Import/export HS code 81130020: Unwrought cermets
Cermets in their raw, unshaped form, not yet processed into finished products
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 18,576,513 |
| United States | 12,176,453 |
| Austria | 8,038,508 |
| South Korea | 1,658,974 |
| Netherlands | 1,649,792 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 7,699,802 | 10,876,711 | +3,176,909 |
| United States | 6,229,460 | 5,946,993 | -282,467 |
| Austria | 3,634,427 | 4,404,081 | +769,654 |
| South Korea | 731,880 | 927,094 | +195,214 |
| Netherlands | 956,840 | 692,952 | -263,888 |
| Switzerland | 263,750 | 1,246,808 | +983,058 |
| China | 460,592 | 800,395 | +339,803 |
| Taiwan | 563,513 | 530,935 | -32,578 |
| Mexico | 241,990 | 110,083 | -131,907 |
| France | 150,424 | 157,551 | +7,127 |
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 | 14,385,712 |
| Germany | 12,484,790 |
| Austria | 12,131,528 |
| China | 2,369,352 |
| South Korea | 1,658,974 |
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 | 7,413,833 | 6,971,879 | -441,954 |
| Germany | 5,183,787 | 7,301,003 | +2,117,216 |
| Austria | 5,579,620 | 6,551,908 | +972,288 |
| China | 694,446 | 1,674,906 | +980,460 |
| South Korea | 731,880 | 927,094 | +195,214 |
| Switzerland | 257,542 | 1,015,306 | +757,764 |
| Taiwan | 563,513 | 530,935 | -32,578 |
| Mexico | 313,058 | 272,544 | -40,514 |
| France | 128,521 | 291,172 | +162,651 |
| Canada | 13,682 | 138,536 | +124,854 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 12 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Essex | 7 |
| West Midlands | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 7 | +5 |
| Essex | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| South Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +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 | 37,758,892 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,679,041 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,642,407 |
| Road transport | 128,895 |
| Other | 15,965 |
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 | 17,224,643 | 20,534,249 | +3,309,606 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,431,863 | 3,247,178 | +815,315 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,523,752 | 2,118,655 | +594,903 |
| Road transport | 0 | 128,895 | +128,895 |
| Other | 15,018 | 947 | -14,071 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,608,454 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,490,379 |
| Birmingham Airport | 7,098,742 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 5,621,705 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,527,055 |
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 | 5,938,455 | 5,669,999 | -268,456 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,437,627 | 5,052,752 | +1,615,125 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,692,148 | 4,406,594 | +1,714,446 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 2,775,623 | 2,846,082 | +70,459 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,150,580 | 2,376,475 | +225,895 |
| Eurotunnel | 489,911 | 1,652,283 | +1,162,372 |
| London Gateway Port | 859,754 | 1,113,947 | +254,193 |
| London | 641,002 | 899,290 | +258,288 |
| Dover | 897,486 | 612,559 | -284,927 |
| Thamesport | 537,753 | 450,286 | -87,467 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 39 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 23 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Other manufacturing | 17 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 37 |
| 2026-03 | 32 |
| 2026-02 | 37 |
| 2026-01 | 44 |
| 2025-12 | 26 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HONEYWELL UK LIMITED | 123 |
| AESSEAL PLC | 102 |
| RENISHAW P L C | 64 |
| PRIMA HEALTHCARE GROUP LIMITED | 60 |
| ERNEST BENNETT (SHEFFIELD) LIMITED | 52 |
| GUHRING LIMITED | 52 |
| CERATIZIT UK & IRELAND LIMITED | 52 |
| KYOCERA UNIMERCO TOOLING LIMITED | 51 |
| SCHLUMBERGER OILFIELD UK LIMITED | 50 |
| LINDE AMT UK LIMITED | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 50 |
| 54m+ | 39 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 3,451,413 |
| Germany | 2,576,663 |
| United States | 1,825,697 |
| China | 1,348,482 |
| France | 763,853 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1,594,285 | 1,857,128 | +262,843 |
| Germany | 691,959 | 1,884,704 | +1,192,745 |
| United States | 880,883 | 944,814 | +63,931 |
| China | 1,303,877 | 44,605 | -1,259,272 |
| France | 706,204 | 57,649 | -648,555 |
| Austria | 711,644 | 0 | -711,644 |
| Poland | 402,882 | 0 | -402,882 |
| Chile | 205,606 | 152,461 | -53,145 |
| Japan | 0 | 276,753 | +276,753 |
| United Arab Emirates | 205,265 | 49,565 | -155,700 |
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) | 7,511,757 |
| Air transport | 2,679,746 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,409,066 |
| Road transport | 282,794 |
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) | 3,598,856 | 3,912,901 | +314,045 |
| Air transport | 1,874,108 | 805,638 | -1,068,470 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,420,538 | 988,528 | -432,010 |
| Road transport | 282,794 | 0 | -282,794 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,451,194 |
| Southampton | 1,952,149 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,572,985 |
| Immingham Docks | 705,759 |
| East Midlands Airport | 605,732 |
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 | 2,845,621 | 3,605,573 | +759,952 |
| Southampton | 1,033,016 | 919,133 | -113,883 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,127,831 | 445,154 | -682,677 |
| Immingham Docks | 466,700 | 239,059 | -227,641 |
| East Midlands Airport | 433,340 | 172,392 | -260,948 |
| ZLC | 377,818 | 145,973 | -231,845 |
| London Gateway Port | 334,521 | 23,397 | -311,124 |
| Dover | 170,438 | 42,245 | -128,193 |
| Manchester Airport | 128,651 | 15,413 | -113,238 |
| Eurotunnel | 93,213 | 8,850 | -84,363 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 81130020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cermets in their raw, unshaped form, not yet processed into finished products