Import/export HS code 380290: Various activated products
Other products similar to activated carbon, not listed separately
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 | 5,884,060 |
| Netherlands | 4,460,901 |
| France | 2,395,115 |
| Belgium | 1,905,007 |
| Luxembourg | 1,641,869 |
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 | 3,124,017 | 2,760,043 | -363,974 |
| Netherlands | 2,356,278 | 2,104,623 | -251,655 |
| France | 1,477,604 | 917,511 | -560,093 |
| Belgium | 1,042,581 | 862,426 | -180,155 |
| Luxembourg | 468,945 | 1,172,924 | +703,979 |
| Spain | 689,186 | 486,712 | -202,474 |
| Italy | 465,197 | 699,974 | +234,777 |
| United States | 606,769 | 512,861 | -93,908 |
| China | 290,255 | 198,797 | -91,458 |
| Brazil | 276,922 | 68,397 | -208,525 |
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 | 6,173,413 |
| Indonesia | 3,155,061 |
| France | 2,842,690 |
| United States | 2,545,110 |
| Belgium | 1,646,512 |
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 | 3,248,527 | 2,924,886 | -323,641 |
| Indonesia | 1,786,566 | 1,368,495 | -418,071 |
| France | 1,535,910 | 1,306,780 | -229,130 |
| United States | 1,207,976 | 1,337,134 | +129,158 |
| Belgium | 920,783 | 725,729 | -195,054 |
| Italy | 636,507 | 892,931 | +256,424 |
| Spain | 821,807 | 674,439 | -147,368 |
| China | 319,958 | 279,425 | -40,533 |
| Turkey | 141,420 | 296,864 | +155,444 |
| Brazil | 289,435 | 69,954 | -219,481 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Merseyside | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merseyside | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 3 | +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) | 16,623,623 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,590,559 |
| Air transport | 243,586 |
| Road transport | 9,838 |
| Other | 177 |
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) | 8,779,241 | 7,844,382 | -934,859 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,461,551 | 2,129,008 | -332,543 |
| Air transport | 71,670 | 171,916 | +100,246 |
| Road transport | 3,084 | 6,754 | +3,670 |
| Other | 82 | 95 | +13 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 6,783,601 |
| Dover | 3,928,610 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,318,902 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,105,860 |
| Felixstowe | 1,039,957 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 3,582,029 | 3,201,572 | -380,457 |
| Dover | 1,952,662 | 1,975,948 | +23,286 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,730,096 | 1,588,806 | -141,290 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,194,441 | 911,419 | -283,022 |
| Felixstowe | 586,156 | 453,801 | -132,355 |
| Harwich | 478,167 | 465,420 | -12,747 |
| Eurotunnel | 237,805 | 463,931 | +226,126 |
| Purfleet | 343,764 | 175,231 | -168,533 |
| London Gateway Port | 280,769 | 125,989 | -154,780 |
| Killingholme | 239,181 | 151,040 | -88,141 |
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
|
26 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
14 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
9 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
7 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 25 |
| 2026-04 | 21 |
| 2026-03 | 22 |
| 2026-02 | 23 |
| 2026-01 | 23 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| APPLIED MINERALS LIMITED | 90 |
| OMYA UK LIMITED | 83 |
| CLARIANT PRODUCTION UK LTD | 65 |
| CARGILL PLC | 54 |
| ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND ERITH LIMITED | 52 |
| CLARIANT SE | 47 |
| BLAGDEN SPECIALTY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 44 |
| STORT CHEMICALS LIMITED | 42 |
| CHEMVIRON CARBON LIMITED | 39 |
| PRYSMIAN CABLES & SYSTEMS LIMITED | 34 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 40 |
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,322,560 |
| Spain | 2,588,216 |
| South Korea | 1,727,155 |
| Netherlands | 1,349,740 |
| Italy | 946,047 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,273,649 | 2,048,911 | +775,262 |
| Spain | 1,111,965 | 1,476,251 | +364,286 |
| South Korea | 768,069 | 959,086 | +191,017 |
| Netherlands | 737,628 | 612,112 | -125,516 |
| Italy | 479,697 | 466,350 | -13,347 |
| Slovakia | 574,733 | 141,072 | -433,661 |
| Mexico | 420,089 | 223,769 | -196,320 |
| Germany | 218,524 | 154,982 | -63,542 |
| Belgium | 210,070 | 43,161 | -166,909 |
| Ireland | 95,472 | 109,032 | +13,560 |
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 | 2,992 |
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 | 581 | 2,411 | +1,830 |
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) | 6,884,848 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,216,465 |
| Air transport | 317,519 |
| Other | 2,992 |
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) | 3,679,443 | 3,205,405 | -474,038 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,692,181 | 3,524,284 | +832,103 |
| Air transport | 152,541 | 164,978 | +12,437 |
| Other | 581 | 2,411 | +1,830 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,832,802 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,186,990 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,186,369 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,505,571 |
| Portsmouth | 1,152,703 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,008,210 | 1,824,592 | -183,618 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,381,756 | 805,234 | -576,522 |
| London Gateway Port | 565,724 | 1,620,645 | +1,054,921 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,017,056 | 488,515 | -528,541 |
| Portsmouth | 380,305 | 772,398 | +392,093 |
| Southampton | 363,864 | 395,920 | +32,056 |
| Newhaven | 335,521 | 248,043 | -87,478 |
| Dover | 48,262 | 360,257 | +311,995 |
| Manchester Airport | 97,050 | 115,440 | +18,390 |
| Liverpool Docks | 82,690 | 55,563 | -27,127 |
Quick facts
HS code: 380290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other products similar to activated carbon, not listed separately