Import/export HS code 283720: Complex cyanides
Used in electroplating and as stabilizers in chemical processes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,003,604 |
| China | 784,252 |
| Germany | 715,480 |
| Canada | 169,748 |
| Switzerland | 62,774 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 363,951 | 639,653 | +275,702 |
| China | 417,162 | 367,090 | -50,072 |
| Germany | 410,561 | 304,919 | -105,642 |
| Canada | 167,213 | 2,535 | -164,678 |
| Switzerland | 29,067 | 33,707 | +4,640 |
| India | 11,499 | 8,957 | -2,542 |
| Netherlands | 5,051 | 2,736 | -2,315 |
| Italy | 7,785 | 0 | -7,785 |
| France | 1,560 | 3,924 | +2,364 |
| Czechia | 1,689 | 0 | -1,689 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,192,396 |
| China | 866,099 |
| Germany | 651,314 |
| Switzerland | 33,707 |
| India | 27,768 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 533,834 | 658,562 | +124,728 |
| China | 467,374 | 398,725 | -68,649 |
| Germany | 393,250 | 258,064 | -135,186 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 33,707 | +33,707 |
| India | 15,840 | 11,928 | -3,912 |
| Netherlands | 5,240 | 0 | -5,240 |
| Canada | 0 | 2,535 | +2,535 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,643,156 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 793,579 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 333,741 |
| Road transport | 8,583 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 760,898 | 882,258 | +121,360 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 421,432 | 372,147 | -49,285 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 224,625 | 109,116 | -115,509 |
| Road transport | 8,583 | 0 | -8,583 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 948,498 |
| Felixstowe | 732,100 |
| London Stansted Airport | 663,816 |
| Middlesbrough | 167,213 |
| London | 80,262 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 433,280 | 515,218 | +81,938 |
| Felixstowe | 360,063 | 372,037 | +11,974 |
| London Stansted Airport | 302,269 | 361,547 | +59,278 |
| Middlesbrough | 167,213 | 0 | -167,213 |
| London | 3,666 | 76,596 | +72,930 |
| Belfast Port | 56,760 | 17,506 | -39,254 |
| Dover | 30,050 | 8,412 | -21,638 |
| Immingham Docks | 26,655 | 2,068 | -24,587 |
| East Midlands Airport | 19,979 | 0 | -19,979 |
| ZLC | 8,583 | 0 | -8,583 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
| Scientific research and development | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
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 | 4 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 434,519 |
| Belgium | 41,200 |
| Germany | 11,256 |
| Spain | 8,855 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,576 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 78,593 | 355,926 | +277,333 |
| Belgium | 30,900 | 10,300 | -20,600 |
| Germany | 5,186 | 6,070 | +884 |
| Spain | 2,432 | 6,423 | +3,991 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,576 | 0 | -3,576 |
| United States | 2,915 | 0 | -2,915 |
| Viet Nam | 983 | 0 | -983 |
| Netherlands | 961 | 0 | -961 |
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 | 820 |
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 | 820 | 0 | -820 |
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) | 483,901 |
| Air transport | 16,738 |
| Other | 2,643 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 983 |
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) | 111,358 | 372,543 | +261,185 |
| Air transport | 10,668 | 6,070 | -4,598 |
| Other | 2,537 | 106 | -2,431 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 983 | 0 | -983 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 228,236 |
| Holyhead | 203,640 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 47,569 |
| London Stansted Airport | 7,263 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,565 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 53,860 | 174,376 | +120,516 |
| Holyhead | 22,196 | 181,444 | +159,248 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 33,332 | 14,237 | -19,095 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,103 | 1,160 | -4,943 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,565 | 0 | -4,565 |
| ZLC | 0 | 3,750 | +3,750 |
| 000 | 2,537 | 106 | -2,431 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 2,486 | +2,486 |
| Felixstowe | 1,944 | 0 | -1,944 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 1,160 | +1,160 |
Quick facts
HS code: 283720
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Used in electroplating and as stabilizers in chemical processes