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 | 1,602,025 |
| France | 1,429,032 |
| China | 1,335,987 |
| Malaysia | 701,850 |
| Lithuania | 363,713 |
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 | 1,096,984 | 505,041 | -591,943 |
| France | 632,235 | 796,797 | +164,562 |
| China | 536,239 | 799,748 | +263,509 |
| Malaysia | 330,242 | 371,608 | +41,366 |
| Lithuania | 234,586 | 129,127 | -105,459 |
| Germany | 131,519 | 150,803 | +19,284 |
| Poland | 130,187 | 108,264 | -21,923 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 173,345 | 62,738 | -110,607 |
| 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 | 1,607,944 |
| China | 1,484,269 |
| France | 1,229,062 |
| Malaysia | 707,048 |
| Lithuania | 358,599 |
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 | 1,096,984 | 510,960 | -586,024 |
| China | 656,182 | 828,087 | +171,905 |
| France | 448,015 | 781,047 | +333,032 |
| Malaysia | 335,440 | 371,608 | +36,168 |
| Lithuania | 213,792 | 144,807 | -68,985 |
| Poland | 136,057 | 105,739 | -30,318 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 146,435 | 71,588 | -74,847 |
| Germany | 112,988 | 98,359 | -14,629 |
| Spain | 159,687 | 38,765 | -120,922 |
| Mexico | 190,268 | 0 | -190,268 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 23 |
| Inner London - East | 10 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 |
| West Midlands | 7 |
| 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 | 15 | 12 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +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) | 5,105,794 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,007,334 |
| Air transport | 434,335 |
| Other | 82,904 |
| 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) | 2,713,676 | 2,392,118 | -321,558 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,052,067 | 955,267 | -96,800 |
| Air transport | 242,305 | 192,030 | -50,275 |
| Other | 37,962 | 44,942 | +6,980 |
| 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 | 2,634,998 |
| Dover | 1,196,513 |
| Jersey | 688,879 |
| Southampton | 621,537 |
| London Gateway Port | 559,471 |
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 | 1,806,462 | 828,536 | -977,926 |
| Dover | 463,936 | 732,577 | +268,641 |
| Jersey | 377,601 | 311,278 | -66,323 |
| Southampton | 195,033 | 426,504 | +231,471 |
| London Gateway Port | 132,376 | 427,095 | +294,719 |
| Immingham Docks | 303,527 | 201,580 | -101,947 |
| Eurotunnel | 190,456 | 76,240 | -114,216 |
| London | 118,409 | 65,957 | -52,452 |
| East Midlands Airport | 85,783 | 57,747 | -28,036 |
| 499 | 38,912 | 70,864 | +31,952 |
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 | 33 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 20 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-07 | 17 |
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 | 37 |
| IBB BUILDERS MERCHANTS LTD | 34 |
| BACHMANN EUROPE PLC | 34 |
| MAJOR BRUSHES LIMITED | 32 |
| ICON AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY LTD | 28 |
| ETEX BUILDING PERFORMANCE LIMITED | 27 |
| 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 | 51 |
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 0-1m | 26 |
| 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 | 1,837,109 |
| Ukraine | 1,330,728 |
| France | 716,263 |
| United States | 428,856 |
| Spain | 175,685 |
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 | 1,581,650 | 255,459 | -1,326,191 |
| Ukraine | 838,060 | 492,668 | -345,392 |
| France | 473,692 | 242,571 | -231,121 |
| United States | 233,207 | 195,649 | -37,558 |
| Spain | 45,458 | 130,227 | +84,769 |
| Switzerland | 100,390 | 72,340 | -28,050 |
| Belgium | 118,144 | 13,818 | -104,326 |
| Germany | 92,061 | 37,638 | -54,423 |
| United Arab Emirates | 64,802 | 51,916 | -12,886 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 36,884 | 58,673 | +21,789 |
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 | 186,127 |
| Ireland | 12,278 |
| Italy | 10,222 |
| XU | 6,748 |
| Turkey | 3,459 |
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 | 90,832 | 95,295 | +4,463 |
| Ireland | 6,788 | 5,490 | -1,298 |
| Italy | 6,339 | 3,883 | -2,456 |
| XU | 2,708 | 4,040 | +1,332 |
| Turkey | 3,067 | 392 | -2,675 |
| China | 1,342 | 904 | -438 |
| Netherlands | 448 | 548 | +100 |
| 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) | 4,630,735 |
| Air transport | 779,666 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 518,840 |
| Other | 222,078 |
| Road transport | 9,231 |
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) | 3,365,531 | 1,265,204 | -2,100,327 |
| Air transport | 421,555 | 358,111 | -63,444 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 210,463 | 308,377 | +97,914 |
| Other | 111,526 | 110,552 | -974 |
| Road transport | 9,231 | 0 | -9,231 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,630,522 |
| Heysham | 1,368,164 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 376,168 |
| Liverpool Docks | 253,629 |
| 000 | 222,078 |
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 | 1,602,154 | 1,028,368 | -573,786 |
| Heysham | 1,337,504 | 30,660 | -1,306,844 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 179,718 | 196,450 | +16,732 |
| Liverpool Docks | 151,853 | 101,776 | -50,077 |
| 000 | 111,526 | 110,552 | -974 |
| East Midlands Airport | 136,419 | 52,058 | -84,361 |
| Southampton | 13,291 | 159,065 | +145,774 |
| London Gateway Port | 68,060 | 75,614 | +7,554 |
| Immingham Docks | 88,121 | 54,959 | -33,162 |
| Holyhead | 58,593 | 64,797 | +6,204 |
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