Import/export HS code 380190: Various carbon-based products
Other miscellaneous products made from carbon or graphite, not covered by specific categories
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- 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 | 7,486,038 |
| United States | 4,536,476 |
| India | 2,278,557 |
| China | 1,768,173 |
| Austria | 1,461,328 |
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 | 3,143,917 | 4,342,121 | +1,198,204 |
| United States | 1,613,760 | 2,922,716 | +1,308,956 |
| India | 1,099,615 | 1,178,942 | +79,327 |
| China | 806,838 | 961,335 | +154,497 |
| Austria | 663,558 | 797,770 | +134,212 |
| France | 177,120 | 270,302 | +93,182 |
| South Africa | 395,340 | 2,548 | -392,792 |
| Spain | 61,619 | 176,387 | +114,768 |
| Canada | 235,154 | 1,417 | -233,737 |
| Netherlands | 131,957 | 58,903 | -73,054 |
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 | 6,714,303 |
| United States | 4,602,469 |
| China | 4,409,213 |
| India | 2,339,626 |
| South Africa | 397,888 |
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 | 2,577,355 | 4,136,948 | +1,559,593 |
| United States | 1,647,363 | 2,955,106 | +1,307,743 |
| China | 2,272,514 | 2,136,699 | -135,815 |
| India | 1,139,242 | 1,200,384 | +61,142 |
| South Africa | 395,340 | 2,548 | -392,792 |
| Netherlands | 178,031 | 126,749 | -51,282 |
| France | 165,827 | 85,749 | -80,078 |
| United Kingdom | 885 | 78,086 | +77,201 |
| Spain | 16,342 | 35,608 | +19,266 |
| Luxembourg | 43,217 | 7,548 | -35,669 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
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 | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lincolnshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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) | 9,322,726 |
| Air transport | 5,522,967 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,610,453 |
| Other | 4,161 |
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) | 3,933,954 | 5,388,772 | +1,454,818 |
| Air transport | 2,248,426 | 3,274,541 | +1,026,115 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,380,347 | 2,230,106 | -150,241 |
| Other | 1,667 | 2,494 | +827 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 6,237,067 |
| Glasgow Airport | 3,131,069 |
| Felixstowe | 2,538,650 |
| Dover | 1,872,280 |
| Southampton | 1,298,759 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 2,206,435 | 4,030,632 | +1,824,197 |
| Glasgow Airport | 747,077 | 2,383,992 | +1,636,915 |
| Felixstowe | 1,057,638 | 1,481,012 | +423,374 |
| Dover | 996,335 | 875,945 | -120,390 |
| Southampton | 691,174 | 607,585 | -83,589 |
| London Stansted Airport | 662,639 | 418,594 | -244,045 |
| East Midlands Airport | 359,372 | 181,376 | -177,996 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 305,735 | 200,597 | -105,138 |
| London Gateway Port | 365,167 | 104,567 | -260,600 |
| Immingham Docks | 101,988 | 217,813 | +115,825 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Other manufacturing | 11 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 8 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 8 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MICROMAX ELECTRONIC MATERIALS UK LIMITED | 95 |
| LKAB MINERALS LIMITED | 49 |
| LKAB HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED | 41 |
| ERODEX (U.K.) LIMITED | 40 |
| MENZOLIT LTD. | 34 |
| CONDAT LIMITED | 28 |
| VITA LIQUID POLYMERS LIMITED | 25 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 22 |
| IKO PLC | 21 |
| SCHUNK CARBON TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 24 |
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 1,210,051 |
| Hungary | 1,144,262 |
| Philippines | 499,857 |
| South Africa | 352,867 |
| Taiwan | 328,876 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 546,723 | 663,328 | +116,605 |
| Hungary | 436,746 | 707,516 | +270,770 |
| Philippines | 12,766 | 487,091 | +474,325 |
| South Africa | 137,371 | 215,496 | +78,125 |
| Taiwan | 113,015 | 215,861 | +102,846 |
| India | 13,598 | 259,343 | +245,745 |
| Turkey | 115,793 | 100,842 | -14,951 |
| China | 131,293 | 65,734 | -65,559 |
| Germany | 69,276 | 97,034 | +27,758 |
| Viet Nam | 105,057 | 57,000 | -48,057 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 813 |
| XI | 85 |
| Ireland | 9 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 167 | 646 | +479 |
| XI | 85 | 0 | -85 |
| Ireland | 9 | 0 | -9 |
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 | 2,495,109 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,274,129 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 991,520 |
| Road transport | 1,386 |
| Other | 1,344 |
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 | 975,954 | 1,519,155 | +543,201 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,113,218 | 1,160,911 | +47,693 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 390,698 | 600,822 | +210,124 |
| Road transport | 1,386 | 0 | -1,386 |
| Other | 483 | 861 | +378 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,490,540 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,219,618 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 911,143 |
| Immingham Docks | 600,804 |
| Harwich | 408,709 |
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 | 845,845 | 644,695 | -201,150 |
| East Midlands Airport | 412,346 | 807,272 | +394,926 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 403,085 | 508,058 | +104,973 |
| Immingham Docks | 228,279 | 372,525 | +144,246 |
| Harwich | 85,440 | 323,269 | +237,829 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 95,015 | 270,065 | +175,050 |
| London Gateway Port | 157,003 | 95,100 | -61,903 |
| ZLC | 86,701 | 134,839 | +48,138 |
| London Stansted Airport | 14,642 | 60,940 | +46,298 |
| Manchester Airport | 53,560 | 2,316 | -51,244 |
Quick facts
HS code: 380190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other miscellaneous products made from carbon or graphite, not covered by specific categories