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 | 7,425,731 |
| Netherlands | 1,493,262 |
| Austria | 1,418,534 |
| Mexico | 213,674 |
| United States | 168,025 |
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 | 3,151,765 | 4,273,966 | +1,122,201 |
| Netherlands | 888,620 | 604,642 | -283,978 |
| Austria | 525,798 | 892,736 | +366,938 |
| Mexico | 180,449 | 33,225 | -147,224 |
| United States | 98,646 | 69,379 | -29,267 |
| China | 67,945 | 0 | -67,945 |
| France | 44,002 | 22,484 | -21,518 |
| United Arab Emirates | 17,270 | 5,371 | -11,899 |
| Canada | 0 | 11,197 | +11,197 |
| Spain | 0 | 6,390 | +6,390 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 6,600,021 |
| United States | 2,392,390 |
| Austria | 1,384,291 |
| Mexico | 213,674 |
| China | 167,850 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,865,086 | 3,734,935 | +869,849 |
| United States | 1,261,299 | 1,131,091 | -130,208 |
| Austria | 525,798 | 858,493 | +332,695 |
| Mexico | 180,449 | 33,225 | -147,224 |
| China | 80,591 | 87,259 | +6,668 |
| France | 44,002 | 22,484 | -21,518 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 32,453 | +32,453 |
| United Arab Emirates | 10,396 | 5,371 | -5,025 |
| Canada | 0 | 11,197 | +11,197 |
| India | 6,874 | 2,882 | -3,992 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| Lancashire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
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 | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| South Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +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 | 7,566,305 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,872,660 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 456,904 |
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 | 3,574,764 | 3,991,541 | +416,777 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,126,916 | 1,745,744 | +618,828 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 274,799 | 182,105 | -92,694 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 4,265,680 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,838,468 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,521,556 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 1,008,626 |
| Dover | 557,224 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 1,577,519 | 2,688,161 | +1,110,642 |
| Eurotunnel | 461,659 | 1,376,809 | +915,150 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 887,184 | 634,372 | -252,812 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 786,742 | 221,884 | -564,858 |
| Dover | 326,542 | 230,682 | -95,860 |
| East Midlands Airport | 108,725 | 264,842 | +156,117 |
| Thamesport | 181,394 | 142,392 | -39,002 |
| London Stansted Airport | 87,653 | 101,730 | +14,077 |
| Manchester Airport | 124,563 | 59,174 | -65,389 |
| Felixstowe | 172,781 | 0 | -172,781 |
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 | 17 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-12 | 9 |
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 | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 697,760 |
| United States | 464,198 |
| Poland | 402,882 |
| Germany | 311,994 |
| Saudi Arabia | 85,822 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 667,702 | 30,058 | -637,644 |
| United States | 369,866 | 94,332 | -275,534 |
| Poland | 402,882 | 0 | -402,882 |
| Germany | 4,086 | 307,908 | +303,822 |
| Saudi Arabia | 85,822 | 0 | -85,822 |
| United Arab Emirates | 39,502 | 15,413 | -24,089 |
| Netherlands | 14,634 | 23,491 | +8,857 |
| Ghana | 14,624 | 0 | -14,624 |
| Brazil | 11,340 | 0 | -11,340 |
| Ireland | 3,376 | 1,875 | -1,501 |
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) | 950,673 |
| Air transport | 781,826 |
| Road transport | 282,794 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 77,702 |
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) | 619,274 | 331,399 | -287,875 |
| Air transport | 636,863 | 144,963 | -491,900 |
| Road transport | 282,794 | 0 | -282,794 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 77,702 | 0 | -77,702 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 836,669 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 465,866 |
| ZLC | 295,397 |
| East Midlands Airport | 226,545 |
| Eurotunnel | 90,513 |
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 | 528,761 | 307,908 | -220,853 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 373,933 | 91,933 | -282,000 |
| ZLC | 290,914 | 4,483 | -286,431 |
| East Midlands Airport | 193,411 | 33,134 | -160,277 |
| Eurotunnel | 90,513 | 0 | -90,513 |
| London Gateway Port | 77,702 | 0 | -77,702 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 39,502 | 0 | -39,502 |
| Hull | 0 | 23,491 | +23,491 |
| London Stansted Airport | 21,897 | 0 | -21,897 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 15,413 | +15,413 |
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