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.
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,493,064 |
| France | 1,395,572 |
| China | 1,302,421 |
| Malaysia | 710,424 |
| Lithuania | 355,515 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,075,788 | 417,276 | -658,512 |
| France | 643,557 | 752,015 | +108,458 |
| China | 543,448 | 758,973 | +215,525 |
| Malaysia | 374,223 | 336,201 | -38,022 |
| Lithuania | 223,902 | 131,613 | -92,289 |
| Germany | 124,540 | 161,204 | +36,664 |
| Poland | 124,670 | 99,350 | -25,320 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 140,810 | 62,738 | -78,072 |
| Norway | 190,268 | 1,556 | -188,712 |
| Italy | 52,710 | 118,016 | +65,306 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,498,983 |
| China | 1,443,517 |
| France | 1,221,398 |
| Malaysia | 715,622 |
| Lithuania | 350,401 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,075,788 | 423,195 | -652,593 |
| China | 663,256 | 780,261 | +117,005 |
| France | 485,133 | 736,265 | +251,132 |
| Malaysia | 379,421 | 336,201 | -43,220 |
| Lithuania | 203,108 | 147,293 | -55,815 |
| Poland | 130,250 | 96,825 | -33,425 |
| Germany | 101,996 | 113,898 | +11,902 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 121,086 | 71,588 | -49,498 |
| Mexico | 190,268 | 0 | -190,268 |
| Sweden | 22,435 | 148,148 | +125,713 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 23 |
| Inner London - East | 10 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 |
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 17 | 10 | -7 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
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) | 4,909,256 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,947,332 |
| Air transport | 432,717 |
| Other | 73,572 |
| 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) | 2,708,532 | 2,200,724 | -507,808 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,068,448 | 878,884 | -189,564 |
| Air transport | 239,151 | 193,566 | -45,585 |
| Other | 27,658 | 45,914 | +18,256 |
| 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 | 2,449,927 |
| Dover | 1,207,860 |
| Jersey | 673,751 |
| Southampton | 606,310 |
| London Gateway Port | 580,608 |
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 | 1,771,502 | 678,425 | -1,093,077 |
| Dover | 496,593 | 711,267 | +214,674 |
| Jersey | 399,230 | 274,521 | -124,709 |
| Southampton | 238,611 | 367,699 | +129,088 |
| London Gateway Port | 124,393 | 456,215 | +331,822 |
| Immingham Docks | 296,963 | 198,542 | -98,421 |
| Eurotunnel | 169,835 | 51,349 | -118,486 |
| London | 100,055 | 62,149 | -37,906 |
| East Midlands Airport | 75,940 | 54,488 | -21,452 |
| 499 | 39,779 | 65,437 | +25,658 |
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 | 36 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 33 |
| Specialised construction activities | 15 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction of buildings | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 20 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TOTAL VIBRATION SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 42 |
| ALUPROF UK LIMITED | 38 |
| IBB BUILDERS MERCHANTS LTD | 34 |
| BACHMANN EUROPE PLC | 34 |
| MAJOR BRUSHES LIMITED | 33 |
| ICON AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY LTD | 29 |
| ETEX BUILDING PERFORMANCE LIMITED | 28 |
| HAPPY PET PRODUCTS LIMITED | 24 |
| 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 | 52 |
| 0-1m | 26 |
| 54m+ | 26 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | 1,772,125 |
| Ukraine | 1,094,396 |
| France | 595,259 |
| United States | 424,510 |
| Switzerland | 207,002 |
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 | 1,531,966 | 240,159 | -1,291,807 |
| Ukraine | 601,728 | 492,668 | -109,060 |
| France | 356,586 | 238,673 | -117,913 |
| United States | 238,416 | 186,094 | -52,322 |
| Switzerland | 168,683 | 38,319 | -130,364 |
| Spain | 75,279 | 102,364 | +27,085 |
| United Arab Emirates | 64,802 | 51,916 | -12,886 |
| Germany | 75,864 | 36,218 | -39,646 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 38,217 | 57,340 | +19,123 |
| Italy | 41,427 | 46,663 | +5,236 |
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 | 183,603 |
| Ireland | 11,364 |
| Italy | 9,302 |
| Turkey | 3,240 |
| China | 1,958 |
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 | 95,867 | 87,736 | -8,131 |
| Ireland | 6,411 | 4,953 | -1,458 |
| Italy | 6,127 | 3,175 | -2,952 |
| Turkey | 2,848 | 392 | -2,456 |
| China | 1,268 | 690 | -578 |
| Netherlands | 700 | 173 | -527 |
| 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) | 4,220,828 |
| Air transport | 777,590 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 416,597 |
| Other | 217,829 |
| Road transport | 3,003 |
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) | 3,010,319 | 1,210,509 | -1,799,810 |
| Air transport | 476,429 | 301,161 | -175,268 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 160,735 | 255,862 | +95,127 |
| Other | 115,830 | 101,999 | -13,831 |
| Road transport | 3,003 | 0 | -3,003 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,288,263 |
| Heysham | 1,345,104 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 374,059 |
| Liverpool Docks | 239,607 |
| 000 | 217,829 |
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 | 1,295,426 | 992,837 | -302,589 |
| Heysham | 1,299,510 | 45,594 | -1,253,916 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 219,042 | 155,017 | -64,025 |
| Liverpool Docks | 186,547 | 53,060 | -133,487 |
| 000 | 115,830 | 101,999 | -13,831 |
| East Midlands Airport | 133,630 | 50,535 | -83,095 |
| Southampton | 17,447 | 145,666 | +128,219 |
| Immingham Docks | 92,664 | 51,916 | -40,748 |
| London Gateway Port | 38,142 | 75,614 | +37,472 |
| Holyhead | 44,512 | 53,788 | +9,276 |
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