Import/export HS code 681189: Various asbestos-cement items
Other products made from asbestos-cement, not including sheets or panels
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 11,382,576 |
| Poland | 4,516,369 |
| Denmark | 2,646,663 |
| Ireland | 777,045 |
| France | 291,019 |
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 | 5,891,295 | 5,491,281 | -400,014 |
| Poland | 2,367,563 | 2,148,806 | -218,757 |
| Denmark | 1,261,630 | 1,385,033 | +123,403 |
| Ireland | 295,281 | 481,764 | +186,483 |
| France | 120,729 | 170,290 | +49,561 |
| Spain | 87,368 | 85,166 | -2,202 |
| Netherlands | 78,101 | 83,450 | +5,349 |
| Belgium | 72,499 | 73,910 | +1,411 |
| Lithuania | 115,334 | 1,783 | -113,551 |
| Switzerland | 63,825 | 48,344 | -15,481 |
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 | 11,534,717 |
| Poland | 4,508,378 |
| Denmark | 2,743,219 |
| Spain | 307,614 |
| Lithuania | 299,439 |
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 | 5,985,429 | 5,549,288 | -436,141 |
| Poland | 2,356,466 | 2,151,912 | -204,554 |
| Denmark | 1,261,630 | 1,481,589 | +219,959 |
| Spain | 140,138 | 167,476 | +27,338 |
| Lithuania | 143,808 | 155,631 | +11,823 |
| Czechia | 128,007 | 20,845 | -107,162 |
| Slovenia | 42,426 | 48,344 | +5,918 |
| Malaysia | 44,978 | 31,322 | -13,656 |
| Ireland | 41,487 | 20,349 | -21,138 |
| Germany | 30,599 | 24,444 | -6,155 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
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 | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,661,297 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,972,394 |
| Other | 969,391 |
| Air transport | 72,144 |
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) | 5,868,200 | 5,793,097 | -75,103 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,150,180 | 3,822,214 | -327,966 |
| Other | 428,831 | 540,560 | +111,729 |
| Air transport | 46,447 | 25,697 | -20,750 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 10,169,248 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,005,449 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,322,630 |
| Dover | 1,967,562 |
| 000 | 969,391 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 5,229,505 | 4,939,743 | -289,762 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,373,866 | 1,631,583 | +257,717 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,279,568 | 1,043,062 | -236,506 |
| Dover | 1,043,863 | 923,699 | -120,164 |
| 000 | 428,831 | 540,560 | +111,729 |
| Felixstowe | 343,992 | 140,661 | -203,331 |
| London Gateway Port | 80,372 | 177,384 | +97,012 |
| Southampton | 137,630 | 115,898 | -21,732 |
| Purfleet | 130,157 | 95,809 | -34,348 |
| Hull | 84,276 | 81,607 | -2,669 |
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 | 10 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Specialised construction activities | 6 |
| Construction of buildings | 2 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SWISSPEARL GB LTD | 52 |
| ETEX (EXTERIORS) UK LIMITED | 48 |
| TJX UK | 32 |
| MAX FRANK LIMITED | 29 |
| IOTA GARDEN AND HOME LIMITED | 26 |
| QVC UK | 22 |
| EUROPEAN SLATE COMPANY LIMITED | 20 |
| TGM FACADES UK LIMITED | 19 |
| PERMASTEELISA (UK) LIMITED | 14 |
| BBF GRC LTD | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | 5,047,180 |
| Falkland Islands | 353,429 |
| United Arab Emirates | 321,623 |
| Malta | 66,110 |
| Switzerland | 30,000 |
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 | 2,544,498 | 2,502,682 | -41,816 |
| Falkland Islands | 80,922 | 272,507 | +191,585 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 321,623 | +321,623 |
| Malta | 45,171 | 20,939 | -24,232 |
| Switzerland | 30,000 | 0 | -30,000 |
| India | 29,792 | 0 | -29,792 |
| France | 16,625 | 9,022 | -7,603 |
| Italy | 12,137 | 0 | -12,137 |
| Netherlands | 6,048 | 4,032 | -2,016 |
| Canada | 0 | 6,590 | +6,590 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,489,825 |
| XI | 348,123 |
| Poland | 285,224 |
| Ireland | 213,579 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,759,672 | 1,730,153 | -29,519 |
| XI | 249,435 | 98,688 | -150,747 |
| Poland | 131,773 | 153,451 | +21,678 |
| Ireland | 91,191 | 122,388 | +31,197 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 4,341,771 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 778,576 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 759,077 |
| Air transport | 55,518 |
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 | 2,232,926 | 2,108,845 | -124,081 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 369,920 | 408,656 | +38,736 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 139,088 | 619,989 | +480,901 |
| Air transport | 37,926 | 17,592 | -20,334 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 4,341,771 |
| London Gateway Port | 400,643 |
| Holyhead | 354,878 |
| Southampton | 260,972 |
| Liverpool Docks | 177,781 |
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 | 2,232,926 | 2,108,845 | -124,081 |
| London Gateway Port | 79,020 | 321,623 | +242,603 |
| Holyhead | 122,020 | 232,858 | +110,838 |
| Southampton | 1,902 | 259,070 | +257,168 |
| Liverpool Docks | 95,987 | 81,794 | -14,193 |
| Heysham | 74,484 | 74,431 | -53 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 70,013 | 13,313 | -56,700 |
| Felixstowe | 45,171 | 36,924 | -8,247 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 31,572 | 9,066 | -22,506 |
| Milford | 20,411 | 0 | -20,411 |
Quick facts
HS code: 681189
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other products made from asbestos-cement, not including sheets or panels