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 | 18,297,619 |
| Poland | 10,057,659 |
| Spain | 7,561,261 |
| Italy | 7,003,676 |
| Belgium | 6,831,365 |
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 | 9,274,546 | 9,023,073 | -251,473 |
| Poland | 5,275,023 | 4,782,636 | -492,387 |
| Spain | 4,119,381 | 3,441,880 | -677,501 |
| Italy | 3,608,012 | 3,395,664 | -212,348 |
| Belgium | 4,170,489 | 2,660,876 | -1,509,613 |
| Ireland | 3,477,291 | 3,060,066 | -417,225 |
| France | 2,875,313 | 2,080,674 | -794,639 |
| Netherlands | 753,223 | 560,513 | -192,710 |
| Portugal | 382,171 | 423,674 | +41,503 |
| Canada | 575,365 | 207,758 | -367,607 |
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 | 21,553,411 |
| Poland | 10,223,759 |
| Spain | 7,656,005 |
| Italy | 7,630,512 |
| France | 5,670,799 |
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 | 11,230,259 | 10,323,152 | -907,107 |
| Poland | 5,384,582 | 4,839,177 | -545,405 |
| Spain | 4,104,405 | 3,551,600 | -552,805 |
| Italy | 3,995,277 | 3,635,235 | -360,042 |
| France | 3,136,482 | 2,534,317 | -602,165 |
| Ireland | 2,036,349 | 2,248,910 | +212,561 |
| Belgium | 1,749,385 | 641,564 | -1,107,821 |
| Portugal | 441,359 | 477,613 | +36,254 |
| Canada | 577,229 | 207,758 | -369,471 |
| Denmark | 480,321 | 202,456 | -277,865 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 19 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 18 |
| Inner London - East | 12 |
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| West Yorkshire | 12 |
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 | 16 | 13 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 13 | 16 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 11 | +7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 5 | -4 |
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) | 51,976,904 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,392,202 |
| Other | 2,214,082 |
| Air transport | 340,177 |
| Road transport | 7,648 |
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) | 28,831,870 | 23,145,034 | -5,686,836 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,390,341 | 6,001,861 | +611,520 |
| Other | 1,369,452 | 844,630 | -524,822 |
| Air transport | 165,765 | 174,412 | +8,647 |
| Road transport | 6,313 | 1,335 | -4,978 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 17,725,994 |
| Harwich | 7,150,560 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,746,742 |
| Killingholme | 5,329,303 |
| London | 5,252,195 |
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 | 9,399,073 | 8,326,921 | -1,072,152 |
| Harwich | 3,463,735 | 3,686,825 | +223,090 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,110,834 | 2,635,908 | -474,926 |
| Killingholme | 3,081,233 | 2,248,070 | -833,163 |
| London | 2,641,625 | 2,610,570 | -31,055 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,535,903 | 1,130,540 | -1,405,363 |
| Purfleet | 1,958,903 | 1,699,689 | -259,214 |
| Newhaven | 1,500,857 | 1,759,184 | +258,327 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,677,461 | 893,222 | -784,239 |
| 000 | 1,369,452 | 844,630 | -524,822 |
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 | 89 |
| Specialised construction activities | 58 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 34 |
| Construction of buildings | 20 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 18 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 53 |
| 2025-11 | 69 |
| 2025-10 | 75 |
| 2025-09 | 85 |
| 2025-08 | 74 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIKA LIMITED | 48 |
| KEIM MINERAL PAINTS LIMITED | 48 |
| MAPEI (UK) LIMITED | 48 |
| WETHERBY WALL SYSTEMS LIMITED | 48 |
| KERAKOLL U.K. LIMITED | 48 |
| BAUMIT LTD | 48 |
| FASSA UK LIMITED | 48 |
| SOLTHERM EXTERNAL INSULATIONS LTD | 48 |
| POLBUD ( UK ) LTD | 48 |
| PRB SYSTEMS LTD | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 107 |
| 0-1m | 61 |
| 54m+ | 52 |
| 15m-54m | 27 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | 22,815,803 |
| Netherlands | 1,224,017 |
| Belgium | 1,014,073 |
| Germany | 814,599 |
| Canada | 658,992 |
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 | 12,119,812 | 10,695,991 | -1,423,821 |
| Netherlands | 1,046,866 | 177,151 | -869,715 |
| Belgium | 584,571 | 429,502 | -155,069 |
| Germany | 747,798 | 66,801 | -680,997 |
| Canada | 230,880 | 428,112 | +197,232 |
| France | 334,837 | 281,735 | -53,102 |
| Saudi Arabia | 5,233 | 430,728 | +425,495 |
| Iceland | 179,982 | 112,112 | -67,870 |
| Djibouti | 210,654 | 50,540 | -160,114 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 102,015 | 86,475 | -15,540 |
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 | 156,088 |
| Germany | 96,955 |
| Ireland | 48,207 |
| Italy | 735 |
| 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 | 90,009 | 66,079 | -23,930 |
| Germany | 66,619 | 30,336 | -36,283 |
| Ireland | 36,981 | 11,226 | -25,755 |
| Italy | 513 | 222 | -291 |
| Sweden | 284 | 279 | -5 |
| Belgium | 0 | 98 | +98 |
| 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) | 23,092,708 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,030,940 |
| Other | 3,400,857 |
| Air transport | 127,913 |
| 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) | 12,514,125 | 10,578,583 | -1,935,542 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,253,832 | 1,777,108 | -476,724 |
| Other | 2,039,698 | 1,361,159 | -678,539 |
| Air transport | 45,481 | 82,432 | +36,951 |
| 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 | 10,589,617 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,501,738 |
| 000 | 3,400,857 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,252,081 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,591,008 |
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 | 5,411,438 | 5,178,179 | -233,259 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,653,522 | 3,848,216 | -805,306 |
| 000 | 2,039,698 | 1,361,159 | -678,539 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,379,115 | 872,966 | -506,149 |
| London Gateway Port | 552,056 | 1,038,952 | +486,896 |
| Heysham | 611,411 | 637,429 | +26,018 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 833,558 | 0 | -833,558 |
| Immingham Docks | 310,028 | 264,482 | -45,546 |
| Southampton | 277,224 | 111,976 | -165,248 |
| Harwich | 217,838 | 114,379 | -103,459 |
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