Import/export HS code 2839: Silicates
Common alkali metal silicates used in various industries like detergents and construction
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- 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 | 3,559,634 |
| Germany | 1,889,998 |
| United States | 1,837,352 |
| Belgium | 1,280,666 |
| China | 874,020 |
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 | 1,455,637 | 2,103,997 | +648,360 |
| Germany | 1,075,148 | 814,850 | -260,298 |
| United States | 805,488 | 1,031,864 | +226,376 |
| Belgium | 663,777 | 616,889 | -46,888 |
| China | 550,023 | 323,997 | -226,026 |
| Hungary | 199,244 | 459,549 | +260,305 |
| France | 158,016 | 47,579 | -110,437 |
| Sweden | 101,355 | 46,888 | -54,467 |
| Italy | 78,427 | 54,478 | -23,949 |
| Poland | 47,235 | 54,822 | +7,587 |
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 | 3,317,869 |
| United States | 2,625,308 |
| Belgium | 1,268,380 |
| Germany | 1,224,470 |
| China | 914,008 |
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 | 1,384,006 | 1,933,863 | +549,857 |
| United States | 1,209,049 | 1,416,259 | +207,210 |
| Belgium | 654,755 | 613,625 | -41,130 |
| Germany | 633,731 | 590,739 | -42,992 |
| China | 572,746 | 341,262 | -231,484 |
| Czechia | 196,697 | 255,330 | +58,633 |
| Poland | 96,716 | 176,780 | +80,064 |
| Switzerland | 160,236 | 46,658 | -113,578 |
| France | 61,774 | 44,167 | -17,607 |
| Sweden | 79,527 | 25,966 | -53,561 |
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 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| 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) | 6,538,548 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,920,511 |
| Air transport | 483,444 |
| 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) | 3,175,691 | 3,362,857 | +187,166 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,817,831 | 2,102,680 | +284,849 |
| Air transport | 297,596 | 185,848 | -111,748 |
| Other | 36,500 | 388 | -36,112 |
| Road transport | 16,983 | 14,845 | -2,138 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,383,143 |
| Southampton | 1,535,521 |
| Harwich | 1,264,080 |
| Felixstowe | 1,009,025 |
| Dover | 979,929 |
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 | 1,326,779 | 2,056,364 | +729,585 |
| Southampton | 740,148 | 795,373 | +55,225 |
| Harwich | 632,496 | 631,584 | -912 |
| Felixstowe | 621,847 | 387,178 | -234,669 |
| Dover | 470,342 | 509,587 | +39,245 |
| Killingholme | 501,807 | 251,211 | -250,596 |
| Eurotunnel | 115,624 | 141,653 | +26,029 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 88,968 | 164,454 | +75,486 |
| London Gateway Port | 94,784 | 93,600 | -1,184 |
| Liverpool Docks | 42,294 | 131,201 | +88,907 |
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
|
34 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
26 |
|
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
|
12 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 21 |
| 2026-04 | 22 |
| 2026-03 | 14 |
| 2026-02 | 16 |
| 2026-01 | 23 |
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 | 52 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 47 |
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 43 |
| FEDERAL-MOGUL FRICTION PRODUCTS LIMITED | 39 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 39 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 38 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 33 |
| MONARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 28 |
| KENNET WATER LIMITED | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 48 |
| 1m-15m | 26 |
| 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 | 1,466,553 |
| France | 803,434 |
| China | 667,823 |
| Netherlands | 455,603 |
| Ireland | 380,270 |
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 | 35,411 | 1,431,142 | +1,395,731 |
| France | 275,152 | 528,282 | +253,130 |
| China | 336,728 | 331,095 | -5,633 |
| Netherlands | 143,295 | 312,308 | +169,013 |
| Ireland | 227,748 | 152,522 | -75,226 |
| United States | 239,555 | 123,804 | -115,751 |
| United Arab Emirates | 46,583 | 306,898 | +260,315 |
| Poland | 136,203 | 195,886 | +59,683 |
| Germany | 111,703 | 209,800 | +98,097 |
| Canada | 105,776 | 179,309 | +73,533 |
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 | 31,922 |
| XI | 23,878 |
| China | 22,167 |
| 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 | 18,883 | 13,039 | -5,844 |
| XI | 9,214 | 14,664 | +5,450 |
| China | 10,911 | 11,256 | +345 |
| 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) | 4,952,227 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,241,773 |
| Air transport | 234,241 |
| Other | 81,225 |
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) | 1,406,332 | 3,545,895 | +2,139,563 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,336,281 | 1,905,492 | +569,211 |
| Air transport | 127,343 | 106,898 | -20,445 |
| Other | 40,655 | 40,570 | -85 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,037,358 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,777,381 |
| Runcorn | 1,385,926 |
| Southampton | 867,428 |
| Immingham Docks | 649,818 |
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 | 806,032 | 1,231,326 | +425,294 |
| London Gateway Port | 639,425 | 1,137,956 | +498,531 |
| Runcorn | 0 | 1,385,926 | +1,385,926 |
| Southampton | 453,193 | 414,235 | -38,958 |
| Immingham Docks | 181,790 | 468,028 | +286,238 |
| Liverpool Docks | 177,179 | 234,762 | +57,583 |
| Dover | 81,870 | 167,951 | +86,081 |
| Felixstowe | 109,367 | 138,987 | +29,620 |
| Hull | 85,405 | 121,160 | +35,755 |
| Holyhead | 57,188 | 82,241 | +25,053 |
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