Import/export HS code 380190: Various carbon-based products
Other miscellaneous products made from carbon or graphite, not covered by specific categories
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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 | 6,646,693 |
| United States | 3,886,222 |
| India | 2,479,384 |
| China | 1,815,213 |
| Austria | 1,477,634 |
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 | 2,876,227 | 3,770,466 | +894,239 |
| United States | 1,500,278 | 2,385,944 | +885,666 |
| India | 1,180,049 | 1,299,335 | +119,286 |
| China | 632,823 | 1,182,390 | +549,567 |
| Austria | 668,256 | 809,378 | +141,122 |
| South Africa | 454,596 | 29,034 | -425,562 |
| France | 125,558 | 319,178 | +193,620 |
| Canada | 387,362 | 1,417 | -385,945 |
| Spain | 55,004 | 120,979 | +65,975 |
| Netherlands | 104,794 | 69,804 | -34,990 |
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 | 5,810,335 |
| China | 4,679,088 |
| United States | 3,945,356 |
| India | 2,489,041 |
| South Africa | 483,630 |
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 | 2,336,634 | 3,473,701 | +1,137,067 |
| China | 2,216,980 | 2,462,108 | +245,128 |
| United States | 1,522,519 | 2,422,837 | +900,318 |
| India | 1,155,308 | 1,333,733 | +178,425 |
| South Africa | 454,596 | 29,034 | -425,562 |
| Netherlands | 198,484 | 82,860 | -115,624 |
| France | 111,402 | 151,238 | +39,836 |
| Sweden | 66,550 | 7,984 | -58,566 |
| United Kingdom | 885 | 61,473 | +60,588 |
| Luxembourg | 17,622 | 33,143 | +15,521 |
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 | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lincolnshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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) | 8,459,285 |
| Air transport | 5,096,598 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,873,775 |
| Other | 3,836 |
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) | 3,629,060 | 4,830,225 | +1,201,165 |
| Air transport | 2,385,682 | 2,710,916 | +325,234 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,227,297 | 2,646,478 | +419,181 |
| Other | 1,877 | 1,959 | +82 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 5,320,046 |
| Felixstowe | 2,646,033 |
| Glasgow Airport | 2,405,013 |
| Dover | 1,854,430 |
| Southampton | 1,334,956 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 1,827,159 | 3,492,887 | +1,665,728 |
| Felixstowe | 882,308 | 1,763,725 | +881,417 |
| Glasgow Airport | 635,379 | 1,769,634 | +1,134,255 |
| Dover | 1,031,809 | 822,621 | -209,188 |
| Southampton | 657,180 | 677,776 | +20,596 |
| London Stansted Airport | 602,082 | 456,847 | -145,235 |
| East Midlands Airport | 569,815 | 147,523 | -422,292 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 389,404 | 259,593 | -129,811 |
| London Gateway Port | 365,167 | 37,270 | -327,897 |
| London | 234,034 | 92,324 | -141,710 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Other manufacturing | 11 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 8 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 8 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MICROMAX ELECTRONIC MATERIALS UK LIMITED | 95 |
| LKAB MINERALS LIMITED | 47 |
| LKAB HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED | 41 |
| ERODEX (U.K.) LIMITED | 39 |
| MENZOLIT LTD. | 32 |
| CONDAT LIMITED | 27 |
| VITA LIQUID POLYMERS LIMITED | 24 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 20 |
| IKO PLC | 19 |
| SCHUNK CARBON TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 23 |
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 2,008,085 |
| Denmark | 1,123,721 |
| Hungary | 980,110 |
| South Africa | 405,698 |
| Philippines | 256,013 |
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 | 1,877,266 | 130,819 | -1,746,447 |
| Denmark | 481,589 | 642,132 | +160,543 |
| Hungary | 404,950 | 575,160 | +170,210 |
| South Africa | 166,467 | 239,231 | +72,764 |
| Philippines | 0 | 256,013 | +256,013 |
| Taiwan | 83,324 | 151,453 | +68,129 |
| Turkey | 68,064 | 139,253 | +71,189 |
| China | 126,587 | 73,474 | -53,113 |
| Germany | 92,773 | 92,471 | -302 |
| France | 131,300 | 42,950 | -88,350 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,542 |
| China | 868 |
| XI | 85 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,533 | 9 | -2,524 |
| China | 220 | 648 | +428 |
| XI | 85 | 0 | -85 |
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) | 2,672,319 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,258,092 |
| Air transport | 2,175,633 |
| Other | 3,828 |
| Road transport | 1,386 |
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) | 2,218,806 | 453,513 | -1,765,293 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,077,456 | 1,180,636 | +103,180 |
| Air transport | 936,413 | 1,239,220 | +302,807 |
| Other | 3,171 | 657 | -2,514 |
| Road transport | 1,386 | 0 | -1,386 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,889,354 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,632,885 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,001,058 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 919,393 |
| Immingham Docks | 546,859 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,880,806 | 8,548 | -1,872,258 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 881,280 | 751,605 | -129,675 |
| East Midlands Airport | 368,540 | 632,518 | +263,978 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 410,595 | 508,798 | +98,203 |
| Immingham Docks | 207,026 | 339,833 | +132,807 |
| Harwich | 86,247 | 197,266 | +111,019 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 58,285 | 176,904 | +118,619 |
| London Gateway Port | 102,982 | 98,681 | -4,301 |
| ZLC | 77,611 | 77,426 | -185 |
| Manchester Airport | 53,560 | 2,316 | -51,244 |
Quick facts
HS code: 380190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other miscellaneous products made from carbon or graphite, not covered by specific categories