Import/export HS code 681490: Various mica products
Includes all other worked mica items not listed elsewhere, such as mica-based insulation or decorative pieces
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 | 2,069,850 |
| Austria | 1,876,256 |
| United States | 1,408,346 |
| Germany | 886,600 |
| India | 390,787 |
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 | 1,230,605 | 839,245 | -391,360 |
| Austria | 935,860 | 940,396 | +4,536 |
| United States | 734,496 | 673,850 | -60,646 |
| Germany | 398,535 | 488,065 | +89,530 |
| India | 281,376 | 109,411 | -171,965 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 16,627 | 46,544 | +29,917 |
| Switzerland | 45,698 | 1,176 | -44,522 |
| Netherlands | 25,792 | 1,507 | -24,285 |
| Belgium | 6,824 | 10,928 | +4,104 |
| Italy | 7,277 | 1,312 | -5,965 |
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 | 2,155,290 |
| Austria | 1,786,923 |
| Germany | 956,354 |
| Mexico | 784,148 |
| United States | 632,339 |
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 | 1,267,799 | 887,491 | -380,308 |
| Austria | 894,819 | 892,104 | -2,715 |
| Germany | 428,635 | 527,719 | +99,084 |
| Mexico | 334,443 | 449,705 | +115,262 |
| United States | 408,194 | 224,145 | -184,049 |
| India | 279,879 | 118,345 | -161,534 |
| Switzerland | 48,608 | 1,176 | -47,432 |
| United Kingdom | 10,123 | 20,309 | +10,186 |
| Canada | 9,500 | 0 | -9,500 |
| Italy | 4,389 | 1,312 | -3,077 |
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 | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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 | 2,549,871 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,441,790 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,826,373 |
| Other | 4,471 |
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 | 1,304,391 | 1,245,480 | -58,911 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,504,778 | 937,012 | -567,766 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 879,266 | 947,107 | +67,841 |
| Other | 4,393 | 78 | -4,315 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,436,742 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,375,488 |
| Southampton | 1,320,665 |
| Felixstowe | 843,742 |
| Birmingham Airport | 737,855 |
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 | 602,648 | 834,094 | +231,446 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 697,002 | 678,486 | -18,516 |
| Southampton | 721,815 | 598,850 | -122,965 |
| Felixstowe | 667,967 | 175,775 | -492,192 |
| Birmingham Airport | 397,158 | 340,697 | -56,461 |
| East Midlands Airport | 115,464 | 169,012 | +53,548 |
| Eurotunnel | 159,712 | 74,533 | -85,179 |
| Thamesport | 69,352 | 94,936 | +25,584 |
| London Gateway Port | 34,595 | 55,188 | +20,593 |
| London | 71,360 | 5,792 | -65,568 |
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 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 4 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 544,113 |
| Germany | 526,138 |
| Hungary | 376,611 |
| Switzerland | 297,472 |
| Croatia | 134,699 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 195,690 | 348,423 | +152,733 |
| Germany | 207,099 | 319,039 | +111,940 |
| Hungary | 1,454 | 375,157 | +373,703 |
| Switzerland | 131,062 | 166,410 | +35,348 |
| Croatia | 25,806 | 108,893 | +83,087 |
| Mexico | 3,395 | 92,557 | +89,162 |
| South Africa | 45,337 | 22,687 | -22,650 |
| Austria | 16,830 | 29,329 | +12,499 |
| Czechia | 23,077 | 19,155 | -3,922 |
| United States | 26,505 | 8,027 | -18,478 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 30 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 10 | 20 | +10 |
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) | 1,986,555 |
| Air transport | 385,068 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 95,840 |
| Road transport | 1,454 |
| Other | 30 |
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) | 579,930 | 1,406,625 | +826,695 |
| Air transport | 167,404 | 217,664 | +50,260 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,811 | 67,029 | +38,218 |
| Road transport | 1,454 | 0 | -1,454 |
| Other | 10 | 20 | +10 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,905,808 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 122,771 |
| East Midlands Airport | 121,674 |
| London Stansted Airport | 93,285 |
| Immingham Docks | 46,567 |
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 | 540,968 | 1,364,840 | +823,872 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 92,017 | 30,754 | -61,263 |
| East Midlands Airport | 58,200 | 63,474 | +5,274 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,584 | 88,701 | +84,117 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,751 | 34,816 | +23,065 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,872 | 40,858 | +38,986 |
| ZLC | 3,212 | 25,985 | +22,773 |
| Dover | 23,372 | 5,103 | -18,269 |
| Holyhead | 5,273 | 20,706 | +15,433 |
| Felixstowe | 20,495 | 0 | -20,495 |
Quick facts
HS code: 681490
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes all other worked mica items not listed elsewhere, such as mica-based insulation or decorative pieces