Import/export HS code 283660: Barium carbonate
Used in the production of ceramics, glass, and rat poison
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 2,997,997 |
| Germany | 494,145 |
| India | 399,521 |
| France | 293,812 |
| Netherlands | 105,900 |
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 | 1,454,446 | 1,543,551 | +89,105 |
| Germany | 265,251 | 228,894 | -36,357 |
| India | 46,361 | 353,160 | +306,799 |
| France | 280,034 | 13,778 | -266,256 |
| Netherlands | 39,110 | 66,790 | +27,680 |
| Spain | 11,239 | 31,866 | +20,627 |
| Belgium | 39,854 | 0 | -39,854 |
| Russia | 30,173 | 0 | -30,173 |
| United States | 13,942 | 6,469 | -7,473 |
| Italy | 7,633 | 7,126 | -507 |
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 | 3,259,390 |
| Germany | 533,255 |
| India | 525,141 |
| France | 35,094 |
| 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 | 1,700,257 | 1,559,133 | -141,124 |
| Germany | 304,361 | 228,894 | -75,467 |
| India | 96,633 | 428,508 | +331,875 |
| France | 35,094 | 0 | -35,094 |
| Russia | 30,173 | 0 | -30,173 |
| Spain | 912 | 21,504 | +20,592 |
| United States | 13,942 | 3,092 | -10,850 |
| Italy | 6,671 | 10,156 | +3,485 |
| Japan | 0 | 7,602 | +7,602 |
| 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 | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 3,669,727 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 677,358 |
| Air transport | 96,970 |
| Road transport | 7,602 |
| Other | 768 |
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) | 1,694,183 | 1,975,544 | +281,361 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 424,027 | 253,331 | -170,696 |
| Air transport | 69,833 | 27,137 | -42,696 |
| Road transport | 0 | 7,602 | +7,602 |
| Other | 0 | 768 | +768 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,962,089 |
| London Gateway Port | 450,460 |
| Immingham Docks | 435,986 |
| Dover | 205,015 |
| 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 | 1,419,148 | 1,542,941 | +123,793 |
| London Gateway Port | 81,659 | 368,801 | +287,142 |
| Immingham Docks | 239,158 | 196,828 | -42,330 |
| Dover | 112,467 | 92,548 | -19,919 |
| Middlesbrough | 141,482 | 0 | -141,482 |
| Hull | 34,544 | 19,681 | -14,863 |
| London Stansted Airport | 25,315 | 13,595 | -11,720 |
| Eurotunnel | 33,811 | 0 | -33,811 |
| Manchester Airport | 30,173 | 0 | -30,173 |
| Killingholme | 27,696 | 0 | -27,696 |
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 | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 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 | 922,270 |
| Germany | 78,553 |
| 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 | 225,991 | 696,279 | +470,288 |
| Germany | 982 | 77,571 | +76,589 |
| 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) | 924,070 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 119,284 |
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) | 227,791 | 696,279 | +468,488 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 982 | 118,302 | +117,320 |
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 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 117,487 |
| Felixstowe | 105,084 |
| 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 | 136,131 | 453,235 | +317,104 |
| Southampton | 0 | 200,292 | +200,292 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 117,487 | +117,487 |
| Felixstowe | 91,660 | 13,424 | -78,236 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 29,328 | +29,328 |
| 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