Import/export HS code 380290: Various activated products
Other products similar to activated carbon, not listed separately
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.
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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 | 5,393,059 |
| Netherlands | 4,573,235 |
| France | 2,452,118 |
| Belgium | 2,197,698 |
| Luxembourg | 1,540,632 |
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 | 2,402,136 | 2,990,923 | +588,787 |
| Netherlands | 2,246,058 | 2,327,177 | +81,119 |
| France | 1,485,779 | 966,339 | -519,440 |
| Belgium | 1,209,622 | 988,076 | -221,546 |
| Luxembourg | 270,157 | 1,270,475 | +1,000,318 |
| Spain | 604,887 | 702,814 | +97,927 |
| United States | 776,323 | 525,367 | -250,956 |
| Italy | 272,613 | 588,454 | +315,841 |
| China | 210,797 | 236,407 | +25,610 |
| Brazil | 241,726 | 137,193 | -104,533 |
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 | 5,869,406 |
| Indonesia | 3,227,341 |
| France | 2,777,949 |
| United States | 2,672,684 |
| Belgium | 1,796,382 |
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 | 2,634,729 | 3,234,677 | +599,948 |
| Indonesia | 1,576,506 | 1,650,835 | +74,329 |
| France | 1,271,435 | 1,506,514 | +235,079 |
| United States | 1,312,368 | 1,360,316 | +47,948 |
| Belgium | 974,941 | 821,441 | -153,500 |
| Spain | 727,285 | 921,097 | +193,812 |
| Italy | 581,577 | 841,214 | +259,637 |
| China | 247,770 | 301,229 | +53,459 |
| Brazil | 252,815 | 143,397 | -109,418 |
| Turkey | 245,581 | 70,281 | -175,300 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Merseyside | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merseyside | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 3 | +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) | 16,606,583 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,550,838 |
| Air transport | 215,715 |
| Road transport | 6,598 |
| Other | 177 |
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) | 7,642,900 | 8,963,683 | +1,320,783 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,445,901 | 2,104,937 | -340,964 |
| Air transport | 124,355 | 91,360 | -32,995 |
| Road transport | 922 | 5,676 | +4,754 |
| Other | 82 | 95 | +13 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 6,442,913 |
| Dover | 3,817,595 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,284,190 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,354,923 |
| Felixstowe | 1,027,199 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 2,961,261 | 3,481,652 | +520,391 |
| Dover | 1,517,082 | 2,300,513 | +783,431 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,548,104 | 1,736,086 | +187,982 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,221,950 | 1,132,973 | -88,977 |
| Felixstowe | 680,518 | 346,681 | -333,837 |
| Harwich | 516,040 | 458,320 | -57,720 |
| Purfleet | 469,973 | 224,620 | -245,353 |
| Eurotunnel | 148,356 | 467,847 | +319,491 |
| Killingholme | 344,824 | 152,092 | -192,732 |
| London Gateway Port | 243,236 | 141,040 | -102,196 |
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 | 25 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 16 |
| Manufacture of food products | 8 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-11 | 25 |
| 2025-10 | 26 |
| 2025-09 | 22 |
| 2025-08 | 26 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| APPLIED MINERALS LIMITED | 87 |
| OMYA UK LIMITED | 78 |
| CLARIANT PRODUCTION UK LTD | 60 |
| CARGILL PLC | 49 |
| ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND ERITH LIMITED | 48 |
| CLARIANT SE | 42 |
| BLAGDEN SPECIALTY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 41 |
| CHEMVIRON CARBON LIMITED | 39 |
| STORT CHEMICALS LIMITED | 38 |
| GROLMAN LIMITED | 33 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 41 |
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 2,717,673 |
| Spain | 2,409,769 |
| South Korea | 1,668,349 |
| Netherlands | 1,435,308 |
| Slovakia | 909,459 |
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 | 1,406,664 | 1,311,009 | -95,655 |
| Spain | 1,153,482 | 1,256,287 | +102,805 |
| South Korea | 995,270 | 673,079 | -322,191 |
| Netherlands | 901,807 | 533,501 | -368,306 |
| Slovakia | 514,509 | 394,950 | -119,559 |
| Italy | 557,615 | 302,434 | -255,181 |
| Mexico | 252,817 | 465,711 | +212,894 |
| Germany | 138,188 | 214,061 | +75,873 |
| Belgium | 135,439 | 160,393 | +24,954 |
| Poland | 77,913 | 119,472 | +41,559 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,382 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 786 | 1,596 | +810 |
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) | 6,360,703 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,087,708 |
| Air transport | 240,941 |
| Other | 2,382 |
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) | 3,759,374 | 2,601,329 | -1,158,045 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,957,750 | 3,129,958 | +172,208 |
| Air transport | 74,267 | 166,674 | +92,407 |
| Other | 786 | 1,596 | +810 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,741,634 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,369,608 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,712,396 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,555,955 |
| Portsmouth | 990,338 |
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 | 2,724,683 | 1,016,951 | -1,707,732 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,404,555 | 965,053 | -439,502 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 959,041 | 753,355 | -205,686 |
| London Gateway Port | 86,940 | 1,469,015 | +1,382,075 |
| Portsmouth | 599,355 | 390,983 | -208,372 |
| Southampton | 445,729 | 399,565 | -46,164 |
| Newhaven | 151,461 | 400,059 | +248,598 |
| Liverpool Docks | 128,631 | 58,443 | -70,188 |
| Dover | 3,442 | 142,486 | +139,044 |
| Manchester Airport | 6,294 | 131,696 | +125,402 |
Quick facts
HS code: 380290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other products similar to activated carbon, not listed separately