Import/export HS code 283429: Various nitrites
Nitrite compounds not listed elsewhere, 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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 3,545,900 |
| Netherlands | 1,816,307 |
| Italy | 1,694,920 |
| Sweden | 1,592,530 |
| Poland | 1,513,018 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 1,297,664 | 2,248,236 | +950,572 |
| Netherlands | 913,037 | 903,270 | -9,767 |
| Italy | 753,000 | 941,920 | +188,920 |
| Sweden | 851,207 | 741,323 | -109,884 |
| Poland | 751,785 | 761,233 | +9,448 |
| Spain | 710,331 | 794,777 | +84,446 |
| Turkey | 924,795 | 539,273 | -385,522 |
| Germany | 872,189 | 298,711 | -573,478 |
| Belgium | 479,454 | 303,109 | -176,345 |
| China | 347,696 | 324,484 | -23,212 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 3,856,157 |
| Italy | 1,726,263 |
| Poland | 1,711,148 |
| Sweden | 1,592,530 |
| Turkey | 1,573,226 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 1,606,863 | 2,249,294 | +642,431 |
| Italy | 777,486 | 948,777 | +171,291 |
| Poland | 881,131 | 830,017 | -51,114 |
| Sweden | 851,207 | 741,323 | -109,884 |
| Turkey | 1,004,972 | 568,254 | -436,718 |
| Netherlands | 627,606 | 769,537 | +141,931 |
| Belgium | 455,400 | 282,312 | -173,088 |
| China | 363,519 | 334,408 | -29,111 |
| Germany | 289,535 | 282,358 | -7,177 |
| France | 93,900 | 81,203 | -12,697 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 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) | 7,973,683 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,114,232 |
| Other | 1,853,300 |
| Air transport | 456,060 |
| Road transport | 7,660 |
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) | 3,781,037 | 4,192,646 | +411,609 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,224,421 | 2,889,811 | -334,610 |
| Other | 1,033,921 | 819,379 | -214,542 |
| Air transport | 124,478 | 331,582 | +207,104 |
| Road transport | 7,660 | 0 | -7,660 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,431,412 |
| Hull | 2,513,550 |
| Felixstowe | 2,232,344 |
| Dover | 2,148,254 |
| 000 | 1,853,300 |
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 | 2,255,321 | 3,176,091 | +920,770 |
| Hull | 1,415,149 | 1,098,401 | -316,748 |
| Felixstowe | 1,373,177 | 859,167 | -514,010 |
| Dover | 782,052 | 1,366,202 | +584,150 |
| 000 | 1,033,921 | 819,379 | -214,542 |
| London | 293,602 | 133,479 | -160,123 |
| Eurotunnel | 229,473 | 125,652 | -103,821 |
| Harwich | 149,639 | 117,254 | -32,385 |
| Purfleet | 148,435 | 49,789 | -98,646 |
| London Stansted Airport | 22,714 | 148,233 | +125,519 |
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 | 18 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 14 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| YARA UK LIMITED | 87 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 56 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 50 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 48 |
| CELTIC CHEMICALS LIMITED | 41 |
| DAKRAM MATERIALS LTD. | 36 |
| VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 33 |
| CHEMISPHERE LIMITED | 27 |
| THANET GROWERS ONE LIMITED | 27 |
| OMEX AGRICULTURE LIMITED | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 13,165,631 |
| South Africa | 2,535,844 |
| United States | 1,473,433 |
| Denmark | 1,378,584 |
| North Macedonia | 1,219,969 |
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 | 4,263,820 | 8,901,811 | +4,637,991 |
| South Africa | 1,835,387 | 700,457 | -1,134,930 |
| United States | 1,025,891 | 447,542 | -578,349 |
| Denmark | 457,447 | 921,137 | +463,690 |
| North Macedonia | 564,982 | 654,987 | +90,005 |
| Germany | 521,009 | 660,115 | +139,106 |
| Ireland | 603,278 | 465,545 | -137,733 |
| France | 489,554 | 313,585 | -175,969 |
| Italy | 359,651 | 282,585 | -77,066 |
| Thailand | 121,729 | 355,941 | +234,212 |
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 | 734,986 |
| Germany | 57,931 |
| Ireland | 116 |
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 | 517,800 | 217,186 | -300,614 |
| Germany | 0 | 57,931 | +57,931 |
| Ireland | 0 | 116 | +116 |
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) | 19,770,242 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,263,462 |
| Other | 794,160 |
| Air transport | 728,581 |
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) | 7,094,728 | 12,675,514 | +5,580,786 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,219,416 | 2,044,046 | -1,175,370 |
| Other | 517,815 | 276,345 | -241,470 |
| Air transport | 604,226 | 124,355 | -479,871 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 9,856,596 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,096,563 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,075,436 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,588,822 |
| Southampton | 1,962,808 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,792,434 | 7,064,162 | +4,271,728 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,007,833 | 2,088,730 | +80,897 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,743,925 | 1,331,511 | -412,414 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,119,121 | 469,701 | -1,649,420 |
| Southampton | 736,500 | 1,226,308 | +489,808 |
| London | 0 | 1,215,021 | +1,215,021 |
| 000 | 517,815 | 276,345 | -241,470 |
| Liverpool Docks | 118,658 | 578,871 | +460,213 |
| Dover | 322,818 | 282,918 | -39,900 |
| Felixstowe | 460,222 | 52,575 | -407,647 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 283429
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Nitrite compounds not listed elsewhere, used in various industrial and chemical applications