Import/export HS code 283919: Various silicates
Other types of silicates not specified, used in various industrial and commercial processes
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 791,406 |
| Hungary | 646,381 |
| Belgium | 538,870 |
| Germany | 432,349 |
| United States | 350,096 |
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 | 380,742 | 410,664 | +29,922 |
| Hungary | 223,328 | 423,053 | +199,725 |
| Belgium | 230,262 | 308,608 | +78,346 |
| Germany | 333,625 | 98,724 | -234,901 |
| United States | 179,538 | 170,558 | -8,980 |
| Poland | 31,892 | 37,271 | +5,379 |
| Sweden | 60,995 | 6,481 | -54,514 |
| Italy | 48,851 | 8,087 | -40,764 |
| China | 39,284 | 7,275 | -32,009 |
| Slovakia | 44,873 | 0 | -44,873 |
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 | 717,630 |
| Belgium | 534,485 |
| Germany | 484,092 |
| Czechia | 393,898 |
| United States | 352,715 |
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 | 337,186 | 380,444 | +43,258 |
| Belgium | 225,969 | 308,516 | +82,547 |
| Germany | 259,812 | 224,280 | -35,532 |
| Czechia | 216,255 | 177,643 | -38,612 |
| United States | 172,361 | 180,354 | +7,993 |
| Poland | 63,473 | 142,289 | +78,816 |
| Switzerland | 109,012 | 2,764 | -106,248 |
| Hungary | 7,073 | 59,320 | +52,247 |
| Sweden | 60,995 | 5,247 | -55,748 |
| Italy | 49,374 | 8,087 | -41,287 |
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 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West of England | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 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) | 2,135,296 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 782,841 |
| Air transport | 203,264 |
| 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) | 1,124,980 | 1,010,316 | -114,664 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 314,734 | 468,107 | +153,373 |
| Air transport | 165,675 | 37,589 | -128,086 |
| 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 | 899,927 |
| Dover | 763,189 |
| Harwich | 289,798 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 235,502 |
| Southampton | 140,159 |
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 | 457,826 | 442,101 | -15,725 |
| Dover | 365,339 | 397,850 | +32,511 |
| Harwich | 129,424 | 160,374 | +30,950 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 93,083 | 142,419 | +49,336 |
| Southampton | 45,379 | 94,780 | +49,401 |
| Eurotunnel | 53,681 | 71,638 | +17,957 |
| Hull | 46,673 | 54,531 | +7,858 |
| Felixstowe | 80,754 | 12,138 | -68,616 |
| Killingholme | 75,088 | 1,115 | -73,973 |
| London Stansted Airport | 68,668 | 0 | -68,668 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
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 | 40 |
| ARDEX UK LIMITED | 26 |
| H & I CHEMICALS LIMITED | 24 |
| 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 | 1,435,811 |
| Colombia | 245,715 |
| Netherlands | 233,168 |
| France | 144,979 |
| Belgium | 131,079 |
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 | 21,571 | 1,414,240 | +1,392,669 |
| Colombia | 189,414 | 56,301 | -133,113 |
| Netherlands | 29,601 | 203,567 | +173,966 |
| France | 62,941 | 82,038 | +19,097 |
| Belgium | 61,449 | 69,630 | +8,181 |
| Switzerland | 69,363 | 53,455 | -15,908 |
| Sri Lanka | 62,566 | 53,974 | -8,592 |
| Australia | 16,975 | 96,195 | +79,220 |
| Ireland | 60,574 | 41,321 | -19,253 |
| Spain | 37,954 | 52,556 | +14,602 |
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) | 2,262,596 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,151,581 |
| Air transport | 38,972 |
| Other | 1,929 |
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) | 488,715 | 1,773,881 | +1,285,166 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 456,765 | 694,816 | +238,051 |
| Air transport | 13,766 | 25,206 | +11,440 |
| Other | 1,424 | 505 | -919 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Runcorn | 1,385,926 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 525,371 |
| London Gateway Port | 521,202 |
| Immingham Docks | 335,158 |
| Hull | 192,613 |
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 | 248,379 | 276,992 | +28,613 |
| London Gateway Port | 278,154 | 243,048 | -35,106 |
| Immingham Docks | 98,447 | 236,711 | +138,264 |
| Hull | 81,588 | 111,025 | +29,437 |
| Southampton | 82,035 | 67,323 | -14,712 |
| Dover | 35,623 | 31,441 | -4,182 |
| Liverpool Docks | 49,944 | 14,728 | -35,216 |
| Holyhead | 23,651 | 37,677 | +14,026 |
| 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