Import/export HS code 283630: Sodium bicarbonate
Commonly known as baking soda, used in cooking, cleaning, and as a mild antacid
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 10,947,867 |
| France | 3,494,182 |
| Ireland | 3,386,982 |
| Spain | 2,070,007 |
| Belgium | 1,528,808 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 5,232,782 | 5,715,085 | +482,303 |
| France | 1,746,422 | 1,747,760 | +1,338 |
| Ireland | 1,821,347 | 1,565,635 | -255,712 |
| Spain | 531,753 | 1,538,254 | +1,006,501 |
| Belgium | 716,123 | 812,685 | +96,562 |
| India | 681,493 | 659,353 | -22,140 |
| Hungary | 952,222 | 200,418 | -751,804 |
| China | 343,459 | 773,915 | +430,456 |
| United States | 599,036 | 317,969 | -281,067 |
| Netherlands | 206,026 | 634,497 | +428,471 |
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 | 11,181,645 |
| France | 3,040,465 |
| Spain | 2,344,871 |
| Ireland | 2,133,099 |
| Hungary | 1,882,774 |
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 | 5,347,377 | 5,834,268 | +486,891 |
| France | 1,498,149 | 1,542,316 | +44,167 |
| Spain | 630,522 | 1,714,349 | +1,083,827 |
| Ireland | 1,113,447 | 1,019,652 | -93,795 |
| Hungary | 1,081,299 | 801,475 | -279,824 |
| Germany | 943,557 | 842,668 | -100,889 |
| India | 687,102 | 659,353 | -27,749 |
| China | 362,108 | 787,413 | +425,305 |
| United States | 612,833 | 480,978 | -131,855 |
| Italy | 146,873 | 289,732 | +142,859 |
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 | 7 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| Cheshire | 5 |
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 | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Kent | 2 | 4 | +2 |
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) | 18,248,054 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,343,668 |
| Other | 1,771,658 |
| Air transport | 302,022 |
| Road transport | 75,455 |
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) | 8,652,886 | 9,595,168 | +942,282 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,929,640 | 4,414,028 | +484,388 |
| Other | 1,070,002 | 701,656 | -368,346 |
| Air transport | 98,056 | 203,966 | +105,910 |
| Road transport | 19,798 | 55,657 | +35,859 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 12,719,978 |
| Dover | 2,613,470 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,087,265 |
| Holyhead | 1,949,465 |
| 000 | 1,771,658 |
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 | 5,344,883 | 7,375,095 | +2,030,212 |
| Dover | 1,482,892 | 1,130,578 | -352,314 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,026,383 | 1,060,882 | +34,499 |
| Holyhead | 958,662 | 990,803 | +32,141 |
| 000 | 1,070,002 | 701,656 | -368,346 |
| Felixstowe | 581,827 | 850,008 | +268,181 |
| Southampton | 829,579 | 342,447 | -487,132 |
| London | 427,324 | 696,860 | +269,536 |
| London Gateway Port | 543,516 | 469,989 | -73,527 |
| Purfleet | 400,587 | 170,577 | -230,010 |
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 | 56 |
| Manufacture of food products | 15 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 8 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 26 |
| 2025-11 | 27 |
| 2025-10 | 24 |
| 2025-09 | 29 |
| 2025-08 | 29 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| 151 PRODUCTS LIMITED | 109 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 72 |
| NORKEM LIMITED | 63 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 58 |
| GREENS DESSERTS UK LTD | 51 |
| CHURCH & DWIGHT UK LIMITED | 50 |
| LUSH MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 50 |
| DR. OETKER (UK) LIMITED | 48 |
| BEVERAGE SERVICES LIMITED | 47 |
| ALF (AQUATIC DISTRIBUTORS) LTD | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 46 |
| 1m-15m | 36 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| Other | 4 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 283630
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Commonly known as baking soda, used in cooking, cleaning, and as a mild antacid