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 | 6,446,096 |
| United States | 3,859,941 |
| India | 2,381,085 |
| China | 1,745,660 |
| Austria | 1,418,134 |
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 | 2,996,733 | 3,449,363 | +452,630 |
| United States | 1,637,337 | 2,222,604 | +585,267 |
| India | 1,141,690 | 1,239,395 | +97,705 |
| China | 650,211 | 1,095,449 | +445,238 |
| Austria | 680,614 | 737,520 | +56,906 |
| South Africa | 432,157 | 29,034 | -403,123 |
| France | 119,211 | 315,252 | +196,041 |
| Canada | 384,935 | 1,417 | -383,518 |
| Netherlands | 109,372 | 64,333 | -45,039 |
| Spain | 54,599 | 116,392 | +61,793 |
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 | 5,684,519 |
| China | 4,474,530 |
| United States | 3,919,075 |
| India | 2,390,742 |
| South Africa | 461,191 |
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 | 2,488,116 | 3,196,403 | +708,287 |
| China | 2,215,026 | 2,259,504 | +44,478 |
| United States | 1,665,049 | 2,254,026 | +588,977 |
| India | 1,116,949 | 1,273,793 | +156,844 |
| South Africa | 432,157 | 29,034 | -403,123 |
| Netherlands | 176,334 | 82,860 | -93,474 |
| France | 107,918 | 147,312 | +39,394 |
| Sweden | 66,550 | 7,984 | -58,566 |
| United Kingdom | 885 | 61,473 | +60,588 |
| Luxembourg | 22,810 | 27,955 | +5,145 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +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) | 8,212,706 |
| Air transport | 5,019,627 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,684,599 |
| Other | 3,689 |
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) | 3,766,780 | 4,445,926 | +679,146 |
| Air transport | 2,496,839 | 2,522,788 | +25,949 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,195,060 | 2,489,539 | +294,479 |
| Other | 1,745 | 1,944 | +199 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 5,220,789 |
| Felixstowe | 2,616,063 |
| Glasgow Airport | 2,405,013 |
| Dover | 1,759,230 |
| Southampton | 1,264,136 |
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 | 1,986,686 | 3,234,103 | +1,247,417 |
| Felixstowe | 877,946 | 1,738,117 | +860,171 |
| Glasgow Airport | 711,141 | 1,693,872 | +982,731 |
| Dover | 1,018,319 | 740,911 | -277,408 |
| Southampton | 677,663 | 586,473 | -91,190 |
| London Stansted Airport | 628,179 | 395,826 | -232,353 |
| East Midlands Airport | 554,986 | 141,458 | -413,528 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 397,907 | 231,097 | -166,810 |
| London Gateway Port | 365,167 | 37,270 | -327,897 |
| London | 241,565 | 62,354 | -179,211 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
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 | 47 |
| LKAB HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED | 41 |
| ERODEX (U.K.) LIMITED | 39 |
| MENZOLIT LTD. | 32 |
| CONDAT LIMITED | 27 |
| VITA LIQUID POLYMERS LIMITED | 24 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 20 |
| IKO PLC | 19 |
| SCHUNK CARBON TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 1,332,157 |
| Denmark | 1,094,607 |
| Hungary | 949,348 |
| South Africa | 360,866 |
| Philippines | 256,013 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 1,201,338 | 130,819 | -1,070,519 |
| Denmark | 470,118 | 624,489 | +154,371 |
| Hungary | 441,240 | 508,108 | +66,868 |
| South Africa | 126,257 | 234,609 | +108,352 |
| Philippines | 0 | 256,013 | +256,013 |
| Taiwan | 83,324 | 151,453 | +68,129 |
| Turkey | 103,644 | 103,673 | +29 |
| China | 129,791 | 59,745 | -70,046 |
| Germany | 94,005 | 85,116 | -8,889 |
| France | 149,804 | 22,483 | -127,321 |
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 | 868 |
| 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 | 273 | 595 | +322 |
| XI | 85 | 0 | -85 |
| Ireland | 0 | 9 | +9 |
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) | 2,165,328 |
| Air transport | 2,096,044 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,951,508 |
| Road transport | 1,386 |
| Other | 1,295 |
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) | 1,127,537 | 1,037,791 | -89,746 |
| Air transport | 893,141 | 1,202,903 | +309,762 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,519,656 | 431,852 | -1,087,804 |
| Road transport | 1,386 | 0 | -1,386 |
| Other | 691 | 604 | -87 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,541,217 |
| Felixstowe | 1,208,665 |
| East Midlands Airport | 991,654 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 860,554 |
| Immingham Docks | 522,523 |
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 | 916,374 | 624,843 | -291,531 |
| Felixstowe | 1,200,117 | 8,548 | -1,191,569 |
| East Midlands Airport | 371,560 | 620,094 | +248,534 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 366,851 | 493,703 | +126,852 |
| Immingham Docks | 192,569 | 329,954 | +137,385 |
| Harwich | 78,577 | 193,269 | +114,692 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 62,422 | 172,767 | +110,345 |
| London Gateway Port | 115,764 | 82,986 | -32,778 |
| ZLC | 77,030 | 71,884 | -5,146 |
| 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