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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,286,678 |
| Netherlands | 1,212,729 |
| United States | 783,172 |
| China | 227,411 |
| Belgium | 163,143 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 590,216 | 696,462 | +106,246 |
| Netherlands | 258,934 | 953,795 | +694,861 |
| United States | 458,510 | 324,662 | -133,848 |
| China | 192,898 | 34,513 | -158,385 |
| Belgium | 103,782 | 59,361 | -44,421 |
| France | 106,093 | 40,863 | -65,230 |
| Italy | 23,920 | 35,848 | +11,928 |
| Sweden | 23,676 | 31,459 | +7,783 |
| Switzerland | 27,367 | 19,305 | -8,062 |
| 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 | 1,618,346 |
| Netherlands | 1,053,351 |
| Germany | 643,817 |
| China | 259,341 |
| Belgium | 156,416 |
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 | 815,500 | 802,846 | -12,654 |
| Netherlands | 186,310 | 867,041 | +680,731 |
| Germany | 349,255 | 294,562 | -54,693 |
| China | 212,476 | 46,865 | -165,611 |
| Belgium | 105,215 | 51,201 | -54,014 |
| France | 50,245 | 29,184 | -21,061 |
| Switzerland | 39,622 | 26,401 | -13,221 |
| Czechia | 39,265 | 18,612 | -20,653 |
| Japan | 44,669 | 8,767 | -35,902 |
| Poland | 24,111 | 28,919 | +4,808 |
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 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 2,436,676 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,491,613 |
| Air transport | 196,280 |
| Road transport | 32,622 |
| 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) | 902,428 | 1,534,248 | +631,820 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 852,615 | 638,998 | -213,617 |
| Air transport | 143,392 | 52,888 | -90,504 |
| Road transport | 14,319 | 18,303 | +3,984 |
| Other | 0 | 394 | +394 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,094,257 |
| Southampton | 824,310 |
| Killingholme | 697,782 |
| Felixstowe | 434,145 |
| Harwich | 185,056 |
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 | 224,847 | 869,410 | +644,563 |
| Southampton | 530,048 | 294,262 | -235,786 |
| Killingholme | 290,661 | 407,121 | +116,460 |
| Felixstowe | 189,838 | 244,307 | +54,469 |
| Harwich | 97,155 | 87,901 | -9,254 |
| Dover | 100,340 | 72,497 | -27,843 |
| London | 111,431 | 25,562 | -85,869 |
| Eurotunnel | 36,833 | 65,722 | +28,889 |
| East Midlands Airport | 81,895 | 19,158 | -62,737 |
| Liverpool Docks | 46,943 | 11,405 | -35,538 |
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 | 15 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 70 |
| ARDEX UK LIMITED | 45 |
| FEDERAL-MOGUL FRICTION PRODUCTS LIMITED | 37 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 34 |
| HUSQVARNA UK LIMITED | 27 |
| KENNET WATER LIMITED | 24 |
| ASTON CHEMICALS LIMITED | 21 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 21 |
| VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 19 |
| 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+ | 25 |
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | 508,554 |
| United States | 453,977 |
| Ireland | 348,250 |
| Netherlands | 282,226 |
| China | 269,793 |
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 | 183,263 | 325,291 | +142,028 |
| United States | 374,493 | 79,484 | -295,009 |
| Ireland | 271,430 | 76,820 | -194,610 |
| Netherlands | 182,690 | 99,536 | -83,154 |
| China | 85,330 | 184,463 | +99,133 |
| Canada | 117,669 | 134,193 | +16,524 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,210 | 217,184 | +215,974 |
| United Arab Emirates | 49,765 | 166,078 | +116,313 |
| Poland | 103,157 | 96,299 | -6,858 |
| South Africa | 54,220 | 90,055 | +35,835 |
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 | 31,888 |
| XI | 10,890 |
| Ireland | 453 |
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 | 17,006 | 14,882 | -2,124 |
| XI | 6,061 | 4,829 | -1,232 |
| Ireland | 148 | 305 | +157 |
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) | 2,035,107 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,716,334 |
| Air transport | 188,335 |
| Other | 44,166 |
| Road transport | 3,075 |
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) | 926,535 | 1,108,572 | +182,037 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 886,947 | 829,387 | -57,560 |
| Air transport | 125,846 | 62,489 | -63,357 |
| Other | 24,012 | 20,154 | -3,858 |
| Road transport | 3,075 | 0 | -3,075 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,093,484 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,080,849 |
| Southampton | 400,883 |
| Immingham Docks | 333,750 |
| Holyhead | 253,460 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 443,436 | 650,048 | +206,612 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 480,896 | 599,953 | +119,057 |
| Southampton | 199,442 | 201,441 | +1,999 |
| Immingham Docks | 185,167 | 148,583 | -36,584 |
| Holyhead | 221,483 | 31,977 | -189,506 |
| Liverpool Docks | 95,671 | 137,386 | +41,715 |
| Felixstowe | 97,249 | 76,310 | -20,939 |
| Dover | 55,217 | 85,989 | +30,772 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 68,381 | 23,001 | -45,380 |
| 000 | 24,012 | 20,154 | -3,858 |
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