Import/export HS code 681410: Mica sheets, plates, and strips
These are flat mica products, either natural or reconstituted, and may be attached to a backing material like paper or cardboard
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1,861,533 |
| Germany | 1,536,562 |
| Czechia | 1,053,583 |
| United States | 547,874 |
| China | 443,701 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 989,496 | 872,037 | -117,459 |
| Germany | 818,269 | 718,293 | -99,976 |
| Czechia | 679,401 | 374,182 | -305,219 |
| United States | 232,475 | 315,399 | +82,924 |
| China | 301,343 | 142,358 | -158,985 |
| France | 234,630 | 205,664 | -28,966 |
| Turkey | 45,703 | 206,052 | +160,349 |
| South Korea | 165,677 | 72,548 | -93,129 |
| Italy | 94,067 | 94,014 | -53 |
| Belgium | 83,834 | 57,686 | -26,148 |
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 | 2,014,037 |
| Switzerland | 1,827,787 |
| Czechia | 1,068,194 |
| United States | 545,409 |
| Germany | 336,660 |
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 | 1,147,178 | 866,859 | -280,319 |
| Switzerland | 922,098 | 905,689 | -16,409 |
| Czechia | 694,012 | 374,182 | -319,830 |
| United States | 204,297 | 341,112 | +136,815 |
| Germany | 221,513 | 115,147 | -106,366 |
| Turkey | 43,692 | 206,052 | +162,360 |
| South Korea | 165,677 | 72,548 | -93,129 |
| France | 110,444 | 122,204 | +11,760 |
| Italy | 94,067 | 83,391 | -10,676 |
| Mexico | 95,576 | 36,907 | -58,669 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
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 Yorkshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
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) | 4,174,646 |
| Air transport | 2,021,744 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 730,750 |
| Road transport | 169,078 |
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) | 2,339,866 | 1,834,780 | -505,086 |
| Air transport | 1,021,861 | 999,883 | -21,978 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 476,775 | 253,975 | -222,800 |
| Road transport | 902 | 168,176 | +167,274 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,950,983 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,039,972 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 714,656 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 564,704 |
| ZLC | 502,731 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 1,109,580 | 841,403 | -268,177 |
| Eurotunnel | 597,533 | 442,439 | -155,094 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 404,800 | 309,856 | -94,944 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 299,744 | 264,960 | -34,784 |
| ZLC | 108,140 | 394,591 | +286,451 |
| East Midlands Airport | 162,899 | 165,958 | +3,059 |
| London | 139,683 | 92,506 | -47,177 |
| Southampton | 156,534 | 72,548 | -83,986 |
| Felixstowe | 137,479 | 78,910 | -58,569 |
| Immingham Docks | 94,924 | 114,138 | +19,214 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 8 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 7 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
| 2025-07 | 14 |
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 | 20 |
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 8,107,802 |
| India | 2,425,949 |
| China | 2,379,950 |
| Croatia | 1,398,044 |
| Romania | 806,118 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4,696,975 | 3,410,827 | -1,286,148 |
| India | 1,254,226 | 1,171,723 | -82,503 |
| China | 911,149 | 1,468,801 | +557,652 |
| Croatia | 2,184 | 1,395,860 | +1,393,676 |
| Romania | 119,426 | 686,692 | +567,266 |
| United States | 415,396 | 289,356 | -126,040 |
| Czechia | 326,434 | 108,448 | -217,986 |
| South Africa | 277,216 | 47,049 | -230,167 |
| Ireland | 120,241 | 193,322 | +73,081 |
| Finland | 48,577 | 198,156 | +149,579 |
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) | 11,680,484 |
| Air transport | 4,278,025 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,532,731 |
| Road transport | 6,101 |
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) | 5,514,429 | 6,166,055 | +651,626 |
| Air transport | 1,802,243 | 2,475,782 | +673,539 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,613,066 | 919,665 | -693,401 |
| Road transport | 6,101 | 0 | -6,101 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,199,792 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,985,387 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,922,340 |
| Southampton | 1,429,616 |
| London Gateway Port | 631,690 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,287,301 | 5,912,491 | +625,190 |
| Manchester Airport | 485,673 | 1,499,714 | +1,014,041 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,123,186 | 799,154 | -324,032 |
| Southampton | 872,369 | 557,247 | -315,122 |
| London Gateway Port | 434,424 | 197,266 | -237,158 |
| Felixstowe | 226,373 | 122,981 | -103,392 |
| East Midlands Airport | 138,017 | 106,526 | -31,491 |
| Immingham Docks | 56,433 | 85,870 | +29,437 |
| Holyhead | 41,687 | 95,179 | +53,492 |
| Liverpool Docks | 71,405 | 50,253 | -21,152 |
Quick facts
HS code: 681410
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: These are flat mica products, either natural or reconstituted, and may be attached to a backing material like paper or cardboard