Import/export HS code 28342980: Various nitrites
All other nitrite compounds not listed elsewhere, used in various 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 3,545,900 |
| Netherlands | 1,706,657 |
| Sweden | 1,592,530 |
| Spain | 1,498,411 |
| Poland | 1,492,229 |
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 | 851,055 | 855,602 | +4,547 |
| Sweden | 851,207 | 741,323 | -109,884 |
| Spain | 703,634 | 794,777 | +91,143 |
| Poland | 741,885 | 750,344 | +8,459 |
| Turkey | 911,915 | 526,316 | -385,599 |
| Germany | 800,630 | 244,909 | -555,721 |
| China | 347,696 | 324,484 | -23,212 |
| Belgium | 287,716 | 271,011 | -16,705 |
| Italy | 182,412 | 208,473 | +26,061 |
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 |
| Sweden | 1,592,530 |
| Poland | 1,590,509 |
| Turkey | 1,437,086 |
| Netherlands | 1,397,143 |
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 |
| Sweden | 851,207 | 741,323 | -109,884 |
| Poland | 809,249 | 781,260 | -27,989 |
| Turkey | 911,915 | 525,171 | -386,744 |
| Netherlands | 627,606 | 769,537 | +141,931 |
| China | 354,608 | 334,408 | -20,200 |
| Belgium | 385,185 | 282,312 | -102,873 |
| Germany | 214,757 | 221,125 | +6,368 |
| Italy | 211,101 | 220,323 | +9,222 |
| Japan | 0 | 109,871 | +109,871 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -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) | 7,939,629 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,251,961 |
| Other | 1,839,399 |
| Air transport | 380,958 |
| Road transport | 1,325 |
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) | 3,766,438 | 4,173,191 | +406,753 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,287,666 | 1,964,295 | -323,371 |
| Other | 1,020,020 | 819,379 | -200,641 |
| Air transport | 83,937 | 297,021 | +213,084 |
| Road transport | 1,325 | 0 | -1,325 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,321,840 |
| Hull | 2,513,550 |
| Felixstowe | 2,225,527 |
| 000 | 1,839,399 |
| Dover | 852,997 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,216,680 | 3,105,160 | +888,480 |
| Hull | 1,415,149 | 1,098,401 | -316,748 |
| Felixstowe | 1,373,096 | 852,431 | -520,665 |
| 000 | 1,020,020 | 819,379 | -200,641 |
| Dover | 306,739 | 546,258 | +239,519 |
| London | 293,602 | 133,479 | -160,123 |
| Eurotunnel | 94,066 | 118,282 | +24,216 |
| Harwich | 87,657 | 95,332 | +7,675 |
| London Stansted Airport | 21,790 | 134,109 | +112,319 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 38,450 | 58,904 | +20,454 |
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 | 16 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 13 |
| 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 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 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 | 52 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 50 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 47 |
| CELTIC CHEMICALS LIMITED | 38 |
| DAKRAM MATERIALS LTD. | 35 |
| VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 31 |
| THANET GROWERS ONE LIMITED | 27 |
| OMEX AGRICULTURE LIMITED | 27 |
| NORKEM LIMITED | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | 2,374,082 |
| United States | 1,237,956 |
| North Macedonia | 1,219,969 |
| Ireland | 1,061,653 |
| Germany | 990,443 |
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 | 1,051,928 | 1,322,154 | +270,226 |
| United States | 884,040 | 353,916 | -530,124 |
| North Macedonia | 564,982 | 654,987 | +90,005 |
| Ireland | 600,711 | 460,942 | -139,769 |
| Germany | 492,967 | 497,476 | +4,509 |
| France | 479,986 | 304,420 | -175,566 |
| Italy | 318,188 | 251,806 | -66,382 |
| Thailand | 121,729 | 355,941 | +234,212 |
| India | 101,528 | 190,180 | +88,652 |
| Mexico | 116,777 | 143,345 | +26,568 |
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) | 6,504,328 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,627,231 |
| Other | 794,160 |
| Air transport | 616,663 |
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) | 2,983,918 | 3,520,410 | +536,492 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,210,388 | 1,416,843 | +206,455 |
| Other | 517,815 | 276,345 | -241,470 |
| Air transport | 515,440 | 101,223 | -414,217 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,545,126 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,083,544 |
| Southampton | 1,756,590 |
| 000 | 794,160 |
| Felixstowe | 512,797 |
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 | 1,685,252 | 1,859,874 | +174,622 |
| Immingham Docks | 807,004 | 1,276,540 | +469,536 |
| Southampton | 662,028 | 1,094,562 | +432,534 |
| 000 | 517,815 | 276,345 | -241,470 |
| Felixstowe | 460,222 | 52,575 | -407,647 |
| London Gateway Port | 226,613 | 235,252 | +8,639 |
| Dover | 267,561 | 161,693 | -105,868 |
| East Midlands Airport | 297,042 | 9,164 | -287,878 |
| Liverpool Docks | 74,951 | 80,428 | +5,477 |
| Glasgow Airport | 141,817 | 0 | -141,817 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28342980
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: All other nitrite compounds not listed elsewhere, used in various applications