Import/export HS code 38012090: Various graphite products
Other types of colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite not specified elsewhere
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 | 652,512 |
| United States | 334,055 |
| China | 127,712 |
| Sweden | 58,069 |
| Italy | 40,664 |
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 | 314,444 | 338,068 | +23,624 |
| United States | 267,357 | 66,698 | -200,659 |
| China | 95,405 | 32,307 | -63,098 |
| Sweden | 58,069 | 0 | -58,069 |
| Italy | 8,117 | 32,547 | +24,430 |
| India | 0 | 27,954 | +27,954 |
| Japan | 0 | 22,912 | +22,912 |
| Netherlands | 2,489 | 9,435 | +6,946 |
| Poland | 0 | 8,145 | +8,145 |
| Finland | 0 | 2,199 | +2,199 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 497,138 |
| United States | 329,712 |
| Germany | 168,450 |
| China | 165,355 |
| Sweden | 58,069 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 238,607 | 258,531 | +19,924 |
| United States | 269,919 | 59,793 | -210,126 |
| Germany | 75,764 | 92,686 | +16,922 |
| China | 95,405 | 69,950 | -25,455 |
| Sweden | 58,069 | 0 | -58,069 |
| Italy | 8,117 | 30,313 | +22,196 |
| Japan | 0 | 22,912 | +22,912 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 8,145 | +8,145 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 1,599 | +1,599 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 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) | 682,302 |
| Air transport | 452,345 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 155,163 |
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) | 317,411 | 364,891 | +47,480 |
| Air transport | 352,729 | 99,616 | -253,113 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 75,741 | 79,422 | +3,681 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 599,373 |
| Manchester Airport | 217,100 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 162,150 |
| Felixstowe | 85,092 |
| Eurotunnel | 60,045 |
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 | 278,041 | 321,332 | +43,291 |
| Manchester Airport | 214,187 | 2,913 | -211,274 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 106,505 | 55,645 | -50,860 |
| Felixstowe | 30,300 | 54,792 | +24,492 |
| Eurotunnel | 31,027 | 29,018 | -2,009 |
| Birmingham Airport | 22,326 | 16,541 | -5,785 |
| Thamesport | 35,743 | 0 | -35,743 |
| Southampton | 0 | 22,912 | +22,912 |
| London Stansted Airport | 7,810 | 14,173 | +6,363 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,757 | 5,627 | -7,130 |
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 | 5 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | 791,871 |
| Hungary | 694,726 |
| Germany | 380,162 |
| Netherlands | 116,291 |
| Poland | 97,504 |
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 | 253,131 | 538,740 | +285,609 |
| Hungary | 183,866 | 510,860 | +326,994 |
| Germany | 219,625 | 160,537 | -59,088 |
| Netherlands | 39,600 | 76,691 | +37,091 |
| Poland | 42,928 | 54,576 | +11,648 |
| Spain | 57,148 | 30,973 | -26,175 |
| India | 40,271 | 44,442 | +4,171 |
| Turkey | 64,907 | 902 | -64,005 |
| Viet Nam | 33,137 | 21,248 | -11,889 |
| Finland | 21,709 | 31,749 | +10,040 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 254 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 177 | 77 | -100 |
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) | 1,531,687 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 755,584 |
| Air transport | 515,303 |
| Other | 254 |
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) | 648,725 | 882,962 | +234,237 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 274,216 | 481,368 | +207,152 |
| Air transport | 212,922 | 302,381 | +89,459 |
| Other | 177 | 77 | -100 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,190,545 |
| Southampton | 354,948 |
| Liverpool Docks | 222,029 |
| Harwich | 215,897 |
| Newcastle Airport | 171,683 |
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 | 520,300 | 670,245 | +149,945 |
| Southampton | 44,890 | 310,058 | +265,168 |
| Liverpool Docks | 142,802 | 79,227 | -63,575 |
| Harwich | 79,230 | 136,667 | +57,437 |
| Newcastle Airport | 47,142 | 124,541 | +77,399 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 73,123 | 93,037 | +19,914 |
| London Gateway Port | 54,391 | 47,562 | -6,829 |
| Dover | 46,437 | 49,063 | +2,626 |
| East Midlands Airport | 29,520 | 60,005 | +30,485 |
| ZLC | 51,217 | 13,110 | -38,107 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38012090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite not specified elsewhere