Import/export HS code 681320: Friction materials containing asbestos
Friction materials specifically containing asbestos for use in brakes and clutches
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 105,193 |
| United States | 44,454 |
| Germany | 22,708 |
| Spain | 22,143 |
| Netherlands | 12,835 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 75,902 | 29,291 | -46,611 |
| United States | 1,092 | 43,362 | +42,270 |
| Germany | 21,481 | 1,227 | -20,254 |
| Spain | 0 | 22,143 | +22,143 |
| Netherlands | 12,835 | 0 | -12,835 |
| Belgium | 3,284 | 3,090 | -194 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 5,133 | +5,133 |
| China | 2,400 | 2,500 | +100 |
| Italy | 1,153 | 1,496 | +343 |
| Japan | 1,080 | 0 | -1,080 |
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 | 123,628 |
| Germany | 32,390 |
| Italy | 30,444 |
| Spain | 22,143 |
| China | 10,033 |
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 | 80,278 | 43,350 | -36,928 |
| Germany | 29,667 | 2,723 | -26,944 |
| Italy | 1,153 | 29,291 | +28,138 |
| Spain | 0 | 22,143 | +22,143 |
| China | 2,400 | 7,633 | +5,233 |
| Netherlands | 5,608 | 0 | -5,608 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 3,102 | +3,102 |
| Japan | 1,080 | 0 | -1,080 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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) | 127,336 |
| Air transport | 88,837 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,255 |
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) | 75,902 | 51,434 | -24,468 |
| Air transport | 37,162 | 51,675 | +14,513 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,122 | 5,133 | -1,989 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 75,902 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 39,046 |
| East Midlands Airport | 32,435 |
| Dover | 29,291 |
| Immingham Docks | 22,143 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 75,902 | 0 | -75,902 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,553 | 35,493 | +31,940 |
| East Midlands Airport | 27,785 | 4,650 | -23,135 |
| Dover | 0 | 29,291 | +29,291 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 22,143 | +22,143 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,984 | 10,036 | +8,052 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,122 | 0 | -7,122 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,840 | 1,496 | -2,344 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 5,133 | +5,133 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
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 | 1 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 95,222 |
| United Arab Emirates | 68,396 |
| Germany | 47,287 |
| Italy | 26,049 |
| Australia | 18,304 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 94,262 | 960 | -93,302 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 68,396 | +68,396 |
| Germany | 47,287 | 0 | -47,287 |
| Italy | 26,049 | 0 | -26,049 |
| Australia | 0 | 18,304 | +18,304 |
| France | 0 | 17,997 | +17,997 |
| China | 13,841 | 1,370 | -12,471 |
| Norway | 9,999 | 4,396 | -5,603 |
| Austria | 11,205 | 0 | -11,205 |
| New Zealand | 3,259 | 2,419 | -840 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 317,099 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,899 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,120 |
| Other | 1,027 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 214,482 | 102,617 | -111,865 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,259 | 19,640 | +16,381 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,120 | 0 | -1,120 |
| Other | 451 | 576 | +125 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 117,288 |
| East Midlands Airport | 106,457 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 89,426 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,221 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,928 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 110,812 | 6,476 | -104,336 |
| East Midlands Airport | 81,011 | 25,446 | -55,565 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,691 | 69,735 | +50,044 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 17,221 | +17,221 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,968 | 960 | -2,008 |
| Felixstowe | 3,259 | 0 | -3,259 |
| Southampton | 0 | 2,419 | +2,419 |
| Dover | 1,120 | 0 | -1,120 |
| 000 | 451 | 576 | +125 |
Quick facts
HS code: 681320
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Friction materials specifically containing asbestos for use in brakes and clutches