Import/export HS code 283919: Various silicates
Other types of silicates not specified, used in various industrial and commercial processes
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 | 876,130 |
| Hungary | 645,037 |
| Belgium | 559,027 |
| Germany | 476,769 |
| United States | 342,164 |
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 | 399,820 | 476,310 | +76,490 |
| Hungary | 187,276 | 457,761 | +270,485 |
| Belgium | 196,362 | 362,665 | +166,303 |
| Germany | 371,505 | 105,264 | -266,241 |
| United States | 159,292 | 182,872 | +23,580 |
| Poland | 31,777 | 36,422 | +4,645 |
| Sweden | 57,926 | 9,550 | -48,376 |
| Italy | 49,488 | 8,087 | -41,401 |
| Slovakia | 44,873 | 0 | -44,873 |
| China | 39,284 | 0 | -39,284 |
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 | 808,627 |
| Belgium | 554,642 |
| Germany | 488,921 |
| Czechia | 421,086 |
| United States | 344,783 |
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 | 363,321 | 445,306 | +81,985 |
| Belgium | 192,069 | 362,573 | +170,504 |
| Germany | 274,658 | 214,263 | -60,395 |
| Czechia | 180,203 | 240,883 | +60,680 |
| United States | 152,115 | 192,668 | +40,553 |
| Poland | 52,749 | 143,620 | +90,871 |
| Switzerland | 135,598 | 2,764 | -132,834 |
| Sweden | 57,926 | 8,316 | -49,610 |
| Italy | 50,011 | 8,087 | -41,924 |
| Hungary | 7,073 | 45,949 | +38,876 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
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 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West of England | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 2,205,102 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 831,792 |
| Air transport | 206,026 |
| Road transport | 2,764 |
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) | 1,071,334 | 1,133,768 | +62,434 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 356,554 | 475,238 | +118,684 |
| Air transport | 138,562 | 67,464 | -71,098 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,764 | +2,764 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 933,423 |
| Dover | 776,662 |
| Harwich | 342,361 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 235,502 |
| Eurotunnel | 140,095 |
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 | 428,845 | 504,578 | +75,733 |
| Dover | 337,196 | 439,466 | +102,270 |
| Harwich | 168,435 | 173,926 | +5,491 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 55,336 | 180,166 | +124,830 |
| Eurotunnel | 63,135 | 76,960 | +13,825 |
| Southampton | 45,379 | 79,531 | +34,152 |
| Felixstowe | 94,469 | 13,683 | -80,786 |
| Hull | 49,917 | 55,315 | +5,398 |
| Killingholme | 82,514 | 1,115 | -81,399 |
| London Stansted Airport | 54,950 | 14,874 | -40,076 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 9 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 8 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Other mining and quarrying | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 41 |
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 39 |
| ARDEX UK LIMITED | 25 |
| H & I CHEMICALS LIMITED | 23 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 19 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 18 |
| CHRISTEYNS UK LTD | 16 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 10 |
| SHEFFIELD REFRACTORIES LIMITED | 9 |
| KILLGERM CHEMICALS LIMITED | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 1,435,032 |
| Netherlands | 250,317 |
| Colombia | 223,185 |
| France | 133,365 |
| Switzerland | 133,073 |
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 | 17,839 | 1,417,193 | +1,399,354 |
| Netherlands | 42,748 | 207,569 | +164,821 |
| Colombia | 166,733 | 56,452 | -110,281 |
| France | 59,852 | 73,513 | +13,661 |
| Switzerland | 65,969 | 67,104 | +1,135 |
| Sri Lanka | 62,566 | 62,912 | +346 |
| Belgium | 28,952 | 92,219 | +63,267 |
| Ireland | 50,782 | 53,345 | +2,563 |
| United States | 10,516 | 77,948 | +67,432 |
| Turkey | 35,886 | 48,893 | +13,007 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 60 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 60 | 0 | -60 |
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) | 2,194,851 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,139,574 |
| Air transport | 41,272 |
| Other | 2,039 |
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) | 401,306 | 1,793,545 | +1,392,239 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 420,810 | 718,764 | +297,954 |
| Air transport | 11,477 | 29,795 | +18,318 |
| Other | 789 | 1,250 | +461 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Runcorn | 1,385,926 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 512,096 |
| London Gateway Port | 447,517 |
| Immingham Docks | 354,297 |
| Hull | 197,952 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runcorn | 0 | 1,385,926 | +1,385,926 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 235,197 | 276,899 | +41,702 |
| London Gateway Port | 255,654 | 191,863 | -63,791 |
| Immingham Docks | 80,486 | 273,811 | +193,325 |
| Hull | 75,420 | 122,532 | +47,112 |
| Southampton | 67,940 | 76,156 | +8,216 |
| Liverpool Docks | 27,022 | 37,650 | +10,628 |
| Dover | 21,548 | 41,294 | +19,746 |
| Holyhead | 13,473 | 48,956 | +35,483 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 12,289 | 22,153 | +9,864 |
Quick facts
HS code: 283919
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of silicates not specified, used in various industrial and commercial processes