Import/export HS code 38012010: Colloidal graphite in oil
Graphite particles suspended in oil, commonly used as a lubricant for high-temperature applications
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 | 31,060 |
| China | 20,939 |
| United States | 8,331 |
| France | 5,927 |
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 | 28,512 | 2,548 | -25,964 |
| China | 20,939 | 0 | -20,939 |
| United States | 8,331 | 0 | -8,331 |
| France | 1,959 | 3,968 | +2,009 |
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 | 20,939 |
| Germany | 20,378 |
| Netherlands | 10,682 |
| United States | 8,331 |
| France | 4,130 |
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 | 20,939 | 0 | -20,939 |
| Germany | 20,378 | 0 | -20,378 |
| Netherlands | 8,134 | 2,548 | -5,586 |
| United States | 8,331 | 0 | -8,331 |
| France | 1,959 | 2,171 | +212 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 1,797 | +1,797 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 |
| North Wales | 1 |
| South Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| South 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 35,190 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,339 |
| Air transport | 4,728 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,471 | 4,719 | -25,752 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,542 | 1,797 | -22,745 |
| Air transport | 4,728 | 0 | -4,728 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 24,367 |
| Felixstowe | 23,969 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,442 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,728 |
| London | 3,603 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 20,921 | 3,446 | -17,475 |
| Felixstowe | 22,696 | 1,273 | -21,423 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,442 | 0 | -6,442 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,728 | 0 | -4,728 |
| London | 3,603 | 0 | -3,603 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 1,797 | +1,797 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,351 | 0 | -1,351 |
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
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of electrical equipment
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-02 | 2 |
| 2024-11 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OEL-HELD (UK) LIMITED | 4 |
| CONDAT LIMITED | 1 |
| AESC UK PLANT 2 LIMITED | 1 |
| SCHLOETTER COMPANY LIMITED | 1 |
| HOUGHTON LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 347,208 |
| Germany | 78,607 |
| China | 50,409 |
| Italy | 38,854 |
| United States | 22,866 |
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 | 4,289 | 342,919 | +338,630 |
| Germany | 63,107 | 15,500 | -47,607 |
| China | 15,784 | 34,625 | +18,841 |
| Italy | 35,304 | 3,550 | -31,754 |
| United States | 4,789 | 18,077 | +13,288 |
| Turkey | 16,248 | 0 | -16,248 |
| Netherlands | 3,850 | 8,522 | +4,672 |
| Austria | 10,141 | 1,300 | -8,841 |
| South Korea | 7,960 | 0 | -7,960 |
| South Africa | 7,124 | 0 | -7,124 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 477,945 |
| Air transport | 100,957 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,944 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 125,741 | 352,204 | +226,463 |
| Air transport | 44,659 | 56,298 | +11,639 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,884 | 19,060 | +9,176 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 420,629 |
| East Midlands Airport | 64,030 |
| Dover | 26,619 |
| ZLC | 23,217 |
| Hull | 20,139 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 70,347 | 350,282 | +279,935 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,707 | 47,323 | +30,616 |
| Dover | 26,619 | 0 | -26,619 |
| ZLC | 16,039 | 7,178 | -8,861 |
| Hull | 20,139 | 0 | -20,139 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 18,077 | +18,077 |
| Southampton | 9,884 | 983 | -8,901 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,124 | 0 | -7,124 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,789 | 1,797 | -2,992 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,347 | 1,922 | -2,425 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38012010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Graphite particles suspended in oil, commonly used as a lubricant for high-temperature applications