Import/export HS code 681381: Brake linings and pads
Brake linings and pads made from friction materials, often used in vehicles
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- 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 | 15,014,554 |
| Germany | 4,665,585 |
| United States | 4,434,547 |
| China | 3,027,735 |
| Belgium | 1,675,791 |
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 | 7,642,751 | 7,371,803 | -270,948 |
| Germany | 2,494,699 | 2,170,886 | -323,813 |
| United States | 1,830,363 | 2,604,184 | +773,821 |
| China | 1,512,216 | 1,515,519 | +3,303 |
| Belgium | 1,050,059 | 625,732 | -424,327 |
| Netherlands | 796,861 | 716,267 | -80,594 |
| Ireland | 713,868 | 407,017 | -306,851 |
| India | 527,528 | 340,656 | -186,872 |
| Brazil | 236,976 | 340,438 | +103,462 |
| Poland | 253,329 | 206,311 | -47,018 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 14,578,506 |
| United States | 6,117,648 |
| Germany | 3,965,290 |
| China | 3,431,787 |
| Poland | 1,320,772 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 7,414,598 | 7,163,908 | -250,690 |
| United States | 2,908,393 | 3,209,255 | +300,862 |
| Germany | 2,145,278 | 1,820,012 | -325,266 |
| China | 1,731,355 | 1,700,432 | -30,923 |
| Poland | 742,016 | 578,756 | -163,260 |
| United Kingdom | 474,263 | 536,061 | +61,798 |
| India | 580,690 | 375,871 | -204,819 |
| Brazil | 378,899 | 467,299 | +88,400 |
| Japan | 333,692 | 373,677 | +39,985 |
| Czechia | 337,746 | 331,935 | -5,811 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 19 |
| Inner London - West | 15 |
| West Midlands | 13 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 15 | +5 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 11 | +5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 19,411,321 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,983,475 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,613,550 |
| Other | 610,312 |
| Road transport | 2,636 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 9,341,241 | 10,070,080 | +728,839 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,707,584 | 4,275,891 | -1,431,693 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,739,056 | 2,874,494 | +135,438 |
| Other | 348,791 | 261,521 | -87,270 |
| Road transport | 2,636 | 0 | -2,636 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,429,071 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,971,470 |
| Felixstowe | 5,049,851 |
| Dover | 3,124,324 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,994,704 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,078,653 | 5,350,418 | +271,765 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,307,952 | 3,663,518 | +355,566 |
| Felixstowe | 2,578,893 | 2,470,958 | -107,935 |
| Dover | 1,749,072 | 1,375,252 | -373,820 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,309,072 | 685,632 | -623,440 |
| London Stansted Airport | 588,838 | 576,785 | -12,053 |
| Immingham Docks | 437,136 | 545,913 | +108,777 |
| London Gateway Port | 571,936 | 317,516 | -254,420 |
| Liverpool Docks | 475,339 | 155,752 | -319,587 |
| 000 | 348,791 | 261,521 | -87,270 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 30 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 26 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 15 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 14 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 42 |
| 2025-11 | 44 |
| 2025-10 | 37 |
| 2025-09 | 39 |
| 2025-08 | 37 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MEGGITT AEROSPACE LIMITED | 108 |
| KEARSLEY AIRWAYS LIMITED | 96 |
| NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO UK LIMITED | 71 |
| AIRPART SUPPLY LIMITED | 67 |
| TMD FRICTION UK LIMITED | 51 |
| MCLAREN RACING LIMITED | 48 |
| BPW LIMITED | 48 |
| MAZDA MOTORS UK LIMITED | 48 |
| ALPINE RACING LIMITED | 46 |
| KNOTT-AVONRIDE LIMITED | 45 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 90 |
| 1m-15m | 41 |
| Other | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 20 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 36,715,566 |
| France | 5,559,904 |
| Germany | 4,684,224 |
| Brazil | 2,957,910 |
| Ireland | 2,490,349 |
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 | 19,872,197 | 16,843,369 | -3,028,828 |
| France | 3,119,164 | 2,440,740 | -678,424 |
| Germany | 2,871,426 | 1,812,798 | -1,058,628 |
| Brazil | 1,488,192 | 1,469,718 | -18,474 |
| Ireland | 1,599,233 | 891,116 | -708,117 |
| Australia | 1,360,232 | 1,086,363 | -273,869 |
| Spain | 648,614 | 612,717 | -35,897 |
| Italy | 681,071 | 497,561 | -183,510 |
| India | 1,057,603 | 84,510 | -973,093 |
| China | 776,979 | 221,714 | -555,265 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 103,077 |
| Ireland | 43,447 |
| Nicaragua | 5,888 |
| Spain | 3,571 |
| Denmark | 3,501 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 78,617 | 24,460 | -54,157 |
| Ireland | 2,489 | 40,958 | +38,469 |
| Nicaragua | 5,888 | 0 | -5,888 |
| Spain | 0 | 3,571 | +3,571 |
| Denmark | 0 | 3,501 | +3,501 |
| Netherlands | 349 | 2,401 | +2,052 |
| Germany | 53 | 2,166 | +2,113 |
| United States | 807 | 449 | -358 |
| France | 0 | 302 | +302 |
| Bulgaria | 0 | 296 | +296 |
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 | 28,643,769 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,645,014 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,501,806 |
| Other | 338,614 |
| Road transport | 11,780 |
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 | 16,705,202 | 11,938,567 | -4,766,635 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,831,122 | 10,813,892 | -2,017,230 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,018,746 | 5,483,060 | -2,535,686 |
| Other | 176,124 | 162,490 | -13,634 |
| Road transport | 11,780 | 0 | -11,780 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 21,053,535 |
| Felixstowe | 14,683,669 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,108,253 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,886,350 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,342,407 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,461,142 | 8,592,393 | -3,868,749 |
| Felixstowe | 7,189,297 | 7,494,372 | +305,075 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,035,953 | 4,072,300 | -1,963,653 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,056,520 | 1,829,830 | -226,690 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,332,387 | 1,010,020 | -1,322,367 |
| Southampton | 1,774,319 | 1,326,402 | -447,917 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,492,259 | 954,516 | -537,743 |
| Holyhead | 1,192,753 | 639,765 | -552,988 |
| ZLC | 554,608 | 1,092,218 | +537,610 |
| London Stansted Airport | 921,306 | 267,289 | -654,017 |
Quick facts
HS code: 681381
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Brake linings and pads made from friction materials, often used in vehicles