Import/export HS code 28401990: Various borates
Other borate compounds not specified, used in diverse industrial applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 411,325 |
| Netherlands | 113,323 |
| France | 87,905 |
| Canada | 34,889 |
| Belgium | 27,340 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 133,315 | 278,010 | +144,695 |
| Netherlands | 43,009 | 70,314 | +27,305 |
| France | 43,478 | 44,427 | +949 |
| Canada | 25,233 | 9,656 | -15,577 |
| Belgium | 5,954 | 21,386 | +15,432 |
| Switzerland | 6,035 | 14,704 | +8,669 |
| Germany | 10,573 | 4,994 | -5,579 |
| Norway | 0 | 15,117 | +15,117 |
| Czechia | 0 | 7,903 | +7,903 |
| United States | 5,547 | 0 | -5,547 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 426,442 |
| France | 131,337 |
| Germany | 62,137 |
| United States | 47,673 |
| Canada | 34,889 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 133,315 | 293,127 | +159,812 |
| France | 36,891 | 94,446 | +57,555 |
| Germany | 36,649 | 25,488 | -11,161 |
| United States | 27,378 | 20,295 | -7,083 |
| Canada | 25,233 | 9,656 | -15,577 |
| Spain | 13,678 | 15,208 | +1,530 |
| Italy | 0 | 7,903 | +7,903 |
| Argentina | 5,418 | 0 | -5,418 |
| China | 0 | 2,181 | +2,181 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 1,771 | +1,771 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 |
| North Wales | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Wales | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 439,917 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 269,417 |
| Air transport | 20,621 |
| Road transport | 19,860 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 158,548 | 281,369 | +122,821 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 103,014 | 166,403 | +63,389 |
| Air transport | 10,965 | 9,656 | -1,309 |
| Road transport | 6,035 | 13,825 | +7,790 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Ellesmere Port | 293,900 |
| Eurotunnel | 110,249 |
| Runcorn | 79,935 |
| Dover | 68,339 |
| London | 55,503 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellesmere Port | 95,825 | 198,075 | +102,250 |
| Eurotunnel | 15,630 | 94,619 | +78,989 |
| Runcorn | 0 | 79,935 | +79,935 |
| Dover | 53,540 | 14,799 | -38,741 |
| London | 32,066 | 23,437 | -8,629 |
| Felixstowe | 37,490 | 2,181 | -35,309 |
| Harwich | 20,903 | 16,380 | -4,523 |
| ZLC | 6,035 | 13,825 | +7,790 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 15,117 | +15,117 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,573 | 9,656 | +7,083 |
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 | 2 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 79,142 |
| Ireland | 40,741 |
| United Arab Emirates | 29,413 |
| New Zealand | 23,586 |
| Bahrain | 7,603 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 9,535 | 69,607 | +60,072 |
| Ireland | 16,271 | 24,470 | +8,199 |
| United Arab Emirates | 29,413 | 0 | -29,413 |
| New Zealand | 12,342 | 11,244 | -1,098 |
| Bahrain | 0 | 7,603 | +7,603 |
| Belgium | 0 | 6,762 | +6,762 |
| Egypt | 2,793 | 2,228 | -565 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 2,680 | +2,680 |
| Germany | 894 | 1,733 | +839 |
| Slovakia | 1,982 | 0 | -1,982 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 118,115 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 73,057 |
| Air transport | 10,705 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,056 | 91,059 | +64,003 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 41,755 | 31,302 | -10,453 |
| Air transport | 5,669 | 5,036 | -633 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 82,611 |
| London Gateway Port | 54,853 |
| Liverpool Docks | 16,466 |
| Felixstowe | 13,786 |
| Holyhead | 10,875 |
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 | 10,785 | 71,826 | +61,041 |
| London Gateway Port | 34,731 | 20,122 | -14,609 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,396 | 11,070 | +5,674 |
| Felixstowe | 7,024 | 6,762 | -262 |
| Holyhead | 7,250 | 3,625 | -3,625 |
| Heysham | 3,625 | 6,150 | +2,525 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,793 | 2,228 | -565 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,982 | 1,404 | -578 |
| London | 0 | 1,405 | +1,405 |
| ZLC | 0 | 1,404 | +1,404 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28401990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other borate compounds not specified, used in diverse industrial applications