Import/export HS code 28369911: Magnesium and copper carbonates
Used in industries like agriculture, construction, and electronics
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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 | 8,181,636 |
| Australia | 8,063,977 |
| South Korea | 1,879,846 |
| France | 1,559,911 |
| Germany | 1,251,923 |
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 | 3,436,633 | 4,745,003 | +1,308,370 |
| Australia | 4,138,891 | 3,925,086 | -213,805 |
| South Korea | 1,105,569 | 774,277 | -331,292 |
| France | 812,846 | 747,065 | -65,781 |
| Germany | 676,467 | 575,456 | -101,011 |
| Netherlands | 82,716 | 72,088 | -10,628 |
| Sweden | 103,848 | 0 | -103,848 |
| Czechia | 35,905 | 51,168 | +15,263 |
| Taiwan | 17,891 | 20,385 | +2,494 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 37,352 | 0 | -37,352 |
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 | 8,709,444 |
| Australia | 8,063,977 |
| South Korea | 1,644,775 |
| France | 1,572,317 |
| Germany | 1,005,277 |
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 | 4,328,702 | 4,380,742 | +52,040 |
| Australia | 4,138,891 | 3,925,086 | -213,805 |
| South Korea | 496,562 | 1,148,213 | +651,651 |
| France | 826,161 | 746,156 | -80,005 |
| Germany | 529,391 | 475,886 | -53,505 |
| United States | 19,941 | 125,801 | +105,860 |
| Czechia | 35,905 | 55,481 | +19,576 |
| Japan | 45,192 | 36,492 | -8,700 |
| Brazil | 37,955 | 14,240 | -23,715 |
| Taiwan | 17,891 | 20,385 | +2,494 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 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) | 18,259,760 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,114,090 |
| Air transport | 86,964 |
| Other | 1,729 |
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) | 8,782,289 | 9,477,471 | +695,182 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,686,872 | 1,427,218 | -259,654 |
| Air transport | 44,654 | 42,310 | -2,344 |
| Other | 1,729 | 0 | -1,729 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 8,194,051 |
| Southampton | 4,912,066 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,939,296 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,465,550 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,005,378 |
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 | 3,875,199 | 4,318,852 | +443,653 |
| Southampton | 4,265,258 | 646,808 | -3,618,450 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,982 | 3,920,314 | +3,901,332 |
| Eurotunnel | 826,521 | 639,029 | -187,492 |
| Liverpool Docks | 303,502 | 701,876 | +398,374 |
| Immingham Docks | 609,599 | 291,690 | -317,909 |
| Middlesbrough | 377,632 | 0 | -377,632 |
| Dover | 43,129 | 268,246 | +225,117 |
| Harwich | 58,801 | 51,591 | -7,210 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 42,536 | 19,334 | -23,202 |
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 | 11 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 2 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 45 |
| D A CHEMICALS GROUP LIMITED | 45 |
| JOHNSON MATTHEY PLC | 38 |
| NORKEM LIMITED | 28 |
| CHEMISPHERE LIMITED | 27 |
| DECATHLON UK LIMITED | 26 |
| CARST & WALKER (UK) LTD. | 18 |
| CELTIC CHEMICALS LIMITED | 14 |
| DAKRAM MATERIALS LTD. | 13 |
| LUSH MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 1,405,634 |
| Sweden | 211,080 |
| Poland | 110,029 |
| Czechia | 71,063 |
| India | 59,550 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 678,257 | 727,377 | +49,120 |
| Sweden | 211,080 | 0 | -211,080 |
| Poland | 75,663 | 34,366 | -41,297 |
| Czechia | 0 | 71,063 | +71,063 |
| India | 23,800 | 35,750 | +11,950 |
| Germany | 45,294 | 14,250 | -31,044 |
| Hungary | 0 | 58,476 | +58,476 |
| Netherlands | 4,062 | 53,253 | +49,191 |
| France | 9,139 | 29,839 | +20,700 |
| Ireland | 17,676 | 11,938 | -5,738 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 2,633 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 0 | 2,633 | +2,633 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,868,251 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 255,265 |
| Air transport | 90,826 |
| Other | 2,633 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 849,109 | 1,019,142 | +170,033 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 243,456 | 11,809 | -231,647 |
| Air transport | 38,445 | 52,381 | +13,936 |
| Other | 0 | 2,633 | +2,633 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,263,211 |
| Dover | 502,071 |
| Immingham Docks | 287,068 |
| Manchester Airport | 39,490 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 37,600 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 603,076 | 660,135 | +57,059 |
| Dover | 166,304 | 335,767 | +169,463 |
| Immingham Docks | 273,133 | 13,935 | -259,198 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,600 | 29,890 | +20,290 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 25,500 | 12,100 | -13,400 |
| Southampton | 15,373 | 11,809 | -3,564 |
| Holyhead | 5,884 | 9,305 | +3,421 |
| London | 12,941 | 0 | -12,941 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,792 | 0 | -11,792 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 10,391 | +10,391 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28369911
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Used in industries like agriculture, construction, and electronics