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 | 6,102,331 |
| Austria | 1,249,661 |
| Netherlands | 1,151,784 |
| Mexico | 228,856 |
| United States | 172,379 |
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 | 3,422,170 | 2,680,161 | -742,009 |
| Austria | 542,519 | 707,142 | +164,623 |
| Netherlands | 887,050 | 264,734 | -622,316 |
| Mexico | 195,631 | 33,225 | -162,406 |
| United States | 91,411 | 80,968 | -10,443 |
| China | 87,342 | 0 | -87,342 |
| France | 0 | 59,848 | +59,848 |
| United Arab Emirates | 16,168 | 6,473 | -9,695 |
| 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 | 5,266,136 |
| United States | 2,100,226 |
| Austria | 1,246,722 |
| Mexico | 228,856 |
| China | 156,803 |
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 | 3,044,600 | 2,221,536 | -823,064 |
| United States | 1,344,596 | 755,630 | -588,966 |
| Austria | 542,519 | 704,203 | +161,684 |
| Mexico | 195,631 | 33,225 | -162,406 |
| China | 98,777 | 58,026 | -40,751 |
| France | 0 | 59,848 | +59,848 |
| United Arab Emirates | 9,294 | 6,473 | -2,821 |
| Canada | 0 | 11,197 | +11,197 |
| India | 6,874 | 0 | -6,874 |
| Italy | 1,984 | 0 | -1,984 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| 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 | 4 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| South Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -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 | 6,224,020 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,459,863 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 410,530 |
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 | 3,765,304 | 2,458,716 | -1,306,588 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,168,863 | 1,291,000 | +122,137 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 310,108 | 100,422 | -209,686 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 2,926,972 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,626,579 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,504,570 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 1,062,929 |
| Dover | 478,325 |
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 | 1,788,491 | 1,138,481 | -650,010 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 918,840 | 707,739 | -211,101 |
| Eurotunnel | 508,458 | 996,112 | +487,654 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 791,919 | 271,010 | -520,909 |
| Dover | 321,690 | 156,635 | -165,055 |
| East Midlands Airport | 119,309 | 149,323 | +30,014 |
| Thamesport | 199,416 | 63,908 | -135,508 |
| Felixstowe | 192,178 | 0 | -192,178 |
| Manchester Airport | 87,745 | 92,245 | +4,500 |
| London Stansted Airport | 57,542 | 91,273 | +33,731 |
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 | 15 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
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 | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 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 | 689,244 |
| United States | 445,872 |
| Poland | 402,882 |
| Saudi Arabia | 91,084 |
| United Arab Emirates | 54,915 |
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 | 662,488 | 26,756 | -635,732 |
| United States | 369,866 | 76,006 | -293,860 |
| Poland | 286,402 | 116,480 | -169,922 |
| Saudi Arabia | 91,084 | 0 | -91,084 |
| United Arab Emirates | 39,502 | 15,413 | -24,089 |
| Brazil | 36,960 | 0 | -36,960 |
| Netherlands | 14,634 | 0 | -14,634 |
| Ghana | 14,624 | 0 | -14,624 |
| Ireland | 0 | 5,251 | +5,251 |
| Germany | 4,086 | 0 | -4,086 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 783,581 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 619,274 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 660,155 | 123,426 | -536,729 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 619,274 | 0 | -619,274 |
| Road transport | 166,314 | 116,480 | -49,834 |
| 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 | 528,761 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 479,421 |
| ZLC | 293,440 |
| East Midlands Airport | 216,702 |
| 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 | 0 | -528,761 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 404,815 | 74,606 | -330,209 |
| ZLC | 174,434 | 119,006 | -55,428 |
| East Midlands Airport | 185,821 | 30,881 | -154,940 |
| Eurotunnel | 90,513 | 0 | -90,513 |
| London Gateway Port | 77,702 | 0 | -77,702 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 39,502 | 0 | -39,502 |
| 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