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.
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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 | 3,513,476 |
| Germany | 1,941,498 |
| United States | 1,679,221 |
| Belgium | 1,286,053 |
| China | 840,499 |
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 | 1,400,778 | 2,112,698 | +711,920 |
| Germany | 1,122,182 | 819,316 | -302,866 |
| United States | 814,180 | 865,041 | +50,861 |
| Belgium | 661,530 | 624,523 | -37,007 |
| China | 500,338 | 340,161 | -160,177 |
| Hungary | 187,276 | 457,761 | +270,485 |
| France | 154,860 | 50,735 | -104,125 |
| Sweden | 87,948 | 55,518 | -32,430 |
| Italy | 76,576 | 61,094 | -15,482 |
| Poland | 42,484 | 50,867 | +8,383 |
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 | 3,315,139 |
| United States | 2,486,552 |
| Belgium | 1,262,503 |
| Germany | 1,203,860 |
| China | 880,487 |
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 | 1,342,663 | 1,972,476 | +629,813 |
| United States | 1,237,009 | 1,249,543 | +12,534 |
| Belgium | 640,943 | 621,560 | -19,383 |
| Germany | 636,128 | 567,732 | -68,396 |
| China | 523,061 | 357,426 | -165,635 |
| Czechia | 184,729 | 282,074 | +97,345 |
| Poland | 83,411 | 180,107 | +96,696 |
| Switzerland | 180,060 | 46,658 | -133,402 |
| France | 61,774 | 44,167 | -17,607 |
| Sweden | 68,697 | 31,124 | -37,573 |
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 | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
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) | 6,512,506 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,730,463 |
| Air transport | 479,667 |
| Other | 36,888 |
| Road transport | 31,828 |
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) | 3,113,235 | 3,399,271 | +286,036 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,812,476 | 1,917,987 | +105,511 |
| Air transport | 284,784 | 194,883 | -89,901 |
| Other | 36,500 | 388 | -36,112 |
| Road transport | 15,318 | 16,510 | +1,192 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,310,311 |
| Southampton | 1,367,900 |
| Harwich | 1,289,232 |
| Felixstowe | 987,057 |
| Dover | 972,324 |
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 | 1,289,773 | 2,020,538 | +730,765 |
| Southampton | 723,648 | 644,252 | -79,396 |
| Harwich | 677,777 | 611,455 | -66,322 |
| Felixstowe | 569,285 | 417,772 | -151,513 |
| Dover | 437,212 | 535,112 | +97,900 |
| Killingholme | 465,408 | 298,642 | -166,766 |
| Eurotunnel | 116,022 | 149,258 | +33,236 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 65,922 | 187,500 | +121,578 |
| London Gateway Port | 99,909 | 104,520 | +4,611 |
| London | 111,160 | 59,913 | -51,247 |
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 | 33 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 25 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 11 |
| Manufacture of food products | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 22 |
| 2026-03 | 14 |
| 2026-02 | 16 |
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-12 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 77 |
| ARDEX UK LIMITED | 51 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 47 |
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 42 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 38 |
| FEDERAL-MOGUL FRICTION PRODUCTS LIMITED | 38 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 37 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 33 |
| MONARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 28 |
| HUSQVARNA UK LIMITED | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 46 |
| 1m-15m | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| Other | 4 |
| 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 | 1,465,774 |
| France | 781,325 |
| China | 657,086 |
| Netherlands | 537,994 |
| United States | 378,358 |
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 | 38,179 | 1,427,595 | +1,389,416 |
| France | 256,408 | 524,917 | +268,509 |
| China | 308,848 | 348,238 | +39,390 |
| Netherlands | 228,791 | 309,203 | +80,412 |
| United States | 249,844 | 128,514 | -121,330 |
| Ireland | 229,339 | 146,567 | -82,772 |
| United Arab Emirates | 91,498 | 275,626 | +184,128 |
| Germany | 131,928 | 217,143 | +85,215 |
| Poland | 149,174 | 193,644 | +44,470 |
| Canada | 111,390 | 167,058 | +55,668 |
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 | 32,934 |
| XI | 22,922 |
| China | 22,193 |
| Ireland | 365 |
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 | 19,136 | 13,798 | -5,338 |
| XI | 8,912 | 14,010 | +5,098 |
| China | 10,808 | 11,385 | +577 |
| Ireland | 60 | 305 | +245 |
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) | 4,972,953 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,239,135 |
| Air transport | 243,544 |
| Other | 81,336 |
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) | 1,527,439 | 3,445,514 | +1,918,075 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,327,557 | 1,911,578 | +584,021 |
| Air transport | 136,561 | 106,983 | -29,578 |
| Other | 40,472 | 40,864 | +392 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,048,507 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,744,018 |
| Runcorn | 1,385,926 |
| Southampton | 850,520 |
| Immingham Docks | 739,088 |
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 | 805,269 | 1,243,238 | +437,969 |
| London Gateway Port | 705,427 | 1,038,591 | +333,164 |
| Runcorn | 0 | 1,385,926 | +1,385,926 |
| Southampton | 422,608 | 427,912 | +5,304 |
| Immingham Docks | 264,096 | 474,992 | +210,896 |
| Liverpool Docks | 176,508 | 233,050 | +56,542 |
| Dover | 76,765 | 168,834 | +92,069 |
| Felixstowe | 108,275 | 132,849 | +24,574 |
| Hull | 79,117 | 122,532 | +43,415 |
| Holyhead | 64,101 | 74,444 | +10,343 |
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