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 | 3,456,934 |
| United States | 1,800,358 |
| Germany | 1,781,057 |
| Belgium | 1,209,229 |
| China | 665,790 |
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 | 1,493,060 | 1,963,874 | +470,814 |
| United States | 957,867 | 842,491 | -115,376 |
| Germany | 1,057,299 | 723,758 | -333,541 |
| Belgium | 618,586 | 590,643 | -27,943 |
| China | 363,184 | 302,606 | -60,578 |
| Hungary | 223,328 | 423,053 | +199,725 |
| Sweden | 108,270 | 37,134 | -71,136 |
| France | 95,377 | 47,579 | -47,798 |
| Italy | 84,962 | 47,943 | -37,019 |
| Poland | 42,599 | 54,822 | +12,223 |
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 | 3,204,654 |
| United States | 2,557,450 |
| Belgium | 1,211,582 |
| Germany | 1,142,389 |
| China | 705,778 |
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 | 1,387,001 | 1,817,653 | +430,652 |
| United States | 1,363,655 | 1,193,795 | -169,860 |
| Belgium | 628,871 | 582,711 | -46,160 |
| Germany | 639,973 | 502,416 | -137,557 |
| China | 385,907 | 319,871 | -66,036 |
| Czechia | 220,781 | 218,834 | -1,947 |
| Poland | 91,485 | 174,600 | +83,115 |
| Switzerland | 153,474 | 46,658 | -106,816 |
| Sweden | 82,596 | 22,897 | -59,699 |
| Japan | 64,449 | 36,842 | -27,607 |
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) | 6,216,491 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,627,924 |
| Air transport | 478,595 |
| Other | 36,888 |
| Road transport | 30,405 |
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) | 3,111,251 | 3,105,240 | -6,011 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,764,105 | 1,863,819 | +99,714 |
| Air transport | 317,279 | 161,316 | -155,963 |
| Other | 36,500 | 388 | -36,112 |
| Road transport | 17,115 | 13,290 | -3,825 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,277,099 |
| Southampton | 1,330,920 |
| Harwich | 1,232,310 |
| Dover | 933,892 |
| Felixstowe | 930,066 |
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 | 1,344,267 | 1,932,832 | +588,565 |
| Southampton | 667,791 | 663,129 | -4,662 |
| Harwich | 638,996 | 593,314 | -45,682 |
| Dover | 457,492 | 476,400 | +18,908 |
| Felixstowe | 577,635 | 352,431 | -225,204 |
| Killingholme | 480,098 | 204,297 | -275,801 |
| Eurotunnel | 120,774 | 131,287 | +10,513 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 98,017 | 149,753 | +51,736 |
| London Gateway Port | 137,706 | 50,678 | -87,028 |
| Liverpool Docks | 44,281 | 124,659 | +80,378 |
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 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 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 | 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 | 1,464,532 |
| France | 791,735 |
| China | 631,206 |
| Netherlands | 454,398 |
| Ireland | 370,719 |
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 | 42,319 | 1,422,213 | +1,379,894 |
| France | 298,986 | 492,749 | +193,763 |
| China | 342,459 | 288,747 | -53,712 |
| Netherlands | 167,051 | 287,347 | +120,296 |
| Ireland | 235,459 | 135,260 | -100,199 |
| United States | 266,788 | 96,571 | -170,217 |
| United Arab Emirates | 30,662 | 295,541 | +264,879 |
| Poland | 133,474 | 186,830 | +53,356 |
| Germany | 127,722 | 188,910 | +61,188 |
| Canada | 112,942 | 163,812 | +50,870 |
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 | 30,156 |
| XI | 23,403 |
| China | 21,581 |
| 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 | 19,601 | 10,555 | -9,046 |
| XI | 8,739 | 14,664 | +5,925 |
| China | 11,536 | 10,045 | -1,491 |
| 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) | 4,866,099 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,166,080 |
| Air transport | 232,511 |
| Other | 78,288 |
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) | 1,519,502 | 3,346,597 | +1,827,095 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,442,415 | 1,723,665 | +281,250 |
| Air transport | 128,264 | 104,247 | -24,017 |
| Other | 42,146 | 36,142 | -6,004 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,981,760 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,703,846 |
| Runcorn | 1,385,926 |
| Southampton | 861,538 |
| Immingham Docks | 647,797 |
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 | 866,359 | 1,115,401 | +249,042 |
| London Gateway Port | 617,610 | 1,086,236 | +468,626 |
| Runcorn | 0 | 1,385,926 | +1,385,926 |
| Southampton | 469,152 | 392,386 | -76,766 |
| Immingham Docks | 240,548 | 407,249 | +166,701 |
| Liverpool Docks | 243,048 | 163,235 | -79,813 |
| Dover | 101,415 | 148,406 | +46,991 |
| Felixstowe | 122,720 | 125,634 | +2,914 |
| Hull | 85,285 | 111,025 | +25,740 |
| Holyhead | 67,286 | 69,407 | +2,121 |
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