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 |
| Spain | 1,728,953 |
| Netherlands | 1,687,245 |
| Sweden | 1,467,133 |
| Turkey | 1,438,231 |
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 | 1,675,993 | 1,869,907 | +193,914 |
| Spain | 938,202 | 790,751 | -147,451 |
| Netherlands | 864,499 | 822,746 | -41,753 |
| Sweden | 818,963 | 648,170 | -170,793 |
| Turkey | 911,915 | 526,316 | -385,599 |
| Poland | 723,394 | 699,216 | -24,178 |
| Germany | 606,336 | 221,044 | -385,292 |
| China | 401,389 | 315,531 | -85,858 |
| Belgium | 288,569 | 231,022 | -57,547 |
| Italy | 177,709 | 209,256 | +31,547 |
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 |
| Poland | 1,479,174 |
| Sweden | 1,467,133 |
| Netherlands | 1,466,319 |
| Turkey | 1,437,086 |
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 | 1,985,192 | 1,870,965 | -114,227 |
| Poland | 753,263 | 725,911 | -27,352 |
| Sweden | 818,963 | 648,170 | -170,793 |
| Netherlands | 712,411 | 753,908 | +41,497 |
| Turkey | 911,915 | 525,171 | -386,744 |
| China | 408,301 | 325,455 | -82,846 |
| Belgium | 356,366 | 215,467 | -140,899 |
| Germany | 218,936 | 206,628 | -12,308 |
| Italy | 199,539 | 213,149 | +13,610 |
| 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 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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) | 7,951,154 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,977,922 |
| Other | 1,870,692 |
| Air transport | 378,766 |
| 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) | 4,249,803 | 3,701,351 | -548,452 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,105,425 | 1,872,497 | -232,928 |
| Other | 1,059,081 | 811,611 | -247,470 |
| Air transport | 171,490 | 207,276 | +35,786 |
| 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 | 5,327,503 |
| Hull | 2,313,756 |
| Felixstowe | 2,219,893 |
| 000 | 1,870,692 |
| Dover | 853,007 |
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 | 2,638,836 | 2,688,667 | +49,831 |
| Hull | 1,405,214 | 908,542 | -496,672 |
| Felixstowe | 1,316,144 | 903,749 | -412,395 |
| 000 | 1,059,081 | 811,611 | -247,470 |
| Dover | 304,195 | 548,812 | +244,617 |
| London | 286,261 | 153,711 | -132,550 |
| Eurotunnel | 99,965 | 104,987 | +5,022 |
| London Stansted Airport | 28,368 | 126,612 | +98,244 |
| Harwich | 57,485 | 87,136 | +29,651 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 40,028 | 57,326 | +17,298 |
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
|
14 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
12 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 8 |
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
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 | 51 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 48 |
| CELTIC CHEMICALS LIMITED | 39 |
| DAKRAM MATERIALS LTD. | 35 |
| VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 31 |
| THANET GROWERS ONE LIMITED | 28 |
| 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+ | 18 |
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 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 | 2,228,296 |
| United States | 1,229,037 |
| North Macedonia | 1,176,545 |
| Ireland | 1,026,445 |
| Germany | 887,808 |
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 | 1,018,641 | 1,209,655 | +191,014 |
| United States | 879,066 | 349,971 | -529,095 |
| North Macedonia | 609,760 | 566,785 | -42,975 |
| Ireland | 716,686 | 309,759 | -406,927 |
| Germany | 446,954 | 440,854 | -6,100 |
| France | 449,189 | 273,146 | -176,043 |
| Thailand | 88,999 | 355,941 | +266,942 |
| Italy | 143,726 | 211,267 | +67,541 |
| India | 106,720 | 163,500 | +56,780 |
| Mexico | 76,729 | 143,345 | +66,616 |
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 | 666,092 |
| 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 | 598,547 | 67,545 | -531,002 |
| 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) | 6,078,687 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,396,579 |
| Other | 725,266 |
| Air transport | 615,708 |
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) | 2,897,013 | 3,181,674 | +284,661 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,043,880 | 1,352,699 | +308,819 |
| Other | 598,562 | 126,704 | -471,858 |
| Air transport | 533,660 | 82,048 | -451,612 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,152,348 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,081,026 |
| Southampton | 1,726,572 |
| 000 | 725,266 |
| London Gateway Port | 418,889 |
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 | 1,518,985 | 1,633,363 | +114,378 |
| Immingham Docks | 900,477 | 1,180,549 | +280,072 |
| Southampton | 651,598 | 1,074,974 | +423,376 |
| 000 | 598,562 | 126,704 | -471,858 |
| London Gateway Port | 214,156 | 204,733 | -9,423 |
| Dover | 248,615 | 141,669 | -106,946 |
| Felixstowe | 286,208 | 43,870 | -242,338 |
| East Midlands Airport | 299,050 | 6,134 | -292,916 |
| Liverpool Docks | 104,684 | 69,693 | -34,991 |
| 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