Import/export HS code 283529: Various phosphates
Phosphate compounds not listed elsewhere, used in a wide range of industrial and chemical 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 5,243,753 |
| Finland | 2,300,650 |
| Germany | 1,832,239 |
| Netherlands | 1,199,898 |
| India | 990,728 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2,490,653 | 2,753,100 | +262,447 |
| Finland | 1,480,247 | 820,403 | -659,844 |
| Germany | 903,571 | 928,668 | +25,097 |
| Netherlands | 502,870 | 697,028 | +194,158 |
| India | 502,578 | 488,150 | -14,428 |
| Denmark | 487,500 | 357,872 | -129,628 |
| China | 251,760 | 536,604 | +284,844 |
| Belgium | 170,508 | 390,538 | +220,030 |
| Ireland | 75,814 | 399,929 | +324,115 |
| United States | 243,486 | 226,725 | -16,761 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 4,167,080 |
| Germany | 3,695,551 |
| Finland | 2,753,754 |
| India | 991,879 |
| United States | 916,871 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,836,953 | 2,330,127 | +493,174 |
| Germany | 1,982,092 | 1,713,459 | -268,633 |
| Finland | 1,201,060 | 1,552,694 | +351,634 |
| India | 503,729 | 488,150 | -15,579 |
| United States | 423,546 | 493,325 | +69,779 |
| China | 265,058 | 563,144 | +298,086 |
| Denmark | 487,500 | 234,946 | -252,554 |
| Belgium | 117,752 | 284,846 | +167,094 |
| Spain | 138,496 | 0 | -138,496 |
| Slovakia | 2,761 | 124,375 | +121,614 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 9,393,617 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,264,435 |
| Other | 673,238 |
| Air transport | 527,267 |
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) | 4,618,396 | 4,775,221 | +156,825 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,399,911 | 2,864,524 | +464,613 |
| Other | 283,522 | 389,716 | +106,194 |
| Air transport | 160,692 | 366,575 | +205,883 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 3,527,149 |
| Goole | 2,719,532 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,905,914 |
| Dover | 1,859,553 |
| Felixstowe | 1,815,336 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 1,394,259 | 2,132,890 | +738,631 |
| Goole | 1,201,060 | 1,518,472 | +317,412 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,038,672 | 867,242 | -171,430 |
| Dover | 741,811 | 1,117,742 | +375,931 |
| Felixstowe | 793,490 | 1,021,846 | +228,356 |
| Harwich | 414,645 | 318,297 | -96,348 |
| Killingholme | 667,045 | 49,892 | -617,153 |
| 000 | 283,522 | 389,716 | +106,194 |
| Southampton | 136,063 | 169,697 | +33,634 |
| London Gateway Port | 185,394 | 71,211 | -114,183 |
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 | 21 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 20 |
| Manufacture of food products | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 15 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-12 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CHEMETALL LIMITED | 46 |
| AIREDALE CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED | 45 |
| TIMAB INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED | 41 |
| JAMES M.BROWN LIMITED | 40 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 34 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 34 |
| YARA UK LIMITED | 30 |
| CEPHAS LIMITED | 27 |
| BECKER INDUSTRIAL COATINGS LIMITED | 26 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 26 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 31 |
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 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 | 832,412 |
| France | 759,271 |
| Poland | 609,058 |
| Finland | 551,120 |
| Germany | 482,747 |
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 | 236,837 | 595,575 | +358,738 |
| France | 319,730 | 439,541 | +119,811 |
| Poland | 153,854 | 455,204 | +301,350 |
| Finland | 276,923 | 274,197 | -2,726 |
| Germany | 196,850 | 285,897 | +89,047 |
| Italy | 228,253 | 159,416 | -68,837 |
| United States | 86,601 | 273,082 | +186,481 |
| Ireland | 141,001 | 213,296 | +72,295 |
| Austria | 252,989 | 0 | -252,989 |
| Spain | 131,821 | 49,963 | -81,858 |
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 | 53,791 |
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 | 22,723 | 31,068 | +8,345 |
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) | 4,640,966 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,046,033 |
| Air transport | 65,844 |
| Other | 53,822 |
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) | 1,946,344 | 2,694,622 | +748,278 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 515,905 | 530,128 | +14,223 |
| Air transport | 30,386 | 35,458 | +5,072 |
| Other | 22,723 | 31,099 | +8,376 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,572,248 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,033,409 |
| Southampton | 353,160 |
| London | 296,221 |
| Felixstowe | 265,811 |
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 | 1,090,494 | 1,481,754 | +391,260 |
| Immingham Docks | 295,750 | 737,659 | +441,909 |
| Southampton | 38,102 | 315,058 | +276,956 |
| London | 162,044 | 134,177 | -27,867 |
| Felixstowe | 116,546 | 149,265 | +32,719 |
| London Gateway Port | 192,761 | 53,489 | -139,272 |
| Liverpool Docks | 112,251 | 127,541 | +15,290 |
| Hull | 158,646 | 49,085 | -109,561 |
| Heysham | 68,640 | 101,786 | +33,146 |
| Harwich | 113,195 | 47,904 | -65,291 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 283529
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Phosphate compounds not listed elsewhere, used in a wide range of industrial and chemical processes