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.
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 15,638,251 |
| Germany | 5,101,159 |
| United States | 4,867,076 |
| China | 3,461,348 |
| Belgium | 1,817,761 |
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 | 8,072,387 | 7,565,864 | -506,523 |
| Germany | 2,628,126 | 2,473,033 | -155,093 |
| United States | 2,008,509 | 2,858,567 | +850,058 |
| China | 1,815,284 | 1,646,064 | -169,220 |
| Belgium | 1,068,191 | 749,570 | -318,621 |
| Netherlands | 773,951 | 756,323 | -17,628 |
| Ireland | 773,331 | 506,284 | -267,047 |
| India | 448,644 | 451,499 | +2,855 |
| Brazil | 231,618 | 315,455 | +83,837 |
| Poland | 259,758 | 230,058 | -29,700 |
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 | 15,021,753 |
| United States | 6,722,051 |
| Germany | 4,402,038 |
| China | 3,888,303 |
| Poland | 1,316,207 |
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 | 7,663,475 | 7,358,278 | -305,197 |
| United States | 3,157,830 | 3,564,221 | +406,391 |
| Germany | 2,320,635 | 2,081,403 | -239,232 |
| China | 2,041,059 | 1,847,244 | -193,815 |
| Poland | 685,276 | 630,931 | -54,345 |
| United Kingdom | 488,455 | 585,803 | +97,348 |
| India | 502,496 | 491,433 | -11,063 |
| Brazil | 352,600 | 473,471 | +120,871 |
| Japan | 327,198 | 463,096 | +135,898 |
| Czechia | 353,657 | 348,020 | -5,637 |
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 |
| West Midlands | 13 |
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 |
| 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 | 14 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 11 | +4 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
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 | 20,652,457 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,556,808 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,051,951 |
| Other | 614,414 |
| 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 | 9,971,970 | 10,680,487 | +708,517 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,781,903 | 4,774,905 | -1,006,998 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,949,568 | 3,102,383 | +152,815 |
| Other | 345,674 | 268,740 | -76,934 |
| 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 | 11,504,989 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,029,774 |
| Felixstowe | 5,588,790 |
| Dover | 3,131,168 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,202,399 |
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 | 5,464,789 | 6,040,200 | +575,411 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,478,927 | 3,550,847 | +71,920 |
| Felixstowe | 2,804,337 | 2,784,453 | -19,884 |
| Dover | 1,675,357 | 1,455,811 | -219,546 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,471,137 | 731,262 | -739,875 |
| London Stansted Airport | 575,491 | 630,147 | +54,656 |
| London Gateway Port | 546,035 | 346,468 | -199,567 |
| Immingham Docks | 288,593 | 546,181 | +257,588 |
| Liverpool Docks | 459,320 | 245,411 | -213,909 |
| Holyhead | 312,290 | 342,688 | +30,398 |
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 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 16 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 16 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 44 |
| 2025-10 | 37 |
| 2025-09 | 39 |
| 2025-08 | 37 |
| 2025-07 | 41 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MEGGITT AEROSPACE LIMITED | 107 |
| KEARSLEY AIRWAYS LIMITED | 95 |
| NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO UK LIMITED | 71 |
| AIRPART SUPPLY LIMITED | 66 |
| TMD FRICTION UK LIMITED | 50 |
| MCLAREN RACING LIMITED | 47 |
| BPW LIMITED | 47 |
| MAZDA MOTORS UK LIMITED | 47 |
| ALPINE RACING LIMITED | 45 |
| KNOTT-AVONRIDE LIMITED | 44 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 92 |
| 1m-15m | 45 |
| 15m-54m | 20 |
| Other | 20 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
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 | 38,711,787 |
| France | 5,880,095 |
| Germany | 4,947,101 |
| Brazil | 2,958,271 |
| Ireland | 2,553,880 |
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 | 22,527,759 | 16,184,028 | -6,343,731 |
| France | 3,053,393 | 2,826,702 | -226,691 |
| Germany | 2,897,712 | 2,049,389 | -848,323 |
| Brazil | 1,350,216 | 1,608,055 | +257,839 |
| Ireland | 1,584,899 | 968,981 | -615,918 |
| Australia | 1,307,853 | 1,150,864 | -156,989 |
| India | 1,326,057 | 91,991 | -1,234,066 |
| Italy | 484,291 | 746,317 | +262,026 |
| Spain | 698,651 | 448,016 | -250,635 |
| China | 866,200 | 233,849 | -632,351 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 174,276 |
| XI | 109,200 |
| Ireland | 39,276 |
| Nicaragua | 5,888 |
| Netherlands | 4,234 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 84,696 | 89,580 | +4,884 |
| XI | 75,622 | 33,578 | -42,044 |
| Ireland | 2,953 | 36,323 | +33,370 |
| Nicaragua | 5,888 | 0 | -5,888 |
| Netherlands | 1,833 | 2,401 | +568 |
| Spain | 0 | 3,571 | +3,571 |
| Denmark | 0 | 3,501 | +3,501 |
| Germany | 0 | 2,219 | +2,219 |
| United States | 623 | 633 | +10 |
| France | 403 | 302 | -101 |
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 | 29,635,720 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,474,446 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,295,969 |
| Other | 344,817 |
| Road transport | 45,267 |
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 | 17,718,631 | 11,917,089 | -5,801,542 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,485,389 | 10,989,057 | -3,496,332 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,342,700 | 5,953,269 | -2,389,431 |
| Other | 172,222 | 172,595 | +373 |
| Road transport | 45,267 | 0 | -45,267 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 21,807,869 |
| Felixstowe | 16,101,109 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,776,572 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,076,881 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,465,108 |
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 | 13,702,509 | 8,105,360 | -5,597,149 |
| Felixstowe | 8,968,285 | 7,132,824 | -1,835,461 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,331,401 | 4,445,171 | -1,886,230 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,939,989 | 2,136,892 | +196,903 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,174,108 | 1,291,000 | -883,108 |
| Southampton | 1,852,778 | 1,324,275 | -528,503 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,362,503 | 1,198,738 | -163,765 |
| Holyhead | 1,200,822 | 703,882 | -496,940 |
| ZLC | 302,979 | 1,212,668 | +909,689 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,024,872 | 277,400 | -747,472 |
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