Import/export HS code 854519: Various carbon electrodes
Carbon electrodes used for electrical purposes, not specifically for furnaces
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 19,048,445 |
| Netherlands | 5,549,801 |
| Germany | 1,132,965 |
| France | 1,038,145 |
| South Korea | 891,825 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 12,487,321 | 6,561,124 | -5,926,197 |
| Netherlands | 143,338 | 5,406,463 | +5,263,125 |
| Germany | 448,821 | 684,144 | +235,323 |
| France | 843,361 | 194,784 | -648,577 |
| South Korea | 311,180 | 580,645 | +269,465 |
| United States | 199,210 | 125,159 | -74,051 |
| China | 147,948 | 118,532 | -29,416 |
| Czechia | 83,434 | 103,226 | +19,792 |
| Italy | 79,714 | 81,106 | +1,392 |
| Norway | 0 | 36,878 | +36,878 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 24,575,665 |
| France | 1,169,485 |
| South Korea | 887,816 |
| Germany | 752,043 |
| United States | 573,723 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 12,636,864 | 11,938,801 | -698,063 |
| France | 818,762 | 350,723 | -468,039 |
| South Korea | 312,583 | 575,233 | +262,650 |
| Germany | 388,099 | 363,944 | -24,155 |
| United States | 242,703 | 331,020 | +88,317 |
| Taiwan | 135,268 | 126,981 | -8,287 |
| Italy | 74,547 | 79,743 | +5,196 |
| Netherlands | 92,195 | 24,618 | -67,577 |
| Switzerland | 16,292 | 55,947 | +39,655 |
| Norway | 0 | 36,878 | +36,878 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Northern Ireland | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,387,864 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,061,170 |
| Air transport | 1,355,575 |
| Other | 18,089 |
| Road transport | 7,130 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,879,920 | 12,507,944 | -371,976 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,259,542 | 801,628 | -457,914 |
| Air transport | 670,980 | 684,595 | +13,615 |
| Other | 12,711 | 5,378 | -7,333 |
| Road transport | 7,130 | 0 | -7,130 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Inverness | 24,282,140 |
| Dover | 1,305,500 |
| Southampton | 517,943 |
| Eurotunnel | 512,077 |
| East Midlands Airport | 456,036 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inverness | 12,487,321 | 11,794,819 | -692,502 |
| Dover | 922,708 | 382,792 | -539,916 |
| Southampton | 229,297 | 288,646 | +59,349 |
| Eurotunnel | 176,478 | 335,599 | +159,121 |
| East Midlands Airport | 196,451 | 259,585 | +63,134 |
| Felixstowe | 164,485 | 290,367 | +125,882 |
| London Stansted Airport | 164,075 | 88,878 | -75,197 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 44,944 | 128,426 | +83,482 |
| Birmingham Airport | 46,855 | 108,844 | +61,989 |
| Belfast Airport | 117,135 | 15,858 | -101,277 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Other manufacturing
|
13 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
12 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
10 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 10 |
| 2026-04 | 17 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
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 | 35 |
| 54m+ | 35 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 51,472,072 |
| United States | 28,274,260 |
| France | 1,045,112 |
| Switzerland | 408,844 |
| Germany | 273,872 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 26,717,504 | 24,754,568 | -1,962,936 |
| United States | 17,520,123 | 10,754,137 | -6,765,986 |
| France | 430,046 | 615,066 | +185,020 |
| Switzerland | 166,211 | 242,633 | +76,422 |
| Germany | 22,893 | 250,979 | +228,086 |
| Saudi Arabia | 146,578 | 119,132 | -27,446 |
| United Arab Emirates | 116,592 | 72,217 | -44,375 |
| Mexico | 6,470 | 171,162 | +164,692 |
| Italy | 97,378 | 79,053 | -18,325 |
| Canada | 143,835 | 8,158 | -135,677 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 456 |
| XI | 15 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 172 | 284 | +112 |
| XI | 0 | 15 | +15 |
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 | 82,027,864 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 843,000 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 629,794 |
| Other | 471 |
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 | 45,235,357 | 36,792,507 | -8,442,850 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 396,018 | 446,982 | +50,964 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 191,572 | 438,222 | +246,650 |
| Other | 172 | 299 | +127 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 77,066,678 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,238,914 |
| ZLC | 1,053,396 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 501,303 |
| Liverpool Docks | 445,786 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 43,032,417 | 34,034,261 | -8,998,156 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,467,463 | 1,771,451 | +303,988 |
| ZLC | 536,641 | 516,755 | -19,886 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 114,338 | 386,965 | +272,627 |
| Liverpool Docks | 143,835 | 301,951 | +158,116 |
| London Stansted Airport | 138,839 | 300,724 | +161,885 |
| London Gateway Port | 205,201 | 122,778 | -82,423 |
| Manchester Airport | 19,897 | 143,819 | +123,922 |
| Immingham Docks | 28,932 | 37,405 | +8,473 |
| Felixstowe | 41,280 | 15,786 | -25,494 |
Quick facts
HS code: 854519
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Carbon electrodes used for electrical purposes, not specifically for furnaces