Import/export HS code 28332930: Cobalt and titanium sulphates
Sulphate compounds of cobalt and titanium, used in pigments, batteries, and chemical manufacturing
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,429,257 |
| Finland | 162,430 |
| India | 25,164 |
| Belgium | 11,553 |
| United States | 1,639 |
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 | 600,755 | 828,502 | +227,747 |
| Finland | 112,004 | 50,426 | -61,578 |
| India | 0 | 25,164 | +25,164 |
| Belgium | 0 | 11,553 | +11,553 |
| United States | 0 | 1,639 | +1,639 |
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 | 1,429,257 |
| Finland | 167,442 |
| India | 25,164 |
| United Kingdom | 1,639 |
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 | 600,755 | 828,502 | +227,747 |
| Finland | 112,004 | 55,438 | -56,566 |
| India | 0 | 25,164 | +25,164 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 1,639 | +1,639 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 1,606,722 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,141 |
| Other | 6,541 |
| Air transport | 1,639 |
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) | 702,630 | 904,092 | +201,462 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,129 | 5,012 | -5,117 |
| Other | 0 | 6,541 | +6,541 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,639 | +1,639 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,393,567 |
| Middlesbrough | 135,664 |
| Southampton | 49,480 |
| London | 16,637 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,374 |
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 | 539,901 | 853,666 | +313,765 |
| Middlesbrough | 85,238 | 50,426 | -34,812 |
| Southampton | 49,480 | 0 | -49,480 |
| London | 16,637 | 0 | -16,637 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,374 | 0 | -11,374 |
| Harwich | 10,129 | 0 | -10,129 |
| 000 | 0 | 6,541 | +6,541 |
| Dover | 0 | 5,012 | +5,012 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 1,639 | +1,639 |
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 | 2 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Other personal service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-09 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CEBO UK LIMITED | 3 |
| CHAMPION TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 2 |
| PLATER CHEMICALS LIMITED | 1 |
| TODINI UK LIMITED | 1 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 1 |
| U K NUTRITION LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 309,165 |
| Germany | 57,843 |
| Ireland | 53,912 |
| France | 23,379 |
| Belgium | 12,593 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 42,726 | 266,439 | +223,713 |
| Germany | 8,470 | 49,373 | +40,903 |
| Ireland | 27,137 | 26,775 | -362 |
| France | 13,816 | 9,563 | -4,253 |
| Belgium | 2,238 | 10,355 | +8,117 |
| Poland | 3,875 | 7,407 | +3,532 |
| Israel | 8,665 | 0 | -8,665 |
| Netherlands | 7,703 | 0 | -7,703 |
| Indonesia | 2,640 | 4,984 | +2,344 |
| Spain | 3,774 | 0 | -3,774 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 3,974 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 3,974 | 0 | -3,974 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 329,272 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 166,473 |
| Other | 4,013 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 57,849 | 271,423 | +213,574 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 63,039 | 103,434 | +40,395 |
| Other | 3,974 | 39 | -3,935 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 277,754 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 101,935 |
| Holyhead | 45,535 |
| Liverpool Docks | 35,775 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,679 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 42,726 | 235,028 | +192,302 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 26,863 | 75,072 | +48,209 |
| Holyhead | 18,799 | 26,736 | +7,937 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,364 | 31,411 | +27,047 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,695 | 4,984 | -8,711 |
| Dover | 13,013 | 1,626 | -11,387 |
| 000 | 3,974 | 39 | -3,935 |
| Thamesport | 1,428 | 0 | -1,428 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28332930
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sulphate compounds of cobalt and titanium, used in pigments, batteries, and chemical manufacturing