Import/export HS code 283522: Mono- or disodium phosphates
Phosphate compounds made from sodium, used in food additives, detergents, and industrial processes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,699,105 |
| Tunisia | 510,188 |
| Canada | 432,673 |
| Belgium | 336,112 |
| Poland | 325,477 |
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 | 1,615,227 | 1,083,878 | -531,349 |
| Tunisia | 449,064 | 61,124 | -387,940 |
| Canada | 243,159 | 189,514 | -53,645 |
| Belgium | 128,771 | 207,341 | +78,570 |
| Poland | 120,749 | 204,728 | +83,979 |
| China | 174,498 | 137,757 | -36,741 |
| Ireland | 70,023 | 130,401 | +60,378 |
| Netherlands | 95,594 | 93,458 | -2,136 |
| Switzerland | 68,574 | 119,577 | +51,003 |
| France | 149,079 | 35,025 | -114,054 |
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 | 2,859,925 |
| United States | 917,725 |
| Tunisia | 510,188 |
| France | 435,151 |
| China | 317,475 |
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 | 1,644,537 | 1,215,388 | -429,149 |
| United States | 425,179 | 492,546 | +67,367 |
| Tunisia | 449,064 | 61,124 | -387,940 |
| France | 256,072 | 179,079 | -76,993 |
| China | 179,718 | 137,757 | -41,961 |
| Spain | 85,482 | 98,572 | +13,090 |
| Slovenia | 49,834 | 84,086 | +34,252 |
| Japan | 53,423 | 16,519 | -36,904 |
| Ireland | 0 | 28,415 | +28,415 |
| India | 11,987 | 15,524 | +3,537 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,491,686 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,081,954 |
| Air transport | 818,173 |
| Other | 189,458 |
| Road transport | 172,231 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,949,117 | 1,542,569 | -406,548 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 727,271 | 354,683 | -372,588 |
| Air transport | 399,475 | 418,698 | +19,223 |
| Other | 77,253 | 112,205 | +34,952 |
| Road transport | 102,892 | 69,339 | -33,553 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,598,775 |
| Felixstowe | 845,625 |
| Immingham Docks | 750,480 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 611,839 |
| London Stansted Airport | 452,517 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 860,497 | 738,278 | -122,219 |
| Felixstowe | 681,130 | 164,495 | -516,635 |
| Immingham Docks | 363,114 | 387,366 | +24,252 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 400,704 | 211,135 | -189,569 |
| London Stansted Airport | 283,984 | 168,533 | -115,451 |
| Eurotunnel | 80,865 | 118,810 | +37,945 |
| London | 100,639 | 97,075 | -3,564 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 47,254 | 148,285 | +101,031 |
| 000 | 77,253 | 112,205 | +34,952 |
| ZLC | 66,856 | 69,339 | +2,483 |
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 | 19 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 7 |
| Manufacture of food products | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
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 | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 396,634 |
| United States | 178,736 |
| Thailand | 157,357 |
| Ireland | 117,257 |
| Costa Rica | 105,833 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 111,950 | 284,684 | +172,734 |
| United States | 77,371 | 101,365 | +23,994 |
| Thailand | 98,932 | 58,425 | -40,507 |
| Ireland | 77,074 | 40,183 | -36,891 |
| Costa Rica | 67,802 | 38,031 | -29,771 |
| Italy | 20,998 | 23,401 | +2,403 |
| Denmark | 35,490 | 0 | -35,490 |
| Belgium | 0 | 21,195 | +21,195 |
| France | 3,256 | 8,558 | +5,302 |
| Poland | 3,042 | 7,106 | +4,064 |
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) | 644,122 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 255,043 |
| Air transport | 239,756 |
| Other | 37 |
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) | 252,993 | 391,129 | +138,136 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 140,683 | 114,360 | -26,323 |
| Air transport | 138,672 | 101,084 | -37,588 |
| Other | 37 | 0 | -37 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 283,348 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 173,556 |
| Southampton | 116,604 |
| London Gateway Port | 109,920 |
| Manchester Airport | 106,425 |
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 | 42,008 | 241,340 | +199,332 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 97,486 | 76,070 | -21,416 |
| Southampton | 52,499 | 64,105 | +11,606 |
| London Gateway Port | 69,492 | 40,428 | -29,064 |
| Manchester Airport | 33,619 | 72,806 | +39,187 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 62,343 | 18,771 | -43,572 |
| Liverpool Docks | 48,477 | 27,292 | -21,185 |
| Holyhead | 41,491 | 19,043 | -22,448 |
| Hull | 35,490 | 19,698 | -15,792 |
| East Midlands Airport | 28,473 | 5,317 | -23,156 |
Quick facts
HS code: 283522
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Phosphate compounds made from sodium, used in food additives, detergents, and industrial processes