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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 19,920,115 |
| Netherlands | 12,502,384 |
| United States | 1,362,248 |
| France | 1,352,983 |
| Germany | 1,247,108 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 16,400,378 | 3,519,737 | -12,880,641 |
| Netherlands | 5,971,617 | 6,530,767 | +559,150 |
| United States | 244,147 | 1,118,101 | +873,954 |
| France | 775,780 | 577,203 | -198,577 |
| Germany | 794,756 | 452,352 | -342,404 |
| Argentina | 83,890 | 108,449 | +24,559 |
| South Korea | 0 | 132,717 | +132,717 |
| Chile | 0 | 50,238 | +50,238 |
| Ireland | 5,495 | 5,615 | +120 |
| Japan | 1,828 | 3,373 | +1,545 |
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 | 32,977,825 |
| Argentina | 2,188,171 |
| United States | 656,041 |
| Netherlands | 268,198 |
| South Korea | 221,157 |
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 | 22,076,310 | 10,901,515 | -11,174,795 |
| Argentina | 1,348,541 | 839,630 | -508,911 |
| United States | 236,516 | 419,525 | +183,009 |
| Netherlands | 268,198 | 0 | -268,198 |
| South Korea | 0 | 221,157 | +221,157 |
| Czechia | 77,168 | 50,423 | -26,745 |
| United Kingdom | 83,043 | 37,232 | -45,811 |
| Belgium | 95,766 | 0 | -95,766 |
| Germany | 31,925 | 20,082 | -11,843 |
| France | 38,400 | 0 | -38,400 |
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 | 0 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 34,459,506 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,275,369 |
| Other | 24,111 |
| Air transport | 17,457 |
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) | 23,673,091 | 10,786,415 | -12,886,676 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 582,058 | 1,693,311 | +1,111,253 |
| Other | 18,496 | 5,615 | -12,881 |
| Air transport | 4,246 | 13,211 | +8,965 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 30,072,150 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,304,154 |
| Southampton | 1,249,326 |
| Dover | 1,231,337 |
| Purfleet | 919,604 |
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 | 20,729,571 | 9,342,579 | -11,386,992 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,029,773 | 274,381 | -755,392 |
| Southampton | 0 | 1,249,326 | +1,249,326 |
| Dover | 481,719 | 749,618 | +267,899 |
| Purfleet | 514,232 | 405,372 | -108,860 |
| Eurotunnel | 621,155 | 250,327 | -370,828 |
| Felixstowe | 457,903 | 37,232 | -420,671 |
| Thamesport | 220,232 | 36,351 | -183,881 |
| Killingholme | 174,235 | 22,718 | -151,517 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 108,449 | +108,449 |
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 | 8 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LEVERTONHELM LIMITED | 44 |
| MAPEI (UK) LIMITED | 44 |
| AMPERE UK LIMITED | 29 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 23 |
| SIKA LIMITED | 19 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 15 |
| ARDEX UK LIMITED | 7 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 7 |
| BYK ADDITIVES LIMITED | 6 |
| 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 |
| Other | 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 | 11,067,198 |
| Netherlands | 4,519,452 |
| Germany | 2,641,461 |
| Sweden | 899,417 |
| United States | 826,918 |
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 | 8,805,865 | 2,261,333 | -6,544,532 |
| Netherlands | 2,644,425 | 1,875,027 | -769,398 |
| Germany | 1,837,156 | 804,305 | -1,032,851 |
| Sweden | 480,880 | 418,537 | -62,343 |
| United States | 596,621 | 230,297 | -366,324 |
| Spain | 373,086 | 129,625 | -243,461 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 427,671 | +427,671 |
| Slovenia | 193,800 | 130,236 | -63,564 |
| Austria | 212,475 | 89,364 | -123,111 |
| 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) | 14,483,801 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,622,899 |
| Air transport | 187,864 |
| 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) | 11,254,904 | 3,228,897 | -8,026,007 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,545,232 | 4,077,667 | -1,467,565 |
| Air transport | 64,175 | 123,689 | +59,514 |
| Other | 861 | 805 | -56 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 10,481,984 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,204,162 |
| Dover | 2,231,699 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,212,888 |
| 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 | 9,189,940 | 1,292,044 | -7,897,896 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,610,469 | 1,593,693 | -2,016,776 |
| Dover | 1,226,268 | 1,005,431 | -220,837 |
| London Gateway Port | 460,922 | 1,751,966 | +1,291,044 |
| Felixstowe | 804,236 | 789,753 | -14,483 |
| Immingham Docks | 720,700 | 398,764 | -321,936 |
| Harwich | 222,678 | 347,206 | +124,528 |
| ZLC | 334,647 | 0 | -334,647 |
| Liverpool Docks | 221,483 | 44,216 | -177,267 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 55,764 | 119,023 | +63,259 |
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