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 | 1,315,256 |
| Austria | 1,061,201 |
| Madagascar | 917,401 |
| Sri Lanka | 855,205 |
| Netherlands | 731,819 |
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 | 716,590 | 598,666 | -117,924 |
| Austria | 229,356 | 831,845 | +602,489 |
| Madagascar | 642,324 | 275,077 | -367,247 |
| Sri Lanka | 512,476 | 342,729 | -169,747 |
| Netherlands | 247,281 | 484,538 | +237,257 |
| Germany | 301,501 | 273,137 | -28,364 |
| United States | 295,880 | 109,873 | -186,007 |
| India | 60,490 | 311,875 | +251,385 |
| Mozambique | 115,714 | 171,534 | +55,820 |
| Belgium | 157,631 | 34,284 | -123,347 |
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 | 1,659,784 |
| Madagascar | 1,236,689 |
| Austria | 1,157,974 |
| Sri Lanka | 859,115 |
| Netherlands | 412,838 |
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 | 972,892 | 686,892 | -286,000 |
| Madagascar | 924,848 | 311,841 | -613,007 |
| Austria | 310,196 | 847,778 | +537,582 |
| Sri Lanka | 512,476 | 346,639 | -165,837 |
| Netherlands | 30,772 | 382,066 | +351,294 |
| Mozambique | 118,660 | 254,104 | +135,444 |
| India | 60,490 | 311,875 | +251,385 |
| Norway | 82,282 | 228,914 | +146,632 |
| United States | 245,178 | 56,277 | -188,901 |
| Germany | 148,666 | 82,779 | -65,887 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +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) | 4,403,417 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,649,403 |
| Air transport | 419,302 |
| Road transport | 1,977 |
| Other | 477 |
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) | 2,562,328 | 1,841,089 | -721,239 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,014,546 | 1,634,857 | +620,311 |
| Air transport | 165,561 | 253,741 | +88,180 |
| Road transport | 1,977 | 0 | -1,977 |
| Other | 439 | 38 | -401 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,758,292 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,151,929 |
| Dover | 1,091,620 |
| London Gateway Port | 888,763 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 368,471 |
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 | 1,564,377 | 1,193,915 | -370,462 |
| Immingham Docks | 459,745 | 692,184 | +232,439 |
| Dover | 275,697 | 815,923 | +540,226 |
| London Gateway Port | 564,185 | 324,578 | -239,607 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 157,793 | 210,678 | +52,885 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 50,061 | 176,165 | +126,104 |
| Liverpool Docks | 167,992 | 56,268 | -111,724 |
| Southampton | 136,358 | 77,968 | -58,390 |
| Eurotunnel | 84,558 | 10,792 | -73,766 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 51,026 | 33,576 | -17,450 |
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 | 1,409,624 |
| Spain | 370,839 |
| United States | 365,068 |
| Turkey | 321,273 |
| India | 254,239 |
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 | 1,174,607 | 235,017 | -939,590 |
| Spain | 140,731 | 230,108 | +89,377 |
| United States | 36,012 | 329,056 | +293,044 |
| Turkey | 189,960 | 131,313 | -58,647 |
| India | 104,474 | 149,765 | +45,291 |
| Germany | 114,932 | 109,733 | -5,199 |
| South Korea | 95,562 | 127,397 | +31,835 |
| Poland | 101,724 | 108,410 | +6,686 |
| Italy | 82,339 | 127,331 | +44,992 |
| Czechia | 74,272 | 113,685 | +39,413 |
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) | 2,702,174 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,556,334 |
| Air transport | 375,325 |
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) | 1,769,595 | 932,579 | -837,016 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 744,808 | 811,526 | +66,718 |
| Air transport | 47,599 | 327,726 | +280,127 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,112,223 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,015,759 |
| Southampton | 859,785 |
| Felixstowe | 628,495 |
| Portsmouth | 405,209 |
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 | 776,767 | 335,456 | -441,311 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 487,658 | 528,101 | +40,443 |
| Southampton | 594,554 | 265,231 | -329,323 |
| Felixstowe | 365,027 | 263,468 | -101,559 |
| Portsmouth | 175,101 | 230,108 | +55,007 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 200,447 | +200,447 |
| Immingham Docks | 62,445 | 47,548 | -14,897 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,824 | 67,139 | +50,315 |
| Liverpool Docks | 22,084 | 41,109 | +19,025 |
| ZLC | 7,848 | 45,945 | +38,097 |
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