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.
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,681,082 |
| India | 1,315,696 |
| China | 419,991 |
| Netherlands | 272,981 |
| France | 158,802 |
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 | 1,229,840 | 451,242 | -778,598 |
| India | 667,253 | 648,443 | -18,810 |
| China | 322,395 | 97,596 | -224,799 |
| Netherlands | 126,501 | 146,480 | +19,979 |
| France | 41,332 | 117,470 | +76,138 |
| Spain | 29,550 | 47,147 | +17,597 |
| Belgium | 62,729 | 816 | -61,913 |
| Norway | 22,241 | 0 | -22,241 |
| Sweden | 14,345 | 0 | -14,345 |
| United States | 941 | 10,818 | +9,877 |
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 | 1,918,763 |
| India | 1,339,290 |
| China | 429,171 |
| France | 142,193 |
| Netherlands | 135,389 |
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 | 1,346,355 | 572,408 | -773,947 |
| India | 668,194 | 671,096 | +2,902 |
| China | 322,395 | 106,776 | -215,619 |
| France | 38,530 | 103,663 | +65,133 |
| Netherlands | 98,607 | 36,782 | -61,825 |
| Norway | 33,294 | 0 | -33,294 |
| Spain | 1,834 | 18,601 | +16,767 |
| United States | 0 | 9,870 | +9,870 |
| Poland | 7,884 | 0 | -7,884 |
| Czechia | 4,752 | 0 | -4,752 |
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 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| 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 |
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) | 2,249,285 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,774,217 |
| Air transport | 23,562 |
| Other | 4,271 |
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) | 1,456,980 | 792,305 | -664,675 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,059,527 | 714,690 | -344,837 |
| Air transport | 10,545 | 13,017 | +2,472 |
| Other | 2,264 | 2,007 | -257 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,152,282 |
| London Gateway Port | 963,826 |
| Felixstowe | 778,510 |
| Hull | 465,792 |
| Dover | 307,096 |
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 | 700,439 | 451,843 | -248,596 |
| London Gateway Port | 641,827 | 321,999 | -319,828 |
| Felixstowe | 347,821 | 430,689 | +82,868 |
| Hull | 465,792 | 0 | -465,792 |
| Dover | 100,409 | 206,687 | +106,278 |
| Killingholme | 85,321 | 0 | -85,321 |
| Eurotunnel | 62,322 | 16,736 | -45,586 |
| Thamesport | 39,933 | 36,782 | -3,151 |
| Middlesbrough | 29,411 | 0 | -29,411 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 28,925 | +28,925 |
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 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 45 |
| CHEMETALL LIMITED | 35 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 33 |
| NALCO LIMITED | 26 |
| PLATER CHEMICALS LIMITED | 22 |
| KILO LIMITED | 16 |
| YARA UK LIMITED | 10 |
| NORKEM LIMITED | 7 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 6 |
| BRENNTAG UK 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 | 5 |
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 | 113,354 |
| Ireland | 66,891 |
| United States | 46,010 |
| South Africa | 40,483 |
| Germany | 21,899 |
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 | 46,665 | 66,689 | +20,024 |
| Ireland | 38,713 | 28,178 | -10,535 |
| United States | 0 | 46,010 | +46,010 |
| South Africa | 38,369 | 2,114 | -36,255 |
| Germany | 6,238 | 15,661 | +9,423 |
| Cyprus | 7,212 | 3,606 | -3,606 |
| Algeria | 6,300 | 0 | -6,300 |
| Indonesia | 4,678 | 0 | -4,678 |
| France | 4,030 | 0 | -4,030 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,400 | 1,750 | +350 |
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) | 197,285 |
| Air transport | 62,284 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 61,766 |
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) | 91,700 | 105,585 | +13,885 |
| Air transport | 10,024 | 52,260 | +42,236 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 52,502 | 9,264 | -43,238 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 61,342 |
| London Gateway Port | 59,515 |
| East Midlands Airport | 46,010 |
| Immingham Docks | 35,670 |
| Heysham | 26,489 |
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 | 14,668 | 46,674 | +32,006 |
| London Gateway Port | 51,881 | 7,634 | -44,247 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 46,010 | +46,010 |
| Immingham Docks | 32,165 | 3,505 | -28,660 |
| Heysham | 14,729 | 11,760 | -2,969 |
| Liverpool Docks | 14,997 | 6,488 | -8,509 |
| London | 0 | 19,684 | +19,684 |
| Holyhead | 8,987 | 9,930 | +943 |
| Dover | 6,154 | 9,174 | +3,020 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,624 | 0 | -8,624 |
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