Import/export HS code 2839: Silicates
Common alkali metal silicates used in various industries like detergents and construction
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 3,048,751 |
| Germany | 1,837,835 |
| United States | 1,449,809 |
| Belgium | 1,148,783 |
| China | 828,129 |
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 | 1,329,136 | 1,719,615 | +390,479 |
| Germany | 929,924 | 907,911 | -22,013 |
| United States | 699,327 | 750,482 | +51,155 |
| Belgium | 593,811 | 554,972 | -38,839 |
| China | 492,924 | 335,205 | -157,719 |
| Hungary | 137,535 | 339,861 | +202,326 |
| France | 141,920 | 49,566 | -92,354 |
| Italy | 120,308 | 56,357 | -63,951 |
| Spain | 125,928 | 16,561 | -109,367 |
| Sweden | 97,027 | 44,437 | -52,590 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,893,359 |
| United States | 2,270,737 |
| Belgium | 1,134,957 |
| Germany | 1,051,198 |
| China | 861,183 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,223,481 | 1,669,878 | +446,397 |
| United States | 1,044,637 | 1,226,100 | +181,463 |
| Belgium | 587,233 | 547,724 | -39,509 |
| Germany | 584,957 | 466,241 | -118,716 |
| China | 513,626 | 347,557 | -166,069 |
| Czechia | 169,727 | 283,467 | +113,740 |
| Switzerland | 148,018 | 62,975 | -85,043 |
| Poland | 80,299 | 116,929 | +36,630 |
| Spain | 127,251 | 9,069 | -118,182 |
| Italy | 100,385 | 27,616 | -72,769 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -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) | 5,966,381 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,345,994 |
| Air transport | 433,214 |
| Other | 37,143 |
| Road transport | 35,386 |
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) | 2,836,923 | 3,129,458 | +292,535 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,742,021 | 1,603,973 | -138,048 |
| Air transport | 292,669 | 140,545 | -152,124 |
| Other | 36,749 | 394 | -36,355 |
| Road transport | 14,319 | 21,067 | +6,748 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,748,252 |
| Southampton | 1,137,829 |
| Harwich | 1,119,907 |
| Dover | 1,023,113 |
| Felixstowe | 947,855 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,173,490 | 1,574,762 | +401,272 |
| Southampton | 601,384 | 536,445 | -64,939 |
| Harwich | 617,936 | 501,971 | -115,965 |
| Dover | 537,127 | 485,986 | -51,141 |
| Felixstowe | 486,380 | 461,475 | -24,905 |
| Killingholme | 422,009 | 414,826 | -7,183 |
| Eurotunnel | 95,703 | 137,229 | +41,526 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 44,469 | 179,249 | +134,780 |
| London Gateway Port | 54,513 | 137,487 | +82,974 |
| Liverpool Docks | 117,524 | 59,073 | -58,451 |
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 | 35 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 26 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-11 | 21 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 75 |
| ARDEX UK LIMITED | 47 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 43 |
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 39 |
| FEDERAL-MOGUL FRICTION PRODUCTS LIMITED | 37 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 34 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 34 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 33 |
| HUSQVARNA UK LIMITED | 27 |
| MONARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 41 |
| 1m-15m | 31 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 932,367 |
| France | 646,554 |
| United States | 622,238 |
| China | 606,535 |
| Netherlands | 532,797 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 47,724 | 884,643 | +836,919 |
| France | 254,117 | 392,437 | +138,320 |
| United States | 490,295 | 131,943 | -358,352 |
| China | 290,715 | 315,820 | +25,105 |
| Netherlands | 222,441 | 310,356 | +87,915 |
| Ireland | 393,136 | 133,165 | -259,971 |
| Canada | 118,815 | 154,424 | +35,609 |
| Germany | 110,071 | 159,583 | +49,512 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,210 | 259,138 | +257,928 |
| United Arab Emirates | 84,751 | 174,133 | +89,382 |
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 | 31,888 |
| China | 17,769 |
| XI | 16,752 |
| Ireland | 513 |
| Netherlands | 267 |
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 | 17,006 | 14,882 | -2,124 |
| China | 10,116 | 7,653 | -2,463 |
| XI | 8,793 | 7,959 | -834 |
| Ireland | 208 | 305 | +97 |
| Netherlands | 267 | 0 | -267 |
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) | 4,337,066 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,956,776 |
| Air transport | 337,948 |
| Other | 69,598 |
| Road transport | 3,075 |
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) | 1,832,957 | 2,504,109 | +671,152 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,417,638 | 1,539,138 | +121,500 |
| Air transport | 239,910 | 98,038 | -141,872 |
| Other | 37,872 | 31,726 | -6,146 |
| Road transport | 3,075 | 0 | -3,075 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,717,710 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,695,682 |
| Runcorn | 846,603 |
| Immingham Docks | 718,780 |
| Southampton | 675,062 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 806,460 | 911,250 | +104,790 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 785,636 | 910,046 | +124,410 |
| Runcorn | 0 | 846,603 | +846,603 |
| Immingham Docks | 308,008 | 410,772 | +102,764 |
| Southampton | 379,898 | 295,164 | -84,734 |
| Liverpool Docks | 215,854 | 207,380 | -8,474 |
| Holyhead | 244,350 | 66,531 | -177,819 |
| Felixstowe | 133,015 | 90,759 | -42,256 |
| Hull | 79,320 | 119,708 | +40,388 |
| Dover | 74,266 | 119,334 | +45,068 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 2839
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Common alkali metal silicates used in various industries like detergents and construction