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 | 18,506,964 |
| Germany | 4,744,593 |
| Slovakia | 4,130,256 |
| France | 2,334,983 |
| Austria | 2,089,387 |
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 | 12,055,000 | 6,451,964 | -5,603,036 |
| Germany | 3,415,065 | 1,329,528 | -2,085,537 |
| Slovakia | 1,718,260 | 2,411,996 | +693,736 |
| France | 1,054,793 | 1,280,190 | +225,397 |
| Austria | 916,108 | 1,173,279 | +257,171 |
| Qatar | 585,409 | 933,384 | +347,975 |
| Malaysia | 156,614 | 1,016,152 | +859,538 |
| Hungary | 499,542 | 223,298 | -276,244 |
| India | 367,168 | 288,890 | -78,278 |
| China | 125,002 | 132,492 | +7,490 |
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 | 20,531,436 |
| Germany | 4,716,738 |
| Slovakia | 4,238,497 |
| France | 2,617,612 |
| Austria | 2,074,369 |
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 | 13,087,882 | 7,443,554 | -5,644,328 |
| Germany | 3,408,716 | 1,308,022 | -2,100,694 |
| Slovakia | 1,813,562 | 2,424,935 | +611,373 |
| France | 1,026,731 | 1,590,881 | +564,150 |
| Austria | 916,108 | 1,158,261 | +242,153 |
| Malaysia | 76,779 | 707,986 | +631,207 |
| Hungary | 477,680 | 179,049 | -298,631 |
| India | 367,168 | 288,890 | -78,278 |
| China | 143,655 | 158,309 | +14,654 |
| South Korea | 18,866 | 133,906 | +115,040 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +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 | 22,864,929 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,726,645 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,484,353 |
| Other | 6,909 |
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 | 13,888,179 | 8,976,750 | -4,911,429 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,096,568 | 3,630,077 | -1,466,491 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,580,761 | 2,903,592 | +322,831 |
| Other | 2,219 | 4,690 | +2,471 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 9,926,895 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,118,249 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,488,418 |
| Thamesport | 4,613,074 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,231,759 |
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 | 5,522,871 | 4,404,024 | -1,118,847 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,905,064 | 3,213,185 | -1,691,879 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,884,898 | 2,603,520 | -281,378 |
| Thamesport | 2,138,629 | 2,474,445 | +335,816 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,100,876 | 1,130,883 | -1,969,993 |
| Dover | 1,694,573 | 858,769 | -835,804 |
| Felixstowe | 282,237 | 212,941 | -69,296 |
| Birmingham Airport | 246,988 | 185,131 | -61,857 |
| Southampton | 61,619 | 145,820 | +84,201 |
| Harwich | 105,552 | 80,478 | -25,074 |
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 | 19 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 18 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 9 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 16 |
| 2026-03 | 16 |
| 2026-02 | 18 |
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-12 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SCHAEFFLER (UK) LIMITED | 53 |
| BOSCH REXROTH LIMITED | 53 |
| GOODRICH AEROSPACE UK LIMITED | 52 |
| AXMINSTER TOOL CENTRE LTD | 44 |
| VOITH TURBO LIMITED | 42 |
| TWIFLEX LIMITED | 31 |
| JOY GLOBAL (UK) LIMITED | 28 |
| KNORR-BREMSE RAIL SYSTEMS (UK) LIMITED | 27 |
| GRANIT PARTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 23 |
| 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+ | 61 |
| 1m-15m | 31 |
| Other | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 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 | 14,127,598 |
| Qatar | 2,245,848 |
| France | 1,383,103 |
| India | 916,344 |
| Brazil | 621,218 |
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 | 8,464,946 | 5,662,652 | -2,802,294 |
| Qatar | 1,063,787 | 1,182,061 | +118,274 |
| France | 586,077 | 797,026 | +210,949 |
| India | 479,378 | 436,966 | -42,412 |
| Brazil | 555,760 | 65,458 | -490,302 |
| United Arab Emirates | 427,449 | 67,272 | -360,177 |
| Hungary | 30,567 | 213,285 | +182,718 |
| Spain | 96,242 | 141,100 | +44,858 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 170,155 | +170,155 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 66,762 | 23,530 | -43,232 |
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 | 757 |
| Italy | 319 |
| India | 178 |
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 | 296 | 461 | +165 |
| Italy | 319 | 0 | -319 |
| India | 32 | 146 | +114 |
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) | 13,882,695 |
| Air transport | 5,444,504 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,742,223 |
| Other | 2,668 |
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) | 7,870,575 | 6,012,120 | -1,858,455 |
| Air transport | 3,480,165 | 1,964,339 | -1,515,826 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 654,424 | 1,087,799 | +433,375 |
| Other | 691 | 1,977 | +1,286 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 10,861,717 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,643,435 |
| Southampton | 2,785,884 |
| Dover | 1,154,542 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,146,259 |
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 | 7,027,709 | 3,834,008 | -3,193,701 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,162,361 | 1,481,074 | -681,287 |
| Southampton | 727,950 | 2,057,934 | +1,329,984 |
| Dover | 485,070 | 669,472 | +184,402 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,073,320 | 72,939 | -1,000,381 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 167,021 | 410,948 | +243,927 |
| London Stansted Airport | 108,914 | 188,820 | +79,906 |
| ZLC | 123,639 | 145,560 | +21,921 |
| 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