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 | 34,817,090 |
| Germany | 24,248,158 |
| France | 17,667,034 |
| Ireland | 17,147,777 |
| Belgium | 14,500,334 |
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 | 13,723,963 | 21,093,127 | +7,369,164 |
| Germany | 12,202,397 | 12,045,761 | -156,636 |
| France | 9,097,299 | 8,569,735 | -527,564 |
| Ireland | 8,134,526 | 9,013,251 | +878,725 |
| Belgium | 8,031,575 | 6,468,759 | -1,562,816 |
| China | 8,627,912 | 5,646,074 | -2,981,838 |
| Netherlands | 1,852,726 | 2,420,576 | +567,850 |
| Denmark | 1,234,019 | 1,672,431 | +438,412 |
| Slovenia | 464,921 | 2,079,366 | +1,614,445 |
| Thailand | 1,006,580 | 798,088 | -208,492 |
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 | 36,697,477 |
| Germany | 25,048,313 |
| China | 14,794,041 |
| Belgium | 13,155,617 |
| France | 12,589,520 |
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 | 15,400,877 | 21,296,600 | +5,895,723 |
| Germany | 11,617,156 | 13,431,157 | +1,814,001 |
| China | 8,956,867 | 5,837,174 | -3,119,693 |
| Belgium | 6,971,753 | 6,183,864 | -787,889 |
| France | 6,839,714 | 5,749,806 | -1,089,908 |
| Denmark | 1,066,736 | 1,463,329 | +396,593 |
| Ireland | 1,151,393 | 1,374,873 | +223,480 |
| Mexico | 1,052,062 | 1,353,790 | +301,728 |
| Slovenia | 600,952 | 1,600,032 | +999,080 |
| Thailand | 1,005,272 | 798,088 | -207,184 |
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 | 20 |
| Greater Manchester | 19 |
| Inner London - West | 18 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 17 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 16 |
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 | 10 | 15 | +5 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 | 14 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 | 13 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 12 | 7 | -5 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 12 | +5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Merseyside | 10 | 7 | -3 |
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) | 65,063,417 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 48,464,565 |
| Other | 17,588,236 |
| Air transport | 13,288,803 |
| Road transport | 12,552 |
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) | 31,876,979 | 33,186,438 | +1,309,459 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,284,592 | 25,179,973 | +1,895,381 |
| Other | 8,676,556 | 8,911,680 | +235,124 |
| Air transport | 6,291,496 | 6,997,307 | +705,811 |
| Road transport | 1,056 | 11,496 | +10,440 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 31,714,598 |
| Liverpool Docks | 25,269,742 |
| 000 | 17,588,236 |
| Southampton | 10,437,386 |
| Felixstowe | 9,730,378 |
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 | 14,132,975 | 17,581,623 | +3,448,648 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,015,811 | 16,253,931 | +7,238,120 |
| 000 | 8,676,556 | 8,911,680 | +235,124 |
| Southampton | 6,577,732 | 3,859,654 | -2,718,078 |
| Felixstowe | 6,169,209 | 3,561,169 | -2,608,040 |
| London | 4,577,468 | 3,554,580 | -1,022,888 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,417,935 | 4,285,317 | +1,867,382 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,113,250 | 2,466,009 | +352,759 |
| Glasgow Airport | 1,902,306 | 2,500,742 | +598,436 |
| Harwich | 1,861,545 | 1,474,164 | -387,381 |
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 | 72 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 30 |
| Specialised construction activities | 30 |
| Other manufacturing | 29 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 25 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 57 |
| 2026-03 | 71 |
| 2026-02 | 68 |
| 2026-01 | 60 |
| 2025-12 | 55 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIG TRADING LIMITED | 122 |
| UNIFRAX LIMITED | 118 |
| PYROTEK ENGINEERING MATERIALS LIMITED | 100 |
| ROHR AERO SERVICES LIMITED | 92 |
| ZENTIA LIMITED | 70 |
| ETEX BUILDING PERFORMANCE LIMITED | 58 |
| THERMAL CERAMICS UK LIMITED | 57 |
| CUMMINS LTD. | 56 |
| HILTI (GT.BRITAIN) LIMITED | 54 |
| VESUVIUS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 53 |
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 | 112 |
| 0-1m | 35 |
| 15m-54m | 34 |
| Other | 28 |
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 | 23,305,951 |
| United States | 15,854,919 |
| France | 5,596,168 |
| Belgium | 5,102,910 |
| Spain | 4,794,393 |
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 | 11,091,186 | 12,214,765 | +1,123,579 |
| United States | 8,990,157 | 6,864,762 | -2,125,395 |
| France | 1,857,285 | 3,738,883 | +1,881,598 |
| Belgium | 2,309,443 | 2,793,467 | +484,024 |
| Spain | 2,587,305 | 2,207,088 | -380,217 |
| Germany | 2,527,768 | 1,822,163 | -705,605 |
| Netherlands | 2,314,702 | 1,676,605 | -638,097 |
| Slovakia | 1,036,757 | 2,030,159 | +993,402 |
| Italy | 1,150,521 | 1,130,941 | -19,580 |
| Australia | 1,346,669 | 907,449 | -439,220 |
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 | 912,598 |
| Germany | 142,840 |
| XI | 114,678 |
| Lithuania | 7,918 |
| Belgium | 2,665 |
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 | 443,970 | 468,628 | +24,658 |
| Germany | 59,271 | 83,569 | +24,298 |
| XI | 10,354 | 104,324 | +93,970 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 7,918 | +7,918 |
| Belgium | 1,542 | 1,123 | -419 |
| Switzerland | 681 | 982 | +301 |
| Austria | 524 | 147 | -377 |
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) | 56,048,241 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,120,208 |
| Air transport | 10,879,971 |
| Other | 1,521,507 |
| 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) | 27,893,351 | 28,154,890 | +261,539 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,729,377 | 11,390,831 | -338,546 |
| Air transport | 5,529,098 | 5,350,873 | -178,225 |
| Other | 653,334 | 868,173 | +214,839 |
| 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 | 24,119,955 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,132,050 |
| Heysham | 7,994,425 |
| Holyhead | 6,905,973 |
| Dover | 5,815,513 |
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 | 11,462,421 | 12,657,534 | +1,195,113 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,148,036 | 7,984,014 | +835,978 |
| Heysham | 3,899,383 | 4,095,042 | +195,659 |
| Holyhead | 2,673,292 | 4,232,681 | +1,559,389 |
| Dover | 3,110,523 | 2,704,990 | -405,533 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,548,515 | 3,087,718 | +539,203 |
| Felixstowe | 4,062,758 | 628,209 | -3,434,549 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,143,868 | 2,034,939 | -108,929 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,889,197 | 1,510,408 | -378,789 |
| Southampton | 1,749,282 | 1,603,025 | -146,257 |
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