Import/export HS code 28402090: Various borates
Miscellaneous borates used in various industrial and commercial applications
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,372,154 |
| Italy | 1,931,868 |
| France | 1,093,848 |
| Netherlands | 955,719 |
| Germany | 550,947 |
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 | 1,145,018 | 1,227,136 | +82,118 |
| Italy | 814,468 | 1,117,400 | +302,932 |
| France | 355,292 | 738,556 | +383,264 |
| Netherlands | 514,583 | 441,136 | -73,447 |
| Germany | 326,755 | 224,192 | -102,563 |
| Peru | 130,800 | 265,534 | +134,734 |
| Australia | 82,642 | 125,996 | +43,354 |
| Poland | 157,796 | 0 | -157,796 |
| Belgium | 29,159 | 42,118 | +12,959 |
| Turkey | 0 | 58,314 | +58,314 |
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 | 3,135,664 |
| Italy | 1,717,388 |
| United States | 907,781 |
| Peru | 429,339 |
| France | 398,567 |
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 | 1,129,689 | 2,005,975 | +876,286 |
| Italy | 704,791 | 1,012,597 | +307,806 |
| United States | 506,310 | 401,471 | -104,839 |
| Peru | 163,805 | 265,534 | +101,729 |
| France | 215,901 | 182,666 | -33,235 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 282,030 | 0 | -282,030 |
| Australia | 99,418 | 147,382 | +47,964 |
| Poland | 236,762 | 0 | -236,762 |
| Turkey | 106,936 | 129,612 | +22,676 |
| Germany | 90,150 | 51,589 | -38,561 |
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 | 5 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +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) | 4,106,584 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,493,895 |
| Air transport | 262,625 |
| Other | 116,310 |
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) | 1,788,071 | 2,318,513 | +530,442 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,694,586 | 1,799,309 | +104,723 |
| Air transport | 120,282 | 142,343 | +22,061 |
| Other | 64,448 | 51,862 | -12,586 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,368,178 |
| Dover | 1,426,492 |
| Hull | 1,298,558 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,136,448 |
| London Gateway Port | 434,864 |
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 | 1,118,464 | 1,249,714 | +131,250 |
| Dover | 698,491 | 728,001 | +29,510 |
| Hull | 530,244 | 768,314 | +238,070 |
| Immingham Docks | 502,015 | 634,433 | +132,418 |
| London Gateway Port | 187,619 | 247,245 | +59,626 |
| Harwich | 134,513 | 86,163 | -48,350 |
| Killingholme | 70,955 | 112,151 | +41,196 |
| Eurotunnel | 100,709 | 70,945 | -29,764 |
| East Midlands Airport | 42,625 | 80,783 | +38,158 |
| 000 | 64,448 | 51,862 | -12,586 |
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 | 12 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 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+ | 14 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 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 | 137,158 |
| Viet Nam | 103,698 |
| South Africa | 61,580 |
| Belgium | 49,132 |
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 | 50,469 | 86,689 | +36,220 |
| Viet Nam | 41,739 | 61,959 | +20,220 |
| South Africa | 29,193 | 32,387 | +3,194 |
| Belgium | 3,028 | 46,104 | +43,076 |
| Greece | 29,768 | 9,679 | -20,089 |
| Turkey | 8,512 | 30,856 | +22,344 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 37,011 | +37,011 |
| Poland | 36,459 | 0 | -36,459 |
| France | 19,032 | 13,157 | -5,875 |
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) | 596,806 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 213,860 |
| Air transport | 108,531 |
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) | 383,358 | 213,448 | -169,910 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 81,150 | 132,710 | +51,560 |
| Air transport | 48,044 | 60,487 | +12,443 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 313,226 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 229,726 |
| London Gateway Port | 163,565 |
| East Midlands Airport | 59,692 |
| Felixstowe | 50,295 |
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 | 227,159 | 86,067 | -141,092 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 118,067 | 111,659 | -6,408 |
| London Gateway Port | 72,638 | 90,927 | +18,289 |
| East Midlands Airport | 32,405 | 27,287 | -5,118 |
| Felixstowe | 8,512 | 41,783 | +33,271 |
| Hull | 36,459 | 9,053 | -27,406 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,291 | 22,316 | +21,025 |
| ZLC | 7,698 | 7,643 | -55 |
| Manchester Airport | 6,650 | 3,241 | -3,409 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 6,669 | +6,669 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28402090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Miscellaneous borates used in various industrial and commercial applications