Import/export HS code 38249975: Lithium niobate wafers (undoped)
Undoped lithium niobate wafers used in electronics and optical applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 570,274 |
| France | 232,470 |
| United States | 209,639 |
| Germany | 137,778 |
| China | 59,409 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 235,005 | 335,269 | +100,264 |
| France | 76,622 | 155,848 | +79,226 |
| United States | 53,245 | 156,394 | +103,149 |
| Germany | 87,033 | 50,745 | -36,288 |
| China | 22,499 | 36,910 | +14,411 |
| Netherlands | 5,153 | 28,198 | +23,045 |
| Taiwan | 11,624 | 10,895 | -729 |
| Spain | 1,375 | 7,073 | +5,698 |
| Italy | 5,951 | 0 | -5,951 |
| Belgium | 1,494 | 1,562 | +68 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 571,845 |
| France | 232,470 |
| United States | 212,028 |
| Germany | 122,693 |
| China | 62,257 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 236,576 | 335,269 | +98,693 |
| France | 76,622 | 155,848 | +79,226 |
| United States | 54,590 | 157,438 | +102,848 |
| Germany | 50,010 | 72,683 | +22,673 |
| China | 22,499 | 39,758 | +17,259 |
| Netherlands | 35,875 | 2,985 | -32,890 |
| Taiwan | 11,624 | 10,895 | -729 |
| Spain | 1,375 | 7,073 | +5,698 |
| Italy | 5,951 | 0 | -5,951 |
| Mexico | 3,385 | 0 | -3,385 |
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 | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
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 | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 980,151 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 262,716 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 44,489 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 411,156 | 568,995 | +157,839 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 61,164 | 201,552 | +140,388 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,324 | 15,165 | -14,159 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 886,597 |
| Eurotunnel | 199,747 |
| Thamesport | 44,489 |
| Glasgow Airport | 35,805 |
| Birmingham Airport | 33,806 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 352,627 | 533,970 | +181,343 |
| Eurotunnel | 43,899 | 155,848 | +111,949 |
| Thamesport | 29,324 | 15,165 | -14,159 |
| Glasgow Airport | 21,031 | 14,774 | -6,257 |
| Birmingham Airport | 19,782 | 14,024 | -5,758 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 26,061 | +26,061 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 18,599 | +18,599 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,594 | 5,251 | -4,343 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,220 | 0 | -8,220 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,164 | 0 | -7,164 |
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 | 4 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
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+ | 15 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 322,388 |
| Germany | 100,621 |
| Canada | 19,817 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 5,404 |
| United States | 4,816 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 187,589 | 134,799 | -52,790 |
| Germany | 57,994 | 42,627 | -15,367 |
| Canada | 13,685 | 6,132 | -7,553 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 5,404 | 0 | -5,404 |
| United States | 0 | 4,816 | +4,816 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 3,453 | +3,453 |
| Australia | 1,128 | 1,382 | +254 |
| Austria | 2,385 | 0 | -2,385 |
| Spain | 0 | 1,023 | +1,023 |
| Italy | 0 | 996 | +996 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 435,934 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 28,365 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 268,185 | 167,749 | -100,436 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 28,365 | +28,365 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 368,075 |
| ZLC | 45,593 |
| Dover | 18,785 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,983 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,580 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 212,694 | 155,381 | -57,313 |
| ZLC | 45,593 | 0 | -45,593 |
| Dover | 0 | 18,785 | +18,785 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,611 | 11,372 | +5,761 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 9,580 | +9,580 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,287 | 996 | -3,291 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38249975
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Undoped lithium niobate wafers used in electronics and optical applications