Import/export HS code 681389: Various friction materials
Other friction materials not specifically listed, used 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 16,860,268 |
| Germany | 4,173,662 |
| Slovakia | 3,945,771 |
| France | 2,075,677 |
| Austria | 1,942,799 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 11,118,049 | 5,742,219 | -5,375,830 |
| Germany | 3,296,321 | 877,341 | -2,418,980 |
| Slovakia | 1,804,140 | 2,141,631 | +337,491 |
| France | 1,006,985 | 1,068,692 | +61,707 |
| Austria | 1,000,966 | 941,833 | -59,133 |
| Qatar | 662,296 | 840,500 | +178,204 |
| Malaysia | 365,652 | 1,008,126 | +642,474 |
| India | 382,385 | 234,777 | -147,608 |
| Hungary | 478,836 | 95,910 | -382,926 |
| United Arab Emirates | 225,777 | 15,315 | -210,462 |
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 | 18,771,857 |
| Germany | 4,109,646 |
| Slovakia | 4,054,012 |
| France | 2,599,290 |
| Austria | 1,927,781 |
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 | 12,129,569 | 6,642,288 | -5,487,281 |
| Germany | 3,251,095 | 858,551 | -2,392,544 |
| Slovakia | 1,899,442 | 2,154,570 | +255,128 |
| France | 1,141,276 | 1,458,014 | +316,738 |
| Austria | 1,000,966 | 926,815 | -74,151 |
| Malaysia | 159,089 | 625,676 | +466,587 |
| India | 382,385 | 234,777 | -147,608 |
| Hungary | 462,798 | 56,349 | -406,449 |
| China | 123,648 | 152,559 | +28,911 |
| South Korea | 36,658 | 147,774 | +111,116 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Essex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
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 | 21,235,663 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,102,949 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,815,976 |
| Other | 6,275 |
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 | 13,004,038 | 8,231,625 | -4,772,413 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,022,191 | 3,080,758 | -1,941,433 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,774,081 | 2,041,895 | -732,186 |
| Other | 1,236 | 5,039 | +3,803 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 9,816,473 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,623,700 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,114,519 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,263,550 |
| Thamesport | 3,992,471 |
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 Stansted Airport | 5,632,874 | 4,183,599 | -1,449,275 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,765,120 | 2,858,580 | -906,540 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,980,075 | 2,134,444 | -845,631 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,261,256 | 1,002,294 | -2,258,962 |
| Thamesport | 2,384,179 | 1,608,292 | -775,887 |
| Dover | 1,637,996 | 843,646 | -794,350 |
| Felixstowe | 238,720 | 227,767 | -10,953 |
| Birmingham Airport | 206,878 | 170,147 | -36,731 |
| Southampton | 56,278 | 145,820 | +89,542 |
| Harwich | 141,936 | 19,500 | -122,436 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
18 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
16 |
|
Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
|
10 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
9 |
|
Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 12 |
| 2026-04 | 16 |
| 2026-03 | 16 |
| 2026-02 | 18 |
| 2026-01 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BOSCH REXROTH LIMITED | 54 |
| GOODRICH AEROSPACE UK LIMITED | 53 |
| SCHAEFFLER (UK) LIMITED | 53 |
| AXMINSTER TOOL CENTRE LTD | 44 |
| VOITH TURBO LIMITED | 43 |
| TWIFLEX LIMITED | 31 |
| JOY GLOBAL (UK) LIMITED | 28 |
| KNORR-BREMSE RAIL SYSTEMS (UK) LIMITED | 27 |
| GRANIT PARTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 24 |
| CLAAS UK LIMITED | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 59 |
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| Other | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | 13,933,039 |
| Qatar | 2,083,279 |
| France | 1,245,234 |
| India | 913,692 |
| Brazil | 629,734 |
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 | 7,626,545 | 6,306,494 | -1,320,051 |
| Qatar | 1,291,344 | 791,935 | -499,409 |
| France | 536,260 | 708,974 | +172,714 |
| India | 516,531 | 397,161 | -119,370 |
| Brazil | 555,760 | 73,974 | -481,786 |
| United Arab Emirates | 455,901 | 38,820 | -417,081 |
| Spain | 103,498 | 133,844 | +30,346 |
| Hungary | 42,360 | 190,380 | +148,020 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 170,155 | +170,155 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 63,340 | 26,170 | -37,170 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,414 |
| XI | 596 |
| India | 190 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 44 | 1,370 | +1,326 |
| XI | 135 | 461 | +326 |
| India | 49 | 141 | +92 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,715,773 |
| Air transport | 5,227,522 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,619,081 |
| Other | 2,200 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,116,170 | 6,599,603 | -516,567 |
| Air transport | 3,743,823 | 1,483,699 | -2,260,124 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 567,534 | 1,051,547 | +484,013 |
| Other | 228 | 1,972 | +1,744 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 10,688,688 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,570,867 |
| Southampton | 2,791,991 |
| Dover | 1,091,907 |
| East Midlands Airport | 981,813 |
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 Gateway Port | 6,269,509 | 4,419,179 | -1,850,330 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,501,992 | 1,068,875 | -1,433,117 |
| Southampton | 727,950 | 2,064,041 | +1,336,091 |
| Dover | 441,874 | 650,033 | +208,159 |
| East Midlands Airport | 917,809 | 64,004 | -853,805 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 125,660 | 394,135 | +268,475 |
| London Stansted Airport | 106,530 | 201,410 | +94,880 |
| ZLC | 205,561 | 73,464 | -132,097 |
| Tyne | 0 | 105,486 | +105,486 |
| Felixstowe | 84,632 | 10,897 | -73,735 |
Quick facts
HS code: 681389
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other friction materials not specifically listed, used in brakes and clutches