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 | 13,496,233 |
| Ireland | 3,711,192 |
| France | 3,672,839 |
| Spain | 2,042,659 |
| Belgium | 1,854,831 |
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 | 6,240,012 | 7,256,221 | +1,016,209 |
| Ireland | 1,913,866 | 1,797,326 | -116,540 |
| France | 1,762,788 | 1,910,051 | +147,263 |
| Spain | 761,266 | 1,281,393 | +520,127 |
| Belgium | 777,238 | 1,077,593 | +300,355 |
| India | 783,483 | 905,746 | +122,263 |
| China | 393,908 | 1,105,867 | +711,959 |
| Netherlands | 191,467 | 1,049,163 | +857,696 |
| Hungary | 902,979 | 139,583 | -763,396 |
| United States | 503,584 | 386,841 | -116,743 |
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 | 13,737,116 |
| France | 3,290,743 |
| Spain | 2,702,556 |
| Ireland | 2,212,840 |
| Hungary | 2,153,115 |
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 | 6,465,684 | 7,271,432 | +805,748 |
| France | 1,514,856 | 1,775,887 | +261,031 |
| Spain | 953,827 | 1,748,729 | +794,902 |
| Ireland | 1,031,453 | 1,181,387 | +149,934 |
| Hungary | 1,028,549 | 1,124,566 | +96,017 |
| Germany | 954,996 | 941,722 | -13,274 |
| India | 789,092 | 897,353 | +108,261 |
| China | 412,557 | 1,143,447 | +730,890 |
| United States | 534,960 | 584,342 | +49,382 |
| Belgium | 110,482 | 352,706 | +242,224 |
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 |
| Inner London - 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 | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 5 | +4 |
| Essex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
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) | 21,996,044 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,248,443 |
| Other | 1,882,796 |
| Air transport | 463,728 |
| Road transport | 79,965 |
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) | 9,863,645 | 12,132,399 | +2,268,754 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,159,136 | 5,089,307 | +930,171 |
| Other | 1,163,039 | 719,757 | -443,282 |
| Air transport | 124,403 | 339,325 | +214,922 |
| Road transport | 19,798 | 60,167 | +40,369 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 15,731,891 |
| Dover | 2,726,406 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,605,044 |
| Holyhead | 2,051,074 |
| 000 | 1,882,796 |
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 | 7,012,171 | 8,719,720 | +1,707,549 |
| Dover | 1,378,121 | 1,348,285 | -29,836 |
| Immingham Docks | 985,750 | 1,619,294 | +633,544 |
| Holyhead | 889,857 | 1,161,217 | +271,360 |
| 000 | 1,163,039 | 719,757 | -443,282 |
| Felixstowe | 701,739 | 867,859 | +166,120 |
| Southampton | 733,014 | 674,864 | -58,150 |
| London | 565,830 | 831,183 | +265,353 |
| London Gateway Port | 579,603 | 578,119 | -1,484 |
| Purfleet | 353,003 | 195,210 | -157,793 |
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 | 59 |
| Manufacture of food products | 19 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 8 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 32 |
| 2026-03 | 38 |
| 2026-02 | 34 |
| 2026-01 | 26 |
| 2025-12 | 24 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| 151 PRODUCTS LIMITED | 113 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 75 |
| NORKEM LIMITED | 63 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 60 |
| LUSH MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 54 |
| GREENS DESSERTS UK LTD | 53 |
| DR. OETKER (UK) LIMITED | 52 |
| CHURCH & DWIGHT UK LIMITED | 52 |
| BEVERAGE SERVICES LIMITED | 51 |
| 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+ | 51 |
| 1m-15m | 39 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
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