Import/export HS code 2504: Natural graphite
A natural form of carbon used in pencils, lubricants, and batteries
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,882,926 |
| Netherlands | 1,739,200 |
| Austria | 1,058,680 |
| Madagascar | 774,424 |
| Sri Lanka | 738,518 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,165,601 | 717,325 | -448,276 |
| Netherlands | 837,824 | 901,376 | +63,552 |
| Austria | 400,955 | 657,725 | +256,770 |
| Madagascar | 622,208 | 152,216 | -469,992 |
| Sri Lanka | 395,644 | 342,874 | -52,770 |
| Germany | 327,007 | 208,376 | -118,631 |
| United States | 261,584 | 117,638 | -143,946 |
| India | 0 | 311,875 | +311,875 |
| Mozambique | 82,426 | 171,534 | +89,108 |
| Belgium | 208,925 | 15,853 | -193,072 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,231,164 |
| Germany | 1,216,021 |
| Austria | 1,157,249 |
| Madagascar | 1,058,445 |
| Sri Lanka | 742,428 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,389,457 | 841,707 | -547,750 |
| Germany | 775,736 | 440,285 | -335,451 |
| Austria | 459,096 | 698,153 | +239,057 |
| Madagascar | 903,749 | 154,696 | -749,053 |
| Sri Lanka | 395,644 | 346,784 | -48,860 |
| Netherlands | 30,772 | 469,963 | +439,191 |
| Mozambique | 125,824 | 229,744 | +103,920 |
| India | 0 | 311,875 | +311,875 |
| Norway | 141,541 | 151,781 | +10,240 |
| United States | 208,541 | 80,841 | -127,700 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,528,947 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,679,811 |
| Air transport | 484,719 |
| Road transport | 1,977 |
| Other | 452 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,162,177 | 2,366,770 | -795,407 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,256,241 | 1,423,570 | +167,329 |
| Air transport | 301,880 | 182,839 | -119,041 |
| Road transport | 1,977 | 0 | -1,977 |
| Other | 414 | 38 | -376 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,936,489 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,214,535 |
| Dover | 1,088,885 |
| London Gateway Port | 991,642 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 340,177 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,696,754 | 1,239,735 | -457,019 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,185,746 | 1,028,789 | -156,957 |
| Dover | 416,057 | 672,828 | +256,771 |
| London Gateway Port | 595,494 | 396,148 | -199,346 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 101,427 | 238,750 | +137,323 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 165,268 | 70,245 | -95,023 |
| Southampton | 122,754 | 78,043 | -44,711 |
| Liverpool Docks | 76,725 | 56,268 | -20,457 |
| London Stansted Airport | 53,714 | 31,772 | -21,942 |
| Eurotunnel | 64,403 | 10,792 | -53,611 |
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
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
|
2 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
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+ | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,565,615 |
| United States | 449,872 |
| Spain | 386,718 |
| Germany | 364,866 |
| Turkey | 300,588 |
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 | 1,223,852 | 341,763 | -882,089 |
| United States | 148,380 | 301,492 | +153,112 |
| Spain | 208,157 | 178,561 | -29,596 |
| Germany | 138,274 | 226,592 | +88,318 |
| Turkey | 194,375 | 106,213 | -88,162 |
| India | 145,816 | 138,348 | -7,468 |
| South Korea | 109,824 | 110,343 | +519 |
| Italy | 77,426 | 124,351 | +46,925 |
| Poland | 105,476 | 94,580 | -10,896 |
| United Arab Emirates | 111,146 | 81,729 | -29,417 |
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) | 3,051,674 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,838,906 |
| Air transport | 839,818 |
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) | 1,950,075 | 1,101,599 | -848,476 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 826,751 | 1,012,155 | +185,404 |
| Air transport | 446,016 | 393,802 | -52,214 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,305,113 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,217,473 |
| Southampton | 903,839 |
| Felixstowe | 728,147 |
| Portsmouth | 375,510 |
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 Gateway Port | 848,199 | 456,914 | -391,285 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 505,826 | 711,647 | +205,821 |
| Southampton | 619,932 | 283,907 | -336,025 |
| Felixstowe | 456,970 | 271,177 | -185,793 |
| Portsmouth | 196,949 | 178,561 | -18,388 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 175,922 | 85,970 | -89,952 |
| East Midlands Airport | 99,706 | 117,871 | +18,165 |
| London Stansted Airport | 104,131 | 44,720 | -59,411 |
| ZLC | 24,120 | 121,505 | +97,385 |
| Holyhead | 68,366 | 48,700 | -19,666 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 2504
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A natural form of carbon used in pencils, lubricants, and batteries