Import/export HS code 38249950: Preparations for electroplating
Chemical mixtures used in electroplating processes to coat surfaces with metal
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,834,819 |
| Switzerland | 3,280,831 |
| Italy | 1,135,955 |
| Japan | 429,342 |
| France | 317,322 |
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 | 2,138,917 | 1,695,902 | -443,015 |
| Switzerland | 1,130,517 | 2,150,314 | +1,019,797 |
| Italy | 532,285 | 603,670 | +71,385 |
| Japan | 119,847 | 309,495 | +189,648 |
| France | 143,784 | 173,538 | +29,754 |
| United States | 102,741 | 59,221 | -43,520 |
| China | 24,679 | 88,888 | +64,209 |
| Belgium | 29,421 | 54,176 | +24,755 |
| Slovenia | 30,748 | 48,325 | +17,577 |
| India | 68,741 | 2,164 | -66,577 |
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 | 3,968,392 |
| Switzerland | 3,081,623 |
| Italy | 1,137,870 |
| Japan | 447,492 |
| United States | 228,762 |
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 | 2,147,806 | 1,820,586 | -327,220 |
| Switzerland | 1,063,252 | 2,018,371 | +955,119 |
| Italy | 521,692 | 616,178 | +94,486 |
| Japan | 125,305 | 322,187 | +196,882 |
| United States | 144,546 | 84,216 | -60,330 |
| Slovenia | 133,982 | 64,084 | -69,898 |
| France | 43,066 | 140,942 | +97,876 |
| China | 27,889 | 94,265 | +66,376 |
| India | 82,406 | 11,564 | -70,842 |
| Denmark | 0 | 56,070 | +56,070 |
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 | 7 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
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 | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 5,387,348 |
| Air transport | 3,771,919 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 429,181 |
| Other | 77,806 |
| Road transport | 5,620 |
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) | 2,120,694 | 3,266,654 | +1,145,960 |
| Air transport | 1,996,870 | 1,775,049 | -221,821 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 172,572 | 256,609 | +84,037 |
| Other | 65,563 | 12,243 | -53,320 |
| Road transport | 0 | 5,620 | +5,620 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,736,438 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,080,721 |
| ZLC | 1,363,191 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,055,209 |
| Eurotunnel | 567,799 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 1,566,085 | 1,170,353 | -395,732 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,314,968 | 765,753 | -549,215 |
| ZLC | 0 | 1,363,191 | +1,363,191 |
| East Midlands Airport | 340,875 | 714,334 | +373,459 |
| Eurotunnel | 219,297 | 348,502 | +129,205 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 223,015 | 198,647 | -24,368 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 133,777 | 134,349 | +572 |
| Thamesport | 66,916 | 190,621 | +123,705 |
| London Stansted Airport | 154,365 | 96,622 | -57,743 |
| Felixstowe | 92,500 | 72,334 | -20,166 |
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
|
12 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
4 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 11 |
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | 2,400,972 |
| Sweden | 2,221,943 |
| Germany | 1,599,922 |
| India | 1,263,166 |
| South Africa | 1,165,279 |
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 | 1,160,360 | 1,240,612 | +80,252 |
| Sweden | 1,274,761 | 947,182 | -327,579 |
| Germany | 810,222 | 789,700 | -20,522 |
| India | 579,512 | 683,654 | +104,142 |
| South Africa | 583,064 | 582,215 | -849 |
| Singapore | 421,072 | 349,549 | -71,523 |
| Taiwan | 442,817 | 307,425 | -135,392 |
| France | 349,363 | 387,725 | +38,362 |
| Ireland | 339,158 | 346,871 | +7,713 |
| Viet Nam | 247,455 | 356,672 | +109,217 |
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) | 8,553,845 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,349,089 |
| Air transport | 1,312,132 |
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) | 4,179,147 | 4,374,698 | +195,551 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,773,786 | 2,575,303 | -198,483 |
| Air transport | 427,046 | 885,086 | +458,040 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 4,059,602 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,640,901 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,191,018 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,985,537 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,167,664 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,042,901 | 2,016,701 | -26,200 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,213,684 | 1,427,217 | +213,533 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,245,682 | 945,336 | -300,346 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 955,276 | 1,030,261 | +74,985 |
| Eurotunnel | 583,244 | 584,420 | +1,176 |
| Felixstowe | 520,694 | 572,139 | +51,445 |
| ZLC | 53,441 | 463,557 | +410,116 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 196,122 | 305,030 | +108,908 |
| Holyhead | 112,396 | 264,775 | +152,379 |
| Liverpool Docks | 269,839 | 90,107 | -179,732 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38249950
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemical mixtures used in electroplating processes to coat surfaces with metal