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 | 1,066,309 |
| United States | 560,414 |
| Belgium | 534,257 |
| China | 525,219 |
| Germany | 68,866 |
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 | 595,150 | 471,159 | -123,991 |
| United States | 275,610 | 284,804 | +9,194 |
| Belgium | 328,054 | 206,203 | -121,851 |
| China | 288,416 | 236,803 | -51,613 |
| Germany | 68,000 | 866 | -67,134 |
| Sweden | 10,291 | 11,978 | +1,687 |
| Spain | 7,722 | 11,645 | +3,923 |
| Poland | 10,707 | 6,696 | -4,011 |
| Italy | 0 | 12,422 | +12,422 |
| France | 9,779 | 1,878 | -7,901 |
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 | 1,087,207 |
| Belgium | 555,639 |
| United States | 531,716 |
| China | 527,209 |
| Japan | 28,956 |
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 | 642,516 | 444,691 | -197,825 |
| Belgium | 310,546 | 245,093 | -65,453 |
| United States | 259,488 | 272,228 | +12,740 |
| China | 289,540 | 237,669 | -51,871 |
| Japan | 16,380 | 12,576 | -3,804 |
| Sweden | 10,291 | 11,978 | +1,687 |
| Spain | 7,722 | 11,645 | +3,923 |
| Poland | 10,707 | 6,696 | -4,011 |
| Portugal | 9,779 | 0 | -9,779 |
| Germany | 1,799 | 1,878 | +79 |
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) | 1,430,518 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,328,916 |
| Air transport | 44,779 |
| 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) | 874,908 | 555,610 | -319,298 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 664,626 | 664,290 | -336 |
| Air transport | 20,225 | 24,554 | +4,329 |
| 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 | 857,877 |
| Harwich | 665,083 |
| Southampton | 420,851 |
| Felixstowe | 348,919 |
| London Gateway Port | 155,059 |
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 | 431,260 | 426,617 | -4,643 |
| Harwich | 419,438 | 245,645 | -173,793 |
| Southampton | 168,568 | 252,283 | +83,715 |
| Felixstowe | 223,598 | 125,321 | -98,277 |
| London Gateway Port | 132,692 | 22,367 | -110,325 |
| Liverpool Docks | 43,758 | 68,721 | +24,963 |
| Killingholme | 52,188 | 866 | -51,322 |
| Belfast Port | 17,541 | 32,351 | +14,810 |
| Dover | 22,972 | 20,299 | -2,673 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 7 |
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 41 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 32 |
| MONARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 28 |
| RESOURCE CHEMICALS LIMITED | 22 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 22 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 21 |
| BIACHEM LIMITED | 19 |
| H & I CHEMICALS LIMITED | 16 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY 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 | 303,653 |
| Germany | 149,009 |
| Ireland | 90,682 |
| Morocco | 68,104 |
| Netherlands | 36,042 |
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 | 177,002 | 126,651 | -50,351 |
| Germany | 61,080 | 87,929 | +26,849 |
| Ireland | 64,819 | 25,863 | -38,956 |
| Morocco | 68,104 | 0 | -68,104 |
| Netherlands | 30,719 | 5,323 | -25,396 |
| Egypt | 9,930 | 19,230 | +9,300 |
| India | 23,520 | 0 | -23,520 |
| Qatar | 9,710 | 11,602 | +1,892 |
| Iceland | 8,400 | 5,544 | -2,856 |
| Belgium | 2,855 | 10,013 | +7,158 |
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 | 20,203 |
| XI | 5,867 |
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 | 11,536 | 8,667 | -2,869 |
| XI | 2,678 | 3,189 | +511 |
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) | 485,189 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 283,028 |
| Other | 26,070 |
| 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) | 329,005 | 156,184 | -172,821 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 158,725 | 124,303 | -34,422 |
| Other | 14,214 | 11,856 | -2,358 |
| Air transport | 9,531 | 13,928 | +4,397 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 175,415 |
| London Gateway Port | 138,729 |
| Southampton | 120,169 |
| Liverpool Docks | 112,216 |
| Felixstowe | 82,770 |
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 | 68,381 | 107,034 | +38,653 |
| London Gateway Port | 57,799 | 80,930 | +23,131 |
| Southampton | 112,537 | 7,632 | -104,905 |
| Liverpool Docks | 87,929 | 24,287 | -63,642 |
| Felixstowe | 34,864 | 47,906 | +13,042 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 68,104 | 0 | -68,104 |
| Immingham Docks | 37,676 | 3,892 | -33,784 |
| 000 | 14,214 | 11,856 | -2,358 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,161 | 13,928 | +12,767 |
| Middlesbrough | 8,400 | 5,544 | -2,856 |
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