Import/export HS code 283329: Various sulphates
Sulphate compounds not classified elsewhere, used in various industrial processes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 9,380,677 |
| Germany | 6,225,205 |
| Norway | 3,730,936 |
| Finland | 2,868,178 |
| India | 2,776,581 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 4,773,107 | 4,607,570 | -165,537 |
| Germany | 3,377,234 | 2,847,971 | -529,263 |
| Norway | 673,427 | 3,057,509 | +2,384,082 |
| Finland | 941,455 | 1,926,723 | +985,268 |
| India | 1,560,279 | 1,216,302 | -343,977 |
| Netherlands | 1,131,553 | 1,134,695 | +3,142 |
| Mexico | 955,198 | 668,086 | -287,112 |
| United States | 1,012,584 | 442,634 | -569,950 |
| Turkey | 463,415 | 526,850 | +63,435 |
| Belgium | 486,001 | 367,300 | -118,701 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 10,170,135 |
| Germany | 7,515,129 |
| Norway | 3,739,258 |
| India | 3,070,508 |
| Finland | 2,873,190 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 5,368,158 | 4,801,977 | -566,181 |
| Germany | 3,774,915 | 3,740,214 | -34,701 |
| Norway | 943,053 | 2,796,205 | +1,853,152 |
| India | 1,725,532 | 1,344,976 | -380,556 |
| Finland | 941,455 | 1,931,735 | +990,280 |
| Mexico | 1,008,039 | 752,669 | -255,370 |
| United States | 1,005,010 | 467,217 | -537,793 |
| Turkey | 519,115 | 550,546 | +31,431 |
| Ireland | 678,763 | 80,608 | -598,155 |
| Spain | 217,404 | 237,361 | +19,957 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Cheshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
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 | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +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) | 26,380,749 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,765,198 |
| Air transport | 635,698 |
| Other | 552,578 |
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) | 12,985,050 | 13,395,699 | +410,649 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,012,718 | 3,752,480 | -260,238 |
| Air transport | 357,535 | 278,163 | -79,372 |
| Other | 139,047 | 413,531 | +274,484 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 9,071,354 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,801,921 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,955,295 |
| Belfast Port | 2,534,881 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,409,599 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,727,451 | 4,343,903 | -383,548 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,562,244 | 2,239,677 | -322,567 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,055,448 | 2,899,847 | +1,844,399 |
| Belfast Port | 769,793 | 1,765,088 | +995,295 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,392,816 | 1,016,783 | -376,033 |
| Goole | 1,281,321 | 945,676 | -335,645 |
| Southampton | 1,243,318 | 645,760 | -597,558 |
| Glasgow | 455,455 | 930,621 | +475,166 |
| Hull | 829,670 | 409,677 | -419,993 |
| Dover | 706,974 | 397,107 | -309,867 |
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 | 34 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 31 |
| Manufacture of food products | 11 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 20 |
| 2026-03 | 28 |
| 2026-02 | 23 |
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-12 | 24 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 100 |
| CELTIC CHEMICALS LIMITED | 86 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 71 |
| NORKEM LIMITED | 63 |
| ABBEYCHEM LIMITED | 59 |
| INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS GROUP LIMITED | 55 |
| CASTLE CEMENT LIMITED | 51 |
| DSM NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS (UK) LIMITED | 51 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 50 |
| AB AGRI LIMITED | 49 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 38 |
| 1m-15m | 32 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,879,776 |
| Ireland | 1,738,795 |
| Netherlands | 1,085,623 |
| Austria | 955,007 |
| China | 936,020 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,443,517 | 1,436,259 | -7,258 |
| Ireland | 760,560 | 978,235 | +217,675 |
| Netherlands | 476,726 | 608,897 | +132,171 |
| Austria | 18,925 | 936,082 | +917,157 |
| China | 683,213 | 252,807 | -430,406 |
| United States | 303,864 | 493,668 | +189,804 |
| Denmark | 456,603 | 287,486 | -169,117 |
| Italy | 319,148 | 197,166 | -121,982 |
| Spain | 357,208 | 42,044 | -315,164 |
| Hungary | 0 | 305,283 | +305,283 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Finland | 168,450 |
| XI | 95,794 |
| Turkey | 18,555 |
| China | 5,223 |
| United States | 4,633 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 96,719 | 71,731 | -24,988 |
| XI | 37,407 | 58,387 | +20,980 |
| Turkey | 15,060 | 3,495 | -11,565 |
| China | 5,223 | 0 | -5,223 |
| United States | 2,547 | 2,086 | -461 |
| Mexico | 0 | 1,742 | +1,742 |
| Germany | 0 | 294 | +294 |
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) | 7,725,625 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,822,225 |
| Other | 311,217 |
| Air transport | 173,121 |
| Road transport | 4,477 |
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) | 3,438,637 | 4,286,988 | +848,351 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,046,957 | 1,775,268 | -271,689 |
| Other | 160,002 | 151,215 | -8,787 |
| Air transport | 60,817 | 112,304 | +51,487 |
| Road transport | 4,477 | 0 | -4,477 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,339,017 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,871,359 |
| Southampton | 1,277,244 |
| Liverpool Docks | 852,012 |
| London Gateway Port | 711,251 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,644,208 | 2,694,809 | +1,050,601 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,561,273 | 1,310,086 | -251,187 |
| Southampton | 782,234 | 495,010 | -287,224 |
| Liverpool Docks | 313,708 | 538,304 | +224,596 |
| London Gateway Port | 336,596 | 374,655 | +38,059 |
| Holyhead | 107,690 | 211,014 | +103,324 |
| 000 | 160,002 | 151,215 | -8,787 |
| Hull | 211,061 | 71,586 | -139,475 |
| Felixstowe | 214,209 | 48,364 | -165,845 |
| Heysham | 117,178 | 90,599 | -26,579 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 283329
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sulphate compounds not classified elsewhere, used in various industrial processes