Import/export HS code 284210: Double or complex silicates, including aluminosilicates
Compounds used in ceramics, glass production, and as industrial fillers
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 5,601,381 |
| Denmark | 3,847,129 |
| China | 3,737,288 |
| Netherlands | 2,689,139 |
| United States | 1,343,543 |
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 | 3,711,618 | 1,889,763 | -1,821,855 |
| Denmark | 1,932,653 | 1,914,476 | -18,177 |
| China | 2,209,049 | 1,528,239 | -680,810 |
| Netherlands | 1,498,644 | 1,190,495 | -308,149 |
| United States | 429,918 | 913,625 | +483,707 |
| Turkey | 556,753 | 571,524 | +14,771 |
| France | 738,336 | 307,953 | -430,383 |
| Belgium | 199,837 | 222,610 | +22,773 |
| Sweden | 242,419 | 155,442 | -86,977 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 176,449 | 160,654 | -15,795 |
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 | 4,352,977 |
| Germany | 4,336,743 |
| Denmark | 3,847,129 |
| Netherlands | 2,249,789 |
| United States | 1,515,706 |
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 | 2,736,727 | 1,616,250 | -1,120,477 |
| Germany | 2,732,671 | 1,604,072 | -1,128,599 |
| Denmark | 1,932,653 | 1,914,476 | -18,177 |
| Netherlands | 1,292,832 | 956,957 | -335,875 |
| United States | 510,409 | 1,005,297 | +494,888 |
| Turkey | 556,753 | 571,524 | +14,771 |
| France | 683,953 | 289,011 | -394,942 |
| Poland | 474,262 | 221,527 | -252,735 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 336,752 | 311,016 | -25,736 |
| Sweden | 239,703 | 151,179 | -88,524 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Merseyside | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,237,017 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,260,070 |
| Air transport | 1,619,020 |
| Other | 35,634 |
| Road transport | 3,371 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,778,601 | 5,458,416 | -2,320,185 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,207,251 | 3,052,819 | -1,154,432 |
| Air transport | 613,957 | 1,005,063 | +391,106 |
| Other | 27,058 | 8,576 | -18,482 |
| Road transport | 3,371 | 0 | -3,371 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 6,770,181 |
| Felixstowe | 4,182,138 |
| Dover | 2,333,572 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,092,261 |
| London | 1,008,669 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,969,940 | 2,800,241 | -1,169,699 |
| Felixstowe | 2,181,059 | 2,001,079 | -179,980 |
| Dover | 1,551,057 | 782,515 | -768,542 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 667,703 | 424,558 | -243,145 |
| London | 561,943 | 446,726 | -115,217 |
| Southampton | 744,875 | 147,809 | -597,066 |
| Harwich | 605,127 | 264,603 | -340,524 |
| Killingholme | 381,210 | 444,831 | +63,621 |
| London Gateway Port | 346,056 | 381,730 | +35,674 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 88,868 | 598,993 | +510,125 |
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 | 19 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 17 |
| 2025-09 | 22 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JOHNSON MATTHEY PLC | 84 |
| VILOFOSS LIMITED | 48 |
| ATLAS COPCO LIMITED | 41 |
| BALTIMORE INNOVATIONS LIMITED | 34 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 33 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 31 |
| REAGENS (UK) LIMITED | 31 |
| FORFARMERS UK LIMITED | 30 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 29 |
| BAERLOCHER UK LIMITED | 29 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 39 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 7,671,604 |
| China | 4,157,356 |
| United States | 2,799,305 |
| South Korea | 1,674,157 |
| Mexico | 706,573 |
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 | 4,125,292 | 3,546,312 | -578,980 |
| China | 2,283,524 | 1,873,832 | -409,692 |
| United States | 1,288,608 | 1,510,697 | +222,089 |
| South Korea | 1,105,605 | 568,552 | -537,053 |
| Mexico | 400,956 | 305,617 | -95,339 |
| Japan | 486,009 | 126,977 | -359,032 |
| Netherlands | 172,445 | 246,214 | +73,769 |
| France | 91,919 | 321,051 | +229,132 |
| Saudi Arabia | 174,737 | 112,172 | -62,565 |
| Pakistan | 112,960 | 129,360 | +16,400 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 105,975 |
| XI | 7,008 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 55,527 | 50,448 | -5,079 |
| XI | 4,610 | 2,398 | -2,212 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,660,389 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,665,203 |
| Air transport | 980,181 |
| Other | 112,983 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,899,854 | 4,760,535 | -1,139,319 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,559,555 | 4,105,648 | -453,907 |
| Air transport | 466,965 | 513,216 | +46,251 |
| Other | 60,137 | 52,846 | -7,291 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,486,382 |
| Felixstowe | 4,917,375 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,754,836 |
| Southampton | 2,345,563 |
| Immingham Docks | 824,799 |
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 | 4,153,697 | 3,332,685 | -821,012 |
| Felixstowe | 4,499,052 | 418,323 | -4,080,729 |
| London Gateway Port | 671,031 | 2,083,805 | +1,412,774 |
| Southampton | 346,798 | 1,998,765 | +1,651,967 |
| Immingham Docks | 311,949 | 512,850 | +200,901 |
| Liverpool Docks | 345,997 | 213,020 | -132,977 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 179,995 | 295,036 | +115,041 |
| Hull | 101,120 | 285,221 | +184,101 |
| East Midlands Airport | 116,845 | 87,650 | -29,195 |
| 000 | 60,137 | 52,846 | -7,291 |
Quick facts
HS code: 284210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Compounds used in ceramics, glass production, and as industrial fillers