Import/export HS code 2504: Natural graphite
A natural form of carbon used in pencils, lubricants, and batteries
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,849,693 |
| Netherlands | 1,843,064 |
| Madagascar | 978,744 |
| Sri Lanka | 826,682 |
| Austria | 822,048 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 721,847 | 1,127,846 | +405,999 |
| Netherlands | 923,970 | 919,094 | -4,876 |
| Madagascar | 739,432 | 239,312 | -500,120 |
| Sri Lanka | 482,670 | 344,012 | -138,658 |
| Austria | 86,420 | 735,628 | +649,208 |
| Germany | 386,701 | 307,132 | -79,569 |
| United States | 424,018 | 111,417 | -312,601 |
| Mozambique | 338,635 | 58,080 | -280,555 |
| Belgium | 158,185 | 68,937 | -89,248 |
| Turkey | 82,696 | 82,521 | -175 |
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 | 2,217,022 |
| Germany | 1,560,207 |
| Madagascar | 1,295,552 |
| Austria | 963,202 |
| Sri Lanka | 826,682 |
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 | 1,030,285 | 1,186,737 | +156,452 |
| Germany | 849,251 | 710,956 | -138,295 |
| Madagascar | 970,393 | 325,159 | -645,234 |
| Austria | 182,836 | 780,366 | +597,530 |
| Sri Lanka | 482,670 | 344,012 | -138,658 |
| Mozambique | 390,688 | 100,676 | -290,012 |
| United States | 392,317 | 95,612 | -296,705 |
| Norway | 69,120 | 195,535 | +126,415 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 229,419 | +229,419 |
| Turkey | 82,696 | 82,521 | -175 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Merseyside | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 6,159,632 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,266,694 |
| Air transport | 611,423 |
| Road transport | 1,977 |
| Other | 464 |
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) | 3,753,766 | 2,405,866 | -1,347,900 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 797,892 | 1,468,802 | +670,910 |
| Air transport | 294,443 | 316,980 | +22,537 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,977 | +1,977 |
| Other | 316 | 148 | -168 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,791,127 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,250,939 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,091,166 |
| Dover | 908,825 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 506,137 |
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 | 1,634,622 | 1,156,505 | -478,117 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,112,513 | 1,138,426 | +25,913 |
| London Gateway Port | 598,497 | 492,669 | -105,828 |
| Dover | 197,215 | 711,610 | +514,395 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 429,056 | 77,081 | -351,975 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 66,344 | 210,622 | +144,278 |
| Liverpool Docks | 236,940 | 24,899 | -212,041 |
| Southampton | 138,847 | 60,153 | -78,694 |
| Killingholme | 57,496 | 64,375 | +6,879 |
| East Midlands Airport | 64,483 | 42,112 | -22,371 |
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 | 2 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Dormant Company | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 1 |
| 2025-05 | 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+ | 7 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,570,786 |
| Spain | 369,543 |
| United States | 362,198 |
| Turkey | 359,631 |
| Germany | 335,449 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 915,517 | 655,269 | -260,248 |
| Spain | 154,381 | 215,162 | +60,781 |
| United States | 87,474 | 274,724 | +187,250 |
| Turkey | 221,713 | 137,918 | -83,795 |
| Germany | 151,742 | 183,707 | +31,965 |
| Italy | 105,327 | 141,081 | +35,754 |
| United Arab Emirates | 81,898 | 152,463 | +70,565 |
| India | 109,459 | 116,071 | +6,612 |
| France | 160,577 | 47,710 | -112,867 |
| Czechia | 88,384 | 116,857 | +28,473 |
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) | 2,848,261 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,914,126 |
| Air transport | 871,255 |
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) | 1,536,838 | 1,311,423 | -225,415 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 886,836 | 1,027,290 | +140,454 |
| Air transport | 369,257 | 501,998 | +132,741 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,211,684 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,140,891 |
| Southampton | 935,075 |
| Felixstowe | 662,290 |
| Portsmouth | 435,511 |
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 | 512,256 | 699,428 | +187,172 |
| London Gateway Port | 634,338 | 506,553 | -127,785 |
| Southampton | 481,737 | 453,338 | -28,399 |
| Felixstowe | 361,983 | 300,307 | -61,676 |
| Portsmouth | 220,349 | 215,162 | -5,187 |
| East Midlands Airport | 162,112 | 128,048 | -34,064 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 51,554 | 207,730 | +156,176 |
| London Stansted Airport | 65,419 | 87,941 | +22,522 |
| Holyhead | 43,964 | 73,153 | +29,189 |
| Liverpool Docks | 31,653 | 56,125 | +24,472 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 2504
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A natural form of carbon used in pencils, lubricants, and batteries