Import/export HS code 81130020: Unwrought cermets
Cermets in their raw, unshaped form, not yet processed into finished products
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.
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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 | 7,498,454 |
| Netherlands | 1,477,325 |
| Austria | 1,411,920 |
| Mexico | 213,674 |
| United States | 142,903 |
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 | 3,438,381 | 4,060,073 | +621,692 |
| Netherlands | 717,987 | 759,338 | +41,351 |
| Austria | 620,056 | 791,864 | +171,808 |
| Mexico | 180,449 | 33,225 | -147,224 |
| United States | 57,522 | 85,381 | +27,859 |
| France | 44,002 | 22,484 | -21,518 |
| China | 63,812 | 0 | -63,812 |
| United Arab Emirates | 10,396 | 5,371 | -5,025 |
| 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 | 6,809,754 |
| United States | 2,214,321 |
| Austria | 1,377,677 |
| Mexico | 213,674 |
| China | 163,717 |
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 | 3,141,543 | 3,668,211 | +526,668 |
| United States | 1,059,701 | 1,154,620 | +94,919 |
| Austria | 620,056 | 757,621 | +137,565 |
| Mexico | 180,449 | 33,225 | -147,224 |
| China | 76,458 | 87,259 | +10,801 |
| 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 | 0 | 2,882 | +2,882 |
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 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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 | 7,452,059 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,943,181 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 514,672 |
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 | 3,627,939 | 3,824,120 | +196,181 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,288,753 | 1,654,428 | +365,675 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 217,897 | 296,775 | +78,878 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 4,470,507 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,979,460 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,445,427 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 815,427 |
| Dover | 500,165 |
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 | 1,883,495 | 2,587,012 | +703,517 |
| Eurotunnel | 645,525 | 1,333,935 | +688,410 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 868,872 | 576,555 | -292,317 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 593,543 | 221,884 | -371,659 |
| Dover | 275,555 | 224,610 | -50,945 |
| Thamesport | 121,710 | 269,177 | +147,467 |
| East Midlands Airport | 119,744 | 246,523 | +126,779 |
| London Stansted Airport | 78,524 | 120,555 | +42,031 |
| Felixstowe | 172,781 | 0 | -172,781 |
| Purfleet | 143,968 | 0 | -143,968 |
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
|
16 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 9 |
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
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 | 7 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 690,349 |
| United States | 472,135 |
| Poland | 361,872 |
| 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 | 661,417 | 28,932 | -632,485 |
| United States | 419,965 | 52,170 | -367,795 |
| Poland | 361,872 | 0 | -361,872 |
| Germany | 4,086 | 307,908 | +303,822 |
| Saudi Arabia | 85,822 | 0 | -85,822 |
| Netherlands | 14,634 | 23,491 | +8,857 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 15,413 | +15,413 |
| Ghana | 14,624 | 0 | -14,624 |
| Czechia | 0 | 10,680 | +10,680 |
| Ireland | 5,251 | 0 | -5,251 |
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 | 720,904 |
| Road transport | 261,784 |
| 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 | 610,424 | 110,480 | -499,944 |
| Road transport | 261,784 | 0 | -261,784 |
| 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 | 454,526 |
| ZLC | 284,893 |
| East Midlands Airport | 208,528 |
| 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 | 413,861 | 40,665 | -373,196 |
| ZLC | 272,430 | 12,463 | -259,967 |
| East Midlands Airport | 166,589 | 41,939 | -124,650 |
| Eurotunnel | 90,513 | 0 | -90,513 |
| London Gateway Port | 77,702 | 0 | -77,702 |
| Hull | 0 | 23,491 | +23,491 |
| London Stansted Airport | 19,328 | 0 | -19,328 |
| 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