Import/export HS code 284020: Various borates
Additional borates used in industries like glass, ceramics, and agriculture
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,121,957 |
| Italy | 1,992,037 |
| France | 919,504 |
| Netherlands | 907,824 |
| Germany | 506,534 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,082,034 | 1,039,923 | -42,111 |
| Italy | 979,219 | 1,012,818 | +33,599 |
| France | 281,569 | 637,935 | +356,366 |
| Netherlands | 545,605 | 362,219 | -183,386 |
| Germany | 306,563 | 199,971 | -106,592 |
| Peru | 130,800 | 236,534 | +105,734 |
| United States | 88,535 | 107,441 | +18,906 |
| Australia | 97,672 | 96,504 | -1,168 |
| Poland | 157,796 | 0 | -157,796 |
| Canada | 20,050 | 22,432 | +2,382 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,673,639 |
| Italy | 1,690,197 |
| United States | 1,055,078 |
| France | 401,182 |
| Peru | 400,339 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,032,581 | 1,641,058 | +608,477 |
| Italy | 746,416 | 943,781 | +197,365 |
| United States | 595,308 | 459,770 | -135,538 |
| France | 269,599 | 131,583 | -138,016 |
| Peru | 153,691 | 246,648 | +92,957 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 282,030 | 0 | -282,030 |
| Poland | 236,762 | 0 | -236,762 |
| Australia | 112,376 | 114,930 | +2,554 |
| Turkey | 125,984 | 91,022 | -34,962 |
| Germany | 84,315 | 64,197 | -20,118 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Merseyside | 4 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,839,556 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,388,960 |
| Air transport | 230,303 |
| Other | 91,274 |
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) | 1,796,895 | 2,042,661 | +245,766 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,788,931 | 1,600,029 | -188,902 |
| Air transport | 116,908 | 113,395 | -3,513 |
| Other | 59,534 | 31,740 | -27,794 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,130,337 |
| Dover | 1,491,860 |
| Hull | 1,149,325 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,058,496 |
| London Gateway Port | 432,503 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,072,916 | 1,057,421 | -15,495 |
| Dover | 830,757 | 661,103 | -169,654 |
| Hull | 447,905 | 701,420 | +253,515 |
| Immingham Docks | 540,876 | 517,620 | -23,256 |
| London Gateway Port | 184,514 | 247,989 | +63,475 |
| Harwich | 73,992 | 126,744 | +52,752 |
| Eurotunnel | 160,560 | 28,721 | -131,839 |
| Southampton | 80,352 | 74,599 | -5,753 |
| Thamesport | 54,719 | 62,840 | +8,121 |
| Killingholme | 58,880 | 49,597 | -9,283 |
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 | 11 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 2 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 231,325 |
| Italy | 104,856 |
| Viet Nam | 99,718 |
| Greece | 40,472 |
| Poland | 36,459 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 217,885 | 13,440 | -204,445 |
| Italy | 48,572 | 56,284 | +7,712 |
| Viet Nam | 41,739 | 57,979 | +16,240 |
| Greece | 29,768 | 10,704 | -19,064 |
| Poland | 0 | 36,459 | +36,459 |
| France | 17,811 | 16,205 | -1,606 |
| South Africa | 29,193 | 0 | -29,193 |
| Ireland | 12,081 | 15,404 | +3,323 |
| Sweden | 17,000 | 8,500 | -8,500 |
| Belgium | 20,761 | 0 | -20,761 |
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) | 499,045 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 160,499 |
| Air transport | 114,207 |
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) | 365,834 | 133,211 | -232,623 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 89,792 | 70,707 | -19,085 |
| Air transport | 52,236 | 61,971 | +9,735 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 255,331 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 209,832 |
| London Gateway Port | 129,362 |
| East Midlands Airport | 62,245 |
| Hull | 36,459 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 235,659 | 19,672 | -215,987 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 132,752 | 77,080 | -55,672 |
| London Gateway Port | 69,582 | 59,780 | -9,802 |
| East Midlands Airport | 32,335 | 29,910 | -2,425 |
| Hull | 0 | 36,459 | +36,459 |
| Felixstowe | 15,960 | 10,927 | -5,033 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,291 | 22,316 | +21,025 |
| ZLC | 7,698 | 6,504 | -1,194 |
| Manchester Airport | 10,912 | 3,241 | -7,671 |
| Dover | 1,673 | 0 | -1,673 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 284020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Additional borates used in industries like glass, ceramics, and agriculture