Import/export HS code 252020: Plasters
Plasters made from calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate, used for building and decorative purposes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 25,337,032 |
| Spain | 17,036,839 |
| Netherlands | 16,231,887 |
| Germany | 9,465,265 |
| France | 5,258,096 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 12,730,087 | 12,606,945 | -123,142 |
| Spain | 9,442,619 | 7,594,220 | -1,848,399 |
| Netherlands | 7,533,552 | 8,698,335 | +1,164,783 |
| Germany | 4,725,442 | 4,739,823 | +14,381 |
| France | 2,738,229 | 2,519,867 | -218,362 |
| Italy | 674,895 | 1,052,994 | +378,099 |
| United States | 630,984 | 410,317 | -220,667 |
| Poland | 386,488 | 490,822 | +104,334 |
| Turkey | 504,109 | 356,483 | -147,626 |
| China | 80,901 | 105,001 | +24,100 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 32,494,485 |
| France | 4,968,242 |
| Germany | 3,458,864 |
| Italy | 1,691,966 |
| United States | 1,239,505 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 16,542,462 | 15,952,023 | -590,439 |
| France | 2,595,206 | 2,373,036 | -222,170 |
| Germany | 1,845,406 | 1,613,458 | -231,948 |
| Italy | 640,517 | 1,051,449 | +410,932 |
| United States | 653,675 | 585,830 | -67,845 |
| Poland | 574,633 | 500,682 | -73,951 |
| Turkey | 504,408 | 356,483 | -147,925 |
| Netherlands | 240,327 | 336,711 | +96,384 |
| China | 65,910 | 109,503 | +43,593 |
| India | 135,001 | 40,076 | -94,925 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 35,633,798 |
| Other | 31,662,285 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,021,726 |
| Air transport | 242,473 |
| Road transport | 23,435 |
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) | 17,658,027 | 17,975,771 | +317,744 |
| Other | 15,776,030 | 15,886,255 | +110,225 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,036,001 | 4,985,725 | -1,050,276 |
| Air transport | 128,925 | 113,548 | -15,377 |
| Road transport | 21,195 | 2,240 | -18,955 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 31,662,285 |
| Medway | 16,872,088 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,025,528 |
| Dover | 3,642,591 |
| Felixstowe | 2,054,105 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 15,776,030 | 15,886,255 | +110,225 |
| Medway | 8,277,727 | 8,594,361 | +316,634 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,490,811 | 7,534,717 | -956,094 |
| Dover | 1,914,897 | 1,727,694 | -187,203 |
| Felixstowe | 1,095,633 | 958,472 | -137,161 |
| Eurotunnel | 894,269 | 871,250 | -23,019 |
| London | 529,119 | 684,401 | +155,282 |
| Liverpool Docks | 576,362 | 314,931 | -261,431 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 113,158 | 695,438 | +582,280 |
| Harwich | 523,877 | 233,350 | -290,527 |
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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 13 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RICHARD BAKER HARRISON LIMITED | 52 |
| ARDEX UK LIMITED | 52 |
| ETEX BUILDING PERFORMANCE LIMITED | 51 |
| GOODWIN PLC | 46 |
| TREMCO CPG UK LIMITED | 41 |
| JOHN WINTER & COMPANY LIMITED | 35 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 31 |
| POLBUD ( UK ) LTD | 30 |
| GT PROSPECT LTD | 21 |
| ANGLO BEEF PROCESSORS UK | 21 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 11,059,542 |
| Turkey | 4,723,500 |
| France | 2,407,430 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,939,420 |
| Italy | 1,892,197 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 4,987,451 | 6,072,091 | +1,084,640 |
| Turkey | 2,467,835 | 2,255,665 | -212,170 |
| France | 990,899 | 1,416,531 | +425,632 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,141,710 | 797,710 | -344,000 |
| Italy | 1,085,374 | 806,823 | -278,551 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,129,473 | 725,449 | -404,024 |
| Thailand | 868,822 | 838,807 | -30,015 |
| India | 648,876 | 390,889 | -257,987 |
| United States | 647,631 | 372,197 | -275,434 |
| Netherlands | 357,773 | 604,022 | +246,249 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 5,932,041 |
| Ireland | 2,214,907 |
| XI | 411,854 |
| XL | 13,500 |
| France | 11,484 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,529,699 | 3,402,342 | +872,643 |
| Ireland | 982,329 | 1,232,578 | +250,249 |
| XI | 201,784 | 210,070 | +8,286 |
| XL | 0 | 13,500 | +13,500 |
| France | 2,890 | 8,594 | +5,704 |
| Poland | 229 | 0 | -229 |
| United States | 23 | 0 | -23 |
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) | 16,443,632 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,539,347 |
| Other | 8,859,933 |
| Air transport | 343,861 |
| Rail transport | 13,711 |
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) | 9,073,171 | 7,370,461 | -1,702,710 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,132,537 | 5,406,810 | +274,273 |
| Other | 3,855,714 | 5,004,219 | +1,148,505 |
| Air transport | 190,023 | 153,838 | -36,185 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 13,711 | +13,711 |
| Road transport | 10,071 | 0 | -10,071 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 8,859,933 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,891,210 |
| Southampton | 4,927,515 |
| Felixstowe | 4,769,234 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,504,379 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 3,855,714 | 5,004,219 | +1,148,505 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,279,776 | 2,611,434 | -668,342 |
| Southampton | 2,336,789 | 2,590,726 | +253,937 |
| Felixstowe | 2,887,011 | 1,882,223 | -1,004,788 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,619,147 | 1,885,232 | +266,085 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,643,266 | 1,706,975 | +63,709 |
| Liverpool Docks | 569,954 | 208,381 | -361,573 |
| Heysham | 412,115 | 225,526 | -186,589 |
| Dover | 426,544 | 179,565 | -246,979 |
| Holyhead | 156,027 | 410,312 | +254,285 |
Quick facts
HS code: 252020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plasters made from calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate, used for building and decorative purposes