Import/export HS code 38245090: Various non-refractory mortars and concretes
Various types of mortars and concretes not classified elsewhere, used in construction
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 20,131,137 |
| Poland | 11,333,504 |
| Spain | 8,655,548 |
| Italy | 7,473,745 |
| Belgium | 7,201,621 |
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 | 9,418,145 | 10,712,992 | +1,294,847 |
| Poland | 5,631,818 | 5,701,686 | +69,868 |
| Spain | 4,218,260 | 4,437,288 | +219,028 |
| Italy | 3,668,305 | 3,805,440 | +137,135 |
| Belgium | 4,090,900 | 3,110,721 | -980,179 |
| Ireland | 3,030,516 | 3,878,642 | +848,126 |
| France | 3,204,831 | 2,575,465 | -629,366 |
| Netherlands | 710,068 | 691,725 | -18,343 |
| Canada | 731,615 | 216,622 | -514,993 |
| Portugal | 419,250 | 451,033 | +31,783 |
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 | 23,532,754 |
| Poland | 11,521,540 |
| Spain | 8,792,096 |
| Italy | 8,169,484 |
| France | 6,483,545 |
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 | 11,162,300 | 12,370,454 | +1,208,154 |
| Poland | 5,761,396 | 5,760,144 | -1,252 |
| Spain | 4,288,758 | 4,503,338 | +214,580 |
| Italy | 4,050,567 | 4,118,917 | +68,350 |
| France | 3,405,316 | 3,078,229 | -327,087 |
| Ireland | 1,487,700 | 2,845,412 | +1,357,712 |
| Belgium | 1,724,197 | 747,075 | -977,122 |
| Portugal | 473,976 | 529,248 | +55,272 |
| Canada | 731,615 | 218,486 | -513,129 |
| Netherlands | 465,509 | 260,650 | -204,859 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 20 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 19 |
| Inner London - East | 12 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 16 | 14 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 13 | 17 | +4 |
| Inner London - East | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 | 5 | -5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 10 | +6 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 8 | +2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 57,318,103 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,335,305 |
| Other | 2,542,747 |
| Air transport | 364,442 |
| Road transport | 9,646 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,106,768 | 28,211,335 | -895,433 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,600,978 | 6,734,327 | +1,133,349 |
| Other | 1,446,432 | 1,096,315 | -350,117 |
| Air transport | 178,912 | 185,530 | +6,618 |
| Road transport | 7,110 | 2,536 | -4,574 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 20,225,524 |
| Harwich | 7,993,594 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,444,390 |
| London | 5,592,401 |
| Killingholme | 5,500,208 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 10,072,618 | 10,152,906 | +80,288 |
| Harwich | 3,740,521 | 4,253,073 | +512,552 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,255,417 | 3,188,973 | -66,444 |
| London | 2,543,558 | 3,048,843 | +505,285 |
| Killingholme | 2,683,733 | 2,816,475 | +132,742 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,869,227 | 1,278,670 | -1,590,557 |
| Purfleet | 1,962,436 | 1,861,788 | -100,648 |
| Newhaven | 1,298,443 | 2,097,781 | +799,338 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,536,908 | 1,260,787 | -276,121 |
| 000 | 1,446,432 | 1,096,315 | -350,117 |
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 | 89 |
| Specialised construction activities | 59 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 32 |
| Construction of buildings | 20 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 17 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 69 |
| 2025-10 | 75 |
| 2025-09 | 85 |
| 2025-08 | 74 |
| 2025-07 | 81 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIKA LIMITED | 47 |
| KEIM MINERAL PAINTS LIMITED | 47 |
| MAPEI (UK) LIMITED | 47 |
| WETHERBY WALL SYSTEMS LIMITED | 47 |
| KERAKOLL U.K. LIMITED | 47 |
| BAUMIT LTD | 47 |
| MROWKA BUILDING SUPPLIES LTD | 47 |
| FASSA UK LIMITED | 47 |
| SOLTHERM EXTERNAL INSULATIONS LTD | 47 |
| POLBUD ( UK ) LTD | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 102 |
| 0-1m | 63 |
| 54m+ | 50 |
| 15m-54m | 28 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | 25,039,430 |
| Netherlands | 1,267,603 |
| Belgium | 1,076,837 |
| Germany | 1,069,042 |
| Canada | 657,261 |
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 | 12,105,101 | 12,934,329 | +829,228 |
| Netherlands | 1,051,926 | 215,677 | -836,249 |
| Belgium | 548,227 | 528,610 | -19,617 |
| Germany | 1,001,079 | 67,963 | -933,116 |
| Canada | 248,394 | 408,867 | +160,473 |
| France | 239,872 | 414,909 | +175,037 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 435,961 | +435,961 |
| Iceland | 225,791 | 140,139 | -85,652 |
| Djibouti | 159,856 | 101,338 | -58,518 |
| Ghana | 55,418 | 134,759 | +79,341 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 3,446,889 |
| XI | 167,357 |
| Germany | 150,967 |
| Ireland | 58,789 |
| Italy | 3,256 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 1,930,623 | 1,516,266 | -414,357 |
| XI | 92,005 | 75,352 | -16,653 |
| Germany | 103,870 | 47,097 | -56,773 |
| Ireland | 47,789 | 11,000 | -36,789 |
| Italy | 3,050 | 206 | -2,844 |
| Poland | 297 | 0 | -297 |
| Sweden | 0 | 284 | +284 |
| Belgium | 0 | 98 | +98 |
| China | 0 | 3 | +3 |
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) | 25,314,319 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,279,530 |
| Other | 3,827,940 |
| Air transport | 124,524 |
| Road transport | 1,442 |
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) | 12,484,028 | 12,830,291 | +346,263 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,272,186 | 2,007,344 | -264,842 |
| Other | 2,177,634 | 1,650,306 | -527,328 |
| Air transport | 35,743 | 88,781 | +53,038 |
| Road transport | 1,442 | 0 | -1,442 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 11,625,010 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,540,219 |
| 000 | 3,827,940 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,416,043 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,652,782 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 5,365,507 | 6,259,503 | +893,996 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,941,824 | 4,598,395 | -343,429 |
| 000 | 2,177,634 | 1,650,306 | -527,328 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,276,962 | 1,139,081 | -137,881 |
| London Gateway Port | 503,263 | 1,149,519 | +646,256 |
| Heysham | 560,903 | 660,981 | +100,078 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 833,558 | 0 | -833,558 |
| Immingham Docks | 333,518 | 304,470 | -29,048 |
| Southampton | 222,689 | 161,588 | -61,101 |
| Harwich | 218,242 | 145,772 | -72,470 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38245090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various types of mortars and concretes not classified elsewhere, used in construction