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 | 6,072,869 |
| Netherlands | 4,550,726 |
| France | 2,436,962 |
| Belgium | 1,997,902 |
| Luxembourg | 1,696,120 |
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 | 2,862,302 | 3,210,567 | +348,265 |
| Netherlands | 2,179,524 | 2,371,202 | +191,678 |
| France | 1,503,598 | 933,364 | -570,234 |
| Belgium | 1,068,539 | 929,363 | -139,176 |
| Luxembourg | 429,965 | 1,266,155 | +836,190 |
| Spain | 585,777 | 681,719 | +95,942 |
| United States | 673,903 | 538,739 | -135,164 |
| Italy | 356,781 | 756,308 | +399,527 |
| China | 314,142 | 185,659 | -128,483 |
| Brazil | 241,726 | 137,193 | -104,533 |
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 | 6,356,986 |
| Indonesia | 3,246,408 |
| France | 2,867,923 |
| United States | 2,669,901 |
| Belgium | 1,742,399 |
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 | 2,950,979 | 3,406,007 | +455,028 |
| Indonesia | 1,696,883 | 1,549,525 | -147,358 |
| France | 1,402,027 | 1,465,896 | +63,869 |
| United States | 1,336,257 | 1,333,644 | -2,613 |
| Belgium | 986,830 | 755,569 | -231,261 |
| Spain | 693,955 | 904,993 | +211,038 |
| Italy | 509,958 | 967,400 | +457,442 |
| China | 343,108 | 254,236 | -88,872 |
| Turkey | 168,463 | 318,776 | +150,313 |
| Brazil | 254,443 | 141,769 | -112,674 |
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 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
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) | 17,143,072 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,712,865 |
| Air transport | 252,242 |
| Road transport | 8,753 |
| 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) | 8,240,021 | 8,903,051 | +663,030 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,390,470 | 2,322,395 | -68,075 |
| Air transport | 102,456 | 149,786 | +47,330 |
| Road transport | 1,997 | 6,756 | +4,759 |
| Other | 82 | 95 | +13 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 6,739,067 |
| Dover | 4,035,544 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,564,322 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,216,379 |
| Felixstowe | 1,095,453 |
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 | 3,282,428 | 3,456,639 | +174,211 |
| Dover | 1,769,084 | 2,266,460 | +497,376 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,723,028 | 1,841,294 | +118,266 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,108,149 | 1,108,230 | +81 |
| Felixstowe | 612,078 | 483,375 | -128,703 |
| Harwich | 522,149 | 481,819 | -40,330 |
| Eurotunnel | 224,344 | 483,693 | +259,349 |
| Purfleet | 289,892 | 227,216 | -62,676 |
| Killingholme | 259,660 | 160,052 | -99,608 |
| London Gateway Port | 246,031 | 173,012 | -73,019 |
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 | 16 |
| Manufacture of food products | 8 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 21 |
| 2026-03 | 22 |
| 2026-02 | 23 |
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-12 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| APPLIED MINERALS LIMITED | 89 |
| OMYA UK LIMITED | 82 |
| CLARIANT PRODUCTION UK LTD | 64 |
| CARGILL PLC | 53 |
| ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND ERITH LIMITED | 51 |
| CLARIANT SE | 46 |
| BLAGDEN SPECIALTY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 43 |
| STORT CHEMICALS LIMITED | 41 |
| CHEMVIRON CARBON LIMITED | 39 |
| GROLMAN LIMITED | 34 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 42 |
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 3,444,497 |
| Spain | 2,512,714 |
| South Korea | 1,766,799 |
| Netherlands | 1,391,291 |
| Italy | 987,917 |
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 | 1,458,335 | 1,986,162 | +527,827 |
| Spain | 1,029,486 | 1,483,228 | +453,742 |
| South Korea | 760,548 | 1,006,251 | +245,703 |
| Netherlands | 795,183 | 596,108 | -199,075 |
| Italy | 509,601 | 478,316 | -31,285 |
| Slovakia | 639,853 | 204,891 | -434,962 |
| Mexico | 365,300 | 306,976 | -58,324 |
| Germany | 144,905 | 228,912 | +84,007 |
| Belgium | 190,167 | 106,254 | -83,913 |
| Poland | 74,964 | 122,163 | +47,199 |
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 | 2,981 |
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 | 597 | 2,384 | +1,787 |
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) | 6,946,836 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,538,415 |
| Air transport | 338,142 |
| Other | 2,981 |
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) | 3,510,829 | 3,436,007 | -74,822 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,934,144 | 3,604,271 | +670,127 |
| Air transport | 162,479 | 175,663 | +13,184 |
| Other | 597 | 2,384 | +1,787 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,305,633 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,197,411 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,975,477 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,708,533 |
| Portsmouth | 1,134,869 |
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 | 2,525,075 | 1,780,558 | -744,517 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,328,511 | 868,900 | -459,611 |
| London Gateway Port | 233,806 | 1,741,671 | +1,507,865 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,050,209 | 658,324 | -391,885 |
| Portsmouth | 442,123 | 692,746 | +250,623 |
| Southampton | 301,370 | 349,075 | +47,705 |
| Newhaven | 242,720 | 340,844 | +98,124 |
| Dover | 3,426 | 353,416 | +349,990 |
| Manchester Airport | 88,492 | 123,998 | +35,506 |
| Liverpool Docks | 126,241 | 64,979 | -61,262 |
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