Import/export HS code 681181: Corrugated cement sheets
Wavy-shaped sheets made of asbestos-cement or similar materials, often used for roofing
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 19,529,397 |
| Netherlands | 17,118,108 |
| Spain | 1,325,949 |
| Belgium | 940,611 |
| Ireland | 844,709 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 8,577,930 | 10,951,467 | +2,373,537 |
| Netherlands | 8,904,914 | 8,213,194 | -691,720 |
| Spain | 753,766 | 572,183 | -181,583 |
| Belgium | 163,566 | 777,045 | +613,479 |
| Ireland | 527,669 | 317,040 | -210,629 |
| Poland | 417,311 | 262,824 | -154,487 |
| Denmark | 0 | 142,473 | +142,473 |
| Germany | 111,803 | 0 | -111,803 |
| Czechia | 17,364 | 44,525 | +27,161 |
| France | 2,917 | 12,885 | +9,968 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 19,548,097 |
| Czechia | 16,764,276 |
| Spain | 2,242,089 |
| Poland | 650,438 |
| Netherlands | 519,068 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 8,577,930 | 10,970,167 | +2,392,237 |
| Czechia | 8,627,391 | 8,136,885 | -490,506 |
| Spain | 912,754 | 1,329,335 | +416,581 |
| Poland | 411,128 | 239,310 | -171,818 |
| Netherlands | 362,489 | 156,579 | -205,910 |
| Ireland | 32,797 | 33,962 | +1,165 |
| Germany | 0 | 59,809 | +59,809 |
| Canada | 31,415 | 0 | -31,415 |
| Lithuania | 3,781 | 12,885 | +9,104 |
| South Africa | 0 | 12,956 | +12,956 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 0 | 1 | +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) | 25,016,185 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,895,743 |
| Other | 864,399 |
| Air transport | 12,956 |
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) | 13,261,505 | 11,754,680 | -1,506,825 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,702,767 | 9,192,976 | +3,490,209 |
| Other | 518,419 | 345,980 | -172,439 |
| Air transport | 0 | 12,956 | +12,956 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 17,195,599 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 11,314,775 |
| Purfleet | 4,324,185 |
| London | 2,027,401 |
| Dover | 2,017,350 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 8,873,250 | 8,322,349 | -550,901 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 5,425,529 | 5,889,246 | +463,717 |
| Purfleet | 2,562,236 | 1,761,949 | -800,287 |
| London | 353,453 | 1,673,948 | +1,320,495 |
| Dover | 922,210 | 1,095,140 | +172,930 |
| London Gateway Port | 132,679 | 1,152,975 | +1,020,296 |
| 000 | 518,419 | 345,980 | -172,439 |
| Felixstowe | 15,361 | 598,664 | +583,303 |
| Harwich | 364,611 | 144,068 | -220,543 |
| Portsmouth | 153,903 | 182,603 | +28,700 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Employment activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
| Specialised construction activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SWISSPEARL GB LTD | 35 |
| ETEX (EXTERIORS) UK LIMITED | 32 |
| BRIARWOOD PRODUCTS LIMITED | 30 |
| KLINGER LIMITED | 5 |
| WAREHOUSE EXPRESS LIMITED | 2 |
| MAHARAM B.V. | 2 |
| FIREWEB LTD | 1 |
| ETEX BUILDING PERFORMANCE LIMITED | 1 |
| OWA (UK) LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | 390,577 |
| United Arab Emirates | 237,631 |
| Ivory Coast | 35,244 |
| Qatar | 34,326 |
| Turkey | 31,875 |
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 | 308,936 | 81,641 | -227,295 |
| United Arab Emirates | 71,227 | 166,404 | +95,177 |
| Ivory Coast | 0 | 35,244 | +35,244 |
| Qatar | 0 | 34,326 | +34,326 |
| Turkey | 0 | 31,875 | +31,875 |
| Italy | 0 | 18,078 | +18,078 |
| Angola | 5,185 | 0 | -5,185 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 4,357 | +4,357 |
| Australia | 0 | 3,802 | +3,802 |
| Egypt | 1,141 | 2,232 | +1,091 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,010 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 0 | 1,010 | +1,010 |
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) | 469,969 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 222,419 |
| Air transport | 80,662 |
| Other | 1,010 |
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) | 310,736 | 159,233 | -151,503 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 76,412 | 146,007 | +69,595 |
| Air transport | 1,141 | 79,521 | +78,380 |
| Other | 0 | 1,010 | +1,010 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 243,770 |
| London Gateway Port | 212,542 |
| Heysham | 103,030 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 48,803 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 47,714 |
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 | 184,528 | 59,242 | -125,286 |
| London Gateway Port | 71,227 | 141,315 | +70,088 |
| Heysham | 88,236 | 14,794 | -73,442 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 48,803 | +48,803 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,800 | 45,914 | +44,114 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 35,244 | +35,244 |
| Milford | 33,878 | 0 | -33,878 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,141 | 26,350 | +25,209 |
| London | 5,185 | 1,890 | -3,295 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 4,368 | +4,368 |
Quick facts
HS code: 681181
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Wavy-shaped sheets made of asbestos-cement or similar materials, often used for roofing