Import/export HS code 28539090: Various unspecified inorganic compounds
Includes any other inorganic compounds not specifically listed in this category
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,182,574 |
| Netherlands | 1,066,721 |
| Germany | 475,363 |
| Belgium | 369,536 |
| France | 330,969 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 853,994 | 1,328,580 | +474,586 |
| Netherlands | 499,078 | 567,643 | +68,565 |
| Germany | 214,927 | 260,436 | +45,509 |
| Belgium | 184,602 | 184,934 | +332 |
| France | 49,576 | 281,393 | +231,817 |
| Czechia | 85,488 | 229,010 | +143,522 |
| Japan | 74,854 | 103,560 | +28,706 |
| Switzerland | 60,601 | 59,364 | -1,237 |
| China | 49,775 | 43,265 | -6,510 |
| Italy | 75,467 | 5,961 | -69,506 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,500,211 |
| Czechia | 963,217 |
| Canada | 766,777 |
| Germany | 329,055 |
| Japan | 209,936 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,025,867 | 1,474,344 | +448,477 |
| Czechia | 380,383 | 582,834 | +202,451 |
| Canada | 242,891 | 523,886 | +280,995 |
| Germany | 169,359 | 159,696 | -9,663 |
| Japan | 94,487 | 115,449 | +20,962 |
| China | 63,606 | 51,149 | -12,457 |
| France | 45,536 | 41,907 | -3,629 |
| Italy | 74,235 | 5,961 | -68,274 |
| Spain | 20,117 | 45,384 | +25,267 |
| United Kingdom | 26,229 | 4,711 | -21,518 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Wales | 2 | 2 | +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) | 2,272,803 |
| Air transport | 1,887,582 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,091,806 |
| Other | 66,477 |
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) | 911,210 | 1,361,593 | +450,383 |
| Air transport | 680,387 | 1,207,195 | +526,808 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 584,536 | 507,270 | -77,266 |
| Other | 23,249 | 43,228 | +19,979 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,253,131 |
| London Stansted Airport | 994,364 |
| Southampton | 613,126 |
| Harwich | 584,497 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 495,243 |
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 | 713,121 | 540,010 | -173,111 |
| London Stansted Airport | 391,984 | 602,380 | +210,396 |
| Southampton | 335,682 | 277,444 | -58,238 |
| Harwich | 51,845 | 532,652 | +480,807 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 67,757 | 427,486 | +359,729 |
| Dover | 124,058 | 197,239 | +73,181 |
| Birmingham Airport | 85,693 | 111,287 | +25,594 |
| London Gateway Port | 99,263 | 84,003 | -15,260 |
| Felixstowe | 58,659 | 104,877 | +46,218 |
| East Midlands Airport | 84,094 | 53,975 | -30,119 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 11 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 45 |
| KROMEK LIMITED | 45 |
| COMPRESSED GAS SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 36 |
| VERSUM MATERIALS UK LIMITED | 33 |
| QIOPTIQ LIMITED | 31 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 30 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 29 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 26 |
| THE BOC GROUP LIMITED | 26 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 30 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | 1,540,698 |
| United States | 577,156 |
| France | 60,804 |
| Ireland | 57,215 |
| Italy | 30,046 |
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 | 672,373 | 868,325 | +195,952 |
| United States | 382,820 | 194,336 | -188,484 |
| France | 15,674 | 45,130 | +29,456 |
| Ireland | 44,319 | 12,896 | -31,423 |
| Italy | 17,786 | 12,260 | -5,526 |
| Netherlands | 2,856 | 24,543 | +21,687 |
| India | 0 | 22,670 | +22,670 |
| Turkey | 20,754 | 0 | -20,754 |
| Ghana | 2,516 | 11,209 | +8,693 |
| Bangladesh | 0 | 12,269 | +12,269 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 5,886 |
| Ireland | 110 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 3,759 | 2,127 | -1,632 |
| Ireland | 110 | 0 | -110 |
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 | 1,921,692 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 270,598 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 256,366 |
| Other | 44,427 |
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 | 828,906 | 1,092,786 | +263,880 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 86,150 | 184,448 | +98,298 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 253,411 | 2,955 | -250,456 |
| Other | 37,961 | 6,466 | -31,495 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,662,656 |
| East Midlands Airport | 220,326 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 200,588 |
| Southampton | 170,085 |
| London Gateway Port | 80,986 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 705,126 | 957,530 | +252,404 |
| East Midlands Airport | 108,072 | 112,254 | +4,182 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 68,570 | 132,018 | +63,448 |
| Southampton | 169,952 | 133 | -169,819 |
| London Gateway Port | 79,865 | 1,121 | -78,744 |
| 000 | 37,961 | 6,466 | -31,495 |
| Felixstowe | 1,967 | 21,388 | +19,421 |
| Harwich | 3,648 | 16,655 | +13,007 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,267 | 12,269 | +7,002 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,731 | 6,679 | +948 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28539090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes any other inorganic compounds not specifically listed in this category