Import/export HS code 252329: Various types of cement
All other types of cement not listed separately. Includes specialized cements for specific construction needs
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
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Kent | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West of England | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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 | 11 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Specialised construction activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HOLCIM UK LIMITED | 48 |
| ARDEX UK LIMITED | 48 |
| BREEDON CEMENT LIMITED | 47 |
| ROBERT BRETT & SONS LIMITED | 46 |
| DRAGON ALFA CEMENT LIMITED | 46 |
| FORBO FLOORING UK LIMITED | 44 |
| MANNOK CEMENT (GB) LIMITED | 44 |
| CEBO UK LIMITED | 38 |
| TARMAC CEMENT LIMITED | 35 |
| CEMEX INVESTMENTS LIMITED | 17 |
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 | 7 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 14,632,216 |
| Norway | 2,668,888 |
| Czechia | 1,407,394 |
| Oman | 548,522 |
| United States | 326,036 |
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 | 7,824,841 | 6,807,375 | -1,017,466 |
| Norway | 1,444,886 | 1,224,002 | -220,884 |
| Czechia | 827,141 | 580,253 | -246,888 |
| Oman | 184,032 | 364,490 | +180,458 |
| United States | 275,354 | 50,682 | -224,672 |
| Finland | 184,685 | 136,860 | -47,825 |
| Saudi Arabia | 196,676 | 75,947 | -120,729 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 172,254 | 27,388 | -144,866 |
| Falkland Islands | 129,754 | 8,210 | -121,544 |
| Belgium | 85,690 | 49,288 | -36,402 |
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 | 11,857,900 |
| Ireland | 237,514 |
| Netherlands | 23,519 |
| Poland | 16,980 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 819 |
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 | 5,717,023 | 6,140,877 | +423,854 |
| Ireland | 151,130 | 86,384 | -64,746 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 23,519 | +23,519 |
| Poland | 10,889 | 6,091 | -4,798 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 0 | 819 | +819 |
| China | 0 | 73 | +73 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 12,174,980 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,571,756 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,441,829 |
| Air transport | 18,546 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 5,911,877 | 6,263,103 | +351,226 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,231,062 | 2,340,694 | -1,890,368 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,513,784 | 928,045 | -585,739 |
| Air transport | 5,161 | 13,385 | +8,224 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 12,174,980 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,120,423 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,100,208 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,211,332 |
| Holyhead | 379,224 |
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 | 5,911,877 | 6,263,103 | +351,226 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,349,905 | 1,770,518 | -579,387 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,596,879 | 503,329 | -1,093,550 |
| London Gateway Port | 729,836 | 481,496 | -248,340 |
| Holyhead | 293,607 | 85,617 | -207,990 |
| Southampton | 327,940 | 48,963 | -278,977 |
| London | 140,455 | 145,363 | +4,908 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 70,798 | 104,660 | +33,862 |
| Felixstowe | 75,701 | 59,646 | -16,055 |
| Heysham | 49,954 | 25,477 | -24,477 |
Quick facts
HS code: 252329
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: All other types of cement not listed separately. Includes specialized cements for specific construction needs