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 | 20,094,725 |
| Poland | 10,408,939 |
| Spain | 8,475,444 |
| Italy | 7,866,602 |
| Ireland | 7,559,012 |
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 | 9,427,858 | 10,666,867 | +1,239,009 |
| Poland | 5,583,873 | 4,825,066 | -758,807 |
| Spain | 4,038,210 | 4,437,234 | +399,024 |
| Italy | 3,944,310 | 3,922,292 | -22,018 |
| Ireland | 3,699,399 | 3,859,613 | +160,214 |
| Belgium | 3,971,658 | 3,162,181 | -809,477 |
| France | 2,437,078 | 2,186,317 | -250,761 |
| Netherlands | 670,986 | 621,310 | -49,676 |
| Portugal | 427,261 | 541,305 | +114,044 |
| Canada | 277,994 | 349,652 | +71,658 |
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 | 23,569,592 |
| Poland | 10,603,907 |
| Spain | 8,563,803 |
| Italy | 8,486,948 |
| France | 5,728,197 |
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 | 11,235,072 | 12,334,520 | +1,099,448 |
| Poland | 5,675,673 | 4,928,234 | -747,439 |
| Spain | 4,004,294 | 4,559,509 | +555,215 |
| Italy | 4,282,500 | 4,204,448 | -78,052 |
| France | 2,908,781 | 2,819,416 | -89,365 |
| Ireland | 2,402,845 | 2,716,766 | +313,921 |
| Belgium | 1,532,733 | 649,346 | -883,387 |
| Portugal | 519,784 | 549,817 | +30,033 |
| Canada | 279,858 | 349,652 | +69,794 |
| Denmark | 446,936 | 124,911 | -322,025 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 18 |
| West Midlands | 18 |
| Inner London - West | 14 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 14 | 15 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 15 | 12 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 14 | +10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 12 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 3 | -6 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 | 8 | +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) | 53,346,521 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,330,911 |
| Other | 2,397,408 |
| Air transport | 401,885 |
| Road transport | 8,591 |
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) | 28,835,237 | 24,511,284 | -4,323,953 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,160,804 | 9,170,107 | +4,009,303 |
| Other | 1,243,132 | 1,154,276 | -88,856 |
| Air transport | 165,407 | 236,478 | +71,071 |
| Road transport | 4,446 | 4,145 | -301 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 18,767,914 |
| Harwich | 7,493,868 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,027,887 |
| London | 5,715,201 |
| Killingholme | 5,593,043 |
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 | 9,220,584 | 9,547,330 | +326,746 |
| Harwich | 3,798,446 | 3,695,422 | -103,024 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,151,977 | 2,875,910 | -276,067 |
| London | 2,814,489 | 2,900,712 | +86,223 |
| Killingholme | 3,208,438 | 2,384,605 | -823,833 |
| Newhaven | 1,603,016 | 2,552,341 | +949,325 |
| Purfleet | 2,122,370 | 1,873,752 | -248,618 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,971,132 | 1,238,622 | -732,510 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,509,295 | 1,170,387 | -338,908 |
| 000 | 1,243,132 | 1,154,276 | -88,856 |
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
|
101 |
|
Specialised construction activities
|
65 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
36 |
|
Construction of buildings
|
21 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
18 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 84 |
| 2026-04 | 78 |
| 2026-03 | 77 |
| 2026-02 | 66 |
| 2026-01 | 53 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIKA LIMITED | 53 |
| KEIM MINERAL PAINTS LIMITED | 53 |
| MAPEI (UK) LIMITED | 53 |
| WETHERBY WALL SYSTEMS LIMITED | 53 |
| KERAKOLL U.K. LIMITED | 53 |
| BAUMIT LTD | 53 |
| FASSA UK LIMITED | 53 |
| SOLTHERM EXTERNAL INSULATIONS LTD | 53 |
| POLBUD ( UK ) LTD | 53 |
| PRB SYSTEMS LTD | 53 |
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 | 64 |
| 54m+ | 57 |
| 15m-54m | 29 |
| 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 | 24,273,539 |
| Belgium | 1,089,268 |
| France | 764,514 |
| Canada | 665,183 |
| Netherlands | 550,806 |
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 | 12,571,257 | 11,702,282 | -868,975 |
| Belgium | 566,502 | 522,766 | -43,736 |
| France | 346,957 | 417,557 | +70,600 |
| Canada | 162,942 | 502,241 | +339,299 |
| Netherlands | 288,621 | 262,185 | -26,436 |
| Saudi Arabia | 15,609 | 518,352 | +502,743 |
| Germany | 332,222 | 78,096 | -254,126 |
| Djibouti | 162,251 | 101,115 | -61,136 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 109,150 | 136,595 | +27,445 |
| Iceland | 162,565 | 60,652 | -101,913 |
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 | 181,203 |
| Germany | 90,994 |
| Ireland | 52,429 |
| 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 | 92,706 | 88,497 | -4,209 |
| Germany | 64,077 | 26,917 | -37,160 |
| Ireland | 33,880 | 18,549 | -15,331 |
| Italy | 669 | 197 | -472 |
| Sweden | 284 | 279 | -5 |
| Belgium | 76 | 80 | +4 |
| 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) | 24,396,543 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,474,649 |
| Other | 3,424,874 |
| Air transport | 162,971 |
| 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) | 12,579,908 | 11,816,635 | -763,273 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,346,964 | 2,127,685 | +780,721 |
| Other | 1,932,792 | 1,492,082 | -440,710 |
| Air transport | 24,821 | 138,150 | +113,329 |
| 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 | 10,830,119 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,182,492 |
| 000 | 3,424,874 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,284,354 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,815,685 |
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 | 5,749,948 | 5,080,171 | -669,777 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,436,694 | 4,745,798 | +309,104 |
| 000 | 1,932,792 | 1,492,082 | -440,710 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,248,170 | 1,036,184 | -211,986 |
| London Gateway Port | 614,154 | 1,201,531 | +587,377 |
| Heysham | 622,779 | 797,250 | +174,471 |
| Immingham Docks | 330,541 | 176,540 | -154,001 |
| Harwich | 219,870 | 189,274 | -30,596 |
| Southampton | 222,280 | 152,960 | -69,320 |
| Dover | 13,175 | 256,500 | +243,325 |
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