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 | 14,662,175 |
| France | 3,561,990 |
| Ireland | 3,548,474 |
| Spain | 2,051,389 |
| Belgium | 1,843,264 |
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 | 7,128,360 | 7,533,815 | +405,455 |
| France | 1,932,223 | 1,629,767 | -302,456 |
| Ireland | 1,982,365 | 1,566,109 | -416,256 |
| Spain | 1,080,089 | 971,300 | -108,789 |
| Belgium | 836,568 | 1,006,696 | +170,128 |
| China | 426,052 | 1,172,405 | +746,353 |
| India | 700,961 | 879,315 | +178,354 |
| Netherlands | 371,984 | 883,266 | +511,282 |
| Hungary | 742,236 | 260,383 | -481,853 |
| Germany | 354,604 | 441,335 | +86,731 |
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 | 14,885,542 |
| France | 3,249,283 |
| Spain | 2,737,298 |
| Hungary | 2,120,562 |
| Ireland | 2,081,111 |
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 | 7,354,860 | 7,530,682 | +175,822 |
| France | 1,744,433 | 1,504,850 | -239,583 |
| Spain | 1,341,155 | 1,396,143 | +54,988 |
| Hungary | 1,050,231 | 1,070,331 | +20,100 |
| Ireland | 1,077,561 | 1,003,550 | -74,011 |
| Germany | 890,633 | 844,982 | -45,651 |
| China | 446,845 | 1,222,490 | +775,645 |
| India | 706,570 | 870,922 | +164,352 |
| United States | 563,984 | 461,830 | -102,154 |
| Belgium | 121,637 | 355,529 | +233,892 |
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 | 8 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 7 |
| Essex | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
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 | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Essex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 5 | +4 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Kent | 4 | 3 | -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) | 22,844,294 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,072,436 |
| Other | 1,809,953 |
| Air transport | 494,991 |
| Road transport | 96,271 |
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) | 10,706,133 | 12,138,161 | +1,432,028 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,639,210 | 4,433,226 | -205,984 |
| Other | 1,219,095 | 590,858 | -628,237 |
| Air transport | 215,785 | 279,206 | +63,421 |
| Road transport | 38,205 | 58,066 | +19,861 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 16,935,504 |
| Dover | 2,644,543 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,589,598 |
| Holyhead | 1,936,154 |
| 000 | 1,809,953 |
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 | 8,314,862 | 8,620,642 | +305,780 |
| Dover | 1,473,661 | 1,170,882 | -302,779 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,086,153 | 1,503,445 | +417,292 |
| Holyhead | 954,247 | 981,907 | +27,660 |
| 000 | 1,219,095 | 590,858 | -628,237 |
| Felixstowe | 639,422 | 827,423 | +188,001 |
| London | 652,610 | 724,830 | +72,220 |
| Southampton | 547,704 | 693,782 | +146,078 |
| London Gateway Port | 489,597 | 734,338 | +244,741 |
| 499 | 0 | 561,638 | +561,638 |
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
|
61 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
20 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
18 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
7 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 36 |
| 2026-04 | 32 |
| 2026-03 | 38 |
| 2026-02 | 34 |
| 2026-01 | 26 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| 151 PRODUCTS LIMITED | 114 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 76 |
| NORKEM LIMITED | 63 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 61 |
| LUSH MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 55 |
| GREENS DESSERTS UK LTD | 54 |
| CHURCH & DWIGHT UK LIMITED | 53 |
| DR. OETKER (UK) LIMITED | 53 |
| BEVERAGE SERVICES LIMITED | 52 |
| ALF (AQUATIC DISTRIBUTORS) LTD | 49 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 52 |
| 1m-15m | 40 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
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