Import/export HS code 281810: Artificial corundum
Artificial corundum, whether or not chemically defined, used in various industrial applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 19,126,528 |
| Germany | 1,832,144 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,494,436 |
| Brazil | 1,193,015 |
| Austria | 1,179,443 |
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 | 11,123,282 | 8,003,246 | -3,120,036 |
| Germany | 1,062,710 | 769,434 | -293,276 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 326,348 | 1,168,088 | +841,740 |
| Brazil | 456,758 | 736,257 | +279,499 |
| Austria | 590,480 | 588,963 | -1,517 |
| Hungary | 492,697 | 378,203 | -114,494 |
| France | 411,284 | 404,263 | -7,021 |
| Italy | 407,299 | 371,198 | -36,101 |
| Netherlands | 229,632 | 248,674 | +19,042 |
| United States | 124,631 | 160,328 | +35,697 |
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 | 21,079,796 |
| Germany | 1,166,535 |
| Austria | 1,146,735 |
| Brazil | 1,099,599 |
| Italy | 1,055,631 |
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 | 11,684,487 | 9,395,309 | -2,289,178 |
| Germany | 711,251 | 455,284 | -255,967 |
| Austria | 550,480 | 596,255 | +45,775 |
| Brazil | 434,713 | 664,886 | +230,173 |
| Italy | 619,483 | 436,148 | -183,335 |
| Hungary | 411,356 | 435,492 | +24,136 |
| United States | 401,336 | 346,019 | -55,317 |
| France | 349,468 | 296,408 | -53,060 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 163,727 | +163,727 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 123,091 | 39,776 | -83,315 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,175,671 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,160,135 |
| Other | 2,924,587 |
| Road transport | 775,890 |
| Air transport | 400,952 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,544,105 | 8,631,566 | -1,912,539 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,734,392 | 2,425,743 | -308,649 |
| Other | 1,843,447 | 1,081,140 | -762,307 |
| Road transport | 0 | 775,890 | +775,890 |
| Air transport | 241,703 | 159,249 | -82,454 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 13,548,349 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,466,503 |
| 000 | 2,924,587 |
| Dover | 1,892,232 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,138,747 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 7,704,096 | 5,844,253 | -1,859,843 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,713,506 | 1,752,997 | +39,491 |
| 000 | 1,843,447 | 1,081,140 | -762,307 |
| Dover | 1,051,926 | 840,306 | -211,620 |
| Eurotunnel | 593,543 | 545,204 | -48,339 |
| Southampton | 648,032 | 363,214 | -284,818 |
| Killingholme | 312,568 | 510,073 | +197,505 |
| 499 | 0 | 775,890 | +775,890 |
| Immingham Docks | 366,547 | 394,615 | +28,068 |
| Hull | 299,804 | 0 | -299,804 |
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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 9 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
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 | 16 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | 4,192,834 |
| Japan | 4,075,223 |
| Belgium | 2,708,418 |
| Ireland | 2,137,317 |
| Netherlands | 2,071,687 |
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 | 2,581,527 | 1,611,307 | -970,220 |
| Japan | 2,169,621 | 1,905,602 | -264,019 |
| Belgium | 1,232,904 | 1,475,514 | +242,610 |
| Ireland | 1,021,918 | 1,115,399 | +93,481 |
| Netherlands | 1,634,933 | 436,754 | -1,198,179 |
| India | 788,142 | 949,116 | +160,974 |
| Italy | 704,516 | 968,386 | +263,870 |
| Austria | 363,709 | 1,102,435 | +738,726 |
| France | 634,511 | 369,176 | -265,335 |
| Sweden | 434,000 | 383,601 | -50,399 |
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) | 18,675,483 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,035,091 |
| Air transport | 279,696 |
| Road transport | 10,050 |
| Other | 10 |
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) | 9,746,280 | 8,929,203 | -817,077 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,108,559 | 3,926,532 | -1,182,027 |
| Air transport | 142,902 | 136,794 | -6,108 |
| Road transport | 3,849 | 6,201 | +2,352 |
| Other | 10 | 0 | -10 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,422,793 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,843,716 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,714,952 |
| Southampton | 3,693,238 |
| Holyhead | 1,465,083 |
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 | 5,475,274 | 4,947,519 | -527,755 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,066,781 | 1,776,935 | -1,289,846 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,789,733 | 1,925,219 | +135,486 |
| Southampton | 2,020,292 | 1,672,946 | -347,346 |
| Holyhead | 687,157 | 777,926 | +90,769 |
| Dover | 229,133 | 918,922 | +689,789 |
| Portsmouth | 528,332 | 188,595 | -339,737 |
| Liverpool Docks | 304,177 | 175,526 | -128,651 |
| Heysham | 217,251 | 151,973 | -65,278 |
| Felixstowe | 174,351 | 154,181 | -20,170 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 281810
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Artificial corundum, whether or not chemically defined, used in various industrial applications