Import/export HS code 38249970: Fireproofing and waterproofing preparations
Chemical products used in construction to provide fire and water resistance
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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 | 16,332,391 |
| Italy | 714,143 |
| France | 694,056 |
| Spain | 680,637 |
| United States | 655,480 |
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 | 8,217,392 | 8,114,999 | -102,393 |
| Italy | 94,918 | 619,225 | +524,307 |
| France | 496,405 | 197,651 | -298,754 |
| Spain | 251,940 | 428,697 | +176,757 |
| United States | 391,132 | 264,348 | -126,784 |
| Netherlands | 426,874 | 84,635 | -342,239 |
| Ireland | 294,943 | 199,447 | -95,496 |
| Poland | 117,369 | 104,790 | -12,579 |
| Portugal | 159,187 | 40,730 | -118,457 |
| Finland | 98,696 | 82,709 | -15,987 |
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 | 16,665,994 |
| Italy | 936,567 |
| Spain | 671,607 |
| United States | 665,103 |
| France | 379,724 |
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 | 8,493,516 | 8,172,478 | -321,038 |
| Italy | 210,532 | 726,035 | +515,503 |
| Spain | 251,940 | 419,667 | +167,727 |
| United States | 391,132 | 273,971 | -117,161 |
| France | 270,537 | 109,187 | -161,350 |
| Finland | 104,399 | 123,439 | +19,040 |
| Poland | 117,369 | 103,891 | -13,478 |
| United Kingdom | 77,853 | 96,895 | +19,042 |
| Austria | 81,936 | 81,514 | -422 |
| Portugal | 160,276 | 0 | -160,276 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +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) | 18,032,546 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,243,709 |
| Other | 550,174 |
| Air transport | 520,897 |
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) | 9,089,220 | 8,943,326 | -145,894 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,118,953 | 1,124,756 | +5,803 |
| Other | 331,314 | 218,860 | -112,454 |
| Air transport | 191,437 | 329,460 | +138,023 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 13,026,509 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,694,549 |
| Harwich | 1,429,194 |
| Felixstowe | 1,054,128 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,044,425 |
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 | 6,637,749 | 6,388,760 | -248,989 |
| Immingham Docks | 797,076 | 897,473 | +100,397 |
| Harwich | 654,404 | 774,790 | +120,386 |
| Felixstowe | 489,322 | 564,806 | +75,484 |
| Eurotunnel | 436,583 | 607,842 | +171,259 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 485,893 | 77,646 | -408,247 |
| 000 | 331,314 | 218,860 | -112,454 |
| London | 197,992 | 221,286 | +23,294 |
| Birmingham Airport | 111,028 | 120,459 | +9,431 |
| London Stansted Airport | 37,743 | 144,745 | +107,002 |
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
|
26 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
23 |
|
Specialised construction activities
|
21 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
8 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 26 |
| 2026-04 | 31 |
| 2026-03 | 28 |
| 2026-02 | 29 |
| 2026-01 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ACRYLICON UK LIMITED | 53 |
| SIKA LIMITED | 52 |
| REMMERS (UK) LIMITED | 51 |
| MACDERMID PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED | 48 |
| KEIM MINERAL PAINTS LIMITED | 40 |
| PRB SYSTEMS LTD | 40 |
| MAPEI (UK) LIMITED | 39 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 35 |
| MASTER BUILDERS SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED | 33 |
| LIBERON LIMITED | 33 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 41 |
| 54m+ | 35 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 4,560,863 |
| United States | 4,461,614 |
| Belgium | 4,354,669 |
| Ireland | 4,092,231 |
| Poland | 2,348,494 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 4,107,925 | 452,938 | -3,654,987 |
| United States | 3,607,118 | 854,496 | -2,752,622 |
| Belgium | 673,511 | 3,681,158 | +3,007,647 |
| Ireland | 2,206,988 | 1,885,243 | -321,745 |
| Poland | 842,797 | 1,505,697 | +662,900 |
| Spain | 1,465,663 | 687,131 | -778,532 |
| Germany | 727,049 | 718,762 | -8,287 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,310,028 | 100,145 | -1,209,883 |
| China | 305,043 | 1,089,279 | +784,236 |
| Turkey | 673,962 | 649,541 | -24,421 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 39,618 |
| Sweden | 35,888 |
| Germany | 15,791 |
| Ireland | 1,611 |
| France | 40 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 22,833 | 16,785 | -6,048 |
| Sweden | 0 | 35,888 | +35,888 |
| Germany | 11,173 | 4,618 | -6,555 |
| Ireland | 278 | 1,333 | +1,055 |
| France | 40 | 0 | -40 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,998,330 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,254,029 |
| Air transport | 1,549,932 |
| Other | 177,449 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,347,730 | 10,650,600 | +1,302,870 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,001,365 | 5,252,664 | -6,748,701 |
| Air transport | 624,893 | 925,039 | +300,146 |
| Other | 102,303 | 75,146 | -27,157 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,016,597 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,936,238 |
| Felixstowe | 4,047,816 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,893,954 |
| London | 2,841,350 |
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 | 5,976,993 | 6,039,604 | +62,611 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,860,678 | 1,075,560 | -3,785,118 |
| Felixstowe | 3,267,931 | 779,885 | -2,488,046 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,548,389 | 1,345,565 | -202,824 |
| London | 93,131 | 2,748,219 | +2,655,088 |
| Southampton | 1,838,254 | 894,562 | -943,692 |
| Heysham | 812,233 | 894,075 | +81,842 |
| Holyhead | 1,001,260 | 665,780 | -335,480 |
| Hull | 391,403 | 838,846 | +447,443 |
| Liverpool Docks | 730,423 | 277,904 | -452,519 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38249970
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemical products used in construction to provide fire and water resistance