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 | 9,544,933 |
| Poland | 4,791,808 |
| Denmark | 2,133,949 |
| Ireland | 640,079 |
| France | 211,173 |
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 | 5,264,590 | 4,280,343 | -984,247 |
| Poland | 2,670,819 | 2,120,989 | -549,830 |
| Denmark | 863,920 | 1,270,029 | +406,109 |
| Ireland | 195,876 | 444,203 | +248,327 |
| France | 97,910 | 113,263 | +15,353 |
| Belgium | 76,749 | 87,983 | +11,234 |
| Spain | 130,334 | 25,235 | -105,099 |
| Switzerland | 83,945 | 64,732 | -19,213 |
| Lithuania | 59,545 | 84,359 | +24,814 |
| Czechia | 58,208 | 39,949 | -18,259 |
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 | 9,642,436 |
| Poland | 4,809,366 |
| Denmark | 2,133,949 |
| Spain | 297,056 |
| Lithuania | 261,145 |
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 | 5,285,254 | 4,357,182 | -928,072 |
| Poland | 2,696,697 | 2,112,669 | -584,028 |
| Denmark | 863,920 | 1,270,029 | +406,109 |
| Spain | 183,838 | 113,218 | -70,620 |
| Lithuania | 156,269 | 104,876 | -51,393 |
| Czechia | 25,539 | 127,995 | +102,456 |
| Slovenia | 26,038 | 64,732 | +38,694 |
| Switzerland | 57,907 | 919 | -56,988 |
| Malaysia | 46,643 | 11,168 | -35,475 |
| Ireland | 7,677 | 48,876 | +41,199 |
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 | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| 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 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -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) | 9,506,988 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,713,337 |
| Other | 962,515 |
| Air transport | 78,872 |
| Road transport | 1,442 |
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) | 5,203,874 | 4,303,114 | -900,760 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,952,989 | 3,760,348 | -192,641 |
| Other | 390,168 | 572,347 | +182,179 |
| Air transport | 43,828 | 35,044 | -8,784 |
| Road transport | 1,442 | 0 | -1,442 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 8,337,779 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,520,692 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,024,068 |
| Dover | 1,987,965 |
| 000 | 962,515 |
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 | 4,733,874 | 3,603,905 | -1,129,969 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,385,251 | 1,135,441 | -249,810 |
| Eurotunnel | 806,019 | 1,218,049 | +412,030 |
| Dover | 960,635 | 1,027,330 | +66,695 |
| 000 | 390,168 | 572,347 | +182,179 |
| Hull | 432,466 | 84,887 | -347,579 |
| Felixstowe | 263,469 | 236,102 | -27,367 |
| Purfleet | 177,373 | 113,218 | -64,155 |
| Southampton | 76,431 | 154,429 | +77,998 |
| London Gateway Port | 39,468 | 155,674 | +116,206 |
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 | 9 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SWISSPEARL GB LTD | 47 |
| ETEX (EXTERIORS) UK LIMITED | 43 |
| TJX UK | 28 |
| MAX FRANK LIMITED | 27 |
| IOTA GARDEN AND HOME LIMITED | 26 |
| TGM FACADES UK LIMITED | 19 |
| QVC UK | 18 |
| EUROPEAN SLATE COMPANY LIMITED | 17 |
| 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 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 5,280,875 |
| Falkland Islands | 222,574 |
| Malta | 73,552 |
| Netherlands | 60,882 |
| 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 | 2,596,673 | 2,684,202 | +87,529 |
| Falkland Islands | 33,402 | 189,172 | +155,770 |
| Malta | 14,945 | 58,607 | +43,662 |
| Netherlands | 53,826 | 7,056 | -46,770 |
| 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 | 2,800,384 |
| XI | 1,171,397 |
| Poland | 273,793 |
| Ireland | 175,285 |
| XU | 5,301 |
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 | 885,290 | 1,915,094 | +1,029,804 |
| XI | 1,065,503 | 105,894 | -959,609 |
| Poland | 110,539 | 163,254 | +52,715 |
| Ireland | 88,706 | 86,579 | -2,127 |
| XU | 598 | 4,703 | +4,105 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 4,426,160 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 935,783 |
| 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 | 2,150,636 | 2,275,524 | +124,888 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 479,898 | 455,885 | -24,013 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 103,176 | 250,327 | +147,151 |
| 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 | 4,426,160 |
| Holyhead | 530,914 |
| Liverpool Docks | 165,197 |
| 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 | 2,150,636 | 2,275,524 | +124,888 |
| Holyhead | 303,808 | 227,106 | -76,702 |
| Liverpool Docks | 58,601 | 106,596 | +47,995 |
| Southampton | 8,363 | 145,181 | +136,818 |
| Heysham | 67,718 | 64,491 | -3,227 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 40,219 | 46,931 | +6,712 |
| London Gateway Port | 32,481 | 46,539 | +14,058 |
| Felixstowe | 7,503 | 58,607 | +51,104 |
| 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