Import/export HS code 38249950: Preparations for electroplating
Chemical mixtures used in electroplating processes to coat surfaces with metal
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 4,086,039 |
| Switzerland | 2,972,556 |
| Italy | 1,181,430 |
| Japan | 402,843 |
| France | 356,268 |
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 | 2,066,909 | 2,019,130 | -47,779 |
| Switzerland | 1,233,594 | 1,738,962 | +505,368 |
| Italy | 516,671 | 664,759 | +148,088 |
| Japan | 125,789 | 277,054 | +151,265 |
| France | 183,440 | 172,828 | -10,612 |
| United States | 81,770 | 69,401 | -12,369 |
| China | 14,589 | 92,312 | +77,723 |
| India | 32,876 | 53,091 | +20,215 |
| Belgium | 18,333 | 67,206 | +48,873 |
| Slovenia | 24,584 | 51,367 | +26,783 |
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 | 4,193,003 |
| Switzerland | 2,792,476 |
| Italy | 1,182,064 |
| Japan | 410,583 |
| Slovenia | 238,713 |
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 | 2,027,191 | 2,165,812 | +138,621 |
| Switzerland | 1,212,364 | 1,580,112 | +367,748 |
| Italy | 495,649 | 686,415 | +190,766 |
| Japan | 130,126 | 280,457 | +150,331 |
| Slovenia | 170,621 | 68,092 | -102,529 |
| United States | 130,827 | 98,487 | -32,340 |
| France | 37,280 | 149,676 | +112,396 |
| China | 17,024 | 99,364 | +82,340 |
| India | 42,453 | 64,960 | +22,507 |
| 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 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 5,112,769 |
| Air transport | 4,014,489 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 437,743 |
| Other | 106,416 |
| 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) | 2,031,192 | 3,081,577 | +1,050,385 |
| Air transport | 2,116,958 | 1,897,531 | -219,427 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 110,539 | 327,204 | +216,665 |
| Other | 80,147 | 26,269 | -53,878 |
| 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 | 2,941,588 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,280,238 |
| East Midlands Airport | 984,491 |
| ZLC | 859,348 |
| Eurotunnel | 607,313 |
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 | 1,521,593 | 1,419,995 | -101,598 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,340,478 | 939,760 | -400,718 |
| East Midlands Airport | 369,733 | 614,758 | +245,025 |
| ZLC | 0 | 859,348 | +859,348 |
| Eurotunnel | 209,450 | 397,863 | +188,413 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 195,381 | 220,456 | +25,075 |
| London Stansted Airport | 242,033 | 96,622 | -145,411 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 137,480 | 169,167 | +31,687 |
| Thamesport | 47,933 | 209,604 | +161,671 |
| Felixstowe | 51,214 | 124,070 | +72,856 |
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 | 7 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 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 | 19 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 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 | 2,307,486 |
| Sweden | 2,208,895 |
| Germany | 1,629,472 |
| India | 1,317,157 |
| South Africa | 1,180,535 |
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 | 1,066,910 | 1,240,576 | +173,666 |
| Sweden | 1,190,727 | 1,018,168 | -172,559 |
| Germany | 829,426 | 800,046 | -29,380 |
| India | 490,191 | 826,966 | +336,775 |
| South Africa | 601,743 | 578,792 | -22,951 |
| Taiwan | 550,911 | 307,425 | -243,486 |
| Singapore | 450,637 | 392,797 | -57,840 |
| France | 346,882 | 427,599 | +80,717 |
| Ireland | 328,173 | 369,837 | +41,664 |
| Turkey | 244,101 | 335,032 | +90,931 |
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) | 8,669,282 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,363,101 |
| Air transport | 1,418,457 |
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) | 4,127,861 | 4,541,421 | +413,560 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,616,818 | 2,746,283 | +129,465 |
| Air transport | 470,960 | 947,497 | +476,537 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 4,209,840 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,619,350 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,174,890 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,032,526 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,174,891 |
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 | 2,262,693 | 1,947,147 | -315,546 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,041,715 | 1,577,635 | +535,920 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,174,953 | 999,937 | -175,016 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 891,097 | 1,141,429 | +250,332 |
| Eurotunnel | 606,613 | 568,278 | -38,335 |
| Felixstowe | 384,842 | 667,461 | +282,619 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 176,507 | 352,370 | +175,863 |
| ZLC | 64,600 | 461,171 | +396,571 |
| Liverpool Docks | 269,985 | 111,059 | -158,926 |
| Holyhead | 104,439 | 263,615 | +159,176 |
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