Import/export HS code 2715: Bitumen-based mixtures for construction
Bitumen mixtures made from natural asphalt, petroleum, or mineral tar, used for road construction, roofing, and waterproofing. Includes products like bituminous mastics and cut-backs
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 27,786,932 |
| Belgium | 15,154,705 |
| Austria | 8,787,027 |
| Netherlands | 4,756,121 |
| United States | 4,301,055 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 12,389,558 | 15,397,374 | +3,007,816 |
| Belgium | 9,636,058 | 5,518,647 | -4,117,411 |
| Austria | 4,926,256 | 3,860,771 | -1,065,485 |
| Netherlands | 2,150,909 | 2,605,212 | +454,303 |
| United States | 2,207,685 | 2,093,370 | -114,315 |
| Spain | 2,261,473 | 32,542 | -2,228,931 |
| Canada | 1,057,474 | 449,862 | -607,612 |
| France | 778,164 | 375,193 | -402,971 |
| Germany | 361,573 | 541,981 | +180,408 |
| Italy | 128,353 | 69,068 | -59,285 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 8,785,696 |
| Netherlands | 3,962,987 |
| United States | 3,326,691 |
| Belgium | 2,851,957 |
| Canada | 2,697,072 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 4,929,361 | 3,856,335 | -1,073,026 |
| Netherlands | 1,597,521 | 2,365,466 | +767,945 |
| United States | 2,298,111 | 1,028,580 | -1,269,531 |
| Belgium | 1,457,032 | 1,394,925 | -62,107 |
| Canada | 1,070,458 | 1,626,614 | +556,156 |
| Germany | 686,322 | 633,401 | -52,921 |
| Spain | 693,715 | 389,819 | -303,896 |
| France | 314,965 | 243,478 | -71,487 |
| Poland | 224,761 | 210,309 | -14,452 |
| Italy | 128,353 | 79,206 | -49,147 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Suffolk | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 41,760,160 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,821,822 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,200,099 |
| Road transport | 222,682 |
| Rail transport | 93,294 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 22,536,445 | 19,223,715 | -3,312,730 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,381,987 | 8,439,835 | -942,152 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,780,785 | 3,419,314 | -361,471 |
| Road transport | 209,572 | 13,110 | -196,462 |
| Rail transport | 93,294 | 0 | -93,294 |
| Air transport | 22,655 | 50,106 | +27,451 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 41,760,160 |
| Dover | 10,597,408 |
| Felixstowe | 2,927,828 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,721,174 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,018,490 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 22,536,445 | 19,223,715 | -3,312,730 |
| Dover | 5,758,446 | 4,838,962 | -919,484 |
| Felixstowe | 1,564,404 | 1,363,424 | -200,980 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,245,966 | 1,475,208 | +229,242 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,326,675 | 691,815 | -634,860 |
| Eurotunnel | 961,673 | 925,820 | -35,853 |
| Harwich | 715,825 | 772,934 | +57,109 |
| Southampton | 819,981 | 343,919 | -476,062 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,525 | 717,769 | +714,244 |
| Purfleet | 30,579 | 321,764 | +291,185 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| IKO PLC | 45 |
| AXTER LIMITED | 42 |
| PIRELLI UK TYRES LIMITED | 41 |
| SUN CHEMICAL LIMITED | 37 |
| MAPEI (UK) LIMITED | 33 |
| SOPREMA UK LIMITED | 29 |
| ALPHA COATINGS LIMITED | 27 |
| TREMCO CPG UK LIMITED | 24 |
| WURTH UK LIMITED | 24 |
| LEADING SOLVENT SUPPLIES LIMITED | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 12,480,183 |
| France | 3,595,360 |
| Japan | 3,578,606 |
| Australia | 2,152,647 |
| Germany | 1,383,931 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 6,876,814 | 5,603,369 | -1,273,445 |
| France | 1,522,188 | 2,073,172 | +550,984 |
| Japan | 2,059,384 | 1,519,222 | -540,162 |
| Australia | 1,320,498 | 832,149 | -488,349 |
| Germany | 969,124 | 414,807 | -554,317 |
| United Arab Emirates | 652,974 | 696,263 | +43,289 |
| United States | 4,348 | 1,040,782 | +1,036,434 |
| China | 783,927 | 213,213 | -570,714 |
| Thailand | 740,781 | 58,964 | -681,817 |
| Turkey | 152,348 | 304,428 | +152,080 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 6,452,981 |
| XI | 2,709,112 |
| Ireland | 97,307 |
| Poland | 1,601 |
| Netherlands | 237 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 2,618,726 | 3,834,255 | +1,215,529 |
| XI | 2,234,822 | 474,290 | -1,760,532 |
| Ireland | 45,746 | 51,561 | +5,815 |
| Poland | 863 | 738 | -125 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 237 | +237 |
| Germany | 145 | 0 | -145 |
| Belgium | 33 | 14 | -19 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,645,211 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,576,247 |
| Other | 9,365,617 |
| Air transport | 209,150 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,898,614 | 6,746,597 | -1,152,017 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,502,608 | 5,073,639 | -1,428,969 |
| Other | 4,958,080 | 4,407,537 | -550,543 |
| Air transport | 74,881 | 134,269 | +59,388 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 9,365,617 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,846,193 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,464,127 |
| Felixstowe | 4,408,522 |
| Southampton | 3,727,310 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 4,958,080 | 4,407,537 | -550,543 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,928,164 | 2,918,029 | -10,135 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,872,786 | 2,591,341 | +718,555 |
| Felixstowe | 2,570,734 | 1,837,788 | -732,946 |
| Southampton | 2,540,401 | 1,186,909 | -1,353,492 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,250,824 | 1,092,192 | -158,632 |
| Holyhead | 711,106 | 515,215 | -195,891 |
| Immingham Docks | 576,389 | 496,480 | -79,909 |
| Portsmouth | 339,588 | 520,868 | +181,280 |
| Heysham | 230,189 | 335,008 | +104,819 |
Quick facts
HS code: 2715
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Bitumen mixtures made from natural asphalt, petroleum, or mineral tar, used for road construction, roofing, and waterproofing. Includes products like bituminous mastics and cut-backs