Import/export HS code 681381: Brake linings and pads
Brake linings and pads made from friction materials, often used in vehicles
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 16,801,956 |
| Germany | 4,954,151 |
| United States | 4,570,553 |
| China | 3,247,666 |
| Belgium | 1,737,959 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 8,019,736 | 8,782,220 | +762,484 |
| Germany | 2,534,009 | 2,420,142 | -113,867 |
| United States | 1,738,263 | 2,832,290 | +1,094,027 |
| China | 1,547,969 | 1,699,697 | +151,728 |
| Belgium | 1,038,149 | 699,810 | -338,339 |
| Netherlands | 763,892 | 805,990 | +42,098 |
| Ireland | 736,350 | 493,473 | -242,877 |
| India | 523,496 | 390,281 | -133,215 |
| Brazil | 184,090 | 393,324 | +209,234 |
| Czechia | 248,710 | 252,562 | +3,852 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 16,173,870 |
| United States | 6,372,142 |
| Germany | 4,205,481 |
| China | 3,673,923 |
| Poland | 1,393,796 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 7,597,884 | 8,575,986 | +978,102 |
| United States | 2,845,912 | 3,526,230 | +680,318 |
| Germany | 2,190,242 | 2,015,239 | -175,003 |
| China | 1,776,773 | 1,897,150 | +120,377 |
| Poland | 713,218 | 680,578 | -32,640 |
| United Kingdom | 476,555 | 587,707 | +111,152 |
| India | 569,581 | 432,573 | -137,008 |
| Brazil | 323,544 | 529,371 | +205,827 |
| Czechia | 362,821 | 362,424 | -397 |
| Japan | 299,918 | 421,935 | +122,017 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 20 |
| Inner London - West | 15 |
| West Midlands | 13 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 | 15 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 12 | +6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 21,345,663 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,497,031 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,942,057 |
| Other | 610,986 |
| Road transport | 14,126 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 9,638,263 | 11,707,400 | +2,069,137 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,652,677 | 4,844,354 | -808,323 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,771,327 | 3,170,730 | +399,403 |
| Other | 346,040 | 264,946 | -81,094 |
| Road transport | 14,126 | 0 | -14,126 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,408,570 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,846,551 |
| Felixstowe | 5,354,671 |
| Dover | 3,238,694 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,132,713 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,175,552 | 6,233,018 | +1,057,466 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,464,419 | 4,382,132 | +917,713 |
| Felixstowe | 2,553,023 | 2,801,648 | +248,625 |
| Dover | 1,650,834 | 1,587,860 | -62,974 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,405,713 | 727,000 | -678,713 |
| London Stansted Airport | 595,432 | 600,121 | +4,689 |
| Immingham Docks | 341,367 | 641,682 | +300,315 |
| London Gateway Port | 603,087 | 317,516 | -285,571 |
| Liverpool Docks | 458,719 | 245,411 | -213,308 |
| 000 | 346,040 | 264,946 | -81,094 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 31 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 26 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 16 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 15 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 42 |
| 2025-11 | 44 |
| 2025-10 | 37 |
| 2025-09 | 39 |
| 2025-08 | 37 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MEGGITT AEROSPACE LIMITED | 108 |
| KEARSLEY AIRWAYS LIMITED | 96 |
| NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO UK LIMITED | 71 |
| AIRPART SUPPLY LIMITED | 67 |
| TMD FRICTION UK LIMITED | 51 |
| MCLAREN RACING LIMITED | 48 |
| BPW LIMITED | 48 |
| MAZDA MOTORS UK LIMITED | 48 |
| ALPINE RACING LIMITED | 46 |
| KNOTT-AVONRIDE LIMITED | 45 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 94 |
| 1m-15m | 42 |
| Other | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 20 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 39,721,339 |
| France | 5,829,187 |
| Germany | 4,993,923 |
| Brazil | 3,057,080 |
| Ireland | 2,567,937 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 21,928,393 | 17,792,946 | -4,135,447 |
| France | 2,971,496 | 2,857,691 | -113,805 |
| Germany | 2,952,746 | 2,041,177 | -911,569 |
| Brazil | 1,452,257 | 1,604,823 | +152,566 |
| Ireland | 1,583,632 | 984,305 | -599,327 |
| Australia | 1,328,217 | 1,156,548 | -171,669 |
| India | 1,268,002 | 86,696 | -1,181,306 |
| Spain | 640,868 | 626,483 | -14,385 |
| Italy | 606,046 | 614,720 | +8,674 |
| China | 774,273 | 237,997 | -536,276 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 107,709 |
| Ireland | 43,770 |
| Nicaragua | 5,888 |
| Spain | 3,571 |
| Denmark | 3,501 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 75,538 | 32,171 | -43,367 |
| Ireland | 2,812 | 40,958 | +38,146 |
| Nicaragua | 5,888 | 0 | -5,888 |
| Spain | 0 | 3,571 | +3,571 |
| Denmark | 0 | 3,501 | +3,501 |
| Netherlands | 724 | 2,401 | +1,677 |
| Germany | 0 | 2,219 | +2,219 |
| United States | 623 | 633 | +10 |
| France | 0 | 302 | +302 |
| Bulgaria | 0 | 296 | +296 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 29,801,580 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,272,671 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,265,627 |
| Other | 351,341 |
| Road transport | 32,092 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 16,958,826 | 12,842,754 | -4,116,072 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,610,851 | 11,661,820 | -2,949,031 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,335,452 | 5,930,175 | -2,405,277 |
| Other | 175,435 | 175,906 | +471 |
| Road transport | 32,092 | 0 | -32,092 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 21,957,893 |
| Felixstowe | 16,972,202 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,742,974 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,977,248 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,493,416 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,066,407 | 8,891,486 | -4,174,921 |
| Felixstowe | 8,942,652 | 8,029,550 | -913,102 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,339,832 | 4,403,142 | -1,936,690 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,848,186 | 2,129,062 | +280,876 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,395,877 | 1,097,539 | -1,298,338 |
| Southampton | 1,821,292 | 1,354,195 | -467,097 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,366,195 | 1,149,404 | -216,791 |
| Holyhead | 1,179,268 | 711,689 | -467,579 |
| ZLC | 311,998 | 1,363,037 | +1,051,039 |
| London Stansted Airport | 967,937 | 281,886 | -686,051 |
Quick facts
HS code: 681381
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Brake linings and pads made from friction materials, often used in vehicles