Import/export HS code 284920: Silicon carbide
A tough, heat-resistant carbide made from silicon and carbon. Used in abrasives, ceramics, and electronics
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 3,077,954 |
| China | 2,946,335 |
| Germany | 2,371,583 |
| Brazil | 1,512,769 |
| Belgium | 1,279,791 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 1,379,230 | 1,698,724 | +319,494 |
| China | 1,347,322 | 1,599,013 | +251,691 |
| Germany | 975,678 | 1,395,905 | +420,227 |
| Brazil | 708,998 | 803,771 | +94,773 |
| Belgium | 928,920 | 350,871 | -578,049 |
| United States | 695,419 | 580,057 | -115,362 |
| Viet Nam | 590,439 | 655,261 | +64,822 |
| Spain | 406,249 | 800,680 | +394,431 |
| South Africa | 728,094 | 295,832 | -432,262 |
| India | 333,891 | 322,405 | -11,486 |
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 | 3,202,735 |
| Norway | 3,078,196 |
| Germany | 2,259,354 |
| Brazil | 1,532,735 |
| United States | 1,409,695 |
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 | 1,482,005 | 1,720,730 | +238,725 |
| Norway | 1,360,048 | 1,718,148 | +358,100 |
| Germany | 925,630 | 1,333,724 | +408,094 |
| Brazil | 711,102 | 821,633 | +110,531 |
| United States | 755,417 | 654,278 | -101,139 |
| Viet Nam | 590,439 | 818,801 | +228,362 |
| Belgium | 925,654 | 353,688 | -571,966 |
| Spain | 404,324 | 716,389 | +312,065 |
| South Africa | 728,094 | 295,832 | -432,262 |
| India | 336,314 | 323,401 | -12,913 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 2 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,320,788 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,586,855 |
| Air transport | 1,582,228 |
| Other | 853,646 |
| Road transport | 184,733 |
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) | 3,693,769 | 4,627,019 | +933,250 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,394,517 | 3,192,338 | -202,179 |
| Air transport | 903,505 | 678,723 | -224,782 |
| Other | 547,284 | 306,362 | -240,922 |
| Road transport | 0 | 184,733 | +184,733 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 6,136,604 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,162,664 |
| Felixstowe | 1,594,007 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,507,215 |
| Dover | 900,892 |
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 | 3,175,089 | 2,961,515 | -213,574 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,108,049 | 2,054,615 | +946,566 |
| Felixstowe | 467,518 | 1,126,489 | +658,971 |
| London Gateway Port | 838,419 | 668,796 | -169,623 |
| Dover | 593,002 | 307,890 | -285,112 |
| 000 | 547,284 | 306,362 | -240,922 |
| Manchester Airport | 384,857 | 232,780 | -152,077 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 213,143 | 279,886 | +66,743 |
| Eurotunnel | 211,434 | 103,059 | -108,375 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 198,914 | 100,755 | -98,159 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 14 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
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+ | 20 |
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 680,305 |
| Germany | 429,235 |
| Poland | 246,202 |
| United States | 156,267 |
| Ireland | 131,404 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 391,866 | 288,439 | -103,427 |
| Germany | 218,114 | 211,121 | -6,993 |
| Poland | 180,026 | 66,176 | -113,850 |
| United States | 72,759 | 83,508 | +10,749 |
| Ireland | 78,154 | 53,250 | -24,904 |
| Israel | 57,839 | 54,014 | -3,825 |
| China | 85,025 | 23,428 | -61,597 |
| Malaysia | 32,800 | 74,328 | +41,528 |
| France | 47,981 | 39,816 | -8,165 |
| Bulgaria | 42,880 | 18,562 | -24,318 |
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 | 1,001,674 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 976,030 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 454,924 |
| Other | 136 |
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 | 575,094 | 426,580 | -148,514 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 571,533 | 404,497 | -167,036 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 264,285 | 190,639 | -73,646 |
| Other | 135 | 1 | -134 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 802,440 |
| Glasgow Airport | 700,148 |
| London Gateway Port | 247,700 |
| Felixstowe | 106,700 |
| East Midlands Airport | 101,155 |
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 | 461,428 | 341,012 | -120,416 |
| Glasgow Airport | 395,006 | 305,142 | -89,864 |
| London Gateway Port | 112,675 | 135,025 | +22,350 |
| Felixstowe | 66,409 | 40,291 | -26,118 |
| East Midlands Airport | 77,482 | 23,673 | -53,809 |
| ZLC | 71,640 | 5,047 | -66,593 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,085 | 56,710 | +39,625 |
| Liverpool Docks | 49,643 | 13,053 | -36,590 |
| Southampton | 37,759 | 15,323 | -22,436 |
| Heysham | 17,987 | 20,658 | +2,671 |
Quick facts
HS code: 284920
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A tough, heat-resistant carbide made from silicon and carbon. Used in abrasives, ceramics, and electronics