Import/export HS code 283990: Various silicates
Miscellaneous silicates used in different industries, including manufacturing and construction
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 | 1,618,249 |
| Germany | 1,372,389 |
| United States | 922,287 |
| China | 267,667 |
| Belgium | 162,053 |
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 | 457,603 | 1,160,646 | +703,043 |
| Germany | 657,129 | 715,260 | +58,131 |
| United States | 451,850 | 470,437 | +18,587 |
| China | 209,139 | 58,528 | -150,611 |
| Belgium | 84,354 | 77,699 | -6,655 |
| France | 122,189 | 24,388 | -97,801 |
| Italy | 29,576 | 33,969 | +4,393 |
| Japan | 44,669 | 15,499 | -29,170 |
| Sweden | 33,138 | 25,360 | -7,778 |
| Switzerland | 30,031 | 16,972 | -13,059 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,736,322 |
| Netherlands | 1,416,947 |
| Germany | 727,069 |
| China | 305,665 |
| Belgium | 145,185 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 877,192 | 859,130 | -18,062 |
| Netherlands | 369,747 | 1,047,200 | +677,453 |
| Germany | 362,488 | 364,581 | +2,093 |
| China | 230,738 | 74,927 | -155,811 |
| Belgium | 109,548 | 35,637 | -73,911 |
| France | 57,073 | 37,230 | -19,843 |
| Switzerland | 44,462 | 43,894 | -568 |
| Japan | 44,669 | 24,266 | -20,403 |
| Czechia | 4,526 | 41,191 | +36,665 |
| Poland | 17,900 | 27,795 | +9,895 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Cheshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 2,814,749 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,745,164 |
| Air transport | 235,401 |
| Road transport | 29,064 |
| Other | 394 |
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) | 1,131,770 | 1,682,979 | +551,209 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 899,650 | 845,514 | -54,136 |
| Air transport | 125,903 | 109,498 | -16,405 |
| Road transport | 16,983 | 12,081 | -4,902 |
| Other | 6 | 388 | +382 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,556,368 |
| Southampton | 974,511 |
| Killingholme | 616,354 |
| Felixstowe | 521,999 |
| Harwich | 277,429 |
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 | 411,231 | 1,145,137 | +733,906 |
| Southampton | 575,137 | 399,374 | -175,763 |
| Killingholme | 367,124 | 249,230 | -117,894 |
| Felixstowe | 279,091 | 242,908 | -36,183 |
| Harwich | 90,134 | 187,295 | +97,161 |
| East Midlands Airport | 71,694 | 60,971 | -10,723 |
| Dover | 62,076 | 67,736 | +5,660 |
| Eurotunnel | 57,039 | 59,208 | +2,169 |
| London | 53,371 | 28,382 | -24,989 |
| Thamesport | 40,199 | 28,434 | -11,765 |
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
|
21 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
17 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
|
4 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 13 |
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 71 |
| ARDEX UK LIMITED | 49 |
| FEDERAL-MOGUL FRICTION PRODUCTS LIMITED | 39 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 38 |
| KENNET WATER LIMITED | 27 |
| HUSQVARNA UK LIMITED | 27 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 23 |
| ASTON CHEMICALS LIMITED | 21 |
| VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 20 |
| CORNELIUS GROUP PLC | 19 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 31 |
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 644,925 |
| United Arab Emirates | 315,301 |
| China | 286,736 |
| Poland | 268,036 |
| United States | 267,778 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 207,525 | 437,400 | +229,875 |
| United Arab Emirates | 17,101 | 298,200 | +281,099 |
| China | 140,376 | 146,360 | +5,984 |
| Poland | 100,577 | 167,459 | +66,882 |
| United States | 222,968 | 44,810 | -178,158 |
| Canada | 102,489 | 150,862 | +48,373 |
| Saudi Arabia | 8,502 | 208,682 | +200,180 |
| Falkland Islands | 0 | 195,000 | +195,000 |
| Netherlands | 106,731 | 78,457 | -28,274 |
| Ireland | 105,262 | 76,254 | -29,008 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 31,922 |
| XI | 17,536 |
| China | 1,378 |
| Ireland | 305 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 18,883 | 13,039 | -5,844 |
| XI | 6,061 | 11,475 | +5,414 |
| China | 0 | 1,378 | +1,378 |
| Ireland | 0 | 305 | +305 |
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) | 2,131,609 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,770,740 |
| Air transport | 171,810 |
| Other | 52,055 |
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) | 662,985 | 1,468,624 | +805,639 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 781,067 | 989,673 | +208,606 |
| Air transport | 106,697 | 65,113 | -41,584 |
| Other | 25,762 | 26,293 | +531 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,316,614 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,049,564 |
| Southampton | 592,954 |
| Immingham Docks | 273,092 |
| Liverpool Docks | 235,053 |
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 | 518,782 | 797,832 | +279,050 |
| London Gateway Port | 258,267 | 791,297 | +533,030 |
| Southampton | 272,658 | 320,296 | +47,638 |
| Immingham Docks | 104,017 | 169,075 | +65,058 |
| Liverpool Docks | 103,998 | 131,055 | +27,057 |
| Dover | 55,217 | 125,709 | +70,492 |
| Felixstowe | 68,004 | 76,310 | +8,306 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 67,742 | 27,578 | -40,164 |
| Holyhead | 39,577 | 37,396 | -2,181 |
| 000 | 25,762 | 26,293 | +531 |
Quick facts
HS code: 283990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Miscellaneous silicates used in different industries, including manufacturing and construction