 | 13,854,710 |
| Italy | 1,623,477 |
| China | 576,939 |
| 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 | 6,784,219 | 7,070,491 | +286,272 |
| Italy | 871,144 | 752,333 | -118,811 |
| China | 356,521 | 220,418 | -136,103 |
| 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 |
| France | 1,979 | 1,252 | -727 |
| Netherlands | 2,825 | 0 | -2,825 |
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 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Merseyside | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| Cheshire | 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 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +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) | 9,174,692 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,946,556 |
| Other | 230,095 |
| Air transport | 90,512 |
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) | 7,223,103 | 1,951,589 | -5,271,514 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 765,525 | 6,181,031 | +5,415,506 |
| Other | 89,173 | 140,922 | +51,749 |
| Air transport | 52,083 | 38,429 | -13,654 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 12,209,268 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,325,673 |
| Tyne | 795,028 |
| Middlesbrough | 325,118 |
| 000 | 230,095 |
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 | 6,841,828 | 5,367,440 | -1,474,388 |
| Immingham Docks | 344,696 | 1,980,977 | +1,636,281 |
| Tyne | 351,313 | 443,715 | +92,402 |
| Middlesbrough | 296,537 | 28,581 | -267,956 |
| 000 | 89,173 | 140,922 | +51,749 |
| Harwich | 107,835 | 89,708 | -18,127 |
| Dover | 25,792 | 94,833 | +69,041 |
| East Midlands Airport | 28,698 | 24,806 | -3,892 |
| London | 3,256 | 36,569 | +33,313 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,552 | 35,286 | +31,734 |
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 | 6 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Brazil | 71,537 |
| Kenya | 64,779 |
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 | 62,998 | 23,357 | -39,641 |
| South Africa | 30,702 | 42,560 | +11,858 |
| Brazil | 15,209 | 56,328 | +41,119 |
| Kenya | 7,040 | 57,739 | +50,699 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 9,054 | 12,242 | +3,188 |
| France | 0 | 17,264 | +17,264 |
| Israel | 0 | 15,715 | +15,715 |
| 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) | 176,028 |
| Air transport | 84,976 |
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) | 215,159 | 219,320 | +4,161 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 46,796 | 129,232 | +82,436 |
| Air transport | 15,209 | 69,767 | +54,558 |
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 | 159,135 |
| Immingham Docks | 81,104 |
| Manchester Airport | 63,887 |
| Heysham | 58,525 |
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 | 46,796 | 112,339 | +65,543 |
| Immingham Docks | 58,636 | 22,468 | -36,168 |
| Manchester Airport | 15,209 | 48,678 | +33,469 |
| Heysham | 58,525 | 0 | -58,525 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 17,264 | +17,264 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 13,775 | +13,775 |
| Southampton | 0 | 11,729 | +11,729 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,031 | 889 | -6,142 |
| 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