Import/export HS code 38249950: Preparations for electroplating
Chemical mixtures used in electroplating processes to coat surfaces with metal
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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 | 3,765,415 |
| Switzerland | 2,044,687 |
| Italy | 1,227,882 |
| France | 274,700 |
| Japan | 208,132 |
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 | 1,643,274 | 2,122,141 | +478,867 |
| Switzerland | 805,075 | 1,239,612 | +434,537 |
| Italy | 580,855 | 647,027 | +66,172 |
| France | 186,479 | 88,221 | -98,258 |
| Japan | 85,651 | 122,481 | +36,830 |
| United States | 78,949 | 54,092 | -24,857 |
| India | 22,138 | 66,745 | +44,607 |
| China | 34,886 | 43,253 | +8,367 |
| Slovenia | 38,554 | 34,016 | -4,538 |
| Belgium | 18,728 | 51,474 | +32,746 |
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 | 3,825,726 |
| Switzerland | 1,896,075 |
| Italy | 1,246,940 |
| Slovenia | 264,380 |
| Japan | 217,436 |
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 | 1,607,815 | 2,217,911 | +610,096 |
| Switzerland | 787,227 | 1,108,848 | +321,621 |
| Italy | 570,053 | 676,887 | +106,834 |
| Slovenia | 187,860 | 76,520 | -111,340 |
| Japan | 90,448 | 126,988 | +36,540 |
| United States | 118,114 | 87,259 | -30,855 |
| India | 36,438 | 70,871 | +34,433 |
| China | 35,786 | 51,840 | +16,054 |
| France | 30,439 | 50,175 | +19,736 |
| United Kingdom | 41,700 | 7,267 | -34,433 |
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 | 7 |
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
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 | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 3,879,381 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,761,962 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 233,720 |
| Other | 175,253 |
| Road transport | 5,620 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,787,359 | 2,092,022 | +304,663 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,540,860 | 2,221,102 | +680,242 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 67,224 | 166,496 | +99,272 |
| Other | 144,687 | 30,566 | -114,121 |
| Road transport | 0 | 5,620 | +5,620 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,665,812 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,294,517 |
| East Midlands Airport | 882,981 |
| Eurotunnel | 471,970 |
| London Stansted Airport | 371,793 |
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 | 1,089,646 | 1,576,166 | +486,520 |
| Birmingham Airport | 914,768 | 1,379,749 | +464,981 |
| East Midlands Airport | 443,790 | 439,191 | -4,599 |
| Eurotunnel | 236,240 | 235,730 | -510 |
| London Stansted Airport | 288,521 | 83,272 | -205,249 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 115,512 | 253,496 | +137,984 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 101,888 | 127,006 | +25,118 |
| 000 | 144,687 | 30,566 | -114,121 |
| Felixstowe | 33,291 | 87,109 | +53,818 |
| Hull | 44,858 | 54,064 | +9,206 |
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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 7 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 2 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
| 2025-07 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 2,264,283 |
| China | 2,210,800 |
| Germany | 1,637,940 |
| India | 1,329,280 |
| South Africa | 1,142,706 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 1,117,768 | 1,146,515 | +28,747 |
| China | 964,530 | 1,246,270 | +281,740 |
| Germany | 904,654 | 733,286 | -171,368 |
| India | 540,979 | 788,301 | +247,322 |
| South Africa | 616,714 | 525,992 | -90,722 |
| Taiwan | 650,459 | 207,488 | -442,971 |
| Singapore | 471,085 | 260,342 | -210,743 |
| Ireland | 324,777 | 348,306 | +23,529 |
| France | 316,251 | 345,406 | +29,155 |
| Turkey | 230,897 | 247,152 | +16,255 |
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) | 8,452,675 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,069,258 |
| Air transport | 1,325,221 |
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) | 4,439,021 | 4,013,654 | -425,367 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,442,327 | 2,626,931 | +184,604 |
| Air transport | 416,104 | 909,117 | +493,013 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 3,670,088 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,416,410 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,228,266 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,800,169 |
| Felixstowe | 1,343,985 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,997,624 | 1,672,464 | -325,160 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,072,816 | 1,343,594 | +270,778 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,099,982 | 1,128,284 | +28,302 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 859,550 | 940,619 | +81,069 |
| Felixstowe | 696,324 | 647,661 | -48,663 |
| Eurotunnel | 404,953 | 545,101 | +140,148 |
| ZLC | 69,476 | 448,336 | +378,860 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 165,527 | 297,994 | +132,467 |
| Liverpool Docks | 270,917 | 164,974 | -105,943 |
| Dover | 367,234 | 4,218 | -363,016 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38249950
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemical mixtures used in electroplating processes to coat surfaces with metal