Import/export HS code 2715: Bitumen-based mixtures for construction
Bitumen mixtures made from natural asphalt, petroleum, or mineral tar, used for road construction, roofing, and waterproofing. Includes products like bituminous mastics and cut-backs
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.
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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 | 27,518,191 |
| Belgium | 16,637,807 |
| Austria | 9,404,647 |
| Netherlands | 5,711,833 |
| United States | 3,828,727 |
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 | 13,335,832 | 14,182,359 | +846,527 |
| Belgium | 11,826,593 | 4,811,214 | -7,015,379 |
| Austria | 4,417,429 | 4,987,218 | +569,789 |
| Netherlands | 2,187,088 | 3,524,745 | +1,337,657 |
| United States | 2,375,090 | 1,453,637 | -921,453 |
| Spain | 146,562 | 1,702,041 | +1,555,479 |
| Canada | 967,193 | 459,802 | -507,391 |
| Germany | 435,446 | 584,644 | +149,198 |
| France | 593,983 | 374,121 | -219,862 |
| Italy | 166,431 | 45,903 | -120,528 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 9,301,445 |
| Netherlands | 4,883,740 |
| United States | 2,802,423 |
| Canada | 2,703,246 |
| Belgium | 2,652,420 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 4,420,534 | 4,880,911 | +460,377 |
| Netherlands | 1,587,453 | 3,296,287 | +1,708,834 |
| United States | 2,050,423 | 752,000 | -1,298,423 |
| Canada | 1,410,021 | 1,293,225 | -116,796 |
| Belgium | 1,503,054 | 1,149,366 | -353,688 |
| Germany | 722,150 | 803,179 | +81,029 |
| Spain | 675,027 | 352,078 | -322,949 |
| France | 295,279 | 254,458 | -40,821 |
| Poland | 235,628 | 251,579 | +15,951 |
| Italy | 166,431 | 59,530 | -106,901 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Suffolk | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Suffolk | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 42,632,618 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,333,557 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,709,683 |
| Road transport | 219,050 |
| Air transport | 69,353 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 23,438,495 | 19,194,123 | -4,244,372 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,834,550 | 10,499,007 | +1,664,457 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,036,940 | 2,672,743 | -1,364,197 |
| Road transport | 219,050 | 0 | -219,050 |
| Air transport | 50,448 | 18,905 | -31,543 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 42,632,618 |
| Dover | 11,304,935 |
| Felixstowe | 2,934,608 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,717,995 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,021,921 |
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 | 23,438,495 | 19,194,123 | -4,244,372 |
| Dover | 5,235,128 | 6,069,807 | +834,679 |
| Felixstowe | 1,739,541 | 1,195,067 | -544,474 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,362,355 | 1,355,640 | -6,715 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,032,360 | 989,561 | -42,799 |
| Harwich | 572,811 | 1,248,122 | +675,311 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,133,599 | 646,186 | -487,413 |
| Southampton | 593,261 | 523,135 | -70,126 |
| London Gateway Port | 410,943 | 310,351 | -100,592 |
| London | 207,571 | 211,627 | +4,056 |
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 | 14 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Specialised construction activities | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 16 |
| 2026-02 | 15 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| IKO PLC | 49 |
| AXTER LIMITED | 45 |
| PIRELLI UK TYRES LIMITED | 44 |
| SUN CHEMICAL LIMITED | 41 |
| MAPEI (UK) LIMITED | 36 |
| SOPREMA UK LIMITED | 31 |
| ALPHA COATINGS LIMITED | 31 |
| TREMCO CPG UK LIMITED | 26 |
| WURTH UK LIMITED | 26 |
| OWENS CORNING INSULATION (UK) LTD | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 12,782,801 |
| France | 3,584,846 |
| Japan | 3,313,421 |
| Australia | 2,429,712 |
| Germany | 1,480,038 |
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 | 6,793,003 | 5,989,798 | -803,205 |
| France | 1,532,232 | 2,052,614 | +520,382 |
| Japan | 1,632,901 | 1,680,520 | +47,619 |
| Australia | 1,341,323 | 1,088,389 | -252,934 |
| Germany | 742,035 | 738,003 | -4,032 |
| United Arab Emirates | 724,980 | 680,558 | -44,422 |
| United States | 2,446 | 1,043,593 | +1,041,147 |
| China | 761,790 | 32,225 | -729,565 |
| Thailand | 742,572 | 31,540 | -711,032 |
| Canada | 261,647 | 493,746 | +232,099 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 6,443,280 |
| XI | 2,833,597 |
| Ireland | 116,654 |
| Poland | 1,558 |
| Netherlands | 237 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 2,609,025 | 3,834,255 | +1,225,230 |
| XI | 2,229,875 | 603,722 | -1,626,153 |
| Ireland | 51,152 | 65,502 | +14,350 |
| Poland | 779 | 779 | +0 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 237 | +237 |
| Germany | 145 | 0 | -145 |
| Belgium | 0 | 14 | +14 |
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) | 14,711,657 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,880,237 |
| Other | 9,501,546 |
| Air transport | 245,838 |
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) | 7,640,994 | 7,070,663 | -570,331 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,231,817 | 5,648,420 | -583,397 |
| Other | 4,956,261 | 4,545,285 | -410,976 |
| Air transport | 59,676 | 186,162 | +126,486 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 9,501,546 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,816,278 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,858,936 |
| Felixstowe | 4,241,490 |
| Southampton | 3,394,900 |
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 | 4,956,261 | 4,545,285 | -410,976 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,662,707 | 3,153,571 | +490,864 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,217,324 | 2,641,612 | +424,288 |
| Felixstowe | 2,491,308 | 1,750,182 | -741,126 |
| Southampton | 2,235,405 | 1,159,495 | -1,075,910 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,238,065 | 1,372,577 | +134,512 |
| Immingham Docks | 620,632 | 683,148 | +62,516 |
| Holyhead | 678,252 | 618,292 | -59,960 |
| Portsmouth | 446,114 | 504,148 | +58,034 |
| Heysham | 224,195 | 452,579 | +228,384 |
Quick facts
HS code: 2715
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Bitumen mixtures made from natural asphalt, petroleum, or mineral tar, used for road construction, roofing, and waterproofing. Includes products like bituminous mastics and cut-backs