Import/export HS code 680990: Various plaster-based articles
Miscellaneous items made from plaster, including crafts, molds, or specialized construction pieces
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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 | 1,493,064 |
| France | 1,427,526 |
| China | 1,348,506 |
| Malaysia | 710,424 |
| Lithuania | 375,968 |
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 | 988,023 | 505,041 | -482,982 |
| France | 630,724 | 796,802 | +166,078 |
| China | 554,670 | 793,836 | +239,166 |
| Malaysia | 346,449 | 363,975 | +17,526 |
| Lithuania | 244,355 | 131,613 | -112,742 |
| Germany | 128,641 | 163,004 | +34,363 |
| Poland | 128,437 | 104,182 | -24,255 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 167,206 | 62,738 | -104,468 |
| Norway | 190,268 | 1,556 | -188,712 |
| Sweden | 30,341 | 148,148 | +117,807 |
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 | 1,498,983 |
| China | 1,496,788 |
| France | 1,227,556 |
| Malaysia | 715,622 |
| Lithuania | 370,854 |
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 | 988,023 | 510,960 | -477,063 |
| China | 681,664 | 815,124 | +133,460 |
| France | 446,504 | 781,052 | +334,548 |
| Malaysia | 351,647 | 363,975 | +12,328 |
| Lithuania | 223,561 | 147,293 | -76,268 |
| Poland | 134,307 | 101,657 | -32,650 |
| Germany | 106,097 | 115,698 | +9,601 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 140,296 | 71,588 | -68,708 |
| Mexico | 190,268 | 0 | -190,268 |
| Sweden | 22,435 | 148,148 | +125,713 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 24 |
| Inner London - East | 10 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 |
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 17 | 11 | -6 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,023,849 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,983,360 |
| Air transport | 454,407 |
| Other | 76,801 |
| Road transport | 11,674 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,630,254 | 2,393,595 | -236,659 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,055,398 | 927,962 | -127,436 |
| Air transport | 253,631 | 200,776 | -52,855 |
| Other | 27,560 | 49,241 | +21,681 |
| Road transport | 11,674 | 0 | -11,674 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,489,517 |
| Dover | 1,212,927 |
| Jersey | 699,257 |
| Southampton | 630,664 |
| London Gateway Port | 591,006 |
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 | 1,726,770 | 762,747 | -964,023 |
| Dover | 457,915 | 755,012 | +297,097 |
| Jersey | 393,593 | 305,664 | -87,929 |
| Southampton | 199,210 | 431,454 | +232,244 |
| London Gateway Port | 121,140 | 469,866 | +348,726 |
| Immingham Docks | 302,946 | 198,542 | -104,404 |
| Eurotunnel | 190,496 | 52,874 | -137,622 |
| London | 104,696 | 65,957 | -38,739 |
| East Midlands Airport | 89,567 | 56,288 | -33,279 |
| 499 | 40,055 | 66,841 | +26,786 |
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 | 37 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 34 |
| Specialised construction activities | 15 |
| Construction of buildings | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 20 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TOTAL VIBRATION SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 42 |
| ALUPROF UK LIMITED | 38 |
| IBB BUILDERS MERCHANTS LTD | 34 |
| BACHMANN EUROPE PLC | 34 |
| MAJOR BRUSHES LIMITED | 33 |
| ICON AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY LTD | 29 |
| ETEX BUILDING PERFORMANCE LIMITED | 28 |
| HAPPY PET PRODUCTS LIMITED | 24 |
| EAGLEMOSS LIMITED | 24 |
| TJX UK | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 52 |
| 0-1m | 27 |
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | 1,794,076 |
| Ukraine | 1,248,158 |
| France | 713,819 |
| United States | 428,856 |
| Switzerland | 209,919 |
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 | 1,529,798 | 264,278 | -1,265,520 |
| Ukraine | 755,490 | 492,668 | -262,822 |
| France | 475,119 | 238,700 | -236,419 |
| United States | 239,532 | 189,324 | -50,208 |
| Switzerland | 99,260 | 110,659 | +11,399 |
| Spain | 45,458 | 132,185 | +86,727 |
| Belgium | 118,144 | 16,468 | -101,676 |
| United Arab Emirates | 64,802 | 51,916 | -12,886 |
| Germany | 77,103 | 37,638 | -39,465 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 38,217 | 57,340 | +19,123 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 190,114 |
| Ireland | 11,853 |
| Italy | 9,474 |
| Turkey | 3,240 |
| China | 2,092 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 93,453 | 96,661 | +3,208 |
| Ireland | 6,372 | 5,481 | -891 |
| Italy | 5,930 | 3,544 | -2,386 |
| Turkey | 2,848 | 392 | -2,456 |
| China | 1,339 | 753 | -586 |
| Netherlands | 781 | 173 | -608 |
| France | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 4,545,035 |
| Air transport | 790,410 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 517,440 |
| Other | 225,471 |
| Road transport | 5,662 |
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) | 3,212,546 | 1,332,489 | -1,880,057 |
| Air transport | 427,473 | 362,937 | -64,536 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 232,686 | 284,754 | +52,068 |
| Other | 113,473 | 111,998 | -1,475 |
| Road transport | 5,662 | 0 | -5,662 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,595,080 |
| Heysham | 1,345,104 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 380,203 |
| Liverpool Docks | 239,607 |
| 000 | 225,471 |
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 | 1,501,562 | 1,093,518 | -408,044 |
| Heysham | 1,299,510 | 45,594 | -1,253,916 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 179,718 | 200,485 | +20,767 |
| Liverpool Docks | 171,054 | 68,553 | -102,501 |
| 000 | 113,473 | 111,998 | -1,475 |
| East Midlands Airport | 138,947 | 50,535 | -88,412 |
| Southampton | 13,291 | 159,065 | +145,774 |
| Immingham Docks | 91,332 | 54,648 | -36,684 |
| London Gateway Port | 68,060 | 75,614 | +7,554 |
| Holyhead | 43,993 | 67,047 | +23,054 |
Quick facts
HS code: 680990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Miscellaneous items made from plaster, including crafts, molds, or specialized construction pieces