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 | 3,811,543 |
| Switzerland | 2,174,968 |
| Italy | 1,221,411 |
| France | 281,590 |
| Japan | 277,334 |
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 | 1,611,731 | 2,199,812 | +588,081 |
| Switzerland | 812,827 | 1,362,141 | +549,314 |
| Italy | 591,554 | 629,857 | +38,303 |
| France | 181,391 | 100,199 | -81,192 |
| Japan | 84,544 | 192,790 | +108,246 |
| United States | 78,949 | 54,092 | -24,857 |
| India | 22,138 | 66,745 | +44,607 |
| Belgium | 19,782 | 56,818 | +37,036 |
| China | 27,949 | 48,535 | +20,586 |
| Slovenia | 20,209 | 46,621 | +26,412 |
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 | 3,870,793 |
| Switzerland | 2,027,377 |
| Italy | 1,239,340 |
| Japan | 286,638 |
| Slovenia | 260,864 |
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 | 1,574,151 | 2,296,642 | +722,491 |
| Switzerland | 795,450 | 1,231,927 | +436,477 |
| Italy | 580,752 | 658,588 | +77,836 |
| Japan | 89,341 | 197,297 | +107,956 |
| Slovenia | 167,325 | 93,539 | -73,786 |
| United States | 119,758 | 89,593 | -30,165 |
| India | 36,438 | 73,331 | +36,893 |
| France | 30,520 | 56,779 | +26,259 |
| China | 28,849 | 57,122 | +28,273 |
| United Kingdom | 42,760 | 6,207 | -36,553 |
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 | 3,889,549 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,885,994 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 364,325 |
| Other | 157,864 |
| 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 | 1,758,063 | 2,131,486 | +373,423 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,538,597 | 2,347,397 | +808,800 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 73,617 | 290,708 | +217,091 |
| Other | 127,298 | 30,566 | -96,732 |
| 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 | 2,774,125 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,294,272 |
| East Midlands Airport | 900,331 |
| Eurotunnel | 455,230 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 383,352 |
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 | 1,089,264 | 1,684,861 | +595,597 |
| Birmingham Airport | 937,492 | 1,356,780 | +419,288 |
| East Midlands Airport | 397,747 | 502,584 | +104,837 |
| Eurotunnel | 224,661 | 230,569 | +5,908 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 119,445 | 263,907 | +144,462 |
| London Stansted Airport | 289,481 | 82,312 | -207,169 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 101,888 | 127,006 | +25,118 |
| Thamesport | 30,291 | 193,962 | +163,671 |
| 000 | 127,298 | 30,566 | -96,732 |
| Felixstowe | 33,291 | 92,391 | +59,100 |
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 | 12 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 7 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
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 | 19 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 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 | 2,246,912 |
| China | 2,217,748 |
| Germany | 1,573,723 |
| India | 1,280,752 |
| South Africa | 1,152,490 |
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 | 1,126,388 | 1,120,524 | -5,864 |
| China | 973,350 | 1,244,398 | +271,048 |
| Germany | 899,731 | 673,992 | -225,739 |
| India | 553,278 | 727,474 | +174,196 |
| South Africa | 600,745 | 551,745 | -49,000 |
| Taiwan | 650,459 | 207,488 | -442,971 |
| Ireland | 303,862 | 388,399 | +84,537 |
| Singapore | 421,975 | 258,817 | -163,158 |
| France | 324,986 | 349,649 | +24,663 |
| Turkey | 254,869 | 212,250 | -42,619 |
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) | 8,327,712 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,067,388 |
| Air transport | 1,311,761 |
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) | 4,289,079 | 4,038,633 | -250,446 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,487,969 | 2,579,419 | +91,450 |
| Air transport | 419,703 | 892,058 | +472,355 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 3,653,612 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,492,543 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,210,895 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,821,896 |
| Felixstowe | 1,208,234 |
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 | 1,987,444 | 1,666,168 | -321,276 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,117,674 | 1,374,869 | +257,195 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,108,602 | 1,102,293 | -6,309 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 896,375 | 925,521 | +29,146 |
| Felixstowe | 560,573 | 647,661 | +87,088 |
| Eurotunnel | 469,761 | 497,324 | +27,563 |
| ZLC | 77,138 | 440,674 | +363,536 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 137,358 | 309,865 | +172,507 |
| Liverpool Docks | 268,921 | 163,963 | -104,958 |
| Holyhead | 78,591 | 233,535 | +154,944 |
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