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 | 1,508,579 |
| Germany | 1,374,397 |
| United States | 811,359 |
| China | 250,003 |
| Belgium | 173,038 |
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 | 374,193 | 1,134,386 | +760,193 |
| Germany | 673,204 | 701,193 | +27,989 |
| United States | 449,334 | 362,025 | -87,309 |
| China | 201,402 | 48,601 | -152,801 |
| Belgium | 97,452 | 75,586 | -21,866 |
| France | 119,033 | 27,544 | -91,489 |
| Italy | 27,088 | 40,585 | +13,497 |
| Sweden | 24,881 | 28,840 | +3,959 |
| Switzerland | 28,366 | 18,637 | -9,729 |
| Japan | 44,669 | 0 | -44,669 |
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 | 1,640,131 |
| Netherlands | 1,311,285 |
| Germany | 711,262 |
| China | 288,001 |
| Belgium | 156,587 |
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 | 893,944 | 746,187 | -147,757 |
| Netherlands | 283,323 | 1,027,962 | +744,639 |
| Germany | 359,671 | 351,591 | -8,080 |
| China | 223,001 | 65,000 | -158,001 |
| Belgium | 111,081 | 45,506 | -65,575 |
| France | 57,073 | 37,230 | -19,843 |
| Switzerland | 44,462 | 43,894 | -568 |
| Japan | 44,669 | 8,767 | -35,902 |
| Poland | 19,955 | 29,791 | +9,836 |
| Czechia | 4,526 | 41,191 | +36,665 |
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 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| 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) | 2,760,275 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,553,499 |
| Air transport | 233,500 |
| 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) | 1,085,328 | 1,674,947 | +589,619 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 861,366 | 692,133 | -169,233 |
| Air transport | 127,515 | 105,985 | -21,530 |
| Road transport | 15,318 | 13,746 | -1,572 |
| Other | 6 | 388 | +382 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,470,213 |
| Southampton | 875,537 |
| Killingholme | 623,016 |
| Felixstowe | 494,621 |
| Harwich | 242,220 |
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 | 349,968 | 1,120,245 | +770,277 |
| Southampton | 575,137 | 300,400 | -274,737 |
| Killingholme | 326,355 | 296,661 | -29,694 |
| Felixstowe | 259,157 | 235,464 | -23,693 |
| Harwich | 86,871 | 155,349 | +68,478 |
| London | 111,160 | 31,185 | -79,975 |
| Dover | 57,197 | 75,347 | +18,150 |
| East Midlands Airport | 71,044 | 61,465 | -9,579 |
| Eurotunnel | 44,632 | 61,534 | +16,902 |
| Thamesport | 40,199 | 19,656 | -20,543 |
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 | 20 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 16 |
| Manufacture of food products | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
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 | 48 |
| FEDERAL-MOGUL FRICTION PRODUCTS LIMITED | 38 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 37 |
| HUSQVARNA UK LIMITED | 27 |
| KENNET WATER LIMITED | 26 |
| 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+ | 29 |
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 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 | 646,129 |
| United Arab Emirates | 327,453 |
| China | 286,736 |
| United States | 284,138 |
| Poland | 281,833 |
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 | 196,556 | 449,573 | +253,017 |
| United Arab Emirates | 60,525 | 266,928 | +206,403 |
| China | 113,475 | 173,261 | +59,786 |
| United States | 239,328 | 44,810 | -194,518 |
| Poland | 115,824 | 166,009 | +50,185 |
| Netherlands | 177,846 | 72,584 | -105,262 |
| Canada | 106,957 | 138,611 | +31,654 |
| Saudi Arabia | 4,316 | 212,868 | +208,552 |
| Falkland Islands | 0 | 195,000 | +195,000 |
| Ireland | 110,886 | 66,673 | -44,213 |
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 | 32,934 |
| 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 | 19,136 | 13,798 | -5,338 |
| 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) | 2,219,347 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,783,247 |
| Air transport | 178,813 |
| Other | 53,096 |
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) | 770,078 | 1,449,269 | +679,191 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 756,629 | 1,026,618 | +269,989 |
| Air transport | 116,704 | 62,109 | -54,595 |
| Other | 26,024 | 27,072 | +1,048 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,332,322 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,081,203 |
| Southampton | 581,308 |
| Immingham Docks | 343,223 |
| Liverpool Docks | 232,670 |
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 | 493,951 | 838,371 | +344,420 |
| London Gateway Port | 316,290 | 764,913 | +448,623 |
| Southampton | 247,129 | 334,179 | +87,050 |
| Immingham Docks | 169,179 | 174,044 | +4,865 |
| Liverpool Docks | 103,327 | 129,343 | +26,016 |
| Dover | 55,217 | 125,709 | +70,492 |
| Felixstowe | 68,004 | 76,310 | +8,306 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 67,742 | 24,574 | -43,168 |
| Holyhead | 50,078 | 25,488 | -24,590 |
| 000 | 26,024 | 27,072 | +1,048 |
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