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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 47,987 |
| China | 20,939 |
| United States | 8,331 |
| France | 5,927 |
| Spain | 3,595 |
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 | 44,955 | 3,032 | -41,923 |
| China | 20,939 | 0 | -20,939 |
| United States | 8,331 | 0 | -8,331 |
| France | 948 | 4,979 | +4,031 |
| Spain | 3,595 | 0 | -3,595 |
| Canada | 2,707 | 0 | -2,707 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 38,578 |
| China | 20,939 |
| Netherlands | 9,409 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 38,578 | 0 | -38,578 |
| China | 20,939 | 0 | -20,939 |
| Netherlands | 6,377 | 3,032 | -3,345 |
| United States | 8,331 | 0 | -8,331 |
| France | 948 | 3,182 | +2,234 |
| Spain | 3,595 | 0 | -3,595 |
| Canada | 2,707 | 0 | -2,707 |
| 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) | 52,117 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,934 |
| Air transport | 7,435 |
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) | 45,903 | 6,214 | -39,689 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,137 | 1,797 | -26,340 |
| Air transport | 7,435 | 0 | -7,435 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 38,057 |
| Felixstowe | 22,696 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,442 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,861 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,728 |
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 | 33,600 | 4,457 | -29,143 |
| Felixstowe | 20,939 | 1,757 | -19,182 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,442 | 0 | -6,442 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,861 | 0 | -5,861 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,728 | 0 | -4,728 |
| London | 3,603 | 0 | -3,603 |
| Portsmouth | 3,595 | 0 | -3,595 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,707 | 0 | -2,707 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 1,797 | +1,797 |
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 |
| 2024-05 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 76,743 |
| Italy | 38,952 |
| United States | 25,414 |
| Turkey | 16,248 |
| China | 15,784 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 58,613 | 18,130 | -40,483 |
| Italy | 35,304 | 3,648 | -31,656 |
| United States | 3,984 | 21,430 | +17,446 |
| Turkey | 14,358 | 1,890 | -12,468 |
| China | 15,784 | 0 | -15,784 |
| Austria | 6,819 | 4,622 | -2,197 |
| France | 4,289 | 4,690 | +401 |
| Netherlands | 5,500 | 3,300 | -2,200 |
| 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) | 145,144 |
| Air transport | 59,718 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,961 |
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) | 121,007 | 24,137 | -96,870 |
| Air transport | 40,954 | 18,764 | -22,190 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,960 | 20,001 | +12,041 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 89,750 |
| Dover | 26,619 |
| East Midlands Airport | 24,063 |
| ZLC | 21,945 |
| 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 | 65,613 | 24,137 | -41,476 |
| Dover | 26,619 | 0 | -26,619 |
| East Midlands Airport | 21,148 | 2,915 | -18,233 |
| ZLC | 11,246 | 10,699 | -547 |
| Hull | 20,139 | 0 | -20,139 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 18,077 | +18,077 |
| Southampton | 7,960 | 1,924 | -6,036 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,124 | 0 | -7,124 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,436 | 5,150 | +3,714 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,347 | 0 | -4,347 |
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