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 | 16,572,938 |
| Belgium | 10,523,360 |
| France | 1,590,253 |
| Argentina | 1,553,326 |
| United States | 1,364,564 |
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 | 5,764,905 | 10,808,033 | +5,043,128 |
| Belgium | 8,685,455 | 1,837,905 | -6,847,550 |
| France | 648,131 | 942,122 | +293,991 |
| Argentina | 0 | 1,553,326 | +1,553,326 |
| United States | 244,147 | 1,120,417 | +876,270 |
| Germany | 372,686 | 984,894 | +612,208 |
| South Korea | 0 | 132,717 | +132,717 |
| Chile | 0 | 100,783 | +100,783 |
| Brazil | 0 | 97,059 | +97,059 |
| Ireland | 5,486 | 6,707 | +1,221 |
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 | 27,226,631 |
| Argentina | 3,944,715 |
| United States | 1,256,733 |
| South Korea | 221,157 |
| Netherlands | 137,036 |
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 | 13,925,528 | 13,301,103 | -624,425 |
| Argentina | 1,019,674 | 2,925,041 | +1,905,367 |
| United States | 306,887 | 949,846 | +642,959 |
| South Korea | 0 | 221,157 | +221,157 |
| Netherlands | 137,036 | 0 | -137,036 |
| United Kingdom | 103,253 | 31,713 | -71,540 |
| Czechia | 109,131 | 18,460 | -90,671 |
| Brazil | 0 | 97,059 | +97,059 |
| Germany | 21,530 | 29,123 | +7,593 |
| Belgium | 39,184 | 0 | -39,184 |
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 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 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) | 29,326,764 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,934,489 |
| Other | 28,948 |
| Air transport | 19,773 |
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) | 15,109,724 | 14,217,040 | -892,684 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 590,181 | 3,344,308 | +2,754,127 |
| Other | 18,487 | 10,461 | -8,026 |
| Air transport | 4,246 | 15,527 | +11,281 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 24,572,452 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,737,135 |
| Dover | 1,464,285 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,250,235 |
| 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 | 12,972,031 | 11,600,421 | -1,371,610 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 1,737,135 | +1,737,135 |
| Dover | 497,067 | 967,218 | +470,151 |
| Eurotunnel | 392,660 | 857,575 | +464,915 |
| Southampton | 0 | 1,249,326 | +1,249,326 |
| Immingham Docks | 512,190 | 663,690 | +151,500 |
| Purfleet | 540,319 | 409,719 | -130,600 |
| Felixstowe | 346,951 | 31,713 | -315,238 |
| Thamesport | 238,123 | 18,460 | -219,663 |
| Killingholme | 174,235 | 22,718 | -151,517 |
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 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LEVERTONHELM LIMITED | 47 |
| MAPEI (UK) LIMITED | 46 |
| AMPERE UK LIMITED | 31 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 24 |
| 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+ | 7 |
| 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 | 10,959,714 |
| Netherlands | 4,507,467 |
| Germany | 2,012,594 |
| United States | 1,300,708 |
| Sweden | 797,920 |
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 | 4,949,847 | 6,009,867 | +1,060,020 |
| Netherlands | 2,763,828 | 1,743,639 | -1,020,189 |
| Germany | 1,211,531 | 801,063 | -410,468 |
| United States | 510,377 | 790,331 | +279,954 |
| Sweden | 379,383 | 418,537 | +39,154 |
| Spain | 322,691 | 132,427 | -190,264 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 427,671 | +427,671 |
| Slovenia | 241,951 | 148,323 | -93,628 |
| France | 164,629 | 168,059 | +3,430 |
| Japan | 134,836 | 123,477 | -11,359 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 861 |
| Germany | 805 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 861 | 0 | -861 |
| Germany | 0 | 805 | +805 |
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) | 14,468,299 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,176,832 |
| Air transport | 212,877 |
| Other | 1,666 |
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) | 6,677,173 | 7,791,126 | +1,113,953 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,319,134 | 3,857,698 | -1,461,436 |
| Air transport | 84,413 | 128,464 | +44,051 |
| Other | 861 | 805 | -56 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 8,271,664 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,799,629 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,546,587 |
| Dover | 2,115,796 |
| Felixstowe | 1,593,989 |
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 | 5,125,608 | 3,146,056 | -1,979,552 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,286,572 | 1,513,057 | -1,773,515 |
| London Gateway Port | 433,924 | 4,112,663 | +3,678,739 |
| Dover | 1,074,073 | 1,041,723 | -32,350 |
| Felixstowe | 1,144,124 | 449,865 | -694,259 |
| Immingham Docks | 522,888 | 583,500 | +60,612 |
| Harwich | 24,265 | 532,447 | +508,182 |
| Liverpool Docks | 152,892 | 183,052 | +30,160 |
| ZLC | 223,168 | 1,909 | -221,259 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 78,409 | 123,103 | +44,694 |
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