Import/export HS code 680690: Various mineral-based insulation products
Includes various heat-insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials not covered by other codes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 30,190,137 |
| Germany | 21,969,431 |
| France | 16,423,395 |
| Belgium | 14,755,072 |
| Ireland | 14,071,193 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 13,120,652 | 17,069,485 | +3,948,833 |
| Germany | 11,927,710 | 10,041,721 | -1,885,989 |
| France | 9,148,501 | 7,274,894 | -1,873,607 |
| Belgium | 8,295,988 | 6,459,084 | -1,836,904 |
| Ireland | 7,731,617 | 6,339,576 | -1,392,041 |
| China | 8,101,626 | 5,025,441 | -3,076,185 |
| Netherlands | 1,645,131 | 1,785,530 | +140,399 |
| Denmark | 1,337,262 | 1,480,231 | +142,969 |
| Thailand | 682,744 | 1,010,077 | +327,333 |
| Australia | 1,143,584 | 460,468 | -683,116 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 32,219,550 |
| Germany | 22,248,155 |
| China | 13,673,294 |
| Belgium | 12,798,308 |
| France | 12,251,775 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 15,039,453 | 17,180,097 | +2,140,644 |
| Germany | 11,186,762 | 11,061,393 | -125,369 |
| China | 8,324,621 | 5,348,673 | -2,975,948 |
| Belgium | 6,865,646 | 5,932,662 | -932,984 |
| France | 7,096,232 | 5,155,543 | -1,940,689 |
| Denmark | 1,151,772 | 1,213,618 | +61,846 |
| Ireland | 1,153,513 | 1,103,243 | -50,270 |
| Mexico | 941,741 | 1,169,408 | +227,667 |
| Thailand | 681,436 | 1,010,077 | +328,641 |
| Slovenia | 650,124 | 978,959 | +328,835 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 19 |
| Inner London - West | 19 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 18 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 17 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 15 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 11 | 15 | +4 |
| Inner London - West | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 | 13 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 | 13 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 11 | 7 | -4 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 12 | 6 | -6 |
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) | 59,685,760 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 43,490,072 |
| Other | 15,099,821 |
| Air transport | 11,333,950 |
| Road transport | 1,056 |
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) | 31,588,039 | 28,097,721 | -3,490,318 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,245,368 | 21,244,704 | -1,000,664 |
| Other | 8,462,554 | 6,637,267 | -1,825,287 |
| Air transport | 5,811,784 | 5,522,166 | -289,618 |
| Road transport | 1,056 | 0 | -1,056 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 27,347,045 |
| Liverpool Docks | 22,217,053 |
| 000 | 15,099,821 |
| Southampton | 9,578,931 |
| Felixstowe | 9,212,633 |
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 | 13,754,073 | 13,592,972 | -161,101 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,544,029 | 13,673,024 | +5,128,995 |
| 000 | 8,462,554 | 6,637,267 | -1,825,287 |
| Southampton | 6,292,166 | 3,286,765 | -3,005,401 |
| Felixstowe | 6,044,101 | 3,168,532 | -2,875,569 |
| London | 4,157,139 | 4,021,388 | -135,751 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,491,874 | 3,064,746 | +572,872 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,218,405 | 2,073,846 | -144,559 |
| Glasgow Airport | 1,967,268 | 1,387,641 | -579,627 |
| Harwich | 1,760,503 | 1,449,736 | -310,767 |
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 | 71 |
| Specialised construction activities | 28 |
| Other manufacturing | 27 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 27 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 26 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 60 |
| 2025-11 | 68 |
| 2025-10 | 76 |
| 2025-09 | 77 |
| 2025-08 | 71 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIG TRADING LIMITED | 118 |
| UNIFRAX LIMITED | 114 |
| PYROTEK ENGINEERING MATERIALS LIMITED | 97 |
| ROHR AERO SERVICES LIMITED | 88 |
| ZENTIA LIMITED | 66 |
| ETEX BUILDING PERFORMANCE LIMITED | 54 |
| THERMAL CERAMICS UK LIMITED | 53 |
| CUMMINS LTD. | 52 |
| HILTI (GT.BRITAIN) LIMITED | 51 |
| GCP PRODUCTS (UK) LIMITED | 50 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 149 |
| 1m-15m | 100 |
| 0-1m | 32 |
| 15m-54m | 32 |
| Other | 27 |
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 | 21,181,417 |
| United States | 14,547,671 |
| France | 4,844,107 |
| Belgium | 4,708,982 |
| Spain | 4,393,960 |
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 | 11,236,221 | 9,945,196 | -1,291,025 |
| United States | 8,150,617 | 6,397,054 | -1,753,563 |
| France | 1,661,923 | 3,182,184 | +1,520,261 |
| Belgium | 2,044,977 | 2,664,005 | +619,028 |
| Spain | 2,533,944 | 1,860,016 | -673,928 |
| Germany | 2,801,801 | 1,537,469 | -1,264,332 |
| Netherlands | 2,212,284 | 1,556,685 | -655,599 |
| Slovakia | 1,062,708 | 1,474,470 | +411,762 |
| Australia | 1,070,455 | 1,024,117 | -46,338 |
| Italy | 1,182,247 | 884,765 | -297,482 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 888,449 |
| Germany | 139,766 |
| XI | 88,720 |
| Belgium | 16,896 |
| Switzerland | 1,189 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 499,052 | 389,397 | -109,655 |
| Germany | 67,175 | 72,591 | +5,416 |
| XI | 19,560 | 69,160 | +49,600 |
| Belgium | 14,273 | 2,623 | -11,650 |
| Switzerland | 673 | 516 | -157 |
| Austria | 651 | 117 | -534 |
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) | 51,518,334 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,290,897 |
| Air transport | 10,069,536 |
| Other | 1,380,040 |
| Road transport | 4,637 |
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) | 27,718,949 | 23,799,385 | -3,919,564 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,038,467 | 10,252,430 | -786,037 |
| Air transport | 5,624,438 | 4,445,098 | -1,179,340 |
| Other | 729,705 | 650,335 | -79,370 |
| Road transport | 4,637 | 0 | -4,637 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,922,855 |
| Liverpool Docks | 13,167,902 |
| Heysham | 7,257,248 |
| Holyhead | 6,241,057 |
| Dover | 5,722,402 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,358,092 | 10,564,763 | -793,329 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,942,908 | 7,224,994 | +1,282,086 |
| Heysham | 3,832,700 | 3,424,548 | -408,152 |
| Holyhead | 2,695,720 | 3,545,337 | +849,617 |
| Dover | 3,393,169 | 2,329,233 | -1,063,936 |
| Felixstowe | 4,141,635 | 753,286 | -3,388,349 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,534,128 | 2,334,244 | -199,884 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,380,823 | 1,744,331 | -636,492 |
| Southampton | 1,988,092 | 1,280,194 | -707,898 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,918,859 | 1,303,523 | -615,336 |
Quick facts
HS code: 680690
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes various heat-insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials not covered by other codes