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 | 3,170,966 |
| Spain | 1,583,797 |
| Sweden | 1,491,955 |
| Netherlands | 1,418,749 |
| Poland | 1,261,501 |
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 | 1,602,284 | 1,568,682 | -33,602 |
| Spain | 709,358 | 874,439 | +165,081 |
| Sweden | 858,011 | 633,944 | -224,067 |
| Netherlands | 781,293 | 637,456 | -143,837 |
| Poland | 629,416 | 632,085 | +2,669 |
| Germany | 591,345 | 520,793 | -70,552 |
| Turkey | 723,270 | 355,145 | -368,125 |
| China | 336,216 | 334,913 | -1,303 |
| Belgium | 271,663 | 232,998 | -38,665 |
| Italy | 199,523 | 202,972 | +3,449 |
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 | 3,494,148 |
| Sweden | 1,491,955 |
| Poland | 1,364,015 |
| Netherlands | 1,109,066 |
| Turkey | 1,077,270 |
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 | 1,616,267 | 1,877,881 | +261,614 |
| Sweden | 858,011 | 633,944 | -224,067 |
| Poland | 706,390 | 657,625 | -48,765 |
| Netherlands | 594,370 | 514,696 | -79,674 |
| Turkey | 723,270 | 354,000 | -369,270 |
| China | 344,199 | 336,058 | -8,141 |
| Belgium | 320,087 | 300,525 | -19,562 |
| Germany | 280,084 | 194,615 | -85,469 |
| Italy | 229,933 | 218,367 | -11,566 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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 | 2 | +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) | 6,825,082 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,038,079 |
| Other | 1,967,974 |
| Air transport | 309,924 |
| 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) | 3,305,713 | 3,519,369 | +213,656 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,464,885 | 1,573,194 | -891,691 |
| Other | 1,072,462 | 895,512 | -176,950 |
| Air transport | 89,839 | 220,085 | +130,246 |
| 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 | 4,632,717 |
| Hull | 2,339,049 |
| 000 | 1,967,974 |
| Felixstowe | 1,780,956 |
| Dover | 828,000 |
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 | 2,247,017 | 2,385,700 | +138,683 |
| Hull | 1,274,115 | 1,064,934 | -209,181 |
| 000 | 1,072,462 | 895,512 | -176,950 |
| Felixstowe | 1,059,152 | 721,804 | -337,348 |
| Dover | 365,861 | 462,139 | +96,278 |
| London | 259,427 | 123,415 | -136,012 |
| Eurotunnel | 174,485 | 91,978 | -82,507 |
| Harwich | 94,128 | 87,703 | -6,425 |
| London Stansted Airport | 24,310 | 113,499 | +89,189 |
| London Gateway Port | 117,083 | 0 | -117,083 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| YARA UK LIMITED | 84 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 48 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 46 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 46 |
| CELTIC CHEMICALS LIMITED | 35 |
| DAKRAM MATERIALS LTD. | 32 |
| VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 29 |
| OMEX AGRICULTURE LIMITED | 27 |
| THANET GROWERS ONE LIMITED | 24 |
| 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 | 2,246,536 |
| United States | 1,179,878 |
| North Macedonia | 1,176,543 |
| Ireland | 1,080,710 |
| Germany | 931,185 |
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 | 1,101,835 | 1,144,701 | +42,866 |
| United States | 847,215 | 332,663 | -514,552 |
| North Macedonia | 607,956 | 568,587 | -39,369 |
| Ireland | 649,347 | 431,363 | -217,984 |
| Germany | 499,392 | 431,793 | -67,599 |
| France | 550,826 | 269,008 | -281,818 |
| Italy | 439,036 | 257,444 | -181,592 |
| Thailand | 50,065 | 427,605 | +377,540 |
| Mexico | 148,307 | 61,671 | -86,636 |
| India | 76,604 | 128,208 | +51,604 |
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 | 864,961 |
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 | 516,538 | 348,423 | -168,115 |
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) | 6,142,077 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,587,411 |
| Other | 865,009 |
| Air transport | 641,193 |
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) | 3,176,124 | 2,965,953 | -210,171 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,467,399 | 1,120,012 | -347,387 |
| Other | 516,553 | 348,456 | -168,097 |
| Air transport | 513,838 | 127,355 | -386,483 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,599,885 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,742,857 |
| Southampton | 1,557,487 |
| 000 | 865,009 |
| Felixstowe | 546,428 |
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 | 2,040,050 | 1,559,835 | -480,215 |
| Immingham Docks | 658,366 | 1,084,491 | +426,125 |
| Southampton | 735,221 | 822,266 | +87,045 |
| 000 | 516,553 | 348,456 | -168,097 |
| Felixstowe | 457,056 | 89,372 | -367,684 |
| Dover | 290,369 | 175,132 | -115,237 |
| London Gateway Port | 218,532 | 199,802 | -18,730 |
| East Midlands Airport | 231,252 | 74,954 | -156,298 |
| Liverpool Docks | 125,836 | 77,914 | -47,922 |
| Harwich | 103,287 | 56,986 | -46,301 |
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