Import/export HS code 681189: Various asbestos-cement items
Other products made from asbestos-cement, not including sheets or panels
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 9,007,514 |
| Poland | 4,675,163 |
| Denmark | 2,085,987 |
| Ireland | 633,388 |
| France | 194,697 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 5,322,835 | 3,684,679 | -1,638,156 |
| Poland | 2,525,601 | 2,149,562 | -376,039 |
| Denmark | 1,053,428 | 1,032,559 | -20,869 |
| Ireland | 181,947 | 451,441 | +269,494 |
| France | 92,956 | 101,741 | +8,785 |
| Spain | 128,631 | 47,516 | -81,115 |
| Belgium | 61,722 | 86,145 | +24,423 |
| Lithuania | 59,545 | 84,359 | +24,814 |
| Switzerland | 70,473 | 62,946 | -7,527 |
| Netherlands | 12,925 | 103,870 | +90,945 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 9,105,017 |
| Poland | 4,692,721 |
| Denmark | 2,085,987 |
| Spain | 304,285 |
| Lithuania | 241,153 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 5,343,499 | 3,761,518 | -1,581,981 |
| Poland | 2,547,033 | 2,145,688 | -401,345 |
| Denmark | 1,053,428 | 1,032,559 | -20,869 |
| Spain | 170,624 | 133,661 | -36,963 |
| Lithuania | 146,463 | 94,690 | -51,773 |
| Czechia | 25,539 | 127,995 | +102,456 |
| Slovenia | 27,824 | 62,946 | +35,122 |
| Malaysia | 46,643 | 16,074 | -30,569 |
| Ireland | 7,677 | 48,876 | +41,199 |
| Switzerland | 42,649 | 919 | -41,730 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
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 | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,953,664 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,565,445 |
| Other | 955,824 |
| Air transport | 72,439 |
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) | 5,241,308 | 3,712,356 | -1,528,952 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,981,322 | 3,584,123 | -397,199 |
| Other | 380,685 | 575,139 | +194,454 |
| Air transport | 37,395 | 35,044 | -2,351 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 7,765,329 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,554,493 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,000,816 |
| Dover | 1,888,501 |
| 000 | 955,824 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 4,754,081 | 3,011,248 | -1,742,833 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,365,250 | 1,189,243 | -176,007 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,018,818 | 981,998 | -36,820 |
| Dover | 852,787 | 1,035,714 | +182,927 |
| 000 | 380,685 | 575,139 | +194,454 |
| Felixstowe | 274,793 | 213,576 | -61,217 |
| Hull | 363,941 | 84,887 | -279,054 |
| Purfleet | 160,643 | 111,380 | -49,263 |
| Southampton | 105,979 | 134,852 | +28,873 |
| London Gateway Port | 39,468 | 197,986 | +158,518 |
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 | 10 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Specialised construction activities | 8 |
| Construction of buildings | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SWISSPEARL GB LTD | 48 |
| ETEX (EXTERIORS) UK LIMITED | 44 |
| TJX UK | 29 |
| MAX FRANK LIMITED | 28 |
| IOTA GARDEN AND HOME LIMITED | 26 |
| TGM FACADES UK LIMITED | 19 |
| EUROPEAN SLATE COMPANY LIMITED | 18 |
| QVC UK | 18 |
| PERMASTEELISA (UK) LIMITED | 14 |
| BBF GRC LTD | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | 5,212,707 |
| Falkland Islands | 222,574 |
| Malta | 73,552 |
| Netherlands | 54,034 |
| Switzerland | 30,000 |
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 | 2,460,850 | 2,751,857 | +291,007 |
| Falkland Islands | 43,842 | 178,732 | +134,890 |
| Malta | 22,305 | 51,247 | +28,942 |
| Netherlands | 53,026 | 1,008 | -52,018 |
| Switzerland | 30,000 | 0 | -30,000 |
| India | 29,792 | 0 | -29,792 |
| France | 0 | 25,647 | +25,647 |
| Saudi Arabia | 20,606 | 0 | -20,606 |
| Italy | 0 | 12,137 | +12,137 |
| Germany | 4,973 | 1,781 | -3,192 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,957,008 |
| XI | 997,442 |
| Poland | 274,277 |
| Ireland | 177,291 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 984,763 | 1,972,245 | +987,482 |
| XI | 889,472 | 107,970 | -781,502 |
| Poland | 111,946 | 162,331 | +50,385 |
| Ireland | 81,616 | 95,675 | +14,059 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 4,411,293 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 875,634 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 353,503 |
| Air transport | 76,555 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 2,068,359 | 2,342,934 | +274,575 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 425,552 | 450,082 | +24,530 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 120,976 | 232,527 | +111,551 |
| Air transport | 57,202 | 19,353 | -37,849 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 4,411,293 |
| Holyhead | 474,234 |
| Liverpool Docks | 168,576 |
| Southampton | 153,544 |
| Heysham | 132,209 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 2,068,359 | 2,342,934 | +274,575 |
| Holyhead | 247,768 | 226,466 | -21,302 |
| Liverpool Docks | 61,095 | 107,481 | +46,386 |
| Southampton | 8,363 | 145,181 | +136,818 |
| Heysham | 67,718 | 64,491 | -3,227 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 39,419 | 40,883 | +1,464 |
| London Gateway Port | 42,921 | 36,099 | -6,822 |
| Felixstowe | 14,863 | 51,247 | +36,384 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 52,629 | 10,846 | -41,783 |
| London | 41,834 | 0 | -41,834 |
Quick facts
HS code: 681189
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other products made from asbestos-cement, not including sheets or panels