Import/export HS code 28499050: Aluminium, chromium, molybdenum, vanadium, tantalum, or titanium carbides
Carbides made from these metals. Used in high-strength materials, tools, and industrial processes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,614,220 |
| South Africa | 1,577,000 |
| China | 566,838 |
| Germany | 376,505 |
| United States | 4,528 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,387,108 | 227,112 | -1,159,996 |
| South Africa | 528,449 | 1,048,551 | +520,102 |
| China | 0 | 566,838 | +566,838 |
| Germany | 142,323 | 234,182 | +91,859 |
| United States | 1,604 | 2,924 | +1,320 |
| Finland | 0 | 3,177 | +3,177 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,716 | 0 | -2,716 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 2,985,602 |
| China | 622,078 |
| Germany | 378,105 |
| United States | 146,755 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 12,444 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 1,914,125 | 1,071,477 | -842,648 |
| China | 4,148 | 617,930 | +613,782 |
| Germany | 140,746 | 237,359 | +96,613 |
| United States | 3,181 | 143,574 | +140,393 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 12,444 | +12,444 |
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 | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 |
| Norfolk | 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 | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 1,688,371 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,590,178 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 467,065 |
| Air transport | 399,370 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 528,449 | 1,159,922 | +631,473 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,363,066 | 227,112 | -1,135,954 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,042 | 443,023 | +418,981 |
| Air transport | 146,643 | 252,727 | +106,084 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 1,688,371 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,485,115 |
| 499 | 443,023 |
| Birmingham Airport | 315,510 |
| Felixstowe | 105,063 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 528,449 | 1,159,922 | +631,473 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,258,003 | 227,112 | -1,030,891 |
| 499 | 0 | 443,023 | +443,023 |
| Birmingham Airport | 120,257 | 195,253 | +74,996 |
| Felixstowe | 105,063 | 0 | -105,063 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 38,929 | +38,929 |
| Thamesport | 24,042 | 0 | -24,042 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 20,489 | 0 | -20,489 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 15,621 | +15,621 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,897 | 2,924 | -2,973 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 1 |
| 2025-04 | 1 |
| 2024-09 | 1 |
| 2024-06 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WESTBROOK RESOURCES LIMITED | 10 |
| TOTAL CARBIDE LTD | 2 |
| LINDE AMT UK LIMITED | 1 |
| HUNTINGDON FUSION TECHNIQUES LIMITED | 1 |
| SKS WHOLESALE LIMITED | 1 |
| COREWIRE LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 469,220 |
| Belgium | 75,151 |
| United States | 56,527 |
| Sweden | 53,270 |
| Austria | 50,424 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 213,141 | 256,079 | +42,938 |
| Belgium | 18,732 | 56,419 | +37,687 |
| United States | 13,935 | 42,592 | +28,657 |
| Sweden | 0 | 53,270 | +53,270 |
| Austria | 50,424 | 0 | -50,424 |
| South Korea | 2,663 | 21,103 | +18,440 |
| Kuwait | 0 | 4,400 | +4,400 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,199 | 1,271 | -928 |
| Australia | 2,372 | 0 | -2,372 |
| Japan | 1,527 | 0 | -1,527 |
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) | 511,092 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 174,049 |
| Air transport | 56,951 |
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) | 218,621 | 292,471 | +73,850 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 64,360 | 109,689 | +45,329 |
| Air transport | 22,012 | 34,939 | +12,927 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 455,565 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 120,779 |
| Immingham Docks | 53,270 |
| Southampton | 41,592 |
| ZLC | 23,173 |
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 | 204,686 | 250,879 | +46,193 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 64,360 | 56,419 | -7,941 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 53,270 | +53,270 |
| Southampton | 0 | 41,592 | +41,592 |
| ZLC | 13,557 | 9,616 | -3,941 |
| Liverpool Docks | 13,935 | 0 | -13,935 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 13,758 | +13,758 |
| Manchester Airport | 8,455 | 0 | -8,455 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 5,412 | +5,412 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 5,200 | +5,200 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28499050
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Carbides made from these metals. Used in high-strength materials, tools, and industrial processes