Import/export HS code 38245090: Various non-refractory mortars and concretes
Various types of mortars and concretes not classified elsewhere, used in construction
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 20,889,602 |
| Poland | 10,962,401 |
| Spain | 8,786,607 |
| Italy | 8,004,062 |
| Ireland | 7,699,665 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 9,367,393 | 11,522,209 | +2,154,816 |
| Poland | 5,381,673 | 5,580,728 | +199,055 |
| Spain | 4,037,081 | 4,749,526 | +712,445 |
| Italy | 3,606,384 | 4,397,678 | +791,294 |
| Ireland | 3,602,112 | 4,097,553 | +495,441 |
| Belgium | 4,107,390 | 3,586,960 | -520,430 |
| France | 2,712,837 | 2,385,332 | -327,505 |
| Netherlands | 731,728 | 707,940 | -23,788 |
| Portugal | 408,311 | 573,357 | +165,046 |
| Canada | 506,223 | 352,292 | -153,931 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 24,627,996 |
| Poland | 11,144,886 |
| Spain | 8,883,145 |
| Italy | 8,643,931 |
| France | 6,127,870 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 11,245,056 | 13,382,940 | +2,137,884 |
| Poland | 5,473,996 | 5,670,890 | +196,894 |
| Spain | 4,001,559 | 4,881,586 | +880,027 |
| Italy | 3,969,697 | 4,674,234 | +704,537 |
| France | 3,062,183 | 3,065,687 | +3,504 |
| Ireland | 2,210,472 | 2,894,941 | +684,469 |
| Belgium | 1,736,583 | 765,284 | -971,299 |
| Portugal | 489,558 | 605,237 | +115,679 |
| Canada | 508,087 | 352,292 | -155,795 |
| Netherlands | 382,144 | 282,097 | -100,047 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 20 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 19 |
| West Yorkshire | 15 |
| Inner London - West | 14 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 13 |
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 | 17 | 13 | -4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 14 | 16 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 14 | +9 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 11 | +4 |
| Inner London - East | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 | 9 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 56,787,759 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,324,373 |
| Other | 2,548,903 |
| Air transport | 396,553 |
| Road transport | 9,071 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 28,730,531 | 28,057,228 | -673,303 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,300,314 | 9,024,059 | +3,723,745 |
| Other | 1,321,581 | 1,227,322 | -94,259 |
| Air transport | 160,031 | 236,522 | +76,491 |
| Road transport | 5,439 | 3,632 | -1,807 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 19,764,559 |
| Harwich | 7,798,310 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,194,869 |
| London | 5,962,931 |
| Killingholme | 5,948,714 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 9,242,105 | 10,522,454 | +1,280,349 |
| Harwich | 3,543,019 | 4,255,291 | +712,272 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,028,394 | 3,166,475 | +138,081 |
| London | 2,631,177 | 3,331,754 | +700,577 |
| Killingholme | 3,089,720 | 2,858,994 | -230,726 |
| Purfleet | 2,147,010 | 1,966,859 | -180,151 |
| Newhaven | 1,532,972 | 2,570,864 | +1,037,892 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,325,303 | 1,420,407 | -904,896 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,589,866 | 1,192,721 | -397,145 |
| 000 | 1,321,581 | 1,227,322 | -94,259 |
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 | 99 |
| Specialised construction activities | 68 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 38 |
| Construction of buildings | 22 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 17 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 78 |
| 2026-03 | 77 |
| 2026-02 | 66 |
| 2026-01 | 53 |
| 2025-12 | 65 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIKA LIMITED | 52 |
| KEIM MINERAL PAINTS LIMITED | 52 |
| MAPEI (UK) LIMITED | 52 |
| WETHERBY WALL SYSTEMS LIMITED | 52 |
| KERAKOLL U.K. LIMITED | 52 |
| BAUMIT LTD | 52 |
| FASSA UK LIMITED | 52 |
| SOLTHERM EXTERNAL INSULATIONS LTD | 52 |
| POLBUD ( UK ) LTD | 52 |
| PRB SYSTEMS LTD | 52 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 116 |
| 0-1m | 67 |
| 54m+ | 57 |
| 15m-54m | 31 |
| Other | 11 |
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 | 25,217,078 |
| Belgium | 1,181,850 |
| France | 796,420 |
| Canada | 735,880 |
| Germany | 708,896 |
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 | 12,243,665 | 12,973,413 | +729,748 |
| Belgium | 579,866 | 601,984 | +22,118 |
| France | 354,394 | 442,026 | +87,632 |
| Canada | 249,120 | 486,760 | +237,640 |
| Germany | 631,670 | 77,226 | -554,444 |
| Saudi Arabia | 10,501 | 523,460 | +512,959 |
| Netherlands | 235,333 | 280,176 | +44,843 |
| Djibouti | 210,654 | 101,115 | -109,539 |
| Iceland | 192,376 | 81,818 | -110,558 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 77,525 | 168,220 | +90,695 |
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 | 184,513 |
| Germany | 97,077 |
| Ireland | 55,761 |
| Italy | 866 |
| Sweden | 563 |
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 | 92,447 | 92,066 | -381 |
| Germany | 68,768 | 28,309 | -40,459 |
| Ireland | 33,682 | 22,079 | -11,603 |
| Italy | 543 | 323 | -220 |
| Sweden | 284 | 279 | -5 |
| Belgium | 38 | 118 | +80 |
| Poland | 36 | 0 | -36 |
| China | 3 | 0 | -3 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,620,952 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,712,387 |
| Other | 3,671,857 |
| Air transport | 147,667 |
| Road transport | 1,442 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,578,645 | 13,042,307 | +463,662 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,514,527 | 2,197,860 | +683,333 |
| Other | 1,987,216 | 1,684,641 | -302,575 |
| Air transport | 40,890 | 106,777 | +65,887 |
| Road transport | 1,442 | 0 | -1,442 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 11,327,054 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,686,112 |
| 000 | 3,671,857 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,575,465 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,882,746 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 5,397,379 | 5,929,675 | +532,296 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,794,052 | 4,892,060 | +98,008 |
| 000 | 1,987,216 | 1,684,641 | -302,575 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,378,500 | 1,196,965 | -181,535 |
| London Gateway Port | 605,895 | 1,276,851 | +670,956 |
| Heysham | 580,681 | 812,278 | +231,597 |
| Immingham Docks | 336,220 | 264,371 | -71,849 |
| Southampton | 248,474 | 157,644 | -90,830 |
| Harwich | 189,827 | 189,895 | +68 |
| Dover | 60,515 | 211,751 | +151,236 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38245090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various types of mortars and concretes not classified elsewhere, used in construction