Import/export HS code 284170: Molybdates
Chemicals containing molybdenum, used in catalysts, pigments, and corrosion inhibitors
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 4,642,870 |
| France | 2,559,877 |
| Netherlands | 2,203,577 |
| United States | 1,589,244 |
| Poland | 937,624 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 2,774,027 | 1,868,843 | -905,184 |
| France | 1,244,011 | 1,315,866 | +71,855 |
| Netherlands | 670,725 | 1,532,852 | +862,127 |
| United States | 552,184 | 1,037,060 | +484,876 |
| Poland | 433,982 | 503,642 | +69,660 |
| Germany | 115,424 | 476,793 | +361,369 |
| Italy | 136,527 | 0 | -136,527 |
| Spain | 6,716 | 53,424 | +46,708 |
| Belgium | 21,282 | 19,343 | -1,939 |
| Brazil | 19,281 | 18,025 | -1,256 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 7,087,518 |
| United States | 3,330,233 |
| Poland | 1,129,975 |
| Netherlands | 796,140 |
| Brazil | 251,555 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 3,495,393 | 3,592,125 | +96,732 |
| United States | 1,403,059 | 1,927,174 | +524,115 |
| Poland | 549,940 | 580,035 | +30,095 |
| Netherlands | 394,490 | 401,650 | +7,160 |
| Brazil | 19,281 | 232,274 | +212,993 |
| Japan | 85,658 | 0 | -85,658 |
| Spain | 6,716 | 54,520 | +47,804 |
| France | 12,412 | 8,801 | -3,611 |
| Belgium | 19,166 | 1,488 | -17,678 |
| South Korea | 0 | 12,358 | +12,358 |
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 | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 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) | 5,950,271 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,425,033 |
| Air transport | 2,425,592 |
| Other | 26,579 |
| Road transport | 6,702 |
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) | 3,237,684 | 2,712,587 | -525,097 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,789,175 | 2,635,858 | +846,683 |
| Air transport | 961,162 | 1,464,430 | +503,268 |
| Other | 10,273 | 16,306 | +6,033 |
| Road transport | 5,819 | 883 | -4,936 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,365,741 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,206,345 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,434,773 |
| Dover | 1,127,569 |
| Thamesport | 922,866 |
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 | 2,596,285 | 1,769,456 | -826,829 |
| Immingham Docks | 567,397 | 1,638,948 | +1,071,551 |
| Manchester Airport | 508,785 | 925,988 | +417,203 |
| Dover | 623,463 | 504,106 | -119,357 |
| Thamesport | 593,092 | 329,774 | -263,318 |
| Birmingham Airport | 393,978 | 399,711 | +5,733 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 438,229 | +438,229 |
| Eurotunnel | 127,143 | 234,270 | +107,127 |
| Killingholme | 280,706 | 39,971 | -240,735 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 83,759 | 181,358 | +97,599 |
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
|
9 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 9 |
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 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 | 39 |
| DAKRAM MATERIALS LTD. | 29 |
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 27 |
| AGROVISTA UK LIMITED | 27 |
| MONARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 24 |
| OMEX AGRIFLUIDS LIMITED | 20 |
| YARA UK LIMITED | 17 |
| PERMASTORE LIMITED | 16 |
| NALCO LIMITED | 16 |
| FMC AGRO LIMITED | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,552,481 |
| Switzerland | 546,818 |
| Netherlands | 524,650 |
| Italy | 495,863 |
| Sweden | 427,726 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 807,669 | 744,812 | -62,857 |
| Switzerland | 401,512 | 145,306 | -256,206 |
| Netherlands | 220,591 | 304,059 | +83,468 |
| Italy | 288,510 | 207,353 | -81,157 |
| Sweden | 169,797 | 257,929 | +88,132 |
| Kazakhstan | 315,058 | 0 | -315,058 |
| Morocco | 74,826 | 115,498 | +40,672 |
| Ireland | 88,563 | 57,858 | -30,705 |
| Poland | 76,968 | 55,412 | -21,556 |
| Turkey | 0 | 123,220 | +123,220 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,728 |
| XI | 3,668 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,213 | 1,515 | -698 |
| XI | 1,524 | 2,144 | +620 |
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) | 4,375,599 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 242,289 |
| Air transport | 219,369 |
| Other | 7,413 |
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) | 2,365,255 | 2,010,344 | -354,911 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 110,846 | 131,443 | +20,597 |
| Air transport | 121,406 | 97,963 | -23,443 |
| Other | 3,754 | 3,659 | -95 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,682,714 |
| Immingham Docks | 453,398 |
| London | 184,654 |
| Holyhead | 116,305 |
| East Midlands Airport | 66,151 |
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 | 2,077,113 | 1,605,601 | -471,512 |
| Immingham Docks | 187,092 | 266,306 | +79,214 |
| London | 69,156 | 115,498 | +46,342 |
| Holyhead | 73,574 | 42,731 | -30,843 |
| East Midlands Airport | 27,838 | 38,313 | +10,475 |
| ZLC | 39,308 | 23,855 | -15,453 |
| Dover | 22,783 | 35,734 | +12,951 |
| Harwich | 4,046 | 45,133 | +41,087 |
| Manchester Airport | 45,320 | 2,239 | -43,081 |
| London Gateway Port | 33,702 | 10,925 | -22,777 |
Quick facts
HS code: 284170
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals containing molybdenum, used in catalysts, pigments, and corrosion inhibitors