Import/export HS code 81130020: Unwrought cermets
Cermets in their raw, unshaped form, not yet processed into finished products
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 6,638,791 |
| Austria | 1,443,451 |
| Netherlands | 1,185,904 |
| Mexico | 279,177 |
| United States | 172,379 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,265,982 | 3,372,809 | +106,827 |
| Austria | 647,843 | 795,608 | +147,765 |
| Netherlands | 857,092 | 328,812 | -528,280 |
| Mexico | 245,952 | 33,225 | -212,727 |
| United States | 80,201 | 92,178 | +11,977 |
| China | 85,316 | 6,205 | -79,111 |
| France | 6,492 | 59,848 | +53,356 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6,874 | 15,767 | +8,893 |
| Canada | 0 | 11,197 | +11,197 |
| Spain | 0 | 6,390 | +6,390 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 5,614,969 |
| United States | 2,312,397 |
| Austria | 1,440,512 |
| Mexico | 279,177 |
| China | 160,982 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,809,178 | 2,805,791 | -3,387 |
| United States | 1,373,086 | 939,311 | -433,775 |
| Austria | 647,843 | 792,669 | +144,826 |
| Mexico | 245,952 | 33,225 | -212,727 |
| China | 96,751 | 64,231 | -32,520 |
| France | 5,604 | 59,848 | +54,244 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 15,767 | +15,767 |
| Canada | 0 | 11,197 | +11,197 |
| India | 6,874 | 0 | -6,874 |
| Netherlands | 5,385 | 0 | -5,385 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| Lancashire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 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 | 6,772,420 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,672,367 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 478,563 |
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 | 3,642,772 | 3,129,648 | -513,124 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,189,381 | 1,482,986 | +293,605 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 369,158 | 109,405 | -259,753 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 3,162,821 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,744,022 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,621,508 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 1,225,508 |
| Dover | 573,891 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 1,607,285 | 1,555,536 | -51,749 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 896,408 | 847,614 | -48,794 |
| Eurotunnel | 500,641 | 1,120,867 | +620,226 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 872,882 | 352,626 | -520,256 |
| Dover | 350,025 | 223,866 | -126,159 |
| Thamesport | 263,255 | 66,930 | -196,325 |
| East Midlands Airport | 142,343 | 154,981 | +12,638 |
| Felixstowe | 192,178 | 0 | -192,178 |
| Manchester Airport | 79,578 | 100,412 | +20,834 |
| London Stansted Airport | 41,002 | 109,834 | +68,832 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 15 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
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 | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 691,977 |
| United States | 459,213 |
| Poland | 402,882 |
| Saudi Arabia | 91,084 |
| United Arab Emirates | 54,915 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 650,975 | 41,002 | -609,973 |
| United States | 348,652 | 110,561 | -238,091 |
| Poland | 286,402 | 116,480 | -169,922 |
| Saudi Arabia | 91,084 | 0 | -91,084 |
| United Arab Emirates | 39,502 | 15,413 | -24,089 |
| Brazil | 36,960 | 0 | -36,960 |
| Netherlands | 14,634 | 0 | -14,634 |
| Ghana | 0 | 14,624 | +14,624 |
| Ireland | 0 | 5,251 | +5,251 |
| Germany | 0 | 4,086 | +4,086 |
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 | 799,655 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 619,274 |
| Road transport | 282,794 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 77,702 |
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 | 608,718 | 190,937 | -417,781 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 619,274 | 0 | -619,274 |
| Road transport | 166,314 | 116,480 | -49,834 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 77,702 | 0 | -77,702 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 528,761 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 483,482 |
| ZLC | 293,440 |
| East Midlands Airport | 218,263 |
| Eurotunnel | 90,513 |
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 | 528,761 | 0 | -528,761 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 359,697 | 123,785 | -235,912 |
| ZLC | 174,434 | 119,006 | -55,428 |
| East Midlands Airport | 169,050 | 49,213 | -119,837 |
| Eurotunnel | 90,513 | 0 | -90,513 |
| London Gateway Port | 77,702 | 0 | -77,702 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 39,502 | 0 | -39,502 |
| London Stansted Airport | 30,272 | 0 | -30,272 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 15,413 | +15,413 |
| Bristol Airport | 2,077 | 0 | -2,077 |
Quick facts
HS code: 81130020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cermets in their raw, unshaped form, not yet processed into finished products