Import/export HS code 284170: Molybdates
Chemicals containing molybdenum, used in catalysts, pigments, and corrosion inhibitors
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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 | 4,716,490 |
| France | 2,956,348 |
| Netherlands | 2,100,412 |
| United States | 1,469,105 |
| Poland | 985,475 |
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 | 2,894,108 | 1,822,382 | -1,071,726 |
| France | 1,100,734 | 1,855,614 | +754,880 |
| Netherlands | 708,070 | 1,392,342 | +684,272 |
| United States | 605,797 | 863,308 | +257,511 |
| Poland | 452,794 | 532,681 | +79,887 |
| Germany | 104,619 | 449,045 | +344,426 |
| Italy | 243,244 | 0 | -243,244 |
| Spain | 43,017 | 53,379 | +10,362 |
| Belgium | 26,806 | 19,343 | -7,463 |
| 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 | 6,892,913 |
| United States | 3,470,458 |
| Poland | 1,225,800 |
| Netherlands | 917,790 |
| Brazil | 357,281 |
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 | 3,495,217 | 3,397,696 | -97,521 |
| United States | 1,334,922 | 2,135,536 | +800,614 |
| Poland | 568,448 | 657,352 | +88,904 |
| Netherlands | 392,638 | 525,152 | +132,514 |
| Brazil | 125,007 | 232,274 | +107,267 |
| Japan | 192,375 | 0 | -192,375 |
| Spain | 43,017 | 55,421 | +12,404 |
| Belgium | 24,690 | 1,488 | -23,202 |
| France | 12,412 | 7,855 | -4,557 |
| Slovakia | 4,882 | 3,333 | -1,549 |
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 | 2 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| 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) | 6,275,566 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,617,932 |
| Air transport | 2,314,805 |
| Other | 23,754 |
| 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) | 3,464,792 | 2,810,774 | -654,018 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,772,845 | 2,845,087 | +1,072,242 |
| Air transport | 955,442 | 1,359,363 | +403,921 |
| Other | 10,273 | 13,481 | +3,208 |
| 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 | 4,444,652 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,082,605 |
| Dover | 1,355,936 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,299,842 |
| Thamesport | 1,079,048 |
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 | 2,716,366 | 1,728,286 | -988,080 |
| Immingham Docks | 583,514 | 1,499,091 | +915,577 |
| Dover | 364,520 | 991,416 | +626,896 |
| Manchester Airport | 568,381 | 731,461 | +163,080 |
| Thamesport | 709,034 | 370,014 | -339,020 |
| Birmingham Airport | 334,645 | 473,687 | +139,042 |
| Eurotunnel | 233,429 | 212,291 | -21,138 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 438,229 | +438,229 |
| Killingholme | 281,585 | 39,971 | -241,614 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 116,967 | 181,358 | +64,391 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 38 |
| DAKRAM MATERIALS LTD. | 28 |
| AGROVISTA UK LIMITED | 26 |
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 26 |
| MONARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 24 |
| OMEX AGRIFLUIDS LIMITED | 20 |
| YARA UK LIMITED | 16 |
| PERMASTORE LIMITED | 15 |
| NALCO LIMITED | 15 |
| 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 | 1,565,753 |
| Switzerland | 680,250 |
| Italy | 564,476 |
| Netherlands | 537,772 |
| Sweden | 439,637 |
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 | 745,229 | 820,524 | +75,295 |
| Switzerland | 534,944 | 145,306 | -389,638 |
| Italy | 351,398 | 213,078 | -138,320 |
| Netherlands | 280,294 | 257,478 | -22,816 |
| Sweden | 170,108 | 269,529 | +99,421 |
| Kazakhstan | 315,058 | 0 | -315,058 |
| Morocco | 74,826 | 115,498 | +40,672 |
| Poland | 100,569 | 55,412 | -45,157 |
| Ireland | 71,588 | 77,580 | +5,992 |
| 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 | 1,384 | 2,284 | +900 |
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) | 4,622,864 |
| Air transport | 257,735 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 242,289 |
| 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) | 2,546,164 | 2,076,700 | -469,464 |
| Air transport | 143,524 | 114,211 | -29,313 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 110,846 | 131,443 | +20,597 |
| Other | 3,614 | 3,799 | +185 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,901,491 |
| Immingham Docks | 442,467 |
| London | 184,654 |
| Holyhead | 123,982 |
| Harwich | 91,219 |
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 | 2,261,994 | 1,639,497 | -622,497 |
| Immingham Docks | 164,561 | 277,906 | +113,345 |
| London | 69,156 | 115,498 | +46,342 |
| Holyhead | 56,739 | 67,243 | +10,504 |
| Harwich | 46,086 | 45,133 | -953 |
| Manchester Airport | 72,231 | 2,239 | -69,992 |
| East Midlands Airport | 25,131 | 47,248 | +22,117 |
| ZLC | 36,179 | 31,060 | -5,119 |
| Dover | 16,137 | 35,972 | +19,835 |
| 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