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.
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* 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 | 17,117,472 |
| Germany | 5,118,282 |
| United States | 5,003,262 |
| China | 3,359,237 |
| Netherlands | 1,689,965 |
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 | 8,021,717 | 9,095,755 | +1,074,038 |
| Germany | 2,559,257 | 2,559,025 | -232 |
| United States | 1,947,842 | 3,055,420 | +1,107,578 |
| China | 1,677,205 | 1,682,032 | +4,827 |
| Netherlands | 872,843 | 817,122 | -55,721 |
| Belgium | 889,625 | 796,944 | -92,681 |
| Ireland | 686,148 | 649,451 | -36,697 |
| India | 533,349 | 352,235 | -181,114 |
| Brazil | 218,322 | 444,263 | +225,941 |
| Czechia | 281,692 | 243,734 | -37,958 |
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 | 16,835,866 |
| United States | 6,901,763 |
| Germany | 4,437,210 |
| China | 3,796,894 |
| Poland | 1,341,564 |
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 | 8,035,579 | 8,800,287 | +764,708 |
| United States | 2,731,565 | 4,170,198 | +1,438,633 |
| Germany | 2,170,156 | 2,267,054 | +96,898 |
| China | 1,887,617 | 1,909,277 | +21,660 |
| Poland | 752,212 | 589,352 | -162,860 |
| India | 595,402 | 374,318 | -221,084 |
| Brazil | 353,725 | 566,214 | +212,489 |
| United Kingdom | 493,776 | 420,807 | -72,969 |
| Japan | 338,872 | 480,638 | +141,766 |
| Czechia | 419,870 | 379,059 | -40,811 |
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 | 17 |
| 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 | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 11 | 7 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 11 | +5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
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 | 22,191,023 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,883,742 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,150,090 |
| Other | 520,259 |
| Road transport | 185,067 |
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 | 10,053,296 | 12,137,727 | +2,084,431 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,587,846 | 5,295,896 | -291,950 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,778,456 | 3,371,634 | +593,178 |
| Other | 285,919 | 234,340 | -51,579 |
| Road transport | 2,636 | 182,431 | +179,795 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,512,149 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,153,205 |
| Felixstowe | 5,567,594 |
| Dover | 3,349,705 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,997,438 |
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 | 5,602,859 | 5,909,290 | +306,431 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,466,483 | 4,686,722 | +1,220,239 |
| Felixstowe | 2,816,164 | 2,751,430 | -64,734 |
| Dover | 1,623,743 | 1,725,962 | +102,219 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,157,980 | 839,458 | -318,522 |
| London Stansted Airport | 627,536 | 842,554 | +215,018 |
| Immingham Docks | 550,050 | 620,993 | +70,943 |
| Holyhead | 167,043 | 642,233 | +475,190 |
| London Gateway Port | 324,836 | 473,675 | +148,839 |
| Liverpool Docks | 606,074 | 40,383 | -565,691 |
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
|
25 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
18 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
14 |
|
Manufacture of paper and paper products
|
10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 49 |
| 2026-04 | 37 |
| 2026-03 | 43 |
| 2026-02 | 42 |
| 2026-01 | 42 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MEGGITT AEROSPACE LIMITED | 113 |
| KEARSLEY AIRWAYS LIMITED | 100 |
| NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO UK LIMITED | 75 |
| AIRPART SUPPLY LIMITED | 71 |
| TMD FRICTION UK LIMITED | 56 |
| MCLAREN RACING LIMITED | 53 |
| BPW LIMITED | 53 |
| MAZDA MOTORS UK LIMITED | 53 |
| ALPINE RACING LIMITED | 51 |
| GOODRICH AEROSPACE UK LIMITED | 50 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 92 |
| 1m-15m | 40 |
| 15m-54m | 23 |
| Other | 22 |
| 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 | 39,381,451 |
| France | 6,692,447 |
| Germany | 4,990,778 |
| Brazil | 3,286,379 |
| Australia | 2,518,873 |
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 | 19,332,035 | 20,049,416 | +717,381 |
| France | 3,434,859 | 3,257,588 | -177,271 |
| Germany | 2,653,437 | 2,337,341 | -316,096 |
| Brazil | 1,633,660 | 1,652,719 | +19,059 |
| Australia | 1,554,765 | 964,108 | -590,657 |
| Ireland | 1,488,353 | 1,025,643 | -462,710 |
| Spain | 622,859 | 751,003 | +128,144 |
| Italy | 715,918 | 558,486 | -157,432 |
| India | 734,655 | 333,615 | -401,040 |
| China | 698,133 | 240,684 | -457,449 |
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 | 89,267 |
| Ireland | 57,207 |
| Spain | 8,088 |
| Nicaragua | 5,848 |
| 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 | 55,257 | 34,010 | -21,247 |
| Ireland | 14,813 | 42,394 | +27,581 |
| Spain | 0 | 8,088 | +8,088 |
| Nicaragua | 5,848 | 0 | -5,848 |
| Denmark | 1,729 | 1,772 | +43 |
| Netherlands | 334 | 2,067 | +1,733 |
| Germany | 53 | 2,166 | +2,113 |
| United States | 443 | 429 | -14 |
| France | 302 | 0 | -302 |
| Bulgaria | 296 | 0 | -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 | 32,202,162 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,729,762 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,388,351 |
| Other | 365,847 |
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 | 15,508,046 | 16,694,116 | +1,186,070 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,501,643 | 10,228,119 | -3,273,524 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,853,574 | 7,534,777 | -318,797 |
| Other | 171,241 | 194,606 | +23,365 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 24,514,564 |
| Felixstowe | 14,392,661 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,955,572 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,864,109 |
| Southampton | 3,394,194 |
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 | 11,562,785 | 12,951,779 | +1,388,994 |
| Felixstowe | 7,725,262 | 6,667,399 | -1,057,863 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,953,924 | 6,001,648 | +47,724 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,206,113 | 1,657,996 | -548,117 |
| Southampton | 2,081,070 | 1,313,124 | -767,946 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,127,139 | 1,220,534 | -906,605 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,547,381 | 1,024,989 | -522,392 |
| ZLC | 559,109 | 1,573,227 | +1,014,118 |
| Holyhead | 1,070,811 | 747,742 | -323,069 |
| London Stansted Airport | 519,166 | 255,117 | -264,049 |
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