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 | 19,234,999 |
| United States | 11,477,000 |
| Austria | 7,638,894 |
| Switzerland | 1,655,431 |
| Netherlands | 1,636,296 |
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 | 8,171,421 | 11,063,578 | +2,892,157 |
| United States | 6,263,150 | 5,213,850 | -1,049,300 |
| Austria | 3,857,296 | 3,781,598 | -75,698 |
| Switzerland | 315,506 | 1,339,925 | +1,024,419 |
| Netherlands | 800,176 | 836,120 | +35,944 |
| South Korea | 888,022 | 621,775 | -266,247 |
| China | 452,906 | 674,933 | +222,027 |
| Taiwan | 586,268 | 373,349 | -212,919 |
| Mexico | 222,194 | 110,083 | -112,111 |
| France | 143,478 | 138,893 | -4,585 |
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 | 13,546,032 |
| Germany | 12,736,540 |
| Austria | 12,242,776 |
| China | 2,238,737 |
| South Korea | 1,509,797 |
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 | 7,259,816 | 6,286,216 | -973,600 |
| Germany | 5,654,905 | 7,081,635 | +1,426,730 |
| Austria | 5,827,259 | 6,415,517 | +588,258 |
| China | 687,629 | 1,551,108 | +863,479 |
| South Korea | 888,022 | 621,775 | -266,247 |
| Switzerland | 310,482 | 1,108,401 | +797,919 |
| Taiwan | 586,268 | 373,349 | -212,919 |
| Mexico | 299,646 | 269,809 | -29,837 |
| France | 112,659 | 290,493 | +177,834 |
| Canada | 15,368 | 132,223 | +116,855 |
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 | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Essex | 7 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 | 9 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 7 | +4 |
| Essex | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | 36,904,660 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,778,454 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,580,666 |
| Road transport | 128,895 |
| Other | 16,061 |
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 | 17,650,510 | 19,254,150 | +1,603,640 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,840,408 | 2,938,046 | +97,638 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,437,505 | 2,143,161 | +705,656 |
| Road transport | 0 | 128,895 | +128,895 |
| Other | 15,221 | 840 | -14,381 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,290,255 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,512,065 |
| Birmingham Airport | 7,305,346 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 5,761,043 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,678,823 |
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 | 5,659,498 | 4,630,757 | -1,028,741 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,912,870 | 4,599,195 | +686,325 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,211,915 | 4,093,431 | +881,516 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 2,344,073 | 3,416,970 | +1,072,897 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,337,033 | 2,341,790 | +4,757 |
| Eurotunnel | 672,419 | 1,612,351 | +939,932 |
| London Gateway Port | 817,699 | 1,086,599 | +268,900 |
| London | 883,852 | 678,026 | -205,826 |
| Dover | 851,715 | 606,993 | -244,722 |
| Thamesport | 441,722 | 553,979 | +112,257 |
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.
|
24 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
19 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
14 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 32 |
| 2026-04 | 37 |
| 2026-03 | 32 |
| 2026-02 | 37 |
| 2026-01 | 44 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HONEYWELL UK LIMITED | 124 |
| AESSEAL PLC | 103 |
| RENISHAW P L C | 65 |
| PRIMA HEALTHCARE GROUP LIMITED | 60 |
| ERNEST BENNETT (SHEFFIELD) LIMITED | 53 |
| GUHRING LIMITED | 53 |
| CERATIZIT UK & IRELAND LIMITED | 53 |
| KYOCERA UNIMERCO TOOLING LIMITED | 52 |
| SCHLUMBERGER OILFIELD UK LIMITED | 51 |
| LINDE AMT UK LIMITED | 48 |
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 | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 3,287,936 |
| Germany | 2,853,899 |
| United States | 1,617,294 |
| China | 1,145,624 |
| France | 755,469 |
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 | 1,662,615 | 1,625,321 | -37,294 |
| Germany | 574,682 | 2,279,217 | +1,704,535 |
| United States | 767,356 | 849,938 | +82,582 |
| China | 1,101,019 | 44,605 | -1,056,414 |
| France | 694,265 | 61,204 | -633,061 |
| Poland | 361,872 | 28,235 | -333,637 |
| Austria | 388,352 | 0 | -388,352 |
| Chile | 184,690 | 152,461 | -32,229 |
| Japan | 160,753 | 116,000 | -44,753 |
| United Arab Emirates | 116,023 | 67,704 | -48,319 |
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) | 7,315,476 |
| Air transport | 2,359,872 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,149,092 |
| Road transport | 261,784 |
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) | 3,256,398 | 4,059,078 | +802,680 |
| Air transport | 1,582,683 | 777,189 | -805,494 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,357,258 | 791,834 | -565,424 |
| Road transport | 261,784 | 0 | -261,784 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,345,767 |
| Southampton | 1,749,291 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,394,173 |
| Immingham Docks | 584,817 |
| ZLC | 540,882 |
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 | 2,604,045 | 3,741,722 | +1,137,677 |
| Southampton | 990,911 | 758,380 | -232,531 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,062,120 | 332,053 | -730,067 |
| Immingham Docks | 344,480 | 240,337 | -104,143 |
| ZLC | 357,614 | 183,268 | -174,346 |
| East Midlands Airport | 262,248 | 176,717 | -85,531 |
| London Gateway Port | 327,443 | 0 | -327,443 |
| Dover | 165,460 | 53,370 | -112,090 |
| Manchester Airport | 122,119 | 45,758 | -76,361 |
| Eurotunnel | 92,888 | 6,475 | -86,413 |
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