Import/export HS code 681182: Flat cement sheets, panels, or tiles
Flat sheets, panels, or tiles made of asbestos-cement or similar 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 31,214,489 |
| United States | 28,686,629 |
| China | 25,512,792 |
| Ireland | 25,478,270 |
| France | 17,709,496 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 14,763,068 | 16,451,421 | +1,688,353 |
| United States | 13,762,461 | 14,924,168 | +1,161,707 |
| China | 13,151,239 | 12,361,553 | -789,686 |
| Ireland | 12,650,324 | 12,827,946 | +177,622 |
| France | 8,629,819 | 9,079,677 | +449,858 |
| Belgium | 9,557,438 | 4,523,984 | -5,033,454 |
| India | 3,443,666 | 3,330,222 | -113,444 |
| Canada | 6,422,200 | 332,884 | -6,089,316 |
| Malaysia | 1,394,466 | 1,428,270 | +33,804 |
| Turkey | 2,026,337 | 791,380 | -1,234,957 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 36,189,865 |
| Czechia | 31,815,482 |
| China | 25,685,843 |
| Ireland | 20,971,477 |
| Belgium | 18,143,898 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 20,355,353 | 15,834,512 | -4,520,841 |
| Czechia | 16,220,266 | 15,595,216 | -625,050 |
| China | 13,215,605 | 12,470,238 | -745,367 |
| Ireland | 10,401,176 | 10,570,301 | +169,125 |
| Belgium | 12,095,729 | 6,048,169 | -6,047,560 |
| France | 3,794,112 | 3,796,888 | +2,776 |
| Lithuania | 3,797,626 | 3,577,390 | -220,236 |
| India | 3,404,228 | 3,396,363 | -7,865 |
| Germany | 1,683,017 | 1,363,306 | -319,711 |
| Turkey | 2,112,621 | 791,380 | -1,321,241 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Kent | 6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 |
| Lancashire | 5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Kent | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
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) | 94,322,172 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 77,189,327 |
| Other | 4,342,943 |
| Road transport | 915,755 |
| Air transport | 142,333 |
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) | 51,450,050 | 42,872,122 | -8,577,928 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 41,063,138 | 36,126,189 | -4,936,949 |
| Other | 2,191,824 | 2,151,119 | -40,705 |
| Road transport | 663,554 | 252,201 | -411,353 |
| Air transport | 83,309 | 59,024 | -24,285 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 47,040,903 |
| Immingham Docks | 34,222,809 |
| Dover | 20,730,043 |
| Liverpool Docks | 13,754,961 |
| Felixstowe | 12,235,198 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 26,740,547 | 20,300,356 | -6,440,191 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,567,569 | 16,655,240 | -912,329 |
| Dover | 12,972,442 | 7,757,601 | -5,214,841 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,347,320 | 7,407,641 | +1,060,321 |
| Felixstowe | 6,623,814 | 5,611,384 | -1,012,430 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,769,868 | 6,409,033 | +1,639,165 |
| London | 4,677,388 | 3,825,532 | -851,856 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,251,550 | 3,373,067 | -878,483 |
| 000 | 2,191,824 | 2,151,119 | -40,705 |
| Milford | 2,124,338 | 1,596,459 | -527,879 |
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 | 49 |
| Specialised construction activities | 11 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction of buildings | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 19 |
| 2025-09 | 18 |
| 2025-08 | 17 |
| 2025-07 | 19 |
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 | 45 |
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | 3,714,128 |
| Denmark | 1,611,774 |
| France | 1,247,361 |
| Netherlands | 609,205 |
| Germany | 363,235 |
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 | 1,485,248 | 2,228,880 | +743,632 |
| Denmark | 1,458,629 | 153,145 | -1,305,484 |
| France | 847,509 | 399,852 | -447,657 |
| Netherlands | 260,045 | 349,160 | +89,115 |
| Germany | 62,168 | 301,067 | +238,899 |
| Latvia | 104,270 | 26,898 | -77,372 |
| India | 58,446 | 34,259 | -24,187 |
| Viet Nam | 66,369 | 18,903 | -47,466 |
| Romania | 83,783 | 0 | -83,783 |
| United States | 42,239 | 4,134 | -38,105 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 437,909 |
| China | 271,991 |
| XI | 212,237 |
| XU | 52,350 |
| Ireland | 39,769 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 210,252 | 227,657 | +17,405 |
| China | 135,604 | 136,387 | +783 |
| XI | 153,236 | 59,001 | -94,235 |
| XU | 20,484 | 31,866 | +11,382 |
| Ireland | 23,991 | 15,778 | -8,213 |
| Denmark | 18,297 | 511 | -17,786 |
| Belgium | 0 | 1,258 | +1,258 |
| Switzerland | 617 | 243 | -374 |
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) | 5,493,419 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,450,267 |
| Other | 1,035,182 |
| Air transport | 230,869 |
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) | 2,494,527 | 2,998,892 | +504,365 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,343,161 | 107,106 | -1,236,055 |
| Other | 562,481 | 472,701 | -89,780 |
| Air transport | 159,188 | 71,681 | -87,507 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,633,213 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,599,381 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,212,711 |
| 000 | 1,035,182 |
| Holyhead | 885,341 |
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 | 1,157,398 | 475,815 | -681,583 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,435,240 | 164,141 | -1,271,099 |
| Liverpool Docks | 406,562 | 806,149 | +399,587 |
| 000 | 562,481 | 472,701 | -89,780 |
| Holyhead | 463,813 | 421,528 | -42,285 |
| London | 19,544 | 534,819 | +515,275 |
| Fishguard | 13,344 | 300,358 | +287,014 |
| Heysham | 73,915 | 233,063 | +159,148 |
| Harwich | 31,385 | 95,700 | +64,315 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 66,498 | 58,144 | -8,354 |
Quick facts
HS code: 681182
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Flat sheets, panels, or tiles made of asbestos-cement or similar materials