Import/export HS code 681410: Mica sheets, plates, and strips
These are flat mica products, either natural or reconstituted, and may be attached to a backing material like paper or cardboard
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1,675,438 |
| Germany | 1,479,308 |
| Czechia | 891,258 |
| United States | 465,426 |
| France | 460,701 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 927,409 | 748,029 | -179,380 |
| Germany | 861,860 | 617,448 | -244,412 |
| Czechia | 615,607 | 275,651 | -339,956 |
| United States | 208,723 | 256,703 | +47,980 |
| France | 275,988 | 184,713 | -91,275 |
| China | 287,316 | 139,308 | -148,008 |
| Turkey | 70,660 | 172,656 | +101,996 |
| South Korea | 238,225 | 0 | -238,225 |
| Italy | 82,370 | 75,039 | -7,331 |
| Netherlands | 65,983 | 80,080 | +14,097 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,961,226 |
| Switzerland | 1,644,391 |
| Czechia | 905,869 |
| United States | 505,192 |
| Germany | 329,728 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,196,573 | 764,653 | -431,920 |
| Switzerland | 859,784 | 784,607 | -75,177 |
| Czechia | 630,218 | 275,651 | -354,567 |
| United States | 190,134 | 315,058 | +124,924 |
| Germany | 227,737 | 101,991 | -125,746 |
| Turkey | 68,649 | 172,656 | +104,007 |
| South Korea | 238,225 | 0 | -238,225 |
| France | 121,913 | 101,268 | -20,645 |
| Italy | 79,690 | 67,096 | -12,594 |
| India | 60,276 | 48,682 | -11,594 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +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) | 3,824,343 |
| Air transport | 1,894,977 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 680,098 |
| Road transport | 169,078 |
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) | 2,339,028 | 1,485,315 | -853,713 |
| Air transport | 992,604 | 902,373 | -90,231 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 518,626 | 161,472 | -357,154 |
| Road transport | 902 | 168,176 | +167,274 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,721,585 |
| Eurotunnel | 909,832 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 666,530 |
| ZLC | 502,731 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 455,838 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 1,067,191 | 654,394 | -412,797 |
| Eurotunnel | 556,947 | 352,885 | -204,062 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 379,480 | 287,050 | -92,430 |
| ZLC | 116,877 | 385,854 | +268,977 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 277,754 | 178,084 | -99,670 |
| East Midlands Airport | 164,692 | 152,286 | -12,406 |
| Southampton | 229,082 | 0 | -229,082 |
| Immingham Docks | 114,930 | 113,546 | -1,384 |
| London | 144,408 | 70,455 | -73,953 |
| Birmingham Airport | 54,300 | 152,793 | +98,493 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 8 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 8 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
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 | 22 |
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 7,315,326 |
| India | 2,376,475 |
| China | 2,251,956 |
| Croatia | 1,546,656 |
| Romania | 789,642 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4,308,730 | 3,006,596 | -1,302,134 |
| India | 1,174,322 | 1,202,153 | +27,831 |
| China | 944,937 | 1,307,019 | +362,082 |
| Croatia | 913 | 1,545,743 | +1,544,830 |
| Romania | 278,787 | 510,855 | +232,068 |
| United States | 335,980 | 304,886 | -31,094 |
| Czechia | 338,729 | 75,972 | -262,757 |
| South Africa | 258,874 | 37,259 | -221,615 |
| Finland | 64,670 | 226,627 | +161,957 |
| Ireland | 102,476 | 176,123 | +73,647 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,005,323 |
| Air transport | 4,214,841 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,318,894 |
| Road transport | 4,602 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,308,108 | 5,697,215 | +389,107 |
| Air transport | 1,719,157 | 2,495,684 | +776,527 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,549,293 | 769,601 | -779,692 |
| Road transport | 4,602 | 0 | -4,602 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,508,909 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,999,263 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,875,018 |
| Southampton | 1,366,793 |
| London Gateway Port | 603,543 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,076,086 | 5,432,823 | +356,737 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,109,700 | 889,563 | -220,137 |
| Manchester Airport | 430,278 | 1,444,740 | +1,014,462 |
| Southampton | 915,640 | 451,153 | -464,487 |
| London Gateway Port | 463,266 | 140,277 | -322,989 |
| Felixstowe | 98,302 | 121,757 | +23,455 |
| East Midlands Airport | 109,906 | 100,410 | -9,496 |
| Immingham Docks | 56,433 | 129,736 | +73,303 |
| Holyhead | 36,351 | 95,179 | +58,828 |
| Liverpool Docks | 55,827 | 50,253 | -5,574 |
Quick facts
HS code: 681410
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: These are flat mica products, either natural or reconstituted, and may be attached to a backing material like paper or cardboard