Import/export HS code 283660: Barium carbonate
Used in the production of ceramics, glass, and rat poison
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,961,529 |
| Germany | 534,690 |
| India | 399,521 |
| France | 226,382 |
| Netherlands | 66,790 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,602,833 | 1,358,696 | -244,137 |
| Germany | 331,175 | 203,515 | -127,660 |
| India | 91,698 | 307,823 | +216,125 |
| France | 223,681 | 2,701 | -220,980 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 66,790 | +66,790 |
| Spain | 16,614 | 26,491 | +9,877 |
| Belgium | 38,696 | 0 | -38,696 |
| United States | 8,798 | 7,776 | -1,022 |
| Italy | 7,633 | 7,126 | -507 |
| Japan | 0 | 7,602 | +7,602 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,190,586 |
| Germany | 533,652 |
| India | 523,983 |
| Spain | 22,416 |
| Italy | 17,865 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,827,385 | 1,363,201 | -464,184 |
| Germany | 331,175 | 202,477 | -128,698 |
| India | 140,812 | 383,171 | +242,359 |
| Spain | 6,287 | 16,129 | +9,842 |
| Italy | 6,671 | 11,194 | +4,523 |
| United States | 8,798 | 5,275 | -3,523 |
| Japan | 0 | 7,602 | +7,602 |
| Canada | 0 | 3,377 | +3,377 |
| Brazil | 0 | 1,348 | +1,348 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +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) | 3,562,167 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 682,455 |
| Air transport | 62,678 |
| Road transport | 7,602 |
| Other | 1,298 |
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) | 1,880,617 | 1,681,550 | -199,067 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 407,153 | 275,302 | -131,851 |
| Air transport | 33,358 | 29,320 | -4,038 |
| Road transport | 0 | 7,602 | +7,602 |
| Other | 0 | 1,298 | +1,298 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,925,621 |
| Immingham Docks | 467,854 |
| London Gateway Port | 450,460 |
| Dover | 185,835 |
| Middlesbrough | 106,388 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,567,535 | 1,358,086 | -209,449 |
| Immingham Docks | 269,426 | 198,428 | -70,998 |
| London Gateway Port | 126,996 | 323,464 | +196,468 |
| Dover | 111,662 | 74,173 | -37,489 |
| Middlesbrough | 106,388 | 0 | -106,388 |
| Hull | 54,225 | 0 | -54,225 |
| London Stansted Airport | 19,013 | 13,595 | -5,418 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,918 | 0 | -17,918 |
| Eurotunnel | 17,918 | 0 | -17,918 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 14,345 | 0 | -14,345 |
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
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
|
3 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
3 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
1 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 949,216 |
| Germany | 77,571 |
| Belgium | 30,480 |
| Spain | 8,426 |
| Netherlands | 1,825 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 440,056 | 509,160 | +69,104 |
| Germany | 0 | 77,571 | +77,571 |
| Belgium | 0 | 30,480 | +30,480 |
| Spain | 8,426 | 0 | -8,426 |
| Netherlands | 1,010 | 815 | -195 |
| Egypt | 1,800 | 0 | -1,800 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 951,016 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 118,302 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 441,856 | 509,160 | +67,304 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,436 | 108,866 | +99,430 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 589,366 |
| Southampton | 200,292 |
| Felixstowe | 132,030 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 117,487 |
| Liverpool Docks | 29,328 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 350,196 | 239,170 | -111,026 |
| Southampton | 0 | 200,292 | +200,292 |
| Felixstowe | 91,660 | 40,370 | -51,290 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,436 | 108,051 | +98,615 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 29,328 | +29,328 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 815 | +815 |
Quick facts
HS code: 283660
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Used in the production of ceramics, glass, and rat poison