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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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 4,871,001 |
| Finland | 2,295,431 |
| Germany | 1,697,041 |
| India | 1,022,995 |
| Netherlands | 1,022,344 |
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 | 2,478,148 | 2,392,853 | -85,295 |
| Finland | 1,345,757 | 949,674 | -396,083 |
| Germany | 886,276 | 810,765 | -75,511 |
| India | 509,180 | 513,815 | +4,635 |
| Netherlands | 586,694 | 435,650 | -151,044 |
| Denmark | 491,866 | 370,779 | -121,087 |
| China | 216,826 | 456,081 | +239,255 |
| United States | 267,784 | 207,940 | -59,844 |
| Belgium | 148,652 | 264,062 | +115,410 |
| Ireland | 80,085 | 285,492 | +205,407 |
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 | 3,700,097 |
| France | 3,677,476 |
| Finland | 2,057,770 |
| India | 1,024,146 |
| United States | 843,872 |
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 | 2,131,825 | 1,568,272 | -563,553 |
| France | 1,744,571 | 1,932,905 | +188,334 |
| Finland | 1,066,570 | 991,200 | -75,370 |
| India | 510,331 | 513,815 | +3,484 |
| United States | 435,585 | 408,287 | -27,298 |
| Denmark | 491,866 | 247,853 | -244,013 |
| China | 230,124 | 480,257 | +250,133 |
| Belgium | 86,220 | 197,097 | +110,877 |
| Spain | 146,844 | 17,477 | -129,367 |
| 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 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 8,866,312 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,434,670 |
| Other | 551,805 |
| Air transport | 412,764 |
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) | 4,701,022 | 4,165,290 | -535,732 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,279,186 | 2,155,484 | -123,702 |
| Other | 279,187 | 272,618 | -6,569 |
| Air transport | 124,971 | 287,793 | +162,822 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 3,046,725 |
| Goole | 2,057,770 |
| Dover | 1,877,066 |
| Felixstowe | 1,733,364 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,659,342 |
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 | 1,352,248 | 1,694,477 | +342,229 |
| Goole | 1,066,570 | 991,200 | -75,370 |
| Dover | 789,835 | 1,087,231 | +297,396 |
| Felixstowe | 769,461 | 963,903 | +194,442 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,033,845 | 625,497 | -408,348 |
| Killingholme | 687,491 | 53,638 | -633,853 |
| Harwich | 289,750 | 396,368 | +106,618 |
| 000 | 279,187 | 272,618 | -6,569 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 273,037 | 88,323 | -184,714 |
| Southampton | 137,284 | 172,803 | +35,519 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 18 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Manufacture of food products | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
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+ | 28 |
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 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 | 834,593 |
| France | 762,040 |
| Poland | 543,101 |
| Germany | 491,204 |
| Finland | 482,331 |
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 | 246,512 | 588,081 | +341,569 |
| France | 402,410 | 359,630 | -42,780 |
| Poland | 191,235 | 351,866 | +160,631 |
| Germany | 216,138 | 275,066 | +58,928 |
| Finland | 276,923 | 205,408 | -71,515 |
| United States | 128,003 | 273,082 | +145,079 |
| Italy | 258,428 | 81,235 | -177,193 |
| Ireland | 156,807 | 159,887 | +3,080 |
| Austria | 223,121 | 29,868 | -193,253 |
| Spain | 131,759 | 43,107 | -88,652 |
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 | 37,463 |
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 | 22,284 | 15,179 | -7,105 |
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) | 4,344,980 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,221,908 |
| Air transport | 52,421 |
| Other | 37,463 |
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) | 2,088,655 | 2,256,325 | +167,670 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 698,586 | 523,322 | -175,264 |
| Air transport | 32,389 | 20,032 | -12,357 |
| Other | 22,284 | 15,179 | -7,105 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,455,899 |
| Immingham Docks | 994,566 |
| London Gateway Port | 354,579 |
| Southampton | 353,160 |
| Felixstowe | 300,111 |
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 | 1,255,669 | 1,200,230 | -55,439 |
| Immingham Docks | 322,590 | 671,976 | +349,386 |
| London Gateway Port | 316,575 | 38,004 | -278,571 |
| Southampton | 29,423 | 323,737 | +294,314 |
| Felixstowe | 151,719 | 148,392 | -3,327 |
| London | 162,044 | 65,388 | -96,656 |
| Hull | 176,624 | 49,085 | -127,539 |
| Liverpool Docks | 112,251 | 94,547 | -17,704 |
| Heysham | 68,640 | 101,786 | +33,146 |
| Harwich | 72,464 | 54,509 | -17,955 |
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