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 | 8,613,596 |
| Poland | 4,231,004 |
| Denmark | 1,965,283 |
| Ireland | 616,556 |
| Spain | 169,808 |
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 | 5,982,884 | 2,630,712 | -3,352,172 |
| Poland | 2,499,718 | 1,731,286 | -768,432 |
| Denmark | 1,157,139 | 808,144 | -348,995 |
| Ireland | 279,388 | 337,168 | +57,780 |
| Spain | 130,239 | 39,569 | -90,670 |
| France | 93,634 | 71,022 | -22,612 |
| Lithuania | 134,361 | 1,783 | -132,578 |
| Netherlands | 88,315 | 28,480 | -59,835 |
| Switzerland | 52,395 | 62,946 | +10,551 |
| Belgium | 45,714 | 64,065 | +18,351 |
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 | 8,711,041 |
| Poland | 4,248,562 |
| Denmark | 1,965,283 |
| Spain | 259,858 |
| Lithuania | 203,352 |
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 | 6,077,018 | 2,634,023 | -3,442,995 |
| Poland | 2,522,531 | 1,726,031 | -796,500 |
| Denmark | 1,157,139 | 808,144 | -348,995 |
| Spain | 156,224 | 103,634 | -52,590 |
| Lithuania | 137,880 | 65,472 | -72,408 |
| Czechia | 119,039 | 34,495 | -84,544 |
| Slovenia | 27,824 | 62,946 | +35,122 |
| Malaysia | 52,055 | 10,662 | -41,393 |
| Ireland | 41,487 | 15,066 | -26,421 |
| Germany | 26,423 | 7,997 | -18,426 |
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 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| 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 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 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) | 8,605,635 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,928,854 |
| Other | 864,467 |
| Air transport | 72,439 |
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) | 6,022,714 | 2,582,921 | -3,439,793 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,168,318 | 2,760,536 | -1,407,782 |
| Other | 383,236 | 481,231 | +97,995 |
| Air transport | 49,838 | 22,601 | -27,237 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 7,478,403 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,387,441 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,908,748 |
| Dover | 1,731,814 |
| 000 | 864,467 |
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 | 5,376,144 | 2,102,259 | -3,273,885 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,465,975 | 921,466 | -544,509 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,151,602 | 757,146 | -394,456 |
| Dover | 978,677 | 753,137 | -225,540 |
| 000 | 383,236 | 481,231 | +97,995 |
| Felixstowe | 338,896 | 135,793 | -203,103 |
| Hull | 213,151 | 81,860 | -131,291 |
| Southampton | 165,141 | 75,690 | -89,451 |
| London Gateway Port | 39,468 | 197,986 | +158,518 |
| Purfleet | 146,243 | 81,353 | -64,890 |
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 | 9 |
| Specialised construction activities | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Construction of buildings | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SWISSPEARL GB LTD | 48 |
| ETEX (EXTERIORS) UK LIMITED | 44 |
| TJX UK | 29 |
| MAX FRANK LIMITED | 28 |
| IOTA GARDEN AND HOME LIMITED | 26 |
| TGM FACADES UK LIMITED | 19 |
| EUROPEAN SLATE COMPANY LIMITED | 18 |
| QVC UK | 18 |
| 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 | 13 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 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 | 4,735,850 |
| Falkland Islands | 222,574 |
| Malta | 66,110 |
| Switzerland | 30,000 |
| India | 29,792 |
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 | 2,481,459 | 2,254,391 | -227,068 |
| Falkland Islands | 44,823 | 177,751 | +132,928 |
| Malta | 22,384 | 43,726 | +21,342 |
| Switzerland | 30,000 | 0 | -30,000 |
| India | 29,792 | 0 | -29,792 |
| France | 5,728 | 19,919 | +14,191 |
| Saudi Arabia | 20,606 | 0 | -20,606 |
| Netherlands | 11,192 | 1,008 | -10,184 |
| Italy | 12,137 | 0 | -12,137 |
| 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 | 2,954,675 |
| XI | 629,694 |
| Poland | 263,092 |
| Ireland | 161,521 |
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 | 1,355,806 | 1,598,869 | +243,063 |
| XI | 544,498 | 85,196 | -459,302 |
| Poland | 131,059 | 132,033 | +974 |
| Ireland | 84,747 | 76,774 | -7,973 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 4,014,009 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 796,061 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 304,227 |
| Air transport | 74,324 |
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 | 2,116,793 | 1,897,216 | -219,577 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 415,592 | 380,469 | -35,123 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 80,202 | 224,025 | +143,823 |
| Air transport | 58,532 | 15,792 | -42,740 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 4,014,009 |
| Holyhead | 408,590 |
| Liverpool Docks | 161,570 |
| Southampton | 146,102 |
| Heysham | 125,286 |
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 | 2,116,793 | 1,897,216 | -219,577 |
| Holyhead | 196,243 | 212,347 | +16,104 |
| Liverpool Docks | 80,857 | 80,713 | -144 |
| Southampton | 1,902 | 144,200 | +142,298 |
| Heysham | 71,656 | 53,630 | -18,026 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 57,284 | 23,018 | -34,266 |
| London Gateway Port | 42,921 | 36,099 | -6,822 |
| Felixstowe | 22,384 | 43,726 | +21,342 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 52,178 | 9,066 | -43,112 |
| Milford | 15,910 | 4,501 | -11,409 |
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