Import/export HS code 28352990: Various phosphates
All other phosphate compounds not listed elsewhere, used in various applications
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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 | 4,775,577 |
| Finland | 2,295,431 |
| India | 1,022,074 |
| Germany | 895,764 |
| Denmark | 862,645 |
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 | 2,392,091 | 2,383,486 | -8,605 |
| Finland | 1,345,757 | 949,674 | -396,083 |
| India | 508,259 | 513,815 | +5,556 |
| Germany | 348,245 | 547,519 | +199,274 |
| Denmark | 491,866 | 370,779 | -121,087 |
| China | 188,728 | 428,966 | +240,238 |
| Ireland | 80,085 | 285,492 | +205,407 |
| United States | 179,538 | 100,992 | -78,546 |
| Netherlands | 77,364 | 196,326 | +118,962 |
| Belgium | 116,659 | 51,797 | -64,862 |
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 | 3,591,961 |
| Germany | 2,291,700 |
| Finland | 2,057,770 |
| India | 1,023,225 |
| Denmark | 739,719 |
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 | 1,708,200 | 1,883,761 | +175,561 |
| Germany | 1,128,984 | 1,162,716 | +33,732 |
| Finland | 1,066,570 | 991,200 | -75,370 |
| India | 509,410 | 513,815 | +4,405 |
| Denmark | 491,866 | 247,853 | -244,013 |
| China | 202,026 | 430,040 | +228,014 |
| United States | 286,532 | 231,164 | -55,368 |
| Spain | 146,844 | 17,477 | -129,367 |
| Slovakia | 2,761 | 124,375 | +121,614 |
| Ireland | 80,085 | 35,674 | -44,411 |
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 | 4 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Wales | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,099,134 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,039,292 |
| Other | 551,805 |
| Air transport | 343,269 |
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) | 3,615,259 | 3,483,875 | -131,384 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,074,169 | 1,965,123 | -109,046 |
| Other | 279,187 | 272,618 | -6,569 |
| Air transport | 108,413 | 234,856 | +126,443 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 3,010,071 |
| Goole | 2,057,770 |
| Felixstowe | 1,599,672 |
| Dover | 1,583,410 |
| Killingholme | 688,789 |
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 | 1,346,346 | 1,663,725 | +317,379 |
| Goole | 1,066,570 | 991,200 | -75,370 |
| Felixstowe | 688,009 | 911,663 | +223,654 |
| Dover | 618,726 | 964,684 | +345,958 |
| Killingholme | 671,884 | 16,905 | -654,979 |
| Harwich | 277,150 | 396,368 | +119,218 |
| 000 | 279,187 | 272,618 | -6,569 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 269,913 | 88,323 | -181,590 |
| London Gateway Port | 217,695 | 62,698 | -154,997 |
| Portsmouth | 160,033 | 98,579 | -61,454 |
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 | 16 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of food products | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AIREDALE CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED | 44 |
| CHEMETALL LIMITED | 42 |
| TIMAB INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED | 39 |
| JAMES M.BROWN LIMITED | 37 |
| YARA UK LIMITED | 27 |
| CEPHAS LIMITED | 26 |
| BECKER INDUSTRIAL COATINGS LIMITED | 25 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 25 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 24 |
| CELTIC CHEMICALS LIMITED | 23 |
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 | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 762,040 |
| Netherlands | 758,604 |
| Poland | 543,101 |
| Germany | 487,031 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 402,410 | 359,630 | -42,780 |
| Netherlands | 194,938 | 563,666 | +368,728 |
| Poland | 191,235 | 351,866 | +160,631 |
| Germany | 214,681 | 272,350 | +57,669 |
| Finland | 276,923 | 205,408 | -71,515 |
| United States | 122,369 | 272,131 | +149,762 |
| Italy | 258,428 | 81,235 | -177,193 |
| Ireland | 147,661 | 122,482 | -25,179 |
| 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 | 36,398 |
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 | 14,114 | -8,170 |
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) | 4,213,503 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,173,072 |
| Air transport | 40,496 |
| Other | 36,398 |
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) | 2,021,148 | 2,192,355 | +171,207 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 671,631 | 501,441 | -170,190 |
| Air transport | 24,131 | 16,365 | -7,766 |
| Other | 22,284 | 14,114 | -8,170 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,445,235 |
| Immingham Docks | 905,188 |
| Southampton | 353,160 |
| London Gateway Port | 346,999 |
| Felixstowe | 265,258 |
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 | 1,249,422 | 1,195,813 | -53,609 |
| Immingham Docks | 262,545 | 642,643 | +380,098 |
| Southampton | 29,423 | 323,737 | +294,314 |
| London Gateway Port | 312,961 | 34,038 | -278,923 |
| Felixstowe | 133,078 | 132,180 | -898 |
| London | 162,044 | 65,388 | -96,656 |
| Hull | 174,426 | 49,085 | -125,341 |
| Liverpool Docks | 110,883 | 94,547 | -16,336 |
| Heysham | 67,659 | 92,400 | +24,741 |
| Harwich | 72,464 | 54,509 | -17,955 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28352990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: All other phosphate compounds not listed elsewhere, used in various applications