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 | 18,990,033 |
| Netherlands | 16,875,093 |
| Spain | 1,200,500 |
| Belgium | 987,926 |
| Ireland | 849,135 |
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 | 8,591,061 | 10,398,972 | +1,807,911 |
| Netherlands | 8,560,498 | 8,314,595 | -245,903 |
| Spain | 760,643 | 439,857 | -320,786 |
| Belgium | 186,786 | 801,140 | +614,354 |
| Ireland | 520,969 | 328,166 | -192,803 |
| Poland | 434,881 | 253,199 | -181,682 |
| Denmark | 0 | 142,473 | +142,473 |
| Germany | 111,803 | 0 | -111,803 |
| Czechia | 8,987 | 52,902 | +43,915 |
| France | 612 | 13,933 | +13,321 |
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 | 19,008,733 |
| Czechia | 16,459,858 |
| Spain | 2,157,568 |
| Poland | 658,383 |
| Netherlands | 580,471 |
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 | 8,591,061 | 10,417,672 | +1,826,611 |
| Czechia | 8,244,673 | 8,215,185 | -29,488 |
| Spain | 936,464 | 1,221,104 | +284,640 |
| Poland | 428,698 | 229,685 | -199,013 |
| Netherlands | 432,206 | 148,265 | -283,941 |
| Germany | 0 | 59,809 | +59,809 |
| Ireland | 19,976 | 30,723 | +10,747 |
| Canada | 0 | 31,415 | +31,415 |
| Lithuania | 7,863 | 13,933 | +6,070 |
| 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) | 24,485,423 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,556,620 |
| Other | 884,885 |
| 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) | 12,862,158 | 11,623,265 | -1,238,893 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,803,370 | 8,753,250 | +2,949,880 |
| Other | 516,163 | 368,722 | -147,441 |
| 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 | 16,874,100 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 11,009,201 |
| Purfleet | 4,294,682 |
| Dover | 2,026,257 |
| London | 1,909,616 |
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 | 8,453,217 | 8,420,883 | -32,334 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 5,526,132 | 5,483,069 | -43,063 |
| Purfleet | 2,657,832 | 1,636,850 | -1,020,982 |
| Dover | 971,218 | 1,055,039 | +83,821 |
| London | 319,871 | 1,589,745 | +1,269,874 |
| London Gateway Port | 132,679 | 1,152,975 | +1,020,296 |
| 000 | 516,163 | 368,722 | -147,441 |
| Felixstowe | 85,078 | 598,664 | +513,586 |
| Harwich | 332,227 | 168,138 | -164,089 |
| Portsmouth | 36,559 | 183,211 | +146,652 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SWISSPEARL GB LTD | 34 |
| ETEX (EXTERIORS) UK LIMITED | 31 |
| BRIARWOOD PRODUCTS LIMITED | 29 |
| 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 | 380,927 |
| United Arab Emirates | 237,631 |
| Qatar | 67,676 |
| Ivory Coast | 35,244 |
| 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 | 306,701 | 74,226 | -232,475 |
| United Arab Emirates | 71,227 | 166,404 | +95,177 |
| Qatar | 33,350 | 34,326 | +976 |
| Ivory Coast | 0 | 35,244 | +35,244 |
| 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) | 460,319 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 255,769 |
| 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) | 308,501 | 151,818 | -156,683 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 109,762 | 146,007 | +36,245 |
| 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 | 234,120 |
| 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 | 49,592 | -134,936 |
| London Gateway Port | 71,227 | 141,315 | +70,088 |
| Heysham | 86,001 | 17,029 | -68,972 |
| 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 |
| Southampton | 33,350 | 0 | -33,350 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,141 | 26,350 | +25,209 |
| London | 5,185 | 1,890 | -3,295 |
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