Import/export HS code 284180: Tungstates (wolframates)
Compounds containing tungsten, used in electronics, lighting, and 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 408,723 |
| India | 218,759 |
| Netherlands | 209,105 |
| Australia | 101,260 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 17,866 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 236,528 | 172,195 | -64,333 |
| India | 42,092 | 176,667 | +134,575 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 209,105 | +209,105 |
| Australia | 55,210 | 46,050 | -9,160 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 17,866 | +17,866 |
| Italy | 4,181 | 6,996 | +2,815 |
| Belgium | 0 | 1,414 | +1,414 |
| United States | 0 | 967 | +967 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 421,084 |
| China | 226,971 |
| India | 218,759 |
| Australia | 101,260 |
| United States | 967 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 240,709 | 180,375 | -60,334 |
| China | 0 | 226,971 | +226,971 |
| India | 42,092 | 176,667 | +134,575 |
| Australia | 55,210 | 46,050 | -9,160 |
| United States | 0 | 967 | +967 |
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 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Mid and South West 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 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Tees Valley | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 562,665 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 224,238 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 182,138 |
| Other | 230 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 290,561 | 272,104 | -18,457 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,358 | 218,880 | +213,522 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 42,092 | 140,046 | +97,954 |
| Other | 0 | 230 | +230 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 337,359 |
| Immingham Docks | 209,105 |
| East Midlands Airport | 117,191 |
| Felixstowe | 93,637 |
| Southampton | 87,070 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 230,435 | 106,924 | -123,511 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 209,105 | +209,105 |
| East Midlands Airport | 57,281 | 59,910 | +2,629 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 93,637 | +93,637 |
| Southampton | 42,092 | 44,978 | +2,886 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 0 | 48,385 | +48,385 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 38,052 | +38,052 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 18,833 | +18,833 |
| Dover | 4,181 | 9,775 | +5,594 |
| Glasgow Airport | 1,725 | 0 | -1,725 |
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 | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
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+ | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 31,151 |
| Portugal | 18,215 |
| Japan | 13,400 |
| Switzerland | 9,678 |
| Belgium | 7,361 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 17,315 | 13,836 | -3,479 |
| Portugal | 10,373 | 7,842 | -2,531 |
| Japan | 0 | 13,400 | +13,400 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 9,678 | +9,678 |
| Belgium | 0 | 7,361 | +7,361 |
| Germany | 4,983 | 2,149 | -2,834 |
| Norway | 5,222 | 1,267 | -3,955 |
| China | 3,366 | 2,818 | -548 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 5,250 | +5,250 |
| South Korea | 5,080 | 0 | -5,080 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 114,108 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,366 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 44,039 | 70,069 | +26,030 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,366 | 0 | -3,366 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 74,125 |
| Manchester Airport | 21,298 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,685 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,366 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 38,959 | 35,166 | -3,793 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,080 | 16,218 | +11,138 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 18,685 | +18,685 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,366 | 0 | -3,366 |
Quick facts
HS code: 284180
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Compounds containing tungsten, used in electronics, lighting, and industrial applications