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 | 2,832,538 |
| India | 449,931 |
| Germany | 449,269 |
| France | 320,142 |
| Netherlands | 143,542 |
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 | 1,257,659 | 1,574,879 | +317,220 |
| India | 141,042 | 308,889 | +167,847 |
| Germany | 243,892 | 205,377 | -38,515 |
| France | 282,023 | 38,119 | -243,904 |
| Netherlands | 76,752 | 66,790 | -9,962 |
| Spain | 19,678 | 23,308 | +3,630 |
| Belgium | 4,702 | 35,152 | +30,450 |
| Russia | 30,173 | 0 | -30,173 |
| United States | 10,321 | 10,090 | -231 |
| Japan | 10,957 | 7,602 | -3,355 |
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 | 3,102,370 |
| India | 566,993 |
| Germany | 526,021 |
| France | 60,342 |
| Russia | 30,173 |
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 | 1,486,606 | 1,615,764 | +129,158 |
| India | 156,162 | 410,831 | +254,669 |
| Germany | 320,644 | 205,377 | -115,267 |
| France | 60,342 | 0 | -60,342 |
| Russia | 30,173 | 0 | -30,173 |
| Spain | 912 | 21,504 | +20,592 |
| Japan | 10,957 | 7,602 | -3,355 |
| United States | 10,321 | 6,713 | -3,608 |
| Italy | 6,671 | 7,126 | +455 |
| Canada | 0 | 3,377 | +3,377 |
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 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -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) | 3,597,460 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 655,231 |
| Air transport | 101,871 |
| Road transport | 7,602 |
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) | 1,622,436 | 1,975,024 | +352,588 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 398,610 | 256,621 | -141,989 |
| Air transport | 62,824 | 39,047 | -23,777 |
| Road transport | 0 | 7,602 | +7,602 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,750,350 |
| London Gateway Port | 540,270 |
| Immingham Docks | 416,255 |
| Dover | 217,639 |
| Middlesbrough | 141,482 |
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 | 1,174,403 | 1,575,947 | +401,544 |
| London Gateway Port | 224,298 | 315,972 | +91,674 |
| Immingham Docks | 257,289 | 158,966 | -98,323 |
| Dover | 88,977 | 128,662 | +39,685 |
| Middlesbrough | 117,141 | 24,341 | -92,800 |
| Hull | 43,924 | 19,681 | -24,243 |
| Eurotunnel | 46,435 | 0 | -46,435 |
| London Stansted Airport | 21,694 | 17,216 | -4,478 |
| Killingholme | 30,813 | 0 | -30,813 |
| Manchester Airport | 30,173 | 0 | -30,173 |
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 | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 1 |
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+ | 4 |
| 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 | 811,986 |
| Germany | 62,422 |
| 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 | 126,940 | 685,046 | +558,106 |
| Germany | 982 | 61,440 | +60,458 |
| Belgium | 0 | 30,480 | +30,480 |
| Spain | 0 | 8,426 | +8,426 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,825 | +1,825 |
| 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) | 813,786 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 103,153 |
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) | 128,740 | 685,046 | +556,306 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 982 | 102,171 | +101,189 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 589,366 |
| Southampton | 132,760 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 101,356 |
| Felixstowe | 91,660 |
| Hull | 982 |
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 | 37,080 | 552,286 | +515,206 |
| Southampton | 0 | 132,760 | +132,760 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 101,356 | +101,356 |
| Felixstowe | 91,660 | 0 | -91,660 |
| Hull | 982 | 0 | -982 |
| 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