Import/export HS code 250870: Chamotte or dinas earths
Heat-treated clays used in making refractory bricks and linings for high-temperature equipment
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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 | 2,924,760 |
| Germany | 568,888 |
| Belgium | 344,182 |
| Italy | 195,366 |
| Netherlands | 89,291 |
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 | 1,678,557 | 1,246,203 | -432,354 |
| Germany | 164,177 | 404,711 | +240,534 |
| Belgium | 344,182 | 0 | -344,182 |
| Italy | 156,484 | 38,882 | -117,602 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 89,291 | +89,291 |
| Spain | 13,210 | 68,589 | +55,379 |
| Poland | 22,399 | 44,529 | +22,130 |
| Sweden | 52,341 | 0 | -52,341 |
| Czechia | 0 | 35,565 | +35,565 |
| India | 25,500 | 8,500 | -17,000 |
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 | 2,746,969 |
| Germany | 882,343 |
| United States | 360,090 |
| Czechia | 90,843 |
| Spain | 81,799 |
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 | 1,478,068 | 1,268,901 | -209,167 |
| Germany | 486,175 | 396,168 | -90,007 |
| United States | 360,090 | 0 | -360,090 |
| Czechia | 7,336 | 83,507 | +76,171 |
| Spain | 13,210 | 68,589 | +55,379 |
| Poland | 22,399 | 44,529 | +22,130 |
| Sweden | 52,341 | 0 | -52,341 |
| Belgium | 0 | 49,892 | +49,892 |
| Egypt | 43,025 | 0 | -43,025 |
| India | 25,500 | 8,500 | -17,000 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,510,779 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 943,007 |
| Air transport | 3,551 |
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) | 1,715,635 | 1,795,144 | +79,509 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 793,569 | 149,438 | -644,131 |
| Air transport | 0 | 3,551 | +3,551 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,601,579 |
| TRT | 721,872 |
| Newhaven | 552,501 |
| Immingham Docks | 378,870 |
| Killingholme | 362,943 |
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 | 608,786 | 992,793 | +384,007 |
| TRT | 721,872 | 0 | -721,872 |
| Newhaven | 307,248 | 245,253 | -61,995 |
| Immingham Docks | 124,319 | 254,551 | +130,232 |
| Killingholme | 362,943 | 0 | -362,943 |
| Harwich | 44,605 | 135,974 | +91,369 |
| Portsmouth | 78,888 | 70,462 | -8,426 |
| Eurotunnel | 79,704 | 65,612 | -14,092 |
| Felixstowe | 75,640 | 8,500 | -67,140 |
| Poole | 33,921 | 46,819 | +12,898 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 7 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
| Specialised construction activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
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+ | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 148,254 |
| Ireland | 33,949 |
| Poland | 3,028 |
| Norway | 2,120 |
| Spain | 730 |
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 | 136,678 | 11,576 | -125,102 |
| Ireland | 23,328 | 10,621 | -12,707 |
| Poland | 3,028 | 0 | -3,028 |
| Norway | 2,120 | 0 | -2,120 |
| Spain | 730 | 0 | -730 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 146,970 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 39,827 |
| Air transport | 1,284 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 135,394 | 11,576 | -123,818 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,206 | 10,621 | -18,585 |
| Air transport | 1,284 | 0 | -1,284 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 59,358 |
| Felixstowe | 47,856 |
| Southampton | 39,756 |
| Holyhead | 33,949 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,758 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 47,782 | 11,576 | -36,206 |
| Felixstowe | 47,856 | 0 | -47,856 |
| Southampton | 39,756 | 0 | -39,756 |
| Holyhead | 23,328 | 10,621 | -12,707 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,758 | 0 | -3,758 |
| Dover | 2,120 | 0 | -2,120 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,284 | 0 | -1,284 |
Quick facts
HS code: 250870
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Heat-treated clays used in making refractory bricks and linings for high-temperature equipment