Import/export HS code 28332980: Various sulphates
Unspecified sulphate compounds used in various industrial and chemical applications
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 | 7,412,300 |
| Germany | 5,972,623 |
| Norway | 3,730,936 |
| Finland | 2,705,748 |
| India | 2,227,326 |
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 | 3,914,876 | 3,497,424 | -417,452 |
| Germany | 3,183,752 | 2,788,871 | -394,881 |
| Norway | 673,427 | 3,057,509 | +2,384,082 |
| Finland | 829,451 | 1,876,297 | +1,046,846 |
| India | 1,241,667 | 985,659 | -256,008 |
| Netherlands | 1,081,996 | 1,046,441 | -35,555 |
| United States | 889,117 | 427,733 | -461,384 |
| Belgium | 486,001 | 355,747 | -130,254 |
| Ireland | 699,033 | 85,152 | -613,881 |
| Spain | 202,404 | 148,659 | -53,745 |
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 | 8,147,141 |
| Germany | 7,258,444 |
| Norway | 3,739,258 |
| Finland | 2,705,748 |
| India | 2,401,232 |
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 | 4,485,355 | 3,661,786 | -823,569 |
| Germany | 3,578,542 | 3,679,902 | +101,360 |
| Norway | 943,053 | 2,796,205 | +1,853,152 |
| Finland | 829,451 | 1,876,297 | +1,046,846 |
| India | 1,288,577 | 1,112,655 | -175,922 |
| United States | 996,220 | 428,889 | -567,331 |
| Ireland | 678,763 | 80,608 | -598,155 |
| Spain | 217,404 | 212,857 | -4,547 |
| Netherlands | 226,796 | 177,393 | -49,403 |
| Belgium | 141,499 | 92,687 | -48,812 |
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 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
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 | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +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) | 21,156,568 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,997,219 |
| Other | 533,992 |
| Air transport | 371,285 |
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) | 10,236,441 | 10,920,127 | +683,686 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,629,814 | 3,367,405 | -262,409 |
| Other | 128,839 | 405,153 | +276,314 |
| Air transport | 182,377 | 188,908 | +6,531 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 6,356,481 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,537,681 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,819,631 |
| Belfast Port | 2,365,659 |
| Goole | 2,226,997 |
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 | 3,602,946 | 2,753,535 | -849,411 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,471,267 | 2,066,414 | -404,853 |
| Middlesbrough | 970,210 | 2,849,421 | +1,879,211 |
| Belfast Port | 687,520 | 1,678,139 | +990,619 |
| Goole | 1,281,321 | 945,676 | -335,645 |
| Southampton | 927,753 | 466,064 | -461,689 |
| Glasgow | 455,455 | 930,621 | +475,166 |
| Hull | 790,685 | 409,677 | -381,008 |
| London | 490,493 | 430,345 | -60,148 |
| Dover | 522,033 | 320,826 | -201,207 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 30 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 30 |
| Manufacture of food products | 9 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 18 |
| 2026-03 | 26 |
| 2026-02 | 19 |
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-12 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 75 |
| CELTIC CHEMICALS LIMITED | 68 |
| NORKEM LIMITED | 61 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 58 |
| INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS GROUP LIMITED | 55 |
| CASTLE CEMENT LIMITED | 51 |
| DSM NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS (UK) LIMITED | 51 |
| AB AGRI LIMITED | 49 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 46 |
| DAKRAM MATERIALS LTD. | 45 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 35 |
| 1m-15m | 29 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | 2,644,821 |
| Ireland | 1,416,992 |
| Netherlands | 1,010,911 |
| 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 | 1,313,098 | 1,331,723 | +18,625 |
| Ireland | 603,486 | 813,506 | +210,020 |
| Netherlands | 431,783 | 579,128 | +147,345 |
| Austria | 18,925 | 936,082 | +917,157 |
| China | 683,213 | 252,807 | -430,406 |
| Denmark | 401,557 | 267,825 | -133,732 |
| United States | 261,100 | 202,719 | -58,381 |
| Spain | 351,427 | 40,507 | -310,920 |
| Italy | 262,914 | 124,522 | -138,392 |
| 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 | 73,378 |
| United States | 4,633 |
| Germany | 294 |
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 | 28,614 | 44,764 | +16,150 |
| United States | 2,547 | 2,086 | -461 |
| 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) | 6,684,056 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,310,575 |
| Other | 258,946 |
| Air transport | 108,686 |
| 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) | 2,823,961 | 3,860,095 | +1,036,134 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,885,410 | 1,425,165 | -460,245 |
| Other | 129,120 | 129,826 | +706 |
| Air transport | 45,177 | 63,509 | +18,332 |
| 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 | 3,873,349 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,559,611 |
| Southampton | 946,133 |
| Liverpool Docks | 651,179 |
| London Gateway Port | 613,933 |
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 | 1,414,257 | 2,459,092 | +1,044,835 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,325,260 | 1,234,351 | -90,909 |
| Southampton | 714,766 | 231,367 | -483,399 |
| Liverpool Docks | 217,921 | 433,258 | +215,337 |
| London Gateway Port | 258,036 | 355,897 | +97,861 |
| Hull | 211,061 | 71,586 | -139,475 |
| 000 | 129,120 | 129,826 | +706 |
| Felixstowe | 205,469 | 48,364 | -157,105 |
| Holyhead | 79,815 | 141,309 | +61,494 |
| Heysham | 113,486 | 90,599 | -22,887 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28332980
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Unspecified sulphate compounds used in various industrial and chemical applications