Import/export HS code 283410: Nitrites
Chemical compounds used to preserve food and in industrial applications. Includes all types of nitrites
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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 | 1,240,458 |
| India | 1,170,692 |
| Netherlands | 327,156 |
| China | 310,749 |
| France | 153,579 |
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 | 779,126 | 461,332 | -317,794 |
| India | 619,135 | 551,557 | -67,578 |
| Netherlands | 129,342 | 197,814 | +68,472 |
| China | 213,153 | 97,596 | -115,557 |
| France | 79,270 | 74,309 | -4,961 |
| Spain | 24,283 | 53,158 | +28,875 |
| Belgium | 59,369 | 816 | -58,553 |
| Norway | 22,241 | 0 | -22,241 |
| United States | 941 | 20,932 | +19,991 |
| Sweden | 14,345 | 0 | -14,345 |
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 | 1,508,526 |
| India | 1,194,286 |
| China | 319,929 |
| Netherlands | 153,347 |
| France | 136,970 |
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 | 888,977 | 619,549 | -269,428 |
| India | 620,076 | 574,210 | -45,866 |
| China | 213,153 | 106,776 | -106,377 |
| Netherlands | 98,607 | 54,740 | -43,867 |
| France | 74,132 | 62,838 | -11,294 |
| Norway | 33,294 | 0 | -33,294 |
| United States | 0 | 19,984 | +19,984 |
| Spain | 1,027 | 18,601 | +17,574 |
| Poland | 7,884 | 0 | -7,884 |
| Denmark | 4,444 | 0 | -4,444 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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) | 1,734,273 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,631,922 |
| Air transport | 33,676 |
| Other | 4,174 |
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) | 1,020,896 | 713,377 | -307,519 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 910,916 | 721,006 | -189,910 |
| Air transport | 10,545 | 23,131 | +12,586 |
| Other | 2,338 | 1,836 | -502 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,007,224 |
| London Gateway Port | 766,140 |
| Felixstowe | 727,595 |
| Dover | 298,453 |
| Hull | 203,936 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 504,633 | 502,591 | -2,042 |
| London Gateway Port | 528,627 | 237,513 | -291,114 |
| Felixstowe | 304,855 | 422,740 | +117,885 |
| Dover | 134,301 | 164,152 | +29,851 |
| Hull | 203,936 | 0 | -203,936 |
| Thamesport | 39,933 | 54,740 | +14,807 |
| Killingholme | 81,039 | 0 | -81,039 |
| Eurotunnel | 62,322 | 16,736 | -45,586 |
| Middlesbrough | 29,411 | 0 | -29,411 |
| Newhaven | 6,778 | 22,147 | +15,369 |
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
|
8 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
8 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 46 |
| SURVENTIS SURFACE TREATMENT LTD. | 35 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 34 |
| NALCO LIMITED | 27 |
| PLATER CHEMICALS LIMITED | 22 |
| KILO LIMITED | 16 |
| YARA UK LIMITED | 10 |
| NORKEM LIMITED | 7 |
| ABBEYCHEM LIMITED | 6 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 6 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 84,354 |
| Ireland | 57,725 |
| United States | 46,010 |
| Germany | 21,899 |
| Cyprus | 10,818 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 34,040 | 50,314 | +16,274 |
| Ireland | 42,241 | 15,484 | -26,757 |
| United States | 46,010 | 0 | -46,010 |
| Germany | 15,412 | 6,487 | -8,925 |
| Cyprus | 7,212 | 3,606 | -3,606 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,400 | 5,250 | +3,850 |
| Algeria | 6,300 | 0 | -6,300 |
| Indonesia | 4,678 | 0 | -4,678 |
| France | 4,030 | 0 | -4,030 |
| South Africa | 0 | 2,114 | +2,114 |
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) | 159,119 |
| Air transport | 65,784 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,776 |
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) | 91,777 | 67,342 | -24,435 |
| Air transport | 56,034 | 9,750 | -46,284 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,512 | 9,264 | -4,248 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 61,342 |
| East Midlands Airport | 46,010 |
| Heysham | 24,250 |
| London Gateway Port | 21,146 |
| London | 19,684 |
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 | 29,168 | 32,174 | +3,006 |
| East Midlands Airport | 46,010 | 0 | -46,010 |
| Heysham | 19,670 | 4,580 | -15,090 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,512 | 7,634 | -5,878 |
| London | 0 | 19,684 | +19,684 |
| Liverpool Docks | 14,117 | 4,474 | -9,643 |
| Dover | 15,328 | 0 | -15,328 |
| Holyhead | 8,454 | 6,430 | -2,024 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,624 | 0 | -8,624 |
| ZLC | 0 | 8,000 | +8,000 |
Quick facts
HS code: 283410
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemical compounds used to preserve food and in industrial applications. Includes all types of nitrites