Import/export HS code 81130090: Various cermet products
Any cermet items not listed above, such as finished tools or parts
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 | 11,394,715 |
| Germany | 9,688,343 |
| Austria | 5,470,282 |
| South Korea | 1,600,114 |
| Taiwan | 1,270,710 |
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 | 6,106,044 | 5,288,671 | -817,373 |
| Germany | 4,671,897 | 5,016,446 | +344,549 |
| Austria | 2,238,237 | 3,232,045 | +993,808 |
| South Korea | 775,837 | 824,277 | +48,440 |
| Taiwan | 743,134 | 527,576 | -215,558 |
| China | 339,565 | 848,921 | +509,356 |
| Switzerland | 236,008 | 663,423 | +427,415 |
| France | 117,381 | 80,787 | -36,594 |
| Netherlands | 59,601 | 92,129 | +32,528 |
| Mexico | 43,173 | 79,188 | +36,015 |
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 | 11,384,882 |
| Austria | 9,412,152 |
| Germany | 5,080,709 |
| China | 1,864,116 |
| South Korea | 1,518,657 |
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 | 6,135,294 | 5,249,588 | -885,706 |
| Austria | 4,448,271 | 4,963,881 | +515,610 |
| Germany | 2,242,180 | 2,838,529 | +596,349 |
| China | 581,144 | 1,282,972 | +701,828 |
| South Korea | 694,380 | 824,277 | +129,897 |
| Taiwan | 743,134 | 527,576 | -215,558 |
| Switzerland | 229,538 | 663,308 | +433,770 |
| Mexico | 94,679 | 178,725 | +84,046 |
| France | 85,128 | 32,532 | -52,596 |
| Japan | 31,196 | 79,617 | +48,421 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 |
| 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 | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Essex | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 2 | +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 | 27,287,503 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,896,724 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,133,905 |
| Road transport | 128,895 |
| Other | 16,185 |
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 | 14,015,160 | 13,272,343 | -742,817 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,299,298 | 1,597,426 | +298,128 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 258,762 | 1,875,143 | +1,616,381 |
| Road transport | 0 | 128,895 | +128,895 |
| Other | 12,426 | 3,759 | -8,667 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,587,539 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,066,298 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,614,350 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 3,550,111 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,328,483 |
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 | 5,992,832 | 4,594,707 | -1,398,125 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,198,935 | 3,867,363 | +668,428 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,369,937 | 2,244,413 | +874,476 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 2,197,285 | 1,352,826 | -844,459 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,160,199 | 1,168,284 | +8,085 |
| London Gateway Port | 870,168 | 790,652 | -79,516 |
| London | 10,866 | 1,208,394 | +1,197,528 |
| Dover | 169,393 | 603,242 | +433,849 |
| Thamesport | 388,530 | 243,093 | -145,437 |
| Felixstowe | 7,508 | 507,003 | +499,495 |
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 | 12 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 36 |
| 2025-11 | 24 |
| 2025-10 | 34 |
| 2025-09 | 21 |
| 2025-08 | 23 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HONEYWELL UK LIMITED | 119 |
| AESSEAL PLC | 98 |
| RENISHAW P L C | 60 |
| PRIMA HEALTHCARE GROUP LIMITED | 60 |
| ERNEST BENNETT (SHEFFIELD) LIMITED | 48 |
| GUHRING LIMITED | 48 |
| CERATIZIT UK & IRELAND LIMITED | 48 |
| SCHLUMBERGER OILFIELD UK LIMITED | 48 |
| KYOCERA UNIMERCO TOOLING LIMITED | 47 |
| HORN CUTTING TOOLS LIMITED | 37 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 42 |
| 54m+ | 31 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 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 | 3,371,388 |
| China | 1,339,556 |
| United States | 739,744 |
| Chile | 402,067 |
| Netherlands | 224,250 |
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 | 1,554,161 | 1,817,227 | +263,066 |
| China | 952,186 | 387,370 | -564,816 |
| United States | 606,952 | 132,792 | -474,160 |
| Chile | 172,726 | 229,341 | +56,615 |
| Netherlands | 167,089 | 57,161 | -109,928 |
| United Arab Emirates | 163,062 | 51,450 | -111,612 |
| Japan | 3,428 | 116,000 | +112,572 |
| Germany | 48,757 | 34,504 | -14,253 |
| Brazil | 75,908 | 0 | -75,908 |
| Sweden | 15,637 | 52,091 | +36,454 |
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) | 3,719,821 |
| Air transport | 1,960,216 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,427,881 |
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) | 1,749,420 | 1,970,401 | +220,981 |
| Air transport | 1,155,510 | 804,706 | -350,804 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,076,355 | 351,526 | -724,829 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,583,440 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,191,696 |
| Southampton | 1,087,874 |
| East Midlands Airport | 410,464 |
| London Gateway Port | 297,994 |
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 | 1,707,177 | 1,876,263 | +169,086 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 716,653 | 475,043 | -241,610 |
| Southampton | 890,135 | 197,739 | -692,396 |
| East Midlands Airport | 253,026 | 157,438 | -95,588 |
| London Gateway Port | 170,454 | 127,540 | -42,914 |
| ZLC | 69,990 | 98,422 | +28,432 |
| Manchester Airport | 70,038 | 61,277 | -8,761 |
| London Stansted Airport | 45,803 | 12,526 | -33,277 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 38,470 | +38,470 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,865 | 26,247 | +17,382 |
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