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 | 27,161,699 |
| Belgium | 14,960,403 |
| Austria | 7,909,192 |
| Netherlands | 4,442,283 |
| United States | 4,047,510 |
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 | 12,522,678 | 14,639,021 | +2,116,343 |
| Belgium | 11,643,826 | 3,316,577 | -8,327,249 |
| Austria | 4,510,262 | 3,398,930 | -1,111,332 |
| Netherlands | 1,971,588 | 2,470,695 | +499,107 |
| United States | 2,059,764 | 1,987,746 | -72,018 |
| Spain | 2,248,295 | 32,542 | -2,215,753 |
| Canada | 1,161,031 | 269,763 | -891,268 |
| France | 734,338 | 342,845 | -391,493 |
| Germany | 353,524 | 513,399 | +159,875 |
| Italy | 132,820 | 64,601 | -68,219 |
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 | 7,907,861 |
| Netherlands | 3,711,415 |
| United States | 3,073,146 |
| Belgium | 2,663,791 |
| Canada | 2,620,530 |
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 | 4,513,367 | 3,394,494 | -1,118,873 |
| Netherlands | 1,419,559 | 2,291,856 | +872,297 |
| United States | 2,078,759 | 994,387 | -1,084,372 |
| Belgium | 1,489,951 | 1,173,840 | -316,111 |
| Canada | 1,251,364 | 1,369,166 | +117,802 |
| Germany | 623,618 | 592,267 | -31,351 |
| Spain | 726,288 | 321,701 | -404,587 |
| France | 304,412 | 233,238 | -71,174 |
| Poland | 215,133 | 187,287 | -27,846 |
| Italy | 132,820 | 74,739 | -58,081 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Suffolk | 3 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Suffolk | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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 | 41,137,510 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,386,022 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,825,154 |
| Road transport | 222,682 |
| Air transport | 72,761 |
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 | 24,634,361 | 16,503,149 | -8,131,212 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,792,443 | 7,593,579 | -1,198,864 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,743,080 | 3,082,074 | -661,006 |
| Road transport | 222,682 | 0 | -222,682 |
| Air transport | 25,956 | 46,805 | +20,849 |
| Rail transport | 57,096 | 0 | -57,096 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 41,137,510 |
| Dover | 9,628,197 |
| Felixstowe | 2,774,235 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,614,860 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,928,380 |
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 | 24,634,361 | 16,503,149 | -8,131,212 |
| Dover | 5,376,934 | 4,251,263 | -1,125,671 |
| Felixstowe | 1,437,981 | 1,336,254 | -101,727 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,255,707 | 1,359,153 | +103,446 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,236,565 | 691,815 | -544,750 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,000,199 | 789,111 | -211,088 |
| Harwich | 583,420 | 734,535 | +151,115 |
| Southampton | 671,711 | 328,754 | -342,957 |
| London Gateway Port | 220,369 | 500,925 | +280,556 |
| Purfleet | 30,579 | 321,764 | +291,185 |
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 | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| IKO PLC | 45 |
| AXTER LIMITED | 42 |
| PIRELLI UK TYRES LIMITED | 41 |
| SUN CHEMICAL LIMITED | 37 |
| MAPEI (UK) LIMITED | 33 |
| SOPREMA UK LIMITED | 29 |
| ALPHA COATINGS LIMITED | 27 |
| TREMCO CPG UK LIMITED | 24 |
| WURTH UK LIMITED | 24 |
| LEADING SOLVENT SUPPLIES LIMITED | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 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 | 12,281,878 |
| France | 3,510,688 |
| Japan | 3,441,276 |
| Australia | 2,152,647 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,349,237 |
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 | 6,811,053 | 5,470,825 | -1,340,228 |
| France | 1,545,380 | 1,965,308 | +419,928 |
| Japan | 2,092,891 | 1,348,385 | -744,506 |
| Australia | 1,324,100 | 828,547 | -495,553 |
| United Arab Emirates | 672,939 | 676,298 | +3,359 |
| Germany | 907,317 | 414,807 | -492,510 |
| United States | 4,348 | 1,040,782 | +1,036,434 |
| China | 870,052 | 46,813 | -823,239 |
| Thailand | 715,148 | 58,964 | -656,184 |
| Turkey | 191,600 | 261,568 | +69,968 |
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 | 6,445,690 |
| XI | 2,666,029 |
| Ireland | 97,307 |
| Poland | 1,586 |
| 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 | 2,611,435 | 3,834,255 | +1,222,820 |
| XI | 2,219,088 | 446,941 | -1,772,147 |
| Ireland | 45,746 | 51,561 | +5,815 |
| Poland | 895 | 691 | -204 |
| 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) | 14,255,417 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,128,790 |
| Other | 9,311,220 |
| Air transport | 209,150 |
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) | 8,034,660 | 6,220,757 | -1,813,903 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,386,959 | 4,741,831 | -1,645,128 |
| Other | 4,939,477 | 4,371,743 | -567,734 |
| Air transport | 94,846 | 114,304 | +19,458 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 9,311,220 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,542,644 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,429,433 |
| Felixstowe | 4,335,433 |
| Southampton | 3,541,712 |
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 | 4,939,477 | 4,371,743 | -567,734 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,859,673 | 2,682,971 | -176,702 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,885,055 | 2,544,378 | +659,323 |
| Felixstowe | 2,823,376 | 1,512,057 | -1,311,319 |
| Southampton | 2,485,261 | 1,056,451 | -1,428,810 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,201,224 | 1,051,479 | -149,745 |
| Holyhead | 687,706 | 475,190 | -212,516 |
| Immingham Docks | 599,077 | 473,792 | -125,285 |
| Portsmouth | 339,588 | 520,868 | +181,280 |
| Heysham | 218,444 | 318,996 | +100,552 |
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