Import/export HS code 381511: Nickel-based catalysts
Catalysts containing nickel or nickel compounds as the main active ingredient
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 7,400,977 |
| India | 3,780,457 |
| China | 1,744,173 |
| Netherlands | 1,456,061 |
| France | 1,062,925 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 7,296,411 | 104,566 | -7,191,845 |
| India | 2,390,143 | 1,390,314 | -999,829 |
| China | 0 | 1,744,173 | +1,744,173 |
| Netherlands | 737,487 | 718,574 | -18,913 |
| France | 659,229 | 403,696 | -255,533 |
| Germany | 614,077 | 30,648 | -583,429 |
| United States | 122,564 | 97,177 | -25,387 |
| Norway | 42,013 | 0 | -42,013 |
| Italy | 10,107 | 20,446 | +10,339 |
| Hungary | 20,948 | 1,351 | -19,597 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 7,124,836 |
| India | 4,137,286 |
| China | 1,745,645 |
| Netherlands | 1,447,620 |
| France | 1,059,758 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 7,054,356 | 70,480 | -6,983,876 |
| India | 2,743,805 | 1,393,481 | -1,350,324 |
| China | 1,472 | 1,744,173 | +1,742,701 |
| Netherlands | 729,046 | 718,574 | -10,472 |
| France | 659,229 | 400,529 | -258,700 |
| United States | 396,154 | 161,911 | -234,243 |
| Germany | 230,270 | 0 | -230,270 |
| Norway | 42,013 | 0 | -42,013 |
| Italy | 10,107 | 20,446 | +10,339 |
| Hungary | 20,948 | 1,351 | -19,597 |
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 | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +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) | 10,022,052 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,111,335 |
| Air transport | 276,268 |
| Other | 3,231 |
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) | 9,269,598 | 752,454 | -8,517,144 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,495,500 | 3,615,835 | +1,120,335 |
| Air transport | 132,698 | 143,570 | +10,872 |
| Other | 3,231 | 0 | -3,231 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 7,393,111 |
| Felixstowe | 5,429,149 |
| Harwich | 1,220,793 |
| Dover | 1,153,220 |
| London Gateway Port | 483,243 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 7,322,631 | 70,480 | -7,252,151 |
| Felixstowe | 2,454,539 | 2,974,610 | +520,071 |
| Harwich | 732,037 | 488,756 | -243,281 |
| Dover | 735,150 | 418,070 | -317,080 |
| London Gateway Port | 114,349 | 368,894 | +254,545 |
| London | 349,125 | 34,086 | -315,039 |
| East Midlands Airport | 39,293 | 58,589 | +19,296 |
| Birmingham Airport | 35,658 | 30,648 | -5,010 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,758 | 50,843 | +49,085 |
| Manchester Airport | 44,367 | 0 | -44,367 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products
|
3 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
2 |
|
Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 9 |
| Other | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 38,136,860 |
| Egypt | 5,914,945 |
| Saudi Arabia | 5,527,211 |
| Netherlands | 4,887,902 |
| Libya | 4,667,766 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 34,346,009 | 3,790,851 | -30,555,158 |
| Egypt | 3,554,701 | 2,360,244 | -1,194,457 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3,610,735 | 1,916,476 | -1,694,259 |
| Netherlands | 1,983,850 | 2,904,052 | +920,202 |
| Libya | 2,151,550 | 2,516,216 | +364,666 |
| Qatar | 2,484,861 | 278,515 | -2,206,346 |
| France | 2,126,668 | 364,766 | -1,761,902 |
| Turkey | 665,602 | 968,429 | +302,827 |
| Indonesia | 1,408,305 | 175,617 | -1,232,688 |
| Canada | 573,859 | 839,659 | +265,800 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 38,551,405 |
| Air transport | 30,423,427 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,555,541 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,446,311 | 14,105,094 | -10,341,217 |
| Air transport | 28,180,820 | 2,242,607 | -25,938,213 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,499,787 | 6,055,754 | +1,555,967 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newcastle Airport | 27,519,701 |
| London Gateway Port | 19,212,962 |
| Felixstowe | 9,839,448 |
| Southampton | 6,398,432 |
| Dover | 4,320,887 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Airport | 26,917,354 | 602,347 | -26,315,007 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,089,276 | 6,123,686 | -6,965,590 |
| Felixstowe | 7,279,510 | 2,559,938 | -4,719,572 |
| Southampton | 1,812,811 | 4,585,621 | +2,772,810 |
| Dover | 1,112,191 | 3,208,696 | +2,096,505 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,131,163 | 1,407,246 | -723,917 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,864,417 | 835,831 | -1,028,586 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,131 | 1,593,100 | +1,579,969 |
| Immingham Docks | 922,022 | 533,007 | -389,015 |
| Hull | 410,347 | 906,823 | +496,476 |
Quick facts
HS code: 381511
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Catalysts containing nickel or nickel compounds as the main active ingredient