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 | 31,651,903 |
| United States | 29,853,147 |
| China | 26,419,206 |
| Ireland | 25,245,038 |
| France | 17,449,699 |
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 | 14,729,102 | 16,922,801 | +2,193,699 |
| United States | 13,676,915 | 16,176,232 | +2,499,317 |
| China | 13,998,303 | 12,420,903 | -1,577,400 |
| Ireland | 12,694,514 | 12,550,524 | -143,990 |
| France | 8,458,395 | 8,991,304 | +532,909 |
| Belgium | 9,228,697 | 4,256,564 | -4,972,133 |
| India | 3,457,634 | 3,182,853 | -274,781 |
| Canada | 5,849,418 | 278,780 | -5,570,638 |
| Malaysia | 1,464,619 | 1,511,968 | +47,349 |
| Turkey | 2,038,722 | 710,908 | -1,327,814 |
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 | 36,802,519 |
| Czechia | 31,431,015 |
| China | 26,538,530 |
| Ireland | 20,880,539 |
| Belgium | 17,630,490 |
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 | 19,728,690 | 17,073,829 | -2,654,861 |
| Czechia | 15,544,766 | 15,886,249 | +341,483 |
| China | 14,151,447 | 12,387,083 | -1,764,364 |
| Ireland | 10,464,803 | 10,415,736 | -49,067 |
| Belgium | 12,052,307 | 5,578,183 | -6,474,124 |
| France | 3,605,657 | 3,934,626 | +328,969 |
| Lithuania | 3,624,621 | 3,570,203 | -54,418 |
| India | 3,418,196 | 3,248,994 | -169,202 |
| Germany | 1,604,222 | 1,500,695 | -103,527 |
| Malaysia | 1,464,619 | 1,624,020 | +159,401 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 |
| Kent | 6 |
| 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 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Kent | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| 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) | 93,257,769 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 78,727,126 |
| Other | 4,201,186 |
| Road transport | 943,157 |
| Air transport | 141,133 |
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) | 50,351,707 | 42,906,062 | -7,445,645 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 41,287,982 | 37,439,144 | -3,848,838 |
| Other | 2,188,970 | 2,012,216 | -176,754 |
| Road transport | 708,534 | 234,623 | -473,911 |
| Air transport | 88,218 | 52,915 | -35,303 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 47,815,129 |
| Immingham Docks | 33,913,222 |
| Dover | 20,218,389 |
| Liverpool Docks | 13,643,989 |
| Felixstowe | 12,223,200 |
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 | 26,404,026 | 21,411,103 | -4,992,923 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,125,149 | 16,788,073 | -337,076 |
| Dover | 12,394,055 | 7,824,334 | -4,569,721 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,668,866 | 6,975,123 | +306,257 |
| Felixstowe | 6,620,084 | 5,603,116 | -1,016,968 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,427,400 | 6,399,916 | +972,516 |
| London | 4,808,605 | 3,918,863 | -889,742 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,191,106 | 3,246,572 | -944,534 |
| 000 | 2,188,970 | 2,012,216 | -176,754 |
| Milford | 1,945,775 | 1,429,197 | -516,578 |
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 | 48 |
| Specialised construction activities | 11 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 16 |
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 19 |
| 2025-09 | 18 |
| 2025-08 | 17 |
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+ | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 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 | 3,781,319 |
| Denmark | 1,697,774 |
| France | 1,062,768 |
| Netherlands | 637,265 |
| 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 | 1,642,451 | 2,138,868 | +496,417 |
| Denmark | 1,489,201 | 208,573 | -1,280,628 |
| France | 690,784 | 371,984 | -318,800 |
| Netherlands | 413,657 | 223,608 | -190,049 |
| Germany | 151,853 | 211,382 | +59,529 |
| Latvia | 104,270 | 26,898 | -77,372 |
| India | 68,893 | 23,812 | -45,081 |
| Viet Nam | 66,369 | 18,903 | -47,466 |
| Romania | 83,783 | 0 | -83,783 |
| United States | 42,239 | 9,962 | -32,277 |
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 | 444,712 |
| China | 259,751 |
| XI | 203,788 |
| Ireland | 37,985 |
| Denmark | 16,633 |
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 | 213,132 | 231,580 | +18,448 |
| China | 131,729 | 128,022 | -3,707 |
| XI | 150,131 | 53,657 | -96,474 |
| Ireland | 22,138 | 15,847 | -6,291 |
| Denmark | 16,122 | 511 | -15,611 |
| Switzerland | 860 | 1,486 | +626 |
| Belgium | 0 | 1,258 | +1,258 |
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) | 5,503,500 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,468,533 |
| Other | 1,013,576 |
| 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) | 2,783,415 | 2,720,085 | -63,330 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,337,904 | 130,629 | -1,207,275 |
| Other | 547,940 | 465,636 | -82,304 |
| Air transport | 169,635 | 61,234 | -108,401 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,694,893 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,447,294 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,260,084 |
| 000 | 1,013,576 |
| Holyhead | 926,765 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,465,812 | 229,081 | -1,236,731 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 999,347 | 447,947 | -551,400 |
| Liverpool Docks | 448,577 | 811,507 | +362,930 |
| 000 | 547,940 | 465,636 | -82,304 |
| Holyhead | 498,143 | 428,622 | -69,521 |
| London | 267,274 | 327,582 | +60,308 |
| Fishguard | 39,202 | 274,500 | +235,298 |
| Heysham | 143,456 | 163,522 | +20,066 |
| Harwich | 31,385 | 95,700 | +64,315 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 76,945 | 47,697 | -29,248 |
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