Import/export HS code 6809: Plaster-based products
Items made from plaster or plaster mixtures, such as decorative pieces or construction materials
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 32,958,671 |
| Germany | 29,063,298 |
| Ireland | 25,803,709 |
| Portugal | 19,201,469 |
| Netherlands | 14,820,793 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 12,893,814 | 20,064,857 | +7,171,043 |
| Germany | 13,956,596 | 15,106,702 | +1,150,106 |
| Ireland | 11,813,563 | 13,990,146 | +2,176,583 |
| Portugal | 10,625,282 | 8,576,187 | -2,049,095 |
| Netherlands | 7,016,325 | 7,804,468 | +788,143 |
| Spain | 13,074,168 | 560,176 | -12,513,992 |
| France | 6,821,585 | 4,094,829 | -2,726,756 |
| Denmark | 2,888,940 | 2,064,962 | -823,978 |
| Belgium | 2,376,137 | 2,191,284 | -184,853 |
| Hungary | 1,708,459 | 2,406,610 | +698,151 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 34,912,497 |
| Germany | 22,295,245 |
| Spain | 20,850,071 |
| Portugal | 18,869,556 |
| Netherlands | 12,318,801 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 13,655,894 | 21,256,603 | +7,600,709 |
| Germany | 11,804,158 | 10,491,087 | -1,313,071 |
| Spain | 15,932,326 | 4,917,745 | -11,014,581 |
| Portugal | 10,419,618 | 8,449,938 | -1,969,680 |
| Netherlands | 6,073,875 | 6,244,926 | +171,051 |
| France | 6,043,427 | 5,598,357 | -445,070 |
| Denmark | 3,052,523 | 2,785,321 | -267,202 |
| China | 1,763,687 | 3,554,403 | +1,790,716 |
| Hungary | 1,783,553 | 2,491,997 | +708,444 |
| Egypt | 1,026,008 | 2,572,485 | +1,546,477 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 32 |
| Inner London - East | 22 |
| Greater Manchester | 19 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 19 |
| West Midlands | 18 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 20 | 19 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 15 | 15 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 15 | 10 | -5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 15 | 10 | -5 |
| West Midlands | 15 | 12 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 15 | +6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Essex | 4 | 8 | +4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 8 | +4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 | 5 | -1 |
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) | 86,446,987 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 64,443,175 |
| Other | 25,459,232 |
| Air transport | 505,818 |
| Road transport | 406,453 |
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) | 41,186,674 | 45,260,313 | +4,073,639 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 37,259,056 | 27,184,119 | -10,074,937 |
| Other | 11,927,764 | 13,531,468 | +1,603,704 |
| Air transport | 265,440 | 240,378 | -25,062 |
| Road transport | 381,580 | 24,873 | -356,707 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 38,225,688 |
| London | 25,721,477 |
| 000 | 25,438,911 |
| Dover | 20,742,308 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,807,426 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 15,105,387 | 23,120,301 | +8,014,914 |
| London | 15,191,363 | 10,530,114 | -4,661,249 |
| 000 | 11,927,764 | 13,511,147 | +1,583,383 |
| Dover | 11,867,772 | 8,874,536 | -2,993,236 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,616,321 | 8,191,105 | +574,784 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,509,255 | 3,907,684 | -601,571 |
| Greenock | 6,287,905 | 8,928 | -6,278,977 |
| Portsmouth | 1,780,349 | 3,879,505 | +2,099,156 |
| Southampton | 3,787,138 | 1,477,655 | -2,309,483 |
| Harwich | 2,491,340 | 2,589,877 | +98,537 |
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 | 103 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 63 |
| Specialised construction activities | 55 |
| Construction of buildings | 22 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 65 |
| 2025-10 | 56 |
| 2025-09 | 62 |
| 2025-08 | 44 |
| 2025-07 | 51 |
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 | 121 |
| 0-1m | 72 |
| 54m+ | 52 |
| 15m-54m | 32 |
| Other | 20 |
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 | 42,511,648 |
| Germany | 3,982,279 |
| France | 1,990,584 |
| Ukraine | 1,330,728 |
| Sweden | 1,061,766 |
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 | 18,142,149 | 24,369,499 | +6,227,350 |
| Germany | 2,902,890 | 1,079,389 | -1,823,501 |
| France | 1,004,506 | 986,078 | -18,428 |
| Ukraine | 838,060 | 492,668 | -345,392 |
| Sweden | 512,119 | 549,647 | +37,528 |
| Poland | 505,163 | 372,767 | -132,396 |
| Austria | 496,293 | 361,902 | -134,391 |
| Belgium | 452,268 | 342,182 | -110,086 |
| United States | 328,551 | 315,178 | -13,373 |
| Denmark | 296,798 | 326,370 | +29,572 |
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 | 3,363,525 |
| Ireland | 2,490,327 |
| XI | 1,447,772 |
| China | 232,909 |
| Sweden | 145,801 |
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 | 1,816,099 | 1,547,426 | -268,673 |
| Ireland | 1,223,490 | 1,266,837 | +43,347 |
| XI | 133,295 | 1,314,477 | +1,181,182 |
| China | 110,644 | 122,265 | +11,621 |
| Sweden | 116,378 | 29,423 | -86,955 |
| Germany | 6,498 | 23,331 | +16,833 |
| Portugal | 0 | 14,444 | +14,444 |
| France | 2 | 10,819 | +10,817 |
| Italy | 6,383 | 3,883 | -2,500 |
| Turkey | 3,067 | 392 | -2,675 |
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) | 40,372,405 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,382,688 |
| Other | 7,757,038 |
| Air transport | 1,007,166 |
| Road transport | 12,586 |
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) | 18,301,417 | 22,070,988 | +3,769,571 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,469,735 | 4,912,953 | -556,782 |
| Other | 3,418,936 | 4,338,102 | +919,166 |
| Air transport | 519,348 | 487,818 | -31,530 |
| Road transport | 12,586 | 0 | -12,586 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 13,393,565 |
| Milford | 9,630,575 |
| 000 | 7,757,038 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,095,279 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,324,075 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heysham | 6,959,274 | 6,434,291 | -524,983 |
| Milford | 4,599,214 | 5,031,361 | +432,147 |
| 000 | 3,418,936 | 4,338,102 | +919,166 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,844,209 | 3,251,070 | -593,139 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,850,627 | 2,473,448 | -1,377,179 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,144,161 | 4,439,188 | +3,295,027 |
| Fishguard | 1,211,984 | 3,131,628 | +1,919,644 |
| Holyhead | 898,450 | 1,069,105 | +170,655 |
| London Gateway Port | 218,836 | 320,026 | +101,190 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 209,826 | 295,742 | +85,916 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 6809
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Items made from plaster or plaster mixtures, such as decorative pieces or construction materials