Import/export HS code 381511: Nickel-based catalysts
Catalysts containing nickel or nickel compounds as the main active ingredient
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 7,400,977 |
| India | 4,000,605 |
| China | 2,949,295 |
| Netherlands | 1,531,831 |
| 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 | 2,465,384 | 1,535,221 | -930,163 |
| China | 1,205,122 | 1,744,173 | +539,051 |
| Netherlands | 810,395 | 721,436 | -88,959 |
| France | 659,229 | 403,696 | -255,533 |
| Germany | 599,367 | 46,700 | -552,667 |
| United States | 126,208 | 99,375 | -26,833 |
| 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 | 4,357,434 |
| China | 2,950,767 |
| Netherlands | 1,523,390 |
| 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 | 7,051,494 | 73,342 | -6,978,152 |
| India | 2,817,645 | 1,539,789 | -1,277,856 |
| China | 1,206,594 | 1,744,173 | +537,579 |
| Netherlands | 804,816 | 718,574 | -86,242 |
| France | 659,229 | 400,529 | -258,700 |
| United States | 399,798 | 164,109 | -235,689 |
| Germany | 216,961 | 14,651 | -202,310 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 0 | -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) | 10,099,164 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,536,605 |
| Air transport | 282,110 |
| 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) | 9,329,197 | 769,967 | -8,559,230 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,775,863 | 3,760,742 | -15,121 |
| Air transport | 137,139 | 144,971 | +7,832 |
| Other | 1,033 | 2,198 | +1,165 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 7,394,453 |
| Felixstowe | 6,854,419 |
| Dover | 1,228,990 |
| Harwich | 1,220,793 |
| 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 | 7,321,111 | 73,342 | -7,247,769 |
| Felixstowe | 3,734,902 | 3,119,517 | -615,385 |
| Dover | 810,920 | 418,070 | -392,850 |
| Harwich | 717,386 | 503,407 | -213,979 |
| 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 | 34,257 | 32,049 | -2,208 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,758 | 50,843 | +49,085 |
| Manchester Airport | 50,209 | 0 | -50,209 |
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 | 7 |
| 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+ | 10 |
| 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 | 40,573,833 |
| Saudi Arabia | 6,521,939 |
| Egypt | 5,914,945 |
| Netherlands | 5,433,149 |
| 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 | 36,797,505 | 3,776,328 | -33,021,177 |
| Saudi Arabia | 4,605,463 | 1,916,476 | -2,688,987 |
| Egypt | 1,329,251 | 4,585,694 | +3,256,443 |
| Netherlands | 2,263,233 | 3,169,916 | +906,683 |
| Libya | 2,151,550 | 2,516,216 | +364,666 |
| France | 2,467,658 | 378,779 | -2,088,879 |
| Qatar | 2,484,861 | 278,515 | -2,206,346 |
| Turkey | 665,602 | 968,429 | +302,827 |
| Algeria | 687,044 | 919,277 | +232,233 |
| Indonesia | 1,028,062 | 555,860 | -472,202 |
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) | 41,875,617 |
| Air transport | 31,163,089 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,455,404 |
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) | 24,948,777 | 16,926,840 | -8,021,937 |
| Air transport | 28,933,467 | 2,229,622 | -26,703,845 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,084,348 | 6,371,056 | +1,286,708 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newcastle Airport | 28,247,598 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,245,728 |
| Felixstowe | 10,401,210 |
| Southampton | 6,398,432 |
| Dover | 4,860,370 |
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 | 27,668,650 | 578,948 | -27,089,702 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,944,592 | 6,301,136 | -9,643,456 |
| Felixstowe | 5,873,202 | 4,528,008 | -1,345,194 |
| Southampton | 1,423,692 | 4,974,740 | +3,551,048 |
| Dover | 1,635,667 | 3,224,703 | +1,589,036 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,486,166 | 1,390,055 | -1,096,111 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,306,994 | 1,122,938 | -184,056 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,131 | 1,593,100 | +1,579,969 |
| Immingham Docks | 622,340 | 849,493 | +227,153 |
| Hull | 416,111 | 906,823 | +490,712 |
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