Import/export HS code 681182: Flat cement sheets, panels, or tiles
Flat sheets, panels, or tiles made of asbestos-cement or similar materials
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 33,185,747 |
| United States | 32,169,901 |
| Ireland | 26,876,085 |
| China | 26,660,352 |
| France | 18,249,317 |
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 | 14,855,215 | 18,330,532 | +3,475,317 |
| United States | 14,029,156 | 18,140,745 | +4,111,589 |
| Ireland | 13,088,182 | 13,787,903 | +699,721 |
| China | 14,519,252 | 12,141,100 | -2,378,152 |
| France | 9,442,734 | 8,806,583 | -636,151 |
| Belgium | 7,525,539 | 4,179,834 | -3,345,705 |
| India | 3,506,774 | 2,613,407 | -893,367 |
| Canada | 4,270,324 | 278,780 | -3,991,544 |
| Malaysia | 1,892,410 | 1,679,967 | -212,443 |
| Turkey | 1,499,418 | 715,547 | -783,871 |
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 | 37,609,592 |
| Czechia | 31,582,258 |
| China | 26,943,233 |
| Ireland | 22,151,078 |
| Belgium | 15,722,629 |
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 | 18,419,607 | 19,189,985 | +770,378 |
| Czechia | 14,563,872 | 17,018,386 | +2,454,514 |
| China | 14,597,015 | 12,346,218 | -2,250,797 |
| Ireland | 10,722,050 | 11,429,028 | +706,978 |
| Belgium | 10,540,100 | 5,182,529 | -5,357,571 |
| France | 3,792,777 | 4,323,074 | +530,297 |
| Lithuania | 3,905,231 | 3,506,675 | -398,556 |
| India | 3,572,915 | 2,613,407 | -959,508 |
| Malaysia | 1,892,410 | 1,633,094 | -259,316 |
| Germany | 1,473,137 | 1,600,163 | +127,026 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Kent | 5 |
| Lancashire | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Kent | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 5 | +4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 4 | +4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 92,708,208 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 80,391,778 |
| Other | 4,577,107 |
| Road transport | 781,606 |
| Air transport | 147,553 |
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) | 47,372,052 | 45,336,156 | -2,035,896 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 41,596,369 | 38,795,409 | -2,800,960 |
| Other | 2,371,320 | 2,205,787 | -165,533 |
| Road transport | 483,711 | 297,895 | -185,816 |
| Air transport | 63,617 | 83,936 | +20,319 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 49,015,667 |
| Immingham Docks | 33,853,817 |
| Dover | 18,827,764 |
| Liverpool Docks | 13,618,820 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,919,680 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 25,356,654 | 23,659,013 | -1,697,641 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,948,958 | 17,904,859 | +1,955,901 |
| Dover | 10,918,384 | 7,909,380 | -3,009,004 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,401,753 | 6,217,067 | -1,184,686 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,164,497 | 6,755,183 | +590,686 |
| Felixstowe | 6,868,555 | 4,530,696 | -2,337,859 |
| London | 4,714,301 | 4,122,227 | -592,074 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,795,092 | 2,842,001 | -953,091 |
| 000 | 2,371,320 | 2,205,787 | -165,533 |
| Heysham | 1,376,639 | 2,287,843 | +911,204 |
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 | 50 |
| Specialised construction activities | 11 |
| Construction of buildings | 8 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 21 |
| 2026-03 | 24 |
| 2026-02 | 22 |
| 2026-01 | 16 |
| 2025-12 | 22 |
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 | 46 |
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 4,035,884 |
| Denmark | 1,416,001 |
| France | 808,171 |
| Netherlands | 599,589 |
| Germany | 584,917 |
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 | 1,691,911 | 2,343,973 | +652,062 |
| Denmark | 1,010,493 | 405,508 | -604,985 |
| France | 610,354 | 197,817 | -412,537 |
| Netherlands | 333,914 | 265,675 | -68,239 |
| Germany | 184,767 | 400,150 | +215,383 |
| Latvia | 82,252 | 22,985 | -59,267 |
| Romania | 83,783 | 0 | -83,783 |
| India | 82,256 | 1,124 | -81,132 |
| United States | 40,025 | 7,398 | -32,627 |
| Australia | 46,032 | 0 | -46,032 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 471,646 |
| China | 347,816 |
| XI | 134,525 |
| Ireland | 35,500 |
| Denmark | 14,125 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 254,262 | 217,384 | -36,878 |
| China | 125,665 | 222,151 | +96,486 |
| XI | 84,337 | 50,188 | -34,149 |
| Ireland | 16,055 | 19,445 | +3,390 |
| Denmark | 13,614 | 511 | -13,103 |
| Switzerland | 860 | 2,747 | +1,887 |
| Belgium | 0 | 1,258 | +1,258 |
| Spain | 0 | 655 | +655 |
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) | 5,812,566 |
| Other | 1,059,210 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 976,882 |
| Air transport | 156,207 |
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) | 2,761,154 | 3,051,412 | +290,258 |
| Other | 506,750 | 552,460 | +45,710 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 894,849 | 82,033 | -812,816 |
| Air transport | 126,763 | 29,444 | -97,319 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,463,632 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,408,620 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,162,817 |
| 000 | 1,059,210 |
| Holyhead | 885,246 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 558,880 | 904,752 | +345,872 |
| Immingham Docks | 997,330 | 411,290 | -586,040 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 923,603 | 239,214 | -684,389 |
| 000 | 506,750 | 552,460 | +45,710 |
| Holyhead | 466,925 | 418,321 | -48,604 |
| London | 303,652 | 567,572 | +263,920 |
| Heysham | 123,929 | 197,539 | +73,610 |
| Fishguard | 39,202 | 274,500 | +235,298 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 109,369 | 23,045 | -86,324 |
| Harwich | 31,385 | 96,600 | +65,215 |
Quick facts
HS code: 681182
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Flat sheets, panels, or tiles made of asbestos-cement or similar materials