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 | 987,593 |
| China | 505,443 |
| Belgium | 494,210 |
| United States | 352,471 |
| Germany | 89,466 |
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 | 624,115 | 363,478 | -260,637 |
| China | 256,669 | 248,774 | -7,895 |
| Belgium | 316,560 | 177,650 | -138,910 |
| United States | 102,422 | 250,049 | +147,627 |
| Germany | 53,895 | 35,571 | -18,324 |
| Spain | 33,610 | 3,607 | -30,003 |
| France | 29,626 | 1,878 | -27,748 |
| Poland | 10,707 | 6,696 | -4,011 |
| Sweden | 10,386 | 5,150 | -5,236 |
| 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 | 1,053,798 |
| China | 506,567 |
| Belgium | 491,496 |
| United States | 330,860 |
| Spain | 57,064 |
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 | 649,219 | 404,579 | -244,640 |
| China | 257,793 | 248,774 | -9,019 |
| Belgium | 306,954 | 184,542 | -122,412 |
| United States | 87,818 | 243,042 | +155,224 |
| Spain | 53,457 | 3,607 | -49,850 |
| Japan | 14,862 | 7,007 | -7,855 |
| Poland | 10,707 | 6,696 | -4,011 |
| Sweden | 10,386 | 5,150 | -5,236 |
| 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 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | 3 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 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) | 1,418,532 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,069,691 |
| Other | 36,749 |
| Air transport | 30,959 |
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) | 902,408 | 516,124 | -386,284 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 487,547 | 582,144 | +94,597 |
| Other | 36,749 | 0 | -36,749 |
| Air transport | 23,952 | 7,007 | -16,945 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 795,480 |
| Harwich | 632,161 |
| Felixstowe | 348,300 |
| Southampton | 216,620 |
| London Gateway Port | 170,592 |
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 | 476,903 | 318,577 | -158,326 |
| Harwich | 390,663 | 241,498 | -149,165 |
| Felixstowe | 200,902 | 147,398 | -53,504 |
| Southampton | 0 | 216,620 | +216,620 |
| London Gateway Port | 94,895 | 75,697 | -19,198 |
| Liverpool Docks | 52,438 | 47,668 | -4,770 |
| Dover | 65,399 | 6,696 | -58,703 |
| Belfast Port | 26,668 | 33,350 | +6,682 |
| Killingholme | 56,539 | 0 | -56,539 |
| 000 | 36,749 | 0 | -36,749 |
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 | 8 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 37 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 29 |
| MONARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 27 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 22 |
| RESOURCE CHEMICALS LIMITED | 21 |
| BIACHEM LIMITED | 18 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 17 |
| H & I CHEMICALS LIMITED | 15 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 14 |
| 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+ | 9 |
| 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 | 256,962 |
| Germany | 122,883 |
| Ireland | 80,887 |
| Morocco | 68,104 |
| Netherlands | 35,816 |
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 | 180,037 | 76,925 | -103,112 |
| Germany | 68,480 | 54,403 | -14,077 |
| Ireland | 69,226 | 11,661 | -57,565 |
| Morocco | 68,104 | 0 | -68,104 |
| Netherlands | 3,577 | 32,239 | +28,662 |
| United Arab Emirates | 27,278 | 3,486 | -23,792 |
| India | 11,640 | 11,880 | +240 |
| Egypt | 0 | 19,680 | +19,680 |
| Qatar | 11,426 | 5,884 | -5,542 |
| 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 | 17,180 |
| XI | 5,862 |
| Netherlands | 267 |
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 | 11,620 | 5,560 | -6,060 |
| XI | 3,327 | 2,535 | -792 |
| Netherlands | 267 | 0 | -267 |
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) | 477,150 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 238,172 |
| Other | 23,309 |
| Air transport | 19,630 |
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) | 345,331 | 131,819 | -213,512 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 133,417 | 104,755 | -28,662 |
| Other | 15,214 | 8,095 | -7,119 |
| Air transport | 12,387 | 7,243 | -5,144 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 181,680 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 137,819 |
| Southampton | 128,479 |
| Liverpool Docks | 91,495 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 68,104 |
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 | 121,933 | 59,747 | -62,186 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 64,987 | 72,832 | +7,845 |
| Southampton | 110,278 | 18,201 | -92,077 |
| Liverpool Docks | 46,159 | 45,336 | -823 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 68,104 | 0 | -68,104 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,864 | 32,704 | +23,840 |
| Felixstowe | 35,766 | 0 | -35,766 |
| 000 | 15,214 | 8,095 | -7,119 |
| Middlesbrough | 8,400 | 3,528 | -4,872 |
| Heysham | 8,805 | 0 | -8,805 |
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