Import/export HS code 38249975: Lithium niobate wafers (undoped)
Undoped lithium niobate wafers used in electronics and optical applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 486,223 |
| France | 247,663 |
| Germany | 129,332 |
| United States | 95,101 |
| China | 43,606 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 221,059 | 265,164 | +44,105 |
| France | 15,193 | 232,470 | +217,277 |
| Germany | 90,661 | 38,671 | -51,990 |
| United States | 47,540 | 47,561 | +21 |
| China | 16,476 | 27,130 | +10,654 |
| Netherlands | 1,936 | 32,478 | +30,542 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 22,519 | +22,519 |
| Italy | 5,951 | 0 | -5,951 |
| Czechia | 0 | 1,710 | +1,710 |
| Poland | 1,643 | 0 | -1,643 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 487,794 |
| France | 232,470 |
| United States | 117,823 |
| Germany | 109,107 |
| China | 46,454 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 222,630 | 265,164 | +42,534 |
| France | 0 | 232,470 | +232,470 |
| United States | 68,323 | 49,500 | -18,823 |
| Germany | 48,498 | 60,609 | +12,111 |
| China | 16,476 | 29,978 | +13,502 |
| Netherlands | 36,938 | 2,985 | -33,953 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 22,519 | +22,519 |
| Italy | 5,951 | 0 | -5,951 |
| Mexico | 0 | 3,385 | +3,385 |
| United Kingdom | 1,577 | 1,093 | -484 |
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 | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
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 | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +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 | 761,875 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 252,778 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 59,063 |
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 | 360,271 | 401,604 | +41,333 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,658 | 227,120 | +201,462 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,601 | 41,462 | +23,861 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 693,482 |
| Eurotunnel | 199,747 |
| Thamesport | 59,063 |
| Birmingham Airport | 27,335 |
| Felixstowe | 26,061 |
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 Stansted Airport | 322,963 | 370,519 | +47,556 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,852 | 194,895 | +190,043 |
| Thamesport | 17,601 | 41,462 | +23,861 |
| Birmingham Airport | 6,638 | 20,697 | +14,059 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 26,061 | +26,061 |
| Glasgow Airport | 13,912 | 7,119 | -6,793 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,594 | 2,311 | -7,283 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,568 | 1,093 | -6,475 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,220 | 0 | -8,220 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,164 | 0 | -7,164 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 4 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 3 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 313,626 |
| Germany | 95,713 |
| Canada | 19,817 |
| United States | 6,544 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 5,404 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 204,944 | 108,682 | -96,262 |
| Germany | 28,949 | 66,764 | +37,815 |
| Canada | 13,685 | 6,132 | -7,553 |
| United States | 2,798 | 3,746 | +948 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 5,404 | 0 | -5,404 |
| Austria | 4,105 | 0 | -4,105 |
| Australia | 1,128 | 1,382 | +254 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,588 | +1,588 |
| Spain | 0 | 1,023 | +1,023 |
| Italy | 0 | 996 | +996 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 425,323 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,003 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 261,013 | 164,310 | -96,703 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 26,003 | +26,003 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 359,135 |
| ZLC | 54,193 |
| Dover | 17,784 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,219 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,384 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 201,990 | 157,145 | -44,845 |
| ZLC | 48,024 | 6,169 | -41,855 |
| Dover | 0 | 17,784 | +17,784 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 8,219 | +8,219 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,388 | 996 | -4,392 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,611 | 0 | -5,611 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38249975
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Undoped lithium niobate wafers used in electronics and optical applications