Import/export HS code 283911: Sodium metasilicates
A type of silicate used in cleaning products, water treatment, and industrial applications
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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 | 1,128,767 |
| Belgium | 553,988 |
| China | 551,212 |
| United States | 525,698 |
| Germany | 90,332 |
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 | 626,765 | 502,002 | -124,763 |
| Belgium | 367,716 | 186,272 | -181,444 |
| China | 259,652 | 291,560 | +31,908 |
| United States | 205,554 | 320,144 | +114,590 |
| Germany | 77,473 | 12,859 | -64,614 |
| France | 29,626 | 1,878 | -27,748 |
| Spain | 11,030 | 11,645 | +615 |
| Sweden | 5,141 | 17,128 | +11,987 |
| Poland | 10,707 | 6,696 | -4,011 |
| Italy | 0 | 12,422 | +12,422 |
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 | 1,195,227 |
| China | 553,202 |
| Belgium | 551,274 |
| United States | 501,638 |
| Spain | 42,522 |
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 | 696,019 | 499,208 | -196,811 |
| China | 260,776 | 292,426 | +31,650 |
| Belgium | 337,793 | 213,481 | -124,312 |
| United States | 190,950 | 310,688 | +119,738 |
| Spain | 30,877 | 11,645 | -19,232 |
| Japan | 14,862 | 9,456 | -5,406 |
| Sweden | 5,141 | 17,128 | +11,987 |
| Poland | 10,707 | 6,696 | -4,011 |
| Turkey | 10,142 | 0 | -10,142 |
| Portugal | 9,779 | 0 | -9,779 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 1,547,129 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,345,172 |
| Air transport | 40,141 |
| Other | 36,494 |
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) | 956,573 | 590,556 | -366,017 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 594,556 | 750,616 | +156,060 |
| Air transport | 18,707 | 21,434 | +2,727 |
| Other | 36,494 | 0 | -36,494 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 906,675 |
| Harwich | 704,651 |
| Felixstowe | 384,284 |
| Southampton | 367,453 |
| London Gateway Port | 178,379 |
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 | 510,960 | 395,715 | -115,245 |
| Harwich | 422,471 | 282,180 | -140,291 |
| Felixstowe | 215,659 | 168,625 | -47,034 |
| Southampton | 103,132 | 264,321 | +161,189 |
| London Gateway Port | 94,895 | 83,484 | -11,411 |
| Liverpool Docks | 52,438 | 54,584 | +2,146 |
| Belfast Port | 26,668 | 40,389 | +13,721 |
| Dover | 42,819 | 20,299 | -22,520 |
| Killingholme | 56,539 | 866 | -55,673 |
| 000 | 36,494 | 0 | -36,494 |
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 | 10 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 9 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
| Mining support service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 40 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 32 |
| MONARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 28 |
| RESOURCE CHEMICALS LIMITED | 22 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 22 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 20 |
| BIACHEM LIMITED | 18 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 15 |
| H & I CHEMICALS LIMITED | 15 |
| CHRISTEYNS UK LTD | 14 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 333,434 |
| Germany | 180,375 |
| Ireland | 94,220 |
| Morocco | 68,104 |
| Netherlands | 37,247 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 176,790 | 156,644 | -20,146 |
| Germany | 78,262 | 102,113 | +23,851 |
| Ireland | 67,671 | 26,549 | -41,122 |
| Morocco | 68,104 | 0 | -68,104 |
| Netherlands | 8,197 | 29,050 | +20,853 |
| United Arab Emirates | 28,371 | 2,393 | -25,978 |
| Egypt | 0 | 29,160 | +29,160 |
| Qatar | 11,426 | 12,487 | +1,061 |
| India | 23,520 | 0 | -23,520 |
| Pakistan | 15,020 | 0 | -15,020 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 20,815 |
| XI | 5,386 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 10,808 | 10,007 | -801 |
| XI | 2,851 | 2,535 | -316 |
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) | 558,755 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 316,314 |
| Other | 26,201 |
| Air transport | 23,459 |
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) | 356,055 | 202,700 | -153,355 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 150,118 | 166,196 | +16,078 |
| Other | 13,659 | 12,542 | -1,117 |
| Air transport | 8,380 | 15,079 | +6,699 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 215,298 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 204,089 |
| Southampton | 125,116 |
| Liverpool Docks | 112,216 |
| Felixstowe | 76,836 |
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 | 133,483 | 81,815 | -51,668 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 76,121 | 127,968 | +51,847 |
| Southampton | 107,539 | 17,577 | -89,962 |
| Liverpool Docks | 46,159 | 66,057 | +19,898 |
| Felixstowe | 35,766 | 41,070 | +5,304 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 68,104 | 0 | -68,104 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,431 | 27,137 | +12,706 |
| 000 | 13,659 | 12,542 | -1,117 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,161 | 13,928 | +12,767 |
| Middlesbrough | 8,400 | 3,528 | -4,872 |
Quick facts
HS code: 283911
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A type of silicate used in cleaning products, water treatment, and industrial applications