Import/export HS code 250410: Graphite in powder or flakes
Fine graphite used for industrial purposes like coatings and lubricants
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,361,760 |
| Austria | 1,058,680 |
| Netherlands | 782,163 |
| 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 | 802,868 | 558,892 | -243,976 |
| Austria | 400,955 | 657,725 | +256,770 |
| Netherlands | 209,593 | 572,570 | +362,977 |
| Madagascar | 622,208 | 152,216 | -469,992 |
| Sri Lanka | 395,644 | 342,874 | -52,770 |
| Germany | 323,648 | 193,045 | -130,603 |
| United States | 226,727 | 108,183 | -118,544 |
| India | 0 | 311,875 | +311,875 |
| Mozambique | 82,426 | 171,534 | +89,108 |
| Belgium | 191,915 | 0 | -191,915 |
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 | 1,709,998 |
| Austria | 1,157,249 |
| Madagascar | 1,058,445 |
| Sri Lanka | 742,428 |
| Netherlands | 500,735 |
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 | 1,026,724 | 683,274 | -343,450 |
| 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 | 176,025 | 53,142 | -122,883 |
| Germany | 127,136 | 80,295 | -46,841 |
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 |
| Merseyside | 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 |
| 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) | 4,000,792 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,676,452 |
| Air transport | 386,436 |
| 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) | 2,150,727 | 1,850,065 | -300,662 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,252,882 | 1,423,570 | +170,688 |
| Air transport | 247,814 | 138,622 | -109,192 |
| 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 | 2,567,740 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,209,304 |
| Dover | 1,088,885 |
| London Gateway Port | 842,247 |
| 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 | 1,483,416 | 1,084,324 | -399,092 |
| Immingham Docks | 540,505 | 668,799 | +128,294 |
| Dover | 416,057 | 672,828 | +256,771 |
| London Gateway Port | 446,099 | 396,148 | -49,951 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 101,427 | 238,750 | +137,323 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 161,761 | 64,465 | -97,296 |
| Southampton | 122,754 | 78,043 | -44,711 |
| Liverpool Docks | 76,725 | 56,268 | -20,457 |
| Eurotunnel | 64,403 | 10,792 | -53,611 |
| Killingholme | 73,521 | 0 | -73,521 |
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 motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
|
2 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 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 | 1,492,609 |
| Spain | 386,718 |
| United States | 351,308 |
| Turkey | 300,588 |
| India | 268,139 |
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 | 1,172,071 | 320,538 | -851,533 |
| Spain | 208,157 | 178,561 | -29,596 |
| United States | 104,372 | 246,936 | +142,564 |
| Turkey | 194,375 | 106,213 | -88,162 |
| India | 133,268 | 134,871 | +1,603 |
| South Korea | 100,720 | 106,544 | +5,824 |
| Italy | 77,426 | 124,351 | +46,925 |
| Germany | 107,095 | 91,666 | -15,429 |
| Poland | 101,476 | 94,580 | -6,896 |
| Czechia | 90,197 | 93,471 | +3,274 |
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) | 2,756,860 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,482,620 |
| Air transport | 370,157 |
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) | 1,756,226 | 1,000,634 | -755,592 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 759,211 | 723,409 | -35,802 |
| Air transport | 178,306 | 191,851 | +13,545 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,214,287 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 969,099 |
| Southampton | 854,270 |
| Felixstowe | 608,671 |
| 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 | 759,666 | 454,621 | -305,045 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 501,826 | 467,273 | -34,553 |
| Southampton | 615,910 | 238,360 | -377,550 |
| Felixstowe | 369,442 | 239,229 | -130,213 |
| Portsmouth | 196,949 | 178,561 | -18,388 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 130,925 | 69,522 | -61,403 |
| Immingham Docks | 33,276 | 75,707 | +42,431 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,824 | 67,139 | +50,315 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,208 | 41,109 | +29,901 |
| ZLC | 4,053 | 45,945 | +41,892 |
Quick facts
HS code: 250410
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fine graphite used for industrial purposes like coatings and lubricants