Import/export HS code 381519: Various reaction starters and accelerators
Other chemical starters, accelerators, and catalysts not specified elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 26,246,424 |
| Germany | 9,971,097 |
| United States | 8,001,208 |
| Italy | 4,560,863 |
| France | 3,775,631 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 15,671,370 | 10,575,054 | -5,096,316 |
| Germany | 4,144,957 | 5,826,140 | +1,681,183 |
| United States | 3,716,862 | 4,284,346 | +567,484 |
| Italy | 3,127,970 | 1,432,893 | -1,695,077 |
| France | 2,904,453 | 871,178 | -2,033,275 |
| Denmark | 3,658,710 | 0 | -3,658,710 |
| India | 246,401 | 1,400,408 | +1,154,007 |
| China | 754,042 | 815,810 | +61,768 |
| Poland | 57,277 | 1,125,822 | +1,068,545 |
| Japan | 176,115 | 1,000,388 | +824,273 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 23,971,777 |
| United States | 8,124,694 |
| Germany | 6,597,288 |
| Italy | 5,770,650 |
| Poland | 4,407,280 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 14,835,110 | 9,136,667 | -5,698,443 |
| United States | 3,800,432 | 4,324,262 | +523,830 |
| Germany | 3,635,698 | 2,961,590 | -674,108 |
| Italy | 3,926,710 | 1,843,940 | -2,082,770 |
| Poland | 619,545 | 3,787,735 | +3,168,190 |
| Denmark | 3,518,535 | 301,300 | -3,217,235 |
| France | 2,360,763 | 738,373 | -1,622,390 |
| China | 783,443 | 864,330 | +80,887 |
| India | 246,401 | 1,400,408 | +1,154,007 |
| Czechia | 571,256 | 839,650 | +268,394 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
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 | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +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) | 35,067,684 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,427,239 |
| Air transport | 1,378,732 |
| Road transport | 363,983 |
| Other | 326,830 |
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) | 21,664,163 | 13,403,521 | -8,260,642 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,274,868 | 14,152,371 | +877,503 |
| Air transport | 542,531 | 836,201 | +293,670 |
| Road transport | 9,079 | 354,904 | +345,825 |
| Other | 326,830 | 0 | -326,830 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 20,792,793 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,734,330 |
| Dover | 11,977,182 |
| Southampton | 3,767,062 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,436,677 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich | 11,257,229 | 9,535,564 | -1,721,665 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,896,922 | 2,837,408 | -8,059,514 |
| Dover | 4,894,767 | 7,082,415 | +2,187,648 |
| Southampton | 1,872,778 | 1,894,284 | +21,506 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,363,044 | 2,073,633 | +710,589 |
| Felixstowe | 265,297 | 3,108,959 | +2,843,662 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,005,591 | 429,981 | -1,575,610 |
| London | 423,453 | 336,815 | -86,638 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 554,716 | 67,424 | -487,292 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,225 | 582,761 | +579,536 |
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
|
9 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products
|
5 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 10 |
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JOHNSON MATTHEY PLC | 68 |
| EMINOX LIMITED | 43 |
| CARTELL UK LIMITED | 29 |
| RICHARD BAKER HARRISON LIMITED | 28 |
| INDUSTRIAL & MARINE SILENCERS LIMITED | 22 |
| MOLECULAR DIMENSIONS LTD | 21 |
| ESSO PETROLEUM COMPANY,LIMITED | 20 |
| VALERO ENERGY LTD | 20 |
| BASELL POLYOLEFINS UK LIMITED | 17 |
| PQ SILICAS UK LIMITED | 16 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 16,289,788 |
| Netherlands | 5,664,413 |
| France | 4,945,477 |
| Singapore | 4,365,444 |
| China | 3,643,984 |
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 | 8,976,677 | 7,313,111 | -1,663,566 |
| Netherlands | 2,992,374 | 2,672,039 | -320,335 |
| France | 1,276,415 | 3,669,062 | +2,392,647 |
| Singapore | 3,745,814 | 619,630 | -3,126,184 |
| China | 1,657,563 | 1,986,421 | +328,858 |
| South Korea | 925,672 | 534,981 | -390,691 |
| Germany | 833,972 | 543,362 | -290,610 |
| Saudi Arabia | 808,389 | 477,131 | -331,258 |
| Colombia | 664,446 | 310,705 | -353,741 |
| Egypt | 362,742 | 517,218 | +154,476 |
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) | 28,158,975 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,360,639 |
| Air transport | 3,833,590 |
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) | 16,960,259 | 11,198,716 | -5,761,543 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,069,345 | 7,291,294 | +1,221,949 |
| Air transport | 1,751,559 | 2,082,031 | +330,472 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,390,999 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,246,440 |
| Southampton | 11,506,936 |
| Felixstowe | 3,660,295 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,365,010 |
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 | 5,171,910 | 7,219,089 | +2,047,179 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,179,268 | 4,067,172 | -4,112,096 |
| Southampton | 5,330,782 | 6,176,154 | +845,372 |
| Felixstowe | 2,695,841 | 964,454 | -1,731,387 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,463,754 | 1,901,256 | +437,502 |
| Liverpool Docks | 913,435 | 0 | -913,435 |
| Tyne | 421,013 | 22,937 | -398,076 |
| Dover | 271,313 | 0 | -271,313 |
| London Stansted Airport | 140,201 | 40,252 | -99,949 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,923 | 118,891 | +115,968 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 381519
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other chemical starters, accelerators, and catalysts not specified elsewhere