Import/export HS code 81130020: Unwrought cermets
Cermets in their raw, unshaped form, not yet processed into finished products
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 15,261,944 |
| United States | 11,019,493 |
| Austria | 6,619,258 |
| South Korea | 1,475,847 |
| Netherlands | 1,289,069 |
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 | 7,946,698 | 7,315,246 | -631,452 |
| United States | 6,102,035 | 4,917,458 | -1,184,577 |
| Austria | 3,427,067 | 3,192,191 | -234,876 |
| South Korea | 825,558 | 650,289 | -175,269 |
| Netherlands | 953,703 | 335,366 | -618,337 |
| Taiwan | 792,437 | 471,484 | -320,953 |
| China | 434,245 | 785,905 | +351,660 |
| Switzerland | 251,312 | 640,566 | +389,254 |
| Mexico | 233,186 | 112,413 | -120,773 |
| France | 107,441 | 137,987 | +30,546 |
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 | 12,928,032 |
| Austria | 10,336,118 |
| Germany | 10,029,793 |
| China | 1,897,751 |
| South Korea | 1,475,847 |
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 | 7,379,620 | 5,548,412 | -1,831,208 |
| Austria | 5,446,598 | 4,889,520 | -557,078 |
| Germany | 5,293,023 | 4,736,770 | -556,253 |
| China | 647,794 | 1,249,957 | +602,163 |
| South Korea | 825,558 | 650,289 | -175,269 |
| Taiwan | 792,437 | 471,484 | -320,953 |
| Switzerland | 245,104 | 640,189 | +395,085 |
| Mexico | 294,448 | 202,194 | -92,254 |
| France | 75,188 | 89,732 | +14,544 |
| Canada | 13,682 | 98,287 | +84,605 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 11 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| Essex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 | 5 | -5 |
| Essex | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| South Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 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 | 32,260,204 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,557,920 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,151,815 |
| Road transport | 128,895 |
| Other | 16,185 |
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 | 17,645,540 | 14,614,664 | -3,030,876 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,101,638 | 2,456,282 | +354,644 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,529,413 | 1,622,402 | +92,989 |
| Road transport | 0 | 128,895 | +128,895 |
| Other | 12,426 | 3,759 | -8,667 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,674,068 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,977,794 |
| Birmingham Airport | 5,142,307 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 4,512,355 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,622,865 |
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 | 6,521,133 | 5,152,935 | -1,368,198 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,423,781 | 3,554,013 | +130,232 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,916,556 | 2,225,751 | -690,805 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 2,888,519 | 1,623,836 | -1,264,683 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,707,577 | 1,915,288 | +207,711 |
| Eurotunnel | 545,939 | 1,104,168 | +558,229 |
| London Gateway Port | 865,154 | 765,442 | -99,712 |
| London | 263,293 | 955,967 | +692,674 |
| Dover | 900,563 | 264,135 | -636,428 |
| Thamesport | 571,627 | 293,279 | -278,348 |
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 | 36 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 22 |
| Other manufacturing | 17 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 44 |
| 2025-11 | 32 |
| 2025-10 | 42 |
| 2025-09 | 25 |
| 2025-08 | 32 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HONEYWELL UK LIMITED | 119 |
| AESSEAL PLC | 98 |
| RENISHAW P L C | 60 |
| PRIMA HEALTHCARE GROUP LIMITED | 60 |
| ERNEST BENNETT (SHEFFIELD) LIMITED | 48 |
| GUHRING LIMITED | 48 |
| CERATIZIT UK & IRELAND LIMITED | 48 |
| SCHLUMBERGER OILFIELD UK LIMITED | 48 |
| KYOCERA UNIMERCO TOOLING LIMITED | 47 |
| LINDE AMT UK LIMITED | 44 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 48 |
| 54m+ | 33 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| 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 | 3,307,554 |
| United States | 1,857,206 |
| China | 1,339,556 |
| Germany | 999,731 |
| Austria | 850,323 |
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 | 1,647,168 | 1,660,386 | +13,218 |
| United States | 899,487 | 957,719 | +58,232 |
| China | 1,054,423 | 285,133 | -769,290 |
| Germany | 712,278 | 287,453 | -424,825 |
| Austria | 850,323 | 0 | -850,323 |
| France | 700,990 | 54,347 | -646,643 |
| Poland | 286,402 | 116,480 | -169,922 |
| Chile | 205,606 | 152,461 | -53,145 |
| Japan | 3,428 | 276,753 | +273,325 |
| United Arab Emirates | 197,032 | 59,737 | -137,295 |
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) | 5,838,700 |
| Air transport | 2,655,505 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,374,499 |
| 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) | 3,806,023 | 2,032,677 | -1,773,346 |
| Air transport | 1,853,883 | 801,622 | -1,052,261 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,187,594 | 1,186,905 | -689 |
| Road transport | 166,314 | 116,480 | -49,834 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,771,678 |
| Southampton | 1,947,927 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,614,459 |
| Immingham Docks | 675,414 |
| East Midlands Airport | 598,516 |
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 | 3,024,616 | 1,747,062 | -1,277,554 |
| Southampton | 837,929 | 1,109,998 | +272,069 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,176,758 | 437,701 | -739,057 |
| Immingham Docks | 466,700 | 208,714 | -257,986 |
| East Midlands Airport | 411,121 | 187,395 | -223,726 |
| ZLC | 255,078 | 203,790 | -51,288 |
| London Gateway Port | 307,258 | 50,660 | -256,598 |
| Dover | 199,394 | 41,291 | -158,103 |
| Manchester Airport | 70,038 | 76,690 | +6,652 |
| 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