Import/export HS code 284990: Various carbides
Various types of carbides not listed elsewhere. Includes carbides of different metals for industrial and chemical uses
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,415,842 |
| China | 2,250,856 |
| South Africa | 1,671,351 |
| Netherlands | 1,327,220 |
| United States | 630,529 |
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 | 990,509 | 1,425,333 | +434,824 |
| China | 485,950 | 1,764,906 | +1,278,956 |
| South Africa | 1,257,037 | 414,314 | -842,723 |
| Netherlands | 940,727 | 386,493 | -554,234 |
| United States | 172,520 | 458,009 | +285,489 |
| Austria | 2,054 | 598,860 | +596,806 |
| France | 79,685 | 187,088 | +107,403 |
| Belgium | 65,636 | 64,565 | -1,071 |
| Ireland | 8,434 | 87,100 | +78,666 |
| Norway | 46,158 | 29,990 | -16,168 |
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 | 2,816,420 |
| Germany | 2,441,553 |
| South Africa | 2,352,856 |
| United States | 642,068 |
| Austria | 600,914 |
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 | 709,936 | 2,106,484 | +1,396,548 |
| Germany | 1,031,446 | 1,410,107 | +378,661 |
| South Africa | 1,935,178 | 417,678 | -1,517,500 |
| United States | 138,139 | 503,929 | +365,790 |
| Austria | 2,054 | 598,860 | +596,806 |
| France | 77,332 | 190,175 | +112,843 |
| United Kingdom | 41,060 | 118,165 | +77,105 |
| Turkey | 81,134 | 48,527 | -32,607 |
| Canada | 8,556 | 26,020 | +17,464 |
| Norway | 0 | 24,314 | +24,314 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Essex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| South Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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 | 3,266,576 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,787,991 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,779,466 |
| Other | 1,706,534 |
| Road transport | 5,257 |
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 | 1,152,798 | 2,113,778 | +960,980 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,125,098 | 1,662,893 | +537,795 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 523,492 | 1,255,974 | +732,482 |
| Other | 1,271,616 | 434,918 | -836,698 |
| Road transport | 0 | 5,257 | +5,257 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 1,706,534 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,433,648 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,266,038 |
| 499 | 913,542 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 834,463 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 1,271,616 | 434,918 | -836,698 |
| Immingham Docks | 987,785 | 445,863 | -541,922 |
| Birmingham Airport | 344,336 | 921,702 | +577,366 |
| 499 | 0 | 913,542 | +913,542 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 225,100 | 609,363 | +384,263 |
| Dover | 56,113 | 763,327 | +707,214 |
| East Midlands Airport | 109,309 | 433,858 | +324,549 |
| Felixstowe | 108,787 | 262,046 | +153,259 |
| Thamesport | 270,418 | 47,299 | -223,119 |
| Eurotunnel | 63,820 | 224,330 | +160,510 |
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 | 10 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ABSCO LIMITED | 15 |
| RHI REFRACTORIES UK LIMITED | 15 |
| WESTBROOK RESOURCES LIMITED | 13 |
| LOGITECH LIMITED | 9 |
| SCHLUMBERGER OILFIELD UK LIMITED | 8 |
| COREWIRE LIMITED | 7 |
| NEWMET LIMITED | 7 |
| PI-KEM LIMITED | 6 |
| GE CALEDONIAN LIMITED | 6 |
| GOODFELLOW CAMBRIDGE LIMITED | 6 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 705,242 |
| India | 663,982 |
| United Arab Emirates | 483,886 |
| Belgium | 392,172 |
| China | 374,758 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 257,338 | 447,904 | +190,566 |
| India | 335,212 | 328,770 | -6,442 |
| United Arab Emirates | 406,627 | 77,259 | -329,368 |
| Belgium | 210,093 | 182,079 | -28,014 |
| China | 205,901 | 168,857 | -37,044 |
| Germany | 108,795 | 247,542 | +138,747 |
| Norway | 193,916 | 75,283 | -118,633 |
| Saudi Arabia | 142,999 | 19,518 | -123,481 |
| Taiwan | 45,098 | 82,333 | +37,235 |
| Italy | 67,762 | 32,083 | -35,679 |
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 | 2,947,955 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 962,001 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 742,248 |
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 | 1,724,010 | 1,223,945 | -500,065 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 538,999 | 423,002 | -115,997 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 301,444 | 440,804 | +139,360 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,090,007 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,081,175 |
| London Gateway Port | 724,865 |
| Manchester Airport | 513,217 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 393,378 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 668,511 | 421,496 | -247,015 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 502,826 | 578,349 | +75,523 |
| London Gateway Port | 430,108 | 294,757 | -135,351 |
| Manchester Airport | 413,399 | 99,818 | -313,581 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 166,805 | 226,573 | +59,768 |
| Immingham Docks | 170,825 | 78,680 | -92,145 |
| Dover | 24,736 | 114,616 | +89,880 |
| London Stansted Airport | 81,166 | 55,706 | -25,460 |
| Southampton | 3,522 | 123,925 | +120,403 |
| ZLC | 52,912 | 56,786 | +3,874 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 284990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various types of carbides not listed elsewhere. Includes carbides of different metals for industrial and chemical uses