Import/export HS code 681181: Corrugated cement sheets
Wavy-shaped sheets made of asbestos-cement or similar materials, often used for roofing
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 19,024,297 |
| Netherlands | 16,174,838 |
| Spain | 1,251,068 |
| Belgium | 893,569 |
| Ireland | 816,830 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 8,696,317 | 10,327,980 | +1,631,663 |
| Netherlands | 8,640,521 | 7,534,317 | -1,106,204 |
| Spain | 762,371 | 488,697 | -273,674 |
| Belgium | 175,722 | 717,847 | +542,125 |
| Ireland | 509,110 | 307,720 | -201,390 |
| Poland | 423,458 | 245,387 | -178,071 |
| Denmark | 0 | 142,473 | +142,473 |
| Czechia | 19,353 | 42,536 | +23,183 |
| France | 4,893 | 10,909 | +6,016 |
| South Africa | 0 | 12,956 | +12,956 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 19,042,997 |
| Czechia | 15,794,192 |
| Spain | 2,120,166 |
| Poland | 639,148 |
| Netherlands | 434,079 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 8,696,317 | 10,346,680 | +1,650,363 |
| Czechia | 8,317,168 | 7,477,024 | -840,144 |
| Spain | 933,515 | 1,186,651 | +253,136 |
| Poland | 417,275 | 221,873 | -195,402 |
| Netherlands | 296,516 | 137,563 | -158,953 |
| Ireland | 33,865 | 32,894 | -971 |
| Germany | 0 | 59,809 | +59,809 |
| Canada | 31,415 | 0 | -31,415 |
| Lithuania | 5,757 | 10,909 | +5,152 |
| South Africa | 0 | 12,956 | +12,956 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 0 | 1 | +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) | 23,647,155 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,571,387 |
| Other | 836,520 |
| Air transport | 12,956 |
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) | 12,946,015 | 10,701,140 | -2,244,875 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,790,400 | 8,780,987 | +2,990,587 |
| Other | 500,781 | 335,739 | -165,042 |
| Air transport | 0 | 12,956 | +12,956 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 16,224,748 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 10,990,419 |
| Purfleet | 4,129,880 |
| London | 2,027,401 |
| Dover | 1,908,410 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 8,571,356 | 7,653,392 | -917,964 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 5,513,162 | 5,477,257 | -35,905 |
| Purfleet | 2,412,524 | 1,717,356 | -695,168 |
| London | 593,279 | 1,434,122 | +840,843 |
| Dover | 893,350 | 1,015,060 | +121,710 |
| London Gateway Port | 132,679 | 1,152,975 | +1,020,296 |
| 000 | 500,781 | 335,739 | -165,042 |
| Felixstowe | 2,418 | 598,664 | +596,246 |
| Harwich | 311,581 | 125,052 | -186,529 |
| Portsmouth | 153,903 | 182,603 | +28,700 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Employment activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
| Specialised construction activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SWISSPEARL GB LTD | 35 |
| ETEX (EXTERIORS) UK LIMITED | 32 |
| BRIARWOOD PRODUCTS LIMITED | 30 |
| KLINGER LIMITED | 5 |
| WAREHOUSE EXPRESS LIMITED | 2 |
| MAHARAM B.V. | 2 |
| FIREWEB LTD | 1 |
| ETEX BUILDING PERFORMANCE LIMITED | 1 |
| OWA (UK) LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 1 |
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 | 356,699 |
| United Arab Emirates | 235,131 |
| Ivory Coast | 35,244 |
| Qatar | 34,326 |
| Turkey | 31,875 |
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 | 275,058 | 81,641 | -193,417 |
| United Arab Emirates | 68,727 | 166,404 | +97,677 |
| Ivory Coast | 0 | 35,244 | +35,244 |
| Qatar | 0 | 34,326 | +34,326 |
| Turkey | 0 | 31,875 | +31,875 |
| Italy | 0 | 18,078 | +18,078 |
| Angola | 5,185 | 0 | -5,185 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 4,357 | +4,357 |
| Australia | 0 | 3,802 | +3,802 |
| Egypt | 1,141 | 2,232 | +1,091 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,010 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 0 | 1,010 | +1,010 |
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) | 434,291 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 219,919 |
| Air transport | 80,662 |
| Other | 1,010 |
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) | 275,058 | 159,233 | -115,825 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 75,802 | 144,117 | +68,315 |
| Air transport | 1,141 | 79,521 | +78,380 |
| Other | 0 | 1,010 | +1,010 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 243,770 |
| London Gateway Port | 210,042 |
| Heysham | 103,030 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 48,803 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 45,914 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 184,528 | 59,242 | -125,286 |
| London Gateway Port | 68,727 | 141,315 | +72,588 |
| Heysham | 88,236 | 14,794 | -73,442 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 48,803 | +48,803 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 45,914 | +45,914 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 35,244 | +35,244 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,141 | 26,350 | +25,209 |
| London | 7,075 | 0 | -7,075 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 4,368 | +4,368 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 4,039 | +4,039 |
Quick facts
HS code: 681181
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Wavy-shaped sheets made of asbestos-cement or similar materials, often used for roofing