Import/export HS code 38012010: Colloidal graphite in oil
Graphite particles suspended in oil, commonly used as a lubricant for high-temperature applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 52,088 |
| China | 20,939 |
| United States | 8,331 |
| Spain | 7,197 |
| France | 5,927 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 44,554 | 7,534 | -37,020 |
| China | 20,939 | 0 | -20,939 |
| United States | 8,331 | 0 | -8,331 |
| Spain | 7,197 | 0 | -7,197 |
| France | 0 | 5,927 | +5,927 |
| Canada | 2,707 | 0 | -2,707 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 41,341 |
| China | 20,939 |
| Netherlands | 10,747 |
| United States | 8,331 |
| Spain | 7,197 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 38,190 | 3,151 | -35,039 |
| China | 20,939 | 0 | -20,939 |
| Netherlands | 6,364 | 4,383 | -1,981 |
| United States | 8,331 | 0 | -8,331 |
| Spain | 7,197 | 0 | -7,197 |
| France | 0 | 4,130 | +4,130 |
| Canada | 2,707 | 0 | -2,707 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 1,797 | +1,797 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 |
| North Wales | 1 |
| South Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 0 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 56,218 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,536 |
| Air transport | 7,435 |
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) | 44,554 | 11,664 | -32,890 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,739 | 1,797 | -29,942 |
| Air transport | 7,435 | 0 | -7,435 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 39,395 |
| Felixstowe | 22,696 |
| Portsmouth | 7,197 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,442 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,861 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 30,839 | 8,556 | -22,283 |
| Felixstowe | 20,939 | 1,757 | -19,182 |
| Portsmouth | 7,197 | 0 | -7,197 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,442 | 0 | -6,442 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,510 | 1,351 | -3,159 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,728 | 0 | -4,728 |
| London | 3,603 | 0 | -3,603 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,763 | 0 | -2,763 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,707 | 0 | -2,707 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 1,797 | +1,797 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-02 | 2 |
| 2024-11 | 1 |
| 2024-05 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OEL-HELD (UK) LIMITED | 4 |
| CONDAT LIMITED | 1 |
| AESC UK PLANT 2 LIMITED | 1 |
| SCHLOETTER COMPANY LIMITED | 1 |
| HOUGHTON 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+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 76,743 |
| United States | 47,035 |
| Italy | 38,952 |
| Turkey | 16,248 |
| South Korea | 15,910 |
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 | 58,613 | 18,130 | -40,483 |
| United States | 25,605 | 21,430 | -4,175 |
| Italy | 35,304 | 3,648 | -31,656 |
| Turkey | 0 | 16,248 | +16,248 |
| South Korea | 15,910 | 0 | -15,910 |
| China | 0 | 15,784 | +15,784 |
| Austria | 6,819 | 4,622 | -2,197 |
| France | 2,151 | 6,828 | +4,677 |
| Netherlands | 3,850 | 4,950 | +1,100 |
| South Africa | 0 | 7,124 | +7,124 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 146,212 |
| Air transport | 83,677 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,911 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 102,776 | 43,436 | -59,340 |
| Air transport | 42,005 | 41,672 | -333 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,910 | 20,001 | +4,091 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 90,818 |
| London Stansted Airport | 28,207 |
| Dover | 26,619 |
| East Midlands Airport | 24,063 |
| ZLC | 21,945 |
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 | 50,448 | 40,370 | -10,078 |
| London Stansted Airport | 23,057 | 5,150 | -17,907 |
| Dover | 25,691 | 928 | -24,763 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,364 | 18,699 | +13,335 |
| ZLC | 11,246 | 10,699 | -547 |
| Hull | 20,139 | 0 | -20,139 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 18,077 | +18,077 |
| Southampton | 15,910 | 1,924 | -13,986 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,338 | 7,124 | +4,786 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,347 | 0 | -4,347 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38012010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Graphite particles suspended in oil, commonly used as a lubricant for high-temperature applications