Import/export HS code 28332920: Cadmium, chromium, and zinc sulphates
Sulphate compounds of cadmium, chromium, and zinc, used in electroplating and industrial applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 1,579,679 |
| Turkey | 930,124 |
| China | 539,120 |
| India | 524,091 |
| Germany | 252,582 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 955,198 | 624,481 | -330,717 |
| Turkey | 437,064 | 493,060 | +55,996 |
| China | 257,476 | 281,644 | +24,168 |
| India | 318,612 | 205,479 | -113,133 |
| Germany | 193,482 | 59,100 | -134,382 |
| Czechia | 126,162 | 111,097 | -15,065 |
| Netherlands | 49,557 | 88,254 | +38,697 |
| United States | 123,467 | 11,584 | -111,883 |
| Italy | 63,441 | 23,696 | -39,745 |
| Canada | 14,658 | 63,480 | +48,822 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 1,655,322 |
| Turkey | 1,013,291 |
| India | 642,434 |
| China | 593,737 |
| Czechia | 267,608 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 966,414 | 688,908 | -277,506 |
| Turkey | 496,535 | 516,756 | +20,221 |
| India | 436,955 | 205,479 | -231,476 |
| China | 282,048 | 311,689 | +29,641 |
| Czechia | 135,974 | 131,634 | -4,340 |
| Germany | 196,373 | 60,312 | -136,061 |
| United States | 8,790 | 38,328 | +29,538 |
| Italy | 38,985 | 0 | -38,985 |
| Spain | 0 | 24,504 | +24,504 |
| France | 11,276 | 9,268 | -2,008 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Norfolk | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 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) | 3,617,459 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 752,838 |
| Air transport | 261,096 |
| Other | 12,045 |
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) | 2,045,979 | 1,571,480 | -474,499 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 372,775 | 380,063 | +7,288 |
| Air transport | 175,158 | 85,938 | -89,220 |
| Other | 10,208 | 1,837 | -8,371 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,583,287 |
| Felixstowe | 1,321,306 |
| Southampton | 445,781 |
| Immingham Docks | 264,240 |
| Dover | 256,210 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 976,636 | 606,651 | -369,985 |
| Felixstowe | 584,604 | 736,702 | +152,098 |
| Southampton | 266,085 | 179,696 | -86,389 |
| Immingham Docks | 90,977 | 173,263 | +82,286 |
| Dover | 184,941 | 71,269 | -113,672 |
| Belfast Port | 82,273 | 86,949 | +4,676 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 123,076 | 25,453 | -97,623 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 76,000 | 0 | -76,000 |
| London Stansted Airport | 20,433 | 40,700 | +20,267 |
| Eurotunnel | 25,010 | 34,809 | +9,799 |
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 | 9 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 7 |
| Manufacture of food products | 4 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CELTIC CHEMICALS LIMITED | 58 |
| NORKEM LIMITED | 56 |
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 52 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 33 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 32 |
| ABBEYCHEM LIMITED | 31 |
| CHEMISPHERE LIMITED | 29 |
| AGROVISTA UK LIMITED | 23 |
| PRINOVA SOLUTIONS EUROPE LIMITED | 23 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| Other | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 267,891 |
| Germany | 177,112 |
| Sweden | 141,109 |
| Italy | 128,878 |
| Denmark | 74,707 |
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 | 129,937 | 137,954 | +8,017 |
| Germany | 121,949 | 55,163 | -66,786 |
| Sweden | 107,024 | 34,085 | -72,939 |
| Italy | 56,234 | 72,644 | +16,410 |
| Denmark | 55,046 | 19,661 | -35,385 |
| Netherlands | 37,240 | 29,769 | -7,471 |
| Norway | 52,572 | 0 | -52,572 |
| Turkey | 15,762 | 25,501 | +9,739 |
| South Korea | 19,384 | 16,546 | -2,838 |
| India | 20,614 | 12,069 | -8,545 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 18,555 |
| XI | 18,442 |
| China | 5,223 |
| Mexico | 1,742 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 15,060 | 3,495 | -11,565 |
| XI | 4,819 | 13,623 | +8,804 |
| China | 5,223 | 0 | -5,223 |
| Mexico | 0 | 1,742 | +1,742 |
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) | 875,096 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 182,378 |
| Air transport | 63,490 |
| Other | 48,258 |
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) | 551,637 | 323,459 | -228,178 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 103,698 | 78,680 | -25,018 |
| Air transport | 14,695 | 48,795 | +34,100 |
| Other | 26,908 | 21,350 | -5,558 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 363,733 |
| Immingham Docks | 311,748 |
| Liverpool Docks | 165,058 |
| London Gateway Port | 78,639 |
| Southampton | 53,357 |
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 | 203,088 | 160,645 | -42,443 |
| Immingham Docks | 236,013 | 75,735 | -160,278 |
| Liverpool Docks | 91,423 | 73,635 | -17,788 |
| London Gateway Port | 64,865 | 13,774 | -51,091 |
| Southampton | 24,742 | 28,615 | +3,873 |
| Holyhead | 9,076 | 42,969 | +33,893 |
| 000 | 26,908 | 21,350 | -5,558 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,605 | 17,485 | +9,880 |
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 24,510 | +24,510 |
| Dover | 13,696 | 6,766 | -6,930 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28332920
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sulphate compounds of cadmium, chromium, and zinc, used in electroplating and industrial applications