Import/export HS code 38109010: Welding rod coatings and cores
Special coatings or cores used for welding electrodes and rods
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,351,227 |
| South Korea | 457,835 |
| Italy | 212,846 |
| Canada | 137,152 |
| Germany | 90,730 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 586,543 | 1,764,684 | +1,178,141 |
| South Korea | 163,269 | 294,566 | +131,297 |
| Italy | 145,544 | 67,302 | -78,242 |
| Canada | 61,154 | 75,998 | +14,844 |
| Germany | 42,513 | 48,217 | +5,704 |
| China | 39,758 | 44,487 | +4,729 |
| Netherlands | 28,657 | 43,147 | +14,490 |
| Belgium | 53,624 | 0 | -53,624 |
| France | 0 | 4,430 | +4,430 |
| Japan | 4,077 | 0 | -4,077 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,395,804 |
| South Korea | 424,358 |
| China | 296,455 |
| Italy | 212,846 |
| Germany | 95,160 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 609,074 | 1,786,730 | +1,177,656 |
| South Korea | 129,792 | 294,566 | +164,774 |
| China | 165,142 | 131,313 | -33,829 |
| Italy | 145,544 | 67,302 | -78,242 |
| Germany | 42,513 | 52,647 | +10,134 |
| Netherlands | 24,414 | 0 | -24,414 |
| Taiwan | 6,459 | 2,348 | -4,111 |
| Canada | 7,362 | 0 | -7,362 |
| Japan | 0 | 6,828 | +6,828 |
| Singapore | 2,187 | 0 | -2,187 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 2,499,787 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 727,652 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 248,883 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 691,592 | 1,808,195 | +1,116,603 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 308,685 | 418,967 | +110,282 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 132,210 | 116,673 | -15,537 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 2,385,905 |
| Middlesbrough | 511,459 |
| Dover | 233,042 |
| Liverpool Docks | 128,923 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 86,549 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 642,039 | 1,743,866 | +1,101,827 |
| Middlesbrough | 216,893 | 294,566 | +77,673 |
| Dover | 129,424 | 103,618 | -25,806 |
| Liverpool Docks | 51,839 | 77,084 | +25,245 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 38,543 | 48,006 | +9,463 |
| Southampton | 14,783 | 29,845 | +15,062 |
| Felixstowe | 21,672 | 2,345 | -19,327 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,057 | 9,652 | +595 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 13,055 | +13,055 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,520 | 9,288 | +7,768 |
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 | 5 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MG CHEMICALS UK LIMITED | 41 |
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 40 |
| UMICORE UK LTD | 18 |
| ZINCO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 17 |
| THE INDIUM CORPORATION OF AMERICA | 14 |
| WALL COLMONOY LIMITED | 6 |
| AEROSPHERES (UK) LIMITED | 6 |
| WHITFORD LIMITED | 4 |
| FST (SCOTLAND) LTD | 3 |
| JOHNSON MATTHEY PLC | 3 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | 343,334 |
| Germany | 287,598 |
| United States | 201,650 |
| Italy | 141,181 |
| Kazakhstan | 113,862 |
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 | 161,933 | 181,401 | +19,468 |
| Germany | 134,577 | 153,021 | +18,444 |
| United States | 112,274 | 89,376 | -22,898 |
| Italy | 126,759 | 14,422 | -112,337 |
| Kazakhstan | 68,248 | 45,614 | -22,634 |
| Belgium | 32,506 | 40,403 | +7,897 |
| Czechia | 27,091 | 28,996 | +1,905 |
| Romania | 2,995 | 52,203 | +49,208 |
| Ireland | 45,949 | 1,275 | -44,674 |
| Mexico | 33,610 | 0 | -33,610 |
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) | 841,897 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 558,687 |
| Air transport | 385,035 |
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) | 505,784 | 336,113 | -169,671 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 262,368 | 296,319 | +33,951 |
| Air transport | 197,322 | 187,713 | -9,609 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 757,131 |
| East Midlands Airport | 262,234 |
| London Gateway Port | 257,059 |
| Southampton | 175,165 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 92,852 |
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 | 441,730 | 315,401 | -126,329 |
| East Midlands Airport | 101,351 | 160,883 | +59,532 |
| London Gateway Port | 112,361 | 144,698 | +32,337 |
| Southampton | 48,075 | 127,090 | +79,015 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 76,494 | 16,358 | -60,136 |
| Felixstowe | 61,930 | 0 | -61,930 |
| Portsmouth | 41,250 | 0 | -41,250 |
| Liverpool Docks | 20,781 | 18,811 | -1,970 |
| Holyhead | 27,609 | 0 | -27,609 |
| ZLC | 13,660 | 4,284 | -9,376 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38109010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Special coatings or cores used for welding electrodes and rods