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 | 796,896 |
| Belgium | 479,643 |
| Hungary | 477,396 |
| Germany | 461,691 |
| United States | 314,166 |
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 | 426,943 | 369,953 | -56,990 |
| Belgium | 178,761 | 300,882 | +122,121 |
| Hungary | 137,535 | 339,861 | +202,326 |
| Germany | 309,142 | 152,549 | -156,593 |
| United States | 185,401 | 128,765 | -56,636 |
| Italy | 96,388 | 8,087 | -88,301 |
| Poland | 32,047 | 37,165 | +5,118 |
| Sweden | 57,720 | 7,828 | -49,892 |
| Slovakia | 44,873 | 0 | -44,873 |
| China | 0 | 39,284 | +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 | 734,677 |
| Belgium | 475,258 |
| Germany | 403,704 |
| Czechia | 395,317 |
| United States | 321,531 |
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 | 400,229 | 334,448 | -65,781 |
| Belgium | 172,264 | 302,994 | +130,730 |
| Germany | 233,903 | 169,801 | -64,102 |
| Czechia | 130,462 | 264,855 | +134,393 |
| United States | 186,715 | 134,816 | -51,899 |
| Switzerland | 108,396 | 36,574 | -71,822 |
| Poland | 46,884 | 78,709 | +31,825 |
| Italy | 96,911 | 8,087 | -88,824 |
| Sweden | 57,720 | 7,257 | -50,463 |
| Slovakia | 44,873 | 0 | -44,873 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
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 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| 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 |
| Inner London - West | 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) | 1,988,294 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 728,699 |
| Air transport | 200,730 |
| 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) | 984,610 | 1,003,684 | +19,074 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 403,898 | 324,801 | -79,097 |
| Air transport | 121,690 | 79,040 | -42,650 |
| 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 | 817,515 |
| Dover | 724,717 |
| Harwich | 280,370 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 207,038 |
| Felixstowe | 116,162 |
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 | 448,738 | 368,777 | -79,961 |
| Dover | 320,529 | 404,188 | +83,659 |
| Harwich | 150,957 | 129,413 | -21,544 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 33,883 | 173,155 | +139,272 |
| Felixstowe | 70,666 | 45,496 | -25,170 |
| Eurotunnel | 44,520 | 60,743 | +16,223 |
| Southampton | 71,336 | 25,563 | -45,773 |
| Hull | 44,371 | 51,132 | +6,761 |
| Killingholme | 74,809 | 7,705 | -67,104 |
| London Stansted Airport | 39,202 | 31,695 | -7,507 |
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 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 37 |
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 37 |
| ARDEX UK LIMITED | 24 |
| H & I CHEMICALS LIMITED | 21 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 18 |
| CHRISTEYNS UK LTD | 16 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 15 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 10 |
| KILLGERM CHEMICALS LIMITED | 9 |
| SHEFFIELD REFRACTORIES LIMITED | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 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 | 887,758 |
| Colombia | 223,185 |
| Netherlands | 214,755 |
| United States | 156,667 |
| Switzerland | 144,119 |
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 | 15,935 | 871,823 | +855,888 |
| Colombia | 143,293 | 79,892 | -63,401 |
| Netherlands | 38,546 | 176,209 | +137,663 |
| United States | 109,164 | 47,503 | -61,661 |
| Switzerland | 80,480 | 63,639 | -16,841 |
| France | 70,854 | 65,315 | -5,539 |
| Sri Lanka | 77,888 | 53,628 | -24,260 |
| Belgium | 44,851 | 78,924 | +34,073 |
| Ireland | 54,579 | 41,996 | -12,583 |
| Italy | 43,537 | 35,441 | -8,096 |
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) | 1,707,798 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,000,840 |
| Air transport | 117,460 |
| Other | 1,534 |
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) | 479,468 | 1,228,330 | +748,862 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 405,398 | 595,442 | +190,044 |
| Air transport | 89,154 | 28,306 | -60,848 |
| Other | 745 | 789 | +44 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Runcorn | 846,603 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 475,584 |
| London Gateway Port | 434,416 |
| Immingham Docks | 343,462 |
| Hull | 195,331 |
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 | 846,603 | +846,603 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 244,393 | 231,191 | -13,202 |
| London Gateway Port | 234,137 | 200,279 | -33,858 |
| Immingham Docks | 119,833 | 223,629 | +103,796 |
| Hull | 75,623 | 119,708 | +44,085 |
| Southampton | 58,985 | 43,682 | -15,303 |
| Liverpool Docks | 74,024 | 24,658 | -49,366 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 80,729 | 9,867 | -70,862 |
| Holyhead | 22,317 | 34,554 | +12,237 |
| Dover | 19,049 | 31,514 | +12,465 |
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