Import/export HS code 38151990: Various unspecified catalysts
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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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 23,131,738 |
| Germany | 7,443,145 |
| United States | 6,714,141 |
| Denmark | 4,898,115 |
| Italy | 4,462,968 |
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 | 13,695,228 | 9,436,510 | -4,258,718 |
| Germany | 2,272,281 | 5,170,864 | +2,898,583 |
| United States | 4,499,862 | 2,214,279 | -2,285,583 |
| Denmark | 4,837,131 | 60,984 | -4,776,147 |
| Italy | 2,632,295 | 1,830,673 | -801,622 |
| France | 2,538,252 | 1,766,495 | -771,757 |
| China | 1,457,363 | 724,022 | -733,341 |
| Japan | 374,453 | 340,107 | -34,346 |
| Belgium | 0 | 443,720 | +443,720 |
| Norway | 436,210 | 0 | -436,210 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 18,679,471 |
| United States | 7,963,195 |
| Germany | 6,083,664 |
| Italy | 5,224,443 |
| Denmark | 4,220,283 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 11,296,873 | 7,382,598 | -3,914,275 |
| United States | 5,743,513 | 2,219,682 | -3,523,831 |
| Germany | 1,882,270 | 4,201,394 | +2,319,124 |
| Italy | 2,967,231 | 2,257,212 | -710,019 |
| Denmark | 4,131,076 | 89,207 | -4,041,869 |
| France | 1,329,176 | 1,764,707 | +435,531 |
| Poland | 935,403 | 1,683,080 | +747,677 |
| China | 1,458,398 | 769,968 | -688,430 |
| Czechia | 666,310 | 616,387 | -49,923 |
| North Macedonia | 1,022,309 | 9,035 | -1,013,274 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 32,376,344 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,574,804 |
| Other | 1,298,168 |
| Air transport | 1,047,588 |
| Road transport | 9,079 |
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) | 17,847,308 | 14,529,036 | -3,318,272 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,858,015 | 7,716,789 | -6,141,226 |
| Other | 1,298,168 | 0 | -1,298,168 |
| Air transport | 615,511 | 432,077 | -183,434 |
| Road transport | 9,079 | 0 | -9,079 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 15,807,722 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,668,270 |
| Dover | 10,659,667 |
| Southampton | 3,694,926 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,167,918 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich | 8,747,324 | 7,060,398 | -1,686,926 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,186,404 | 4,481,866 | -4,704,538 |
| Dover | 5,820,880 | 4,838,787 | -982,093 |
| Southampton | 1,942,110 | 1,752,816 | -189,294 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,656,295 | 511,623 | -2,144,672 |
| Eurotunnel | 890,230 | 1,323,696 | +433,466 |
| 000 | 1,298,168 | 0 | -1,298,168 |
| Felixstowe | 318,548 | 951,092 | +632,544 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 677,205 | 41,755 | -635,450 |
| Killingholme | 413,792 | 287,533 | -126,259 |
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 | 10 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-07 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JOHNSON MATTHEY PLC | 62 |
| EMINOX LIMITED | 37 |
| RICHARD BAKER HARRISON LIMITED | 27 |
| CARTELL UK LIMITED | 26 |
| MOLECULAR DIMENSIONS LTD | 21 |
| INDUSTRIAL & MARINE SILENCERS LIMITED | 20 |
| VALERO ENERGY LTD | 16 |
| PQ SILICAS UK LIMITED | 16 |
| ESSO PETROLEUM COMPANY,LIMITED | 15 |
| BASELL POLYOLEFINS UK LIMITED | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 17,480,697 |
| Netherlands | 11,952,206 |
| Singapore | 5,465,268 |
| France | 4,137,624 |
| China | 3,590,459 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 9,712,332 | 7,768,365 | -1,943,967 |
| Netherlands | 9,962,578 | 1,989,628 | -7,972,950 |
| Singapore | 3,476,291 | 1,988,977 | -1,487,314 |
| France | 1,026,177 | 3,111,447 | +2,085,270 |
| China | 1,676,780 | 1,913,679 | +236,899 |
| Germany | 1,535,623 | 569,184 | -966,439 |
| Australia | 883,797 | 180,887 | -702,910 |
| XS | 639,581 | 221,232 | -418,349 |
| Saudi Arabia | 709,632 | 98,757 | -610,875 |
| Qatar | 409,643 | 292,371 | -117,272 |
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) | 30,315,755 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,107,059 |
| Air transport | 2,654,431 |
| Road transport | 17,500 |
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) | 18,123,696 | 12,192,059 | -5,931,637 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,891,205 | 6,215,854 | -6,675,351 |
| Air transport | 1,490,507 | 1,163,924 | -326,583 |
| Road transport | 17,500 | 0 | -17,500 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,991,470 |
| Southampton | 13,473,238 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,402,094 |
| Felixstowe | 2,778,607 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,273,978 |
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 | 12,343,164 | 5,648,306 | -6,694,858 |
| Southampton | 8,685,949 | 4,787,289 | -3,898,660 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,118,596 | 5,283,498 | -1,835,098 |
| Felixstowe | 923,613 | 1,854,994 | +931,381 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,360,736 | 913,242 | -447,494 |
| Liverpool Docks | 286,795 | 648,168 | +361,373 |
| Immingham Docks | 667,059 | 44,417 | -622,642 |
| Tyne | 647,959 | 0 | -647,959 |
| Dover | 136,993 | 134,320 | -2,673 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 204,773 | 0 | -204,773 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38151990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other catalysts not included in specific categories