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 | 582,221 |
| France | 232,470 |
| United States | 193,952 |
| Germany | 99,473 |
| 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 | 246,917 | 335,304 | +88,387 |
| France | 128,762 | 103,708 | -25,054 |
| United States | 37,558 | 156,394 | +118,836 |
| Germany | 55,866 | 43,607 | -12,259 |
| China | 33,542 | 25,867 | -7,675 |
| Netherlands | 6,246 | 27,105 | +20,859 |
| 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 | 583,792 |
| France | 232,470 |
| United States | 196,341 |
| Germany | 120,263 |
| 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 | 248,488 | 335,304 | +86,816 |
| France | 128,762 | 103,708 | -25,054 |
| United States | 38,903 | 157,438 | +118,535 |
| Germany | 51,733 | 68,530 | +16,797 |
| China | 33,542 | 28,715 | -4,827 |
| 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 |
| Belgium | 1,494 | 1,562 | +68 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| 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 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 940,477 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 261,876 |
| 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 | 384,314 | 556,163 | +171,849 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 113,557 | 148,319 | +34,762 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,267 | 12,222 | -20,045 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 855,042 |
| Eurotunnel | 198,907 |
| 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 | 332,694 | 522,348 | +189,654 |
| Eurotunnel | 95,199 | 103,708 | +8,509 |
| Thamesport | 32,267 | 12,222 | -20,045 |
| Glasgow Airport | 21,031 | 14,774 | -6,257 |
| Birmingham Airport | 19,782 | 14,024 | -5,758 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 26,061 | +26,061 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,093 | 17,506 | +16,413 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,849 | 4,041 | -5,808 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,220 | 0 | -8,220 |
| Dover | 4,830 | 0 | -4,830 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
4 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
3 |
|
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+ | 14 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 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 | 302,484 |
| Germany | 99,682 |
| Canada | 19,817 |
| United States | 9,221 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 5,404 |
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 | 180,008 | 122,476 | -57,532 |
| Germany | 67,055 | 32,627 | -34,428 |
| Canada | 14,691 | 5,126 | -9,565 |
| United States | 1,641 | 7,580 | +5,939 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 5,404 | 0 | -5,404 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 3,453 | +3,453 |
| Australia | 1,128 | 1,382 | +254 |
| Spain | 1,023 | 0 | -1,023 |
| Italy | 996 | 0 | -996 |
| Brazil | 0 | 886 | +886 |
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 | 417,111 |
| 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 | 245,943 | 171,168 | -74,775 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,003 | 2,362 | -23,641 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 352,411 |
| 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 | 192,615 | 159,796 | -32,819 |
| ZLC | 45,593 | 0 | -45,593 |
| Dover | 17,784 | 1,001 | -16,783 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,611 | 11,372 | +5,761 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,219 | 1,361 | -6,858 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,124 | 0 | -2,124 |
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