Import/export HS code 81130090: Various cermet products
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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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 12,008,428 |
| Germany | 11,136,438 |
| Austria | 6,619,974 |
| South Korea | 1,658,974 |
| Switzerland | 1,274,438 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 6,130,814 | 5,877,614 | -253,200 |
| Germany | 4,533,693 | 6,602,745 | +2,069,052 |
| Austria | 3,108,629 | 3,511,345 | +402,716 |
| South Korea | 731,880 | 927,094 | +195,214 |
| Switzerland | 255,930 | 1,018,508 | +762,578 |
| China | 392,647 | 800,395 | +407,748 |
| Taiwan | 563,513 | 530,935 | -32,578 |
| France | 106,422 | 135,067 | +28,645 |
| Netherlands | 68,220 | 88,310 | +20,090 |
| Canada | 23,380 | 121,337 | +97,957 |
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 | 11,993,322 |
| Austria | 10,747,237 |
| Germany | 5,870,425 |
| China | 2,201,502 |
| South Korea | 1,658,974 |
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 | 6,152,534 | 5,840,788 | -311,746 |
| Austria | 5,053,822 | 5,693,415 | +639,593 |
| Germany | 2,304,357 | 3,566,068 | +1,261,711 |
| China | 613,855 | 1,587,647 | +973,792 |
| South Korea | 731,880 | 927,094 | +195,214 |
| Switzerland | 249,722 | 1,015,306 | +765,584 |
| Taiwan | 563,513 | 530,935 | -32,578 |
| Mexico | 132,609 | 239,319 | +106,710 |
| Canada | 13,682 | 127,339 | +113,657 |
| France | 84,519 | 40,388 | -44,131 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 |
| Essex | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Essex | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| South Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 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 | 30,163,089 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,170,867 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,527,667 |
| Road transport | 128,895 |
| Other | 15,965 |
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 | 13,625,231 | 16,537,858 | +2,912,627 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,234,317 | 1,936,550 | +702,233 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,281,220 | 1,246,447 | -34,773 |
| Road transport | 0 | 128,895 | +128,895 |
| Other | 15,018 | 947 | -14,071 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,079,078 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,095,134 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 4,613,079 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,337,672 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,833,062 |
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 | 5,043,451 | 5,035,627 | -7,824 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,312,074 | 4,783,060 | +1,470,986 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 1,988,881 | 2,624,198 | +635,317 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,062,927 | 2,274,745 | +211,818 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,114,629 | 1,718,433 | +603,804 |
| London Gateway Port | 809,320 | 1,074,234 | +264,914 |
| London | 641,002 | 899,290 | +258,288 |
| Dover | 570,944 | 153,577 | -417,367 |
| Thamesport | 356,359 | 307,894 | -48,465 |
| Felixstowe | 60,518 | 453,993 | +393,475 |
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 | 33 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 20 |
| Other manufacturing | 17 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 28 |
| 2026-03 | 23 |
| 2026-02 | 30 |
| 2026-01 | 36 |
| 2025-12 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HONEYWELL UK LIMITED | 123 |
| AESSEAL PLC | 102 |
| RENISHAW P L C | 64 |
| PRIMA HEALTHCARE GROUP LIMITED | 60 |
| ERNEST BENNETT (SHEFFIELD) LIMITED | 52 |
| GUHRING LIMITED | 52 |
| CERATIZIT UK & IRELAND LIMITED | 52 |
| KYOCERA UNIMERCO TOOLING LIMITED | 51 |
| SCHLUMBERGER OILFIELD UK LIMITED | 50 |
| LLOYD & JONES ENGINEERS LIMITED | 38 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 44 |
| 54m+ | 35 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 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 | 3,450,127 |
| China | 1,348,482 |
| United States | 609,993 |
| Chile | 358,067 |
| United Arab Emirates | 199,915 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1,592,999 | 1,857,128 | +264,129 |
| China | 1,303,877 | 44,605 | -1,259,272 |
| United States | 511,017 | 98,976 | -412,041 |
| Chile | 205,606 | 152,461 | -53,145 |
| United Arab Emirates | 165,763 | 34,152 | -131,611 |
| Japan | 0 | 116,000 | +116,000 |
| Netherlands | 54,754 | 51,031 | -3,723 |
| Germany | 44,023 | 43,992 | -31 |
| Sweden | 31,194 | 53,176 | +21,982 |
| Belgium | 0 | 78,644 | +78,644 |
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) | 3,699,427 |
| Air transport | 1,897,920 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,392,464 |
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) | 1,650,729 | 2,048,698 | +397,969 |
| Air transport | 1,237,245 | 660,675 | -576,570 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,316,195 | 76,269 | -1,239,926 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,587,457 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,107,119 |
| Southampton | 1,039,890 |
| East Midlands Airport | 379,187 |
| London Gateway Port | 280,216 |
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 | 1,592,649 | 1,994,808 | +402,159 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 753,898 | 353,221 | -400,677 |
| Southampton | 1,033,016 | 6,874 | -1,026,142 |
| East Midlands Airport | 239,929 | 139,258 | -100,671 |
| London Gateway Port | 256,819 | 23,397 | -233,422 |
| ZLC | 86,904 | 141,490 | +54,586 |
| Manchester Airport | 128,651 | 0 | -128,651 |
| Immingham Docks | 877 | 50,403 | +49,526 |
| London Stansted Airport | 27,863 | 20,086 | -7,777 |
| Felixstowe | 38,470 | 0 | -38,470 |
Quick facts
HS code: 81130090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Any cermet items not listed above, such as finished tools or parts