Import/export HS code 681011: Building blocks and bricks
Blocks and bricks made of cement or concrete, used for construction purposes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 37,188,632 |
| Ireland | 18,885,544 |
| Italy | 2,504,495 |
| Belgium | 2,028,920 |
| France | 1,944,421 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 16,520,237 | 20,668,395 | +4,148,158 |
| Ireland | 9,855,658 | 9,029,886 | -825,772 |
| Italy | 1,450,309 | 1,054,186 | -396,123 |
| Belgium | 896,827 | 1,132,093 | +235,266 |
| France | 743,383 | 1,201,038 | +457,655 |
| Poland | 177,181 | 1,200,385 | +1,023,204 |
| China | 332,602 | 567,011 | +234,409 |
| Spain | 257,285 | 344,427 | +87,142 |
| United States | 106,250 | 409,652 | +303,402 |
| Latvia | 36,123 | 171,018 | +134,895 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 36,551,168 |
| Ireland | 12,811,185 |
| Italy | 2,524,390 |
| Poland | 2,109,912 |
| Belgium | 1,146,933 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 16,097,994 | 20,453,174 | +4,355,180 |
| Ireland | 6,649,521 | 6,161,664 | -487,857 |
| Italy | 1,480,980 | 1,043,410 | -437,570 |
| Poland | 483,768 | 1,626,144 | +1,142,376 |
| Belgium | 463,965 | 682,968 | +219,003 |
| Germany | 255,351 | 692,762 | +437,411 |
| China | 336,283 | 583,512 | +247,229 |
| Spain | 273,566 | 349,345 | +75,779 |
| United States | 108,680 | 409,652 | +300,972 |
| Czechia | 188,751 | 155,431 | -33,320 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 18 |
| Inner London - West | 15 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 |
| Essex | 10 |
| West Midlands | 9 |
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 - East | 13 | 8 | -5 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| Essex | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 7 | +4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 4 | -1 |
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) | 43,539,319 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,518,454 |
| Other | 7,001,349 |
| Air transport | 126,375 |
| Road transport | 779 |
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) | 19,486,223 | 24,053,096 | +4,566,873 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,627,222 | 8,891,232 | +1,264,010 |
| Other | 3,632,264 | 3,369,085 | -263,179 |
| Air transport | 69,890 | 56,485 | -13,405 |
| Road transport | 779 | 0 | -779 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 26,149,491 |
| 000 | 7,001,349 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,192,172 |
| Holyhead | 4,835,212 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,006,330 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 11,717,432 | 14,432,059 | +2,714,627 |
| 000 | 3,632,264 | 3,369,085 | -263,179 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,171,792 | 3,020,380 | -151,412 |
| Holyhead | 2,163,278 | 2,671,934 | +508,656 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,623,173 | 1,383,157 | -1,240,016 |
| Felixstowe | 523,785 | 2,782,911 | +2,259,126 |
| Dover | 1,101,027 | 1,435,219 | +334,192 |
| Purfleet | 1,308,004 | 1,040,377 | -267,627 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,189,416 | 1,063,220 | -126,196 |
| Heysham | 950,437 | 1,124,645 | +174,208 |
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 | 59 |
| Specialised construction activities | 43 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 35 |
| Construction of buildings | 12 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 38 |
| 2026-03 | 37 |
| 2026-02 | 38 |
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-12 | 23 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 87 |
| 0-1m | 41 |
| 54m+ | 36 |
| 15m-54m | 19 |
| 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 | 27,522,203 |
| Netherlands | 585,445 |
| Mauritania | 462,633 |
| France | 348,902 |
| United States | 341,979 |
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 | 13,094,194 | 14,428,009 | +1,333,815 |
| Netherlands | 92,898 | 492,547 | +399,649 |
| Mauritania | 462,633 | 0 | -462,633 |
| France | 312,953 | 35,949 | -277,004 |
| United States | 241,757 | 100,222 | -141,535 |
| Guyana | 57,270 | 137,190 | +79,920 |
| Belgium | 1,596 | 118,336 | +116,740 |
| Falkland Islands | 39,784 | 67,461 | +27,677 |
| Saint Helena | 2,284 | 65,182 | +62,898 |
| Gibraltar | 45,196 | 17,464 | -27,732 |
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 | 23,977,606 |
| Ireland | 439,378 |
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 | 11,357,831 | 12,619,775 | +1,261,944 |
| Ireland | 119,896 | 319,482 | +199,586 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 24,588,088 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,015,890 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,598,357 |
| Air transport | 189,579 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 11,544,519 | 13,043,569 | +1,499,050 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,030,500 | 1,985,390 | -45,110 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 877,342 | 721,015 | -156,327 |
| Air transport | 130,076 | 59,503 | -70,573 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 24,588,088 |
| Holyhead | 1,316,835 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,085,709 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 496,617 |
| Immingham Docks | 492,075 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 11,544,519 | 13,043,569 | +1,499,050 |
| Holyhead | 683,952 | 632,883 | -51,069 |
| Liverpool Docks | 656,631 | 429,078 | -227,553 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 385,891 | 110,726 | -275,165 |
| Immingham Docks | 45,992 | 446,083 | +400,091 |
| Heysham | 144,528 | 338,241 | +193,713 |
| Montrose | 463,020 | 0 | -463,020 |
| Southampton | 106,063 | 230,426 | +124,363 |
| London Gateway Port | 153,178 | 86,127 | -67,051 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 0 | 194,750 | +194,750 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 681011
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Blocks and bricks made of cement or concrete, used for construction purposes