Import/export HS code 250410: Graphite in powder or flakes
Fine graphite used for industrial purposes like coatings and lubricants
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 1,302,818 |
| Madagascar | 978,744 |
| Sri Lanka | 826,682 |
| Austria | 756,143 |
| Germany | 685,497 |
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 | 621,651 | 681,167 | +59,516 |
| Madagascar | 757,446 | 221,298 | -536,148 |
| Sri Lanka | 555,477 | 271,205 | -284,272 |
| Austria | 21,484 | 734,659 | +713,175 |
| Germany | 378,886 | 306,611 | -72,275 |
| Netherlands | 194,075 | 455,581 | +261,506 |
| United States | 328,127 | 159,383 | -168,744 |
| Mozambique | 270,883 | 129,270 | -141,613 |
| Belgium | 158,843 | 34,284 | -124,559 |
| Turkey | 84,582 | 74,292 | -10,290 |
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 | 1,691,076 |
| Madagascar | 1,296,775 |
| Austria | 963,202 |
| Sri Lanka | 830,592 |
| Mozambique | 427,459 |
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 | 900,039 | 791,037 | -109,002 |
| Madagascar | 990,197 | 306,578 | -683,619 |
| Austria | 182,836 | 780,366 | +597,530 |
| Sri Lanka | 555,477 | 275,115 | -280,362 |
| Mozambique | 255,593 | 171,866 | -83,727 |
| United States | 296,426 | 84,114 | -212,312 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 322,564 | +322,564 |
| Norway | 88,328 | 204,005 | +115,677 |
| Germany | 161,261 | 69,418 | -91,843 |
| Turkey | 84,582 | 74,292 | -10,290 |
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 |
| Merseyside | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 |
| 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) | 4,230,364 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,347,373 |
| Air transport | 467,487 |
| 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) | 2,854,426 | 1,375,938 | -1,478,488 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 791,766 | 1,555,607 | +763,841 |
| Air transport | 199,561 | 267,926 | +68,365 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,977 | +1,977 |
| Other | 343 | 121 | -222 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,430,253 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,025,560 |
| Dover | 904,278 |
| London Gateway Port | 903,788 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 442,232 |
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 | 1,625,477 | 804,776 | -820,701 |
| Immingham Docks | 381,763 | 643,797 | +262,034 |
| Dover | 193,720 | 710,558 | +516,838 |
| London Gateway Port | 602,713 | 301,075 | -301,638 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 293,961 | 148,271 | -145,690 |
| Liverpool Docks | 196,361 | 81,167 | -115,194 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 66,344 | 207,115 | +140,771 |
| Southampton | 121,418 | 60,153 | -61,265 |
| Killingholme | 75,106 | 46,765 | -28,341 |
| Eurotunnel | 75,764 | 18,853 | -56,911 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-06 | 1 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
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 | 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 | 1,419,574 |
| Spain | 360,137 |
| Turkey | 337,279 |
| United States | 258,562 |
| Italy | 250,814 |
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 | 906,129 | 513,445 | -392,684 |
| Spain | 130,002 | 230,135 | +100,133 |
| Turkey | 223,637 | 113,642 | -109,995 |
| United States | 36,131 | 222,431 | +186,300 |
| Italy | 115,303 | 135,511 | +20,208 |
| India | 92,641 | 155,503 | +62,862 |
| France | 150,613 | 50,804 | -99,809 |
| Germany | 112,069 | 88,170 | -23,899 |
| Czechia | 73,867 | 126,357 | +52,490 |
| Poland | 87,987 | 84,940 | -3,047 |
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) | 2,533,531 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,576,261 |
| Air transport | 375,989 |
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) | 1,554,840 | 978,691 | -576,149 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 809,915 | 766,346 | -43,569 |
| Air transport | 50,908 | 325,081 | +274,173 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,044,808 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 998,831 |
| Southampton | 881,381 |
| Felixstowe | 517,881 |
| Portsmouth | 426,105 |
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 Gateway Port | 628,031 | 416,777 | -211,254 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 504,100 | 494,731 | -9,369 |
| Southampton | 536,149 | 345,232 | -190,917 |
| Felixstowe | 346,689 | 171,192 | -175,497 |
| Portsmouth | 195,970 | 230,135 | +34,165 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,594 | 198,978 | +193,384 |
| Immingham Docks | 66,949 | 23,920 | -43,029 |
| East Midlands Airport | 21,493 | 66,904 | +45,411 |
| Liverpool Docks | 22,084 | 39,865 | +17,781 |
| ZLC | 7,848 | 45,945 | +38,097 |
Quick facts
HS code: 250410
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fine graphite used for industrial purposes like coatings and lubricants