Import/export HS code 283620: Disodium carbonate
A type of sodium carbonate, often used in detergents, glass production, and water treatment
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 55,492,345 |
| Netherlands | 39,588,079 |
| Turkey | 38,060,386 |
| Germany | 19,419,423 |
| Belgium | 10,673,532 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 21,175,572 | 34,316,773 | +13,141,201 |
| Netherlands | 8,219,420 | 31,368,659 | +23,149,239 |
| Turkey | 20,823,747 | 17,236,639 | -3,587,108 |
| Germany | 15,066,638 | 4,352,785 | -10,713,853 |
| Belgium | 5,730,248 | 4,943,284 | -786,964 |
| Poland | 2,634,678 | 7,673,139 | +5,038,461 |
| France | 1,743,541 | 2,389,477 | +645,936 |
| Bulgaria | 1,119,762 | 0 | -1,119,762 |
| Spain | 168,026 | 802,408 | +634,382 |
| Ireland | 110,127 | 104,771 | -5,356 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 78,579,789 |
| United States | 64,518,560 |
| Poland | 10,167,905 |
| Belgium | 8,926,388 |
| France | 3,205,314 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 35,377,097 | 43,202,692 | +7,825,595 |
| United States | 24,524,176 | 39,994,384 | +15,470,208 |
| Poland | 2,577,308 | 7,590,597 | +5,013,289 |
| Belgium | 4,260,157 | 4,666,231 | +406,074 |
| France | 838,107 | 2,367,207 | +1,529,100 |
| Germany | 1,297,283 | 114,821 | -1,182,462 |
| Spain | 281,453 | 1,013,371 | +731,918 |
| Bulgaria | 1,119,762 | 0 | -1,119,762 |
| Canada | 78,343 | 107,579 | +29,236 |
| China | 123,751 | 61,930 | -61,821 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 2 | 1 | -1 |
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) | 161,761,773 |
| Other | 10,724,952 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,703,770 |
| Air transport | 329,371 |
| Road transport | 21,457 |
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) | 66,265,256 | 95,496,517 | +29,231,261 |
| Other | 6,504,157 | 4,220,795 | -2,283,362 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,082,005 | 3,621,765 | -460,240 |
| Air transport | 152,592 | 176,779 | +24,187 |
| Road transport | 12,567 | 8,890 | -3,677 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 80,225,914 |
| Immingham Docks | 43,672,829 |
| Runcorn | 16,552,931 |
| Glasgow | 13,505,032 |
| 000 | 10,724,952 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 32,125,543 | 48,100,371 | +15,974,828 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,424,461 | 28,248,368 | +12,823,907 |
| Runcorn | 7,630,186 | 8,922,745 | +1,292,559 |
| Glasgow | 5,451,842 | 8,053,190 | +2,601,348 |
| 000 | 6,504,157 | 4,220,795 | -2,283,362 |
| Hull | 4,532,045 | 79,154 | -4,452,891 |
| Dover | 504,080 | 1,850,740 | +1,346,660 |
| Ayr Harbour | 2,109,967 | 0 | -2,109,967 |
| Londonderry | 0 | 2,065,422 | +2,065,422 |
| Ellesmere Port | 1,119,762 | 0 | -1,119,762 |
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 | 17 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 15 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 14 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 16 |
| 2025-12 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 51 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 33 |
| LONZA GROUP UK LTD | 31 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 30 |
| VICTREX MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 29 |
| BIACHEM LIMITED | 27 |
| CHRISTEYNS UK LTD | 23 |
| CELTIC CHEMICALS LIMITED | 21 |
| MAPEI (UK) LIMITED | 18 |
| RESOURCE CHEMICALS LIMITED | 16 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 283620
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A type of sodium carbonate, often used in detergents, glass production, and water treatment