Import/export HS code 283691: Lithium carbonates
Mainly used in batteries and as a treatment for bipolar disorder
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 20,783,326 |
| Belgium | 4,336,843 |
| France | 1,630,766 |
| Argentina | 1,553,326 |
| Germany | 1,297,493 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 6,384,290 | 14,399,036 | +8,014,746 |
| Belgium | 2,581,360 | 1,755,483 | -825,877 |
| France | 627,371 | 1,003,395 | +376,024 |
| Argentina | 0 | 1,553,326 | +1,553,326 |
| Germany | 330,529 | 966,964 | +636,435 |
| United States | 50,499 | 1,118,925 | +1,068,426 |
| Chile | 0 | 150,140 | +150,140 |
| South Korea | 132,717 | 0 | -132,717 |
| Brazil | 0 | 97,059 | +97,059 |
| Ireland | 5,035 | 6,424 | +1,389 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Chile | 25,263,896 |
| Argentina | 3,959,490 |
| United States | 1,256,733 |
| South Korea | 221,157 |
| United Kingdom | 134,966 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chile | 8,502,205 | 16,761,691 | +8,259,486 |
| Argentina | 787,386 | 3,172,104 | +2,384,718 |
| United States | 326,309 | 930,424 | +604,115 |
| South Korea | 221,157 | 0 | -221,157 |
| United Kingdom | 103,253 | 31,713 | -71,540 |
| Czechia | 79,213 | 18,460 | -60,753 |
| Brazil | 0 | 97,059 | +97,059 |
| Netherlands | 46,359 | 0 | -46,359 |
| Belgium | 39,184 | 0 | -39,184 |
| Germany | 0 | 29,123 | +29,123 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Merseyside | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,397,296 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,733,644 |
| Air transport | 19,773 |
| Other | 15,213 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,545,910 | 17,851,386 | +8,305,476 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 555,118 | 3,178,526 | +2,623,408 |
| Air transport | 5,738 | 14,035 | +8,297 |
| Other | 5,035 | 10,178 | +5,143 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 22,894,603 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,737,135 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,367,548 |
| Dover | 1,250,168 |
| Southampton | 1,249,326 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 7,800,529 | 15,094,074 | +7,293,545 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 1,737,135 | +1,737,135 |
| Eurotunnel | 360,260 | 1,007,288 | +647,028 |
| Dover | 389,320 | 860,848 | +471,528 |
| Southampton | 132,717 | 1,116,609 | +983,892 |
| Immingham Docks | 350,702 | 761,040 | +410,338 |
| Purfleet | 451,167 | 376,654 | -74,513 |
| Felixstowe | 256,274 | 31,713 | -224,561 |
| Killingholme | 174,235 | 22,718 | -151,517 |
| Thamesport | 161,323 | 18,460 | -142,863 |
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
|
7 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
3 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LEVERTONHELM LIMITED | 48 |
| MAPEI (UK) LIMITED | 47 |
| AMPERE UK LIMITED | 32 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 25 |
| SIKA LIMITED | 19 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 16 |
| ARDEX UK LIMITED | 9 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 8 |
| BYK ADDITIVES LIMITED | 7 |
| SAINT-GOBAIN CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS UK LIMITED | 5 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 11,418,770 |
| Netherlands | 3,961,303 |
| United States | 2,042,972 |
| Germany | 2,037,056 |
| Sweden | 690,631 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3,283,314 | 8,135,456 | +4,852,142 |
| Netherlands | 2,458,779 | 1,502,524 | -956,255 |
| United States | 565,010 | 1,477,962 | +912,952 |
| Germany | 1,005,726 | 1,031,330 | +25,604 |
| Sweden | 353,851 | 336,780 | -17,071 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 427,671 | +427,671 |
| Spain | 281,174 | 132,427 | -148,747 |
| Japan | 161,457 | 182,908 | +21,451 |
| France | 248,245 | 84,443 | -163,802 |
| Slovenia | 209,723 | 107,821 | -101,902 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 805 |
| Belgium | 716 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 0 | 805 | +805 |
| Belgium | 716 | 0 | -716 |
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) | 14,958,232 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,007,388 |
| Air transport | 207,930 |
| Other | 1,521 |
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) | 4,348,031 | 10,610,201 | +6,262,170 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,227,608 | 3,779,780 | -1,447,828 |
| Air transport | 97,895 | 110,035 | +12,140 |
| Other | 716 | 805 | +89 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 7,397,885 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,748,735 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,772,985 |
| Dover | 2,014,727 |
| Felixstowe | 1,156,672 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 3,576,685 | 3,821,200 | +244,515 |
| London Gateway Port | 493,243 | 6,255,492 | +5,762,249 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,430,062 | 1,342,923 | -2,087,139 |
| Dover | 722,172 | 1,292,555 | +570,383 |
| Felixstowe | 706,807 | 449,865 | -256,942 |
| Immingham Docks | 458,609 | 501,743 | +43,134 |
| Harwich | 101,124 | 455,588 | +354,464 |
| Liverpool Docks | 81,128 | 184,154 | +103,026 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 93,022 | 105,815 | +12,793 |
| London | 0 | 64,630 | +64,630 |
Quick facts
HS code: 283691
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Mainly used in batteries and as a treatment for bipolar disorder