Import/export HS code 680990: Various plaster-based articles
Miscellaneous items made from plaster, including crafts, molds, or specialized construction pieces
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,477,605 |
| Turkey | 1,446,007 |
| France | 1,403,157 |
| Malaysia | 728,927 |
| Lithuania | 401,564 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 654,687 | 822,918 | +168,231 |
| Turkey | 963,597 | 482,410 | -481,187 |
| France | 561,811 | 841,346 | +279,535 |
| Malaysia | 381,557 | 347,370 | -34,187 |
| Lithuania | 208,240 | 193,324 | -14,916 |
| Germany | 147,248 | 162,140 | +14,892 |
| Poland | 125,170 | 119,122 | -6,048 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 175,049 | 27,403 | -147,646 |
| Sweden | 29,942 | 143,828 | +113,886 |
| Chile | 0 | 160,838 | +160,838 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,623,182 |
| Turkey | 1,451,926 |
| France | 1,376,025 |
| Malaysia | 728,927 |
| Lithuania | 396,450 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 734,897 | 888,285 | +153,388 |
| Turkey | 963,597 | 488,329 | -475,268 |
| France | 548,752 | 827,273 | +278,521 |
| Malaysia | 381,557 | 347,370 | -34,187 |
| Lithuania | 187,446 | 209,004 | +21,558 |
| Poland | 131,059 | 116,288 | -14,771 |
| Germany | 109,868 | 105,385 | -4,483 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 170,186 | 22,488 | -147,698 |
| Sweden | 29,942 | 143,828 | +113,886 |
| Denmark | 72,346 | 95,996 | +23,650 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 25 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 12 |
| Inner London - East | 8 |
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 14 | 14 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 7 | +4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,172,659 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,840,920 |
| Air transport | 440,230 |
| Other | 68,458 |
| Road transport | 11,674 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,685,541 | 2,487,118 | -198,423 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 832,753 | 1,008,167 | +175,414 |
| Air transport | 221,742 | 218,488 | -3,254 |
| Other | 19,444 | 49,014 | +29,570 |
| Road transport | 11,674 | 0 | -11,674 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,516,075 |
| Dover | 1,220,660 |
| London Gateway Port | 693,394 |
| Jersey | 674,311 |
| Southampton | 620,649 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,682,619 | 833,456 | -849,163 |
| Dover | 486,341 | 734,319 | +247,978 |
| London Gateway Port | 172,983 | 520,411 | +347,428 |
| Jersey | 360,978 | 313,333 | -47,645 |
| Southampton | 305,412 | 315,237 | +9,825 |
| Immingham Docks | 119,842 | 262,362 | +142,520 |
| Eurotunnel | 134,514 | 70,959 | -63,555 |
| London | 96,935 | 107,665 | +10,730 |
| 499 | 38,222 | 85,834 | +47,612 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 53,068 | 60,800 | +7,732 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 36 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 36 |
| Specialised construction activities | 13 |
| Construction of buildings | 8 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 16 |
| 2026-03 | 20 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TOTAL VIBRATION SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 43 |
| ALUPROF UK LIMITED | 42 |
| IBB BUILDERS MERCHANTS LTD | 38 |
| MAJOR BRUSHES LIMITED | 36 |
| BACHMANN EUROPE PLC | 34 |
| ETEX BUILDING PERFORMANCE LIMITED | 30 |
| ICON AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY LTD | 30 |
| HAPPY PET PRODUCTS LIMITED | 26 |
| EAGLEMOSS LIMITED | 24 |
| TJX UK | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 51 |
| 0-1m | 33 |
| 54m+ | 28 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 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 | 1,652,304 |
| Ukraine | 1,094,396 |
| France | 508,225 |
| United States | 412,520 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 339,426 |
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 | 1,326,539 | 325,765 | -1,000,774 |
| Ukraine | 1,018,941 | 75,455 | -943,486 |
| France | 252,797 | 255,428 | +2,631 |
| United States | 197,059 | 215,461 | +18,402 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 38,217 | 301,209 | +262,992 |
| Spain | 135,875 | 83,647 | -52,228 |
| Switzerland | 168,683 | 38,319 | -130,364 |
| United Arab Emirates | 64,802 | 58,959 | -5,843 |
| Italy | 40,475 | 57,774 | +17,299 |
| Saudi Arabia | 880 | 82,883 | +82,003 |
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 | 192,881 |
| Ireland | 10,791 |
| Italy | 9,768 |
| Turkey | 3,221 |
| China | 1,856 |
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 | 94,064 | 98,817 | +4,753 |
| Ireland | 7,478 | 3,313 | -4,165 |
| Italy | 5,547 | 4,221 | -1,326 |
| Turkey | 2,829 | 392 | -2,437 |
| China | 1,194 | 662 | -532 |
| Netherlands | 795 | 182 | -613 |
| France | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 3,894,083 |
| Air transport | 879,370 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 612,992 |
| Other | 231,968 |
| Road transport | 1,991 |
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) | 3,035,453 | 858,630 | -2,176,823 |
| Air transport | 436,788 | 442,582 | +5,794 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 117,098 | 495,894 | +378,796 |
| Other | 114,422 | 117,546 | +3,124 |
| Road transport | 1,991 | 0 | -1,991 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,117,223 |
| Heysham | 1,209,354 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 352,739 |
| Southampton | 310,494 |
| Liverpool Docks | 244,136 |
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 | 1,559,068 | 558,155 | -1,000,913 |
| Heysham | 1,077,095 | 132,259 | -944,836 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 177,576 | 175,163 | -2,413 |
| Southampton | 17,883 | 292,611 | +274,728 |
| Liverpool Docks | 191,223 | 52,913 | -138,310 |
| 000 | 114,422 | 117,546 | +3,124 |
| East Midlands Airport | 147,569 | 51,750 | -95,819 |
| London Gateway Port | 30,033 | 162,867 | +132,834 |
| Manchester Airport | 18,875 | 156,360 | +137,485 |
| Immingham Docks | 54,632 | 60,473 | +5,841 |
Quick facts
HS code: 680990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Miscellaneous items made from plaster, including crafts, molds, or specialized construction pieces