Import/export HS code 28181011: Artificial corundum with small particles
Artificial corundum with less than 50% of its total weight having particles larger than 10mm
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 | 5,393,580 |
| Germany | 1,206,127 |
| Hungary | 928,210 |
| Austria | 855,958 |
| Italy | 680,410 |
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 | 3,252,015 | 2,141,565 | -1,110,450 |
| Germany | 632,244 | 573,883 | -58,361 |
| Hungary | 532,058 | 396,152 | -135,906 |
| Austria | 373,022 | 482,936 | +109,914 |
| Italy | 361,417 | 318,993 | -42,424 |
| Netherlands | 202,685 | 200,181 | -2,504 |
| Brazil | 21,226 | 301,270 | +280,044 |
| France | 156,333 | 154,358 | -1,975 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 196,050 | 0 | -196,050 |
| India | 12,225 | 44,815 | +32,590 |
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 | 5,792,992 |
| Italy | 954,669 |
| Hungary | 903,211 |
| Germany | 853,892 |
| Austria | 837,225 |
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 | 3,524,980 | 2,268,012 | -1,256,968 |
| Italy | 548,723 | 405,946 | -142,777 |
| Hungary | 470,396 | 432,815 | -37,581 |
| Germany | 495,798 | 358,094 | -137,704 |
| Austria | 346,997 | 490,228 | +143,231 |
| United States | 160,377 | 211,183 | +50,806 |
| Brazil | 15,515 | 263,595 | +248,080 |
| France | 116,404 | 87,665 | -28,739 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 105,142 | 57,725 | -47,417 |
| India | 12,225 | 64,254 | +52,029 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 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) | 6,152,849 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,316,057 |
| Other | 552,872 |
| Air transport | 343,053 |
| Road transport | 136,614 |
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) | 3,670,653 | 2,482,196 | -1,188,457 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,634,096 | 1,681,961 | +47,865 |
| Other | 333,975 | 218,897 | -115,078 |
| Air transport | 193,932 | 149,121 | -44,811 |
| Road transport | 0 | 136,614 | +136,614 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,190,288 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,526,299 |
| Dover | 1,428,433 |
| Killingholme | 774,858 |
| Eurotunnel | 629,037 |
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 | 2,068,935 | 1,121,353 | -947,582 |
| London Gateway Port | 787,374 | 738,925 | -48,449 |
| Dover | 777,140 | 651,293 | -125,847 |
| Killingholme | 329,589 | 445,269 | +115,680 |
| Eurotunnel | 244,616 | 384,421 | +139,805 |
| Southampton | 347,960 | 273,553 | -74,407 |
| 000 | 333,975 | 218,897 | -115,078 |
| Immingham Docks | 179,879 | 266,536 | +86,657 |
| Hull | 299,804 | 0 | -299,804 |
| London | 29,521 | 148,456 | +118,935 |
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 | 9 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
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 | 10 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| 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 | 811,967 |
| Ireland | 731,358 |
| Singapore | 359,576 |
| France | 350,379 |
| Italy | 274,614 |
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 | 551,251 | 260,716 | -290,535 |
| Ireland | 374,804 | 356,554 | -18,250 |
| Singapore | 227,341 | 132,235 | -95,106 |
| France | 172,945 | 177,434 | +4,489 |
| Italy | 132,261 | 142,353 | +10,092 |
| India | 115,878 | 111,600 | -4,278 |
| Netherlands | 109,757 | 86,445 | -23,312 |
| Norway | 122,407 | 52,472 | -69,935 |
| Israel | 87,517 | 53,503 | -34,014 |
| Poland | 99,983 | 32,763 | -67,220 |
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) | 2,706,887 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,166,879 |
| Air transport | 121,575 |
| Road transport | 1,260 |
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) | 1,533,779 | 1,173,108 | -360,671 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 768,821 | 398,058 | -370,763 |
| Air transport | 68,269 | 53,306 | -14,963 |
| Road transport | 1,260 | 0 | -1,260 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,057,332 |
| Immingham Docks | 818,753 |
| Holyhead | 371,350 |
| Southampton | 282,885 |
| London Gateway Port | 281,550 |
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 | 599,343 | 457,989 | -141,354 |
| Immingham Docks | 561,269 | 257,484 | -303,785 |
| Holyhead | 202,580 | 168,770 | -33,810 |
| Southampton | 111,898 | 170,987 | +59,089 |
| London Gateway Port | 168,244 | 113,306 | -54,938 |
| Heysham | 138,529 | 89,696 | -48,833 |
| Felixstowe | 162,529 | 45,963 | -116,566 |
| Eurotunnel | 116,033 | 90,465 | -25,568 |
| Portsmouth | 97,241 | 52,176 | -45,065 |
| Liverpool Docks | 80,364 | 63,584 | -16,780 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28181011
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Artificial corundum with less than 50% of its total weight having particles larger than 10mm