Import/export HS code 380190: Various carbon-based products
Other miscellaneous products made from carbon or graphite, not covered by specific categories
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 | 7,655,184 |
| United States | 4,718,470 |
| India | 2,389,077 |
| China | 1,870,211 |
| Austria | 1,528,619 |
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 | 3,170,211 | 4,484,973 | +1,314,762 |
| United States | 1,648,919 | 3,069,551 | +1,420,632 |
| India | 1,251,875 | 1,137,202 | -114,673 |
| China | 846,533 | 1,023,678 | +177,145 |
| Austria | 719,031 | 809,588 | +90,557 |
| France | 236,206 | 208,783 | -27,423 |
| South Africa | 395,340 | 2,548 | -392,792 |
| Spain | 76,636 | 161,370 | +84,734 |
| Canada | 235,154 | 1,417 | -233,737 |
| Netherlands | 128,354 | 57,434 | -70,920 |
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 | 6,908,136 |
| United States | 4,780,827 |
| China | 4,562,545 |
| India | 2,450,146 |
| 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 | 2,678,690 | 4,229,446 | +1,550,756 |
| United States | 1,673,531 | 3,107,296 | +1,433,765 |
| China | 2,318,246 | 2,244,299 | -73,947 |
| India | 1,291,502 | 1,158,644 | -132,858 |
| South Africa | 395,340 | 2,548 | -392,792 |
| Netherlands | 168,919 | 132,454 | -36,465 |
| France | 224,913 | 24,230 | -200,683 |
| United Kingdom | 885 | 78,086 | +77,201 |
| Luxembourg | 40,950 | 11,597 | -29,353 |
| Spain | 17,385 | 34,565 | +17,180 |
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 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 9,553,247 |
| Air transport | 5,716,476 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,823,025 |
| Other | 4,588 |
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) | 4,095,282 | 5,457,965 | +1,362,683 |
| Air transport | 2,278,834 | 3,437,642 | +1,158,808 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,570,788 | 2,252,237 | -318,551 |
| Other | 1,667 | 2,921 | +1,254 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 6,427,953 |
| Glasgow Airport | 3,366,033 |
| Felixstowe | 2,594,000 |
| Dover | 1,840,810 |
| Southampton | 1,454,982 |
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 | 2,359,718 | 4,068,235 | +1,708,517 |
| Glasgow Airport | 752,146 | 2,613,887 | +1,861,741 |
| Felixstowe | 1,215,550 | 1,378,450 | +162,900 |
| Dover | 1,034,501 | 806,309 | -228,192 |
| Southampton | 722,234 | 732,748 | +10,514 |
| London Stansted Airport | 702,944 | 370,285 | -332,659 |
| East Midlands Airport | 365,051 | 186,339 | -178,712 |
| London Gateway Port | 365,167 | 105,566 | -259,601 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 288,164 | 172,510 | -115,654 |
| Immingham Docks | 78,641 | 216,344 | +137,703 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 8 |
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
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 | 50 |
| ERODEX (U.K.) LIMITED | 41 |
| LKAB HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED | 41 |
| MENZOLIT LTD. | 35 |
| CONDAT LIMITED | 29 |
| VITA LIQUID POLYMERS LIMITED | 26 |
| IKO PLC | 22 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 22 |
| SCHUNK CARBON TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 19 |
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 | 2 |
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 | 1,218,862 |
| Hungary | 1,191,970 |
| Philippines | 567,429 |
| Taiwan | 351,318 |
| South Africa | 341,778 |
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 | 602,198 | 616,664 | +14,466 |
| Hungary | 478,022 | 713,948 | +235,926 |
| Philippines | 12,766 | 554,663 | +541,897 |
| Taiwan | 113,015 | 238,303 | +125,288 |
| South Africa | 130,011 | 211,767 | +81,756 |
| India | 13,598 | 276,774 | +263,176 |
| Turkey | 112,525 | 96,744 | -15,781 |
| China | 133,622 | 68,024 | -65,598 |
| Germany | 69,470 | 109,325 | +39,855 |
| 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 | 252 | 561 | +309 |
| 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 | 2,576,688 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,330,085 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,014,803 |
| 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 | 962,221 | 1,614,467 | +652,246 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,169,806 | 1,160,279 | -9,527 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 432,710 | 582,093 | +149,383 |
| Road transport | 1,386 | 0 | -1,386 |
| Other | 568 | 776 | +208 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,438,713 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,235,381 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 927,414 |
| Immingham Docks | 612,470 |
| Harwich | 490,074 |
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 | 823,749 | 614,964 | -208,785 |
| East Midlands Airport | 409,837 | 825,544 | +415,707 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 395,326 | 532,088 | +136,762 |
| Immingham Docks | 280,703 | 331,767 | +51,064 |
| Harwich | 134,896 | 355,178 | +220,282 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 110,975 | 271,536 | +160,561 |
| London Gateway Port | 143,735 | 106,546 | -37,189 |
| ZLC | 90,756 | 146,082 | +55,326 |
| London Stansted Airport | 7,122 | 102,707 | +95,585 |
| 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