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 | 5,448,152 |
| Netherlands | 4,571,196 |
| France | 2,467,756 |
| Belgium | 2,241,420 |
| Spain | 1,424,294 |
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 | 2,348,610 | 3,099,542 | +750,932 |
| Netherlands | 2,292,052 | 2,279,144 | -12,908 |
| France | 1,412,718 | 1,055,038 | -357,680 |
| Belgium | 1,295,537 | 945,883 | -349,654 |
| Spain | 696,962 | 727,332 | +30,370 |
| Luxembourg | 270,157 | 1,154,130 | +883,973 |
| United States | 711,278 | 576,286 | -134,992 |
| Italy | 238,160 | 546,550 | +308,390 |
| China | 230,417 | 240,733 | +10,316 |
| 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 | 5,872,979 |
| Indonesia | 3,253,413 |
| France | 2,844,476 |
| United States | 2,555,528 |
| Belgium | 1,799,416 |
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 | 2,538,647 | 3,334,332 | +795,685 |
| Indonesia | 1,579,276 | 1,674,137 | +94,861 |
| France | 1,331,915 | 1,512,561 | +180,646 |
| United States | 1,247,323 | 1,308,205 | +60,882 |
| Belgium | 1,007,718 | 791,698 | -216,020 |
| Spain | 774,116 | 978,440 | +204,324 |
| Italy | 545,243 | 803,744 | +258,501 |
| China | 242,193 | 307,959 | +65,766 |
| Brazil | 252,815 | 143,397 | -109,418 |
| Turkey | 294,887 | 68,374 | -226,513 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Merseyside | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| 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) | 16,661,699 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,609,167 |
| Air transport | 197,701 |
| Road transport | 4,691 |
| 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) | 7,665,684 | 8,996,015 | +1,330,331 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,464,968 | 2,144,199 | -320,769 |
| Air transport | 126,993 | 70,708 | -56,285 |
| Road transport | 922 | 3,769 | +2,847 |
| Other | 82 | 95 | +13 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 6,578,489 |
| Dover | 3,720,360 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,294,355 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,448,862 |
| Felixstowe | 1,089,546 |
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 | 2,996,833 | 3,581,656 | +584,823 |
| Dover | 1,503,374 | 2,216,986 | +713,612 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,502,082 | 1,792,273 | +290,191 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,214,516 | 1,234,346 | +19,830 |
| Felixstowe | 753,311 | 336,235 | -417,076 |
| Harwich | 517,868 | 462,406 | -55,462 |
| Purfleet | 445,534 | 213,783 | -231,751 |
| Eurotunnel | 146,776 | 398,955 | +252,179 |
| Killingholme | 387,500 | 136,492 | -251,008 |
| 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 | 26 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 17 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 25 |
| 2025-10 | 26 |
| 2025-09 | 22 |
| 2025-08 | 26 |
| 2025-07 | 29 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| APPLIED MINERALS LIMITED | 86 |
| OMYA UK LIMITED | 77 |
| CLARIANT PRODUCTION UK LTD | 59 |
| CARGILL PLC | 48 |
| ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND ERITH LIMITED | 47 |
| CLARIANT SE | 41 |
| BLAGDEN SPECIALTY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 40 |
| CHEMVIRON CARBON LIMITED | 39 |
| STORT CHEMICALS LIMITED | 37 |
| GROLMAN LIMITED | 32 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 42 |
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 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 | 2,696,085 |
| Spain | 2,574,503 |
| South Korea | 1,698,024 |
| Netherlands | 1,454,793 |
| 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 | 1,517,164 | 1,178,921 | -338,243 |
| Spain | 1,318,535 | 1,255,968 | -62,567 |
| South Korea | 1,024,945 | 673,079 | -351,866 |
| Netherlands | 852,507 | 602,286 | -250,221 |
| Slovakia | 514,509 | 394,950 | -119,559 |
| Italy | 568,613 | 254,831 | -313,782 |
| Mexico | 255,794 | 495,301 | +239,507 |
| Germany | 139,456 | 204,855 | +65,399 |
| Belgium | 108,140 | 198,045 | +89,905 |
| Taiwan | 93,647 | 91,604 | -2,043 |
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 | 2,259 |
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 | 752 | 1,507 | +755 |
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) | 6,647,406 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,986,862 |
| Air transport | 230,771 |
| Other | 2,259 |
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) | 4,122,089 | 2,525,317 | -1,596,772 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,813,816 | 3,173,046 | +359,230 |
| Air transport | 101,311 | 129,460 | +28,149 |
| Other | 752 | 1,507 | +755 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,701,496 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,346,523 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,802,127 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,544,475 |
| Southampton | 961,105 |
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 | 2,775,008 | 926,488 | -1,848,520 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,289,969 | 1,056,554 | -233,415 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 982,161 | 819,966 | -162,195 |
| London Gateway Port | 76,340 | 1,468,135 | +1,391,795 |
| Southampton | 533,306 | 427,799 | -105,507 |
| Portsmouth | 638,486 | 318,940 | -319,546 |
| Newhaven | 184,240 | 430,044 | +245,804 |
| Liverpool Docks | 125,008 | 62,066 | -62,942 |
| Killingholme | 161,458 | 0 | -161,458 |
| Manchester Airport | 32,194 | 96,572 | +64,378 |
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