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 | 5,511,461 |
| Germany | 1,208,388 |
| Austria | 877,630 |
| Hungary | 870,900 |
| Italy | 708,147 |
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 | 3,577,232 | 1,934,229 | -1,643,003 |
| Germany | 686,960 | 521,428 | -165,532 |
| Austria | 395,431 | 482,199 | +86,768 |
| Hungary | 492,697 | 378,203 | -114,494 |
| Italy | 383,938 | 324,209 | -59,729 |
| Brazil | 21,226 | 473,866 | +452,640 |
| Netherlands | 182,006 | 199,806 | +17,800 |
| France | 165,021 | 145,397 | -19,624 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 196,050 | 0 | -196,050 |
| India | 10,485 | 44,815 | +34,330 |
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 | 5,886,742 |
| Italy | 932,860 |
| Germany | 861,553 |
| Austria | 858,897 |
| Hungary | 846,848 |
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 | 3,829,507 | 2,057,235 | -1,772,272 |
| Italy | 547,890 | 384,970 | -162,920 |
| Germany | 507,603 | 353,950 | -153,653 |
| Austria | 369,406 | 489,491 | +120,085 |
| Hungary | 411,356 | 435,492 | +24,136 |
| Brazil | 15,515 | 436,191 | +420,676 |
| United States | 213,684 | 156,506 | -57,178 |
| France | 115,660 | 91,387 | -24,273 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 123,091 | 39,776 | -83,315 |
| India | 10,485 | 90,446 | +79,961 |
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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| 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) | 6,386,726 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,318,341 |
| Other | 533,790 |
| Air transport | 339,113 |
| Road transport | 165,616 |
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) | 3,965,423 | 2,421,303 | -1,544,120 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,676,160 | 1,642,181 | -33,979 |
| Other | 343,156 | 190,634 | -152,522 |
| Air transport | 194,131 | 144,982 | -49,149 |
| Road transport | 0 | 165,616 | +165,616 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,262,567 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,580,519 |
| Dover | 1,425,744 |
| Killingholme | 766,080 |
| Eurotunnel | 645,229 |
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 | 2,258,904 | 1,003,663 | -1,255,241 |
| London Gateway Port | 903,185 | 677,334 | -225,851 |
| Dover | 818,470 | 607,274 | -211,196 |
| Killingholme | 312,568 | 453,512 | +140,944 |
| Eurotunnel | 284,711 | 360,518 | +75,807 |
| Southampton | 332,345 | 300,524 | -31,821 |
| 000 | 343,156 | 190,634 | -152,522 |
| Immingham Docks | 156,706 | 263,914 | +107,208 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 843,913 |
| Germany | 805,565 |
| Singapore | 365,381 |
| France | 354,498 |
| Italy | 288,138 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 359,703 | 484,210 | +124,507 |
| Germany | 551,513 | 254,052 | -297,461 |
| Singapore | 227,341 | 138,040 | -89,301 |
| France | 208,556 | 145,942 | -62,614 |
| Italy | 135,642 | 152,496 | +16,854 |
| India | 120,764 | 110,439 | -10,325 |
| Norway | 122,407 | 86,417 | -35,990 |
| Netherlands | 98,373 | 88,512 | -9,861 |
| Sweden | 72,003 | 70,233 | -1,770 |
| Israel | 87,518 | 54,359 | -33,159 |
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) | 2,850,470 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,213,046 |
| Air transport | 120,861 |
| Road transport | 6,201 |
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) | 1,511,057 | 1,339,413 | -171,644 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 771,169 | 441,877 | -329,292 |
| Air transport | 66,411 | 54,450 | -11,961 |
| Road transport | 0 | 6,201 | +6,201 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,042,652 |
| Immingham Docks | 880,335 |
| Holyhead | 423,569 |
| Southampton | 319,570 |
| London Gateway Port | 296,842 |
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 | 585,842 | 456,810 | -129,032 |
| Immingham Docks | 555,459 | 324,876 | -230,583 |
| Holyhead | 177,061 | 246,508 | +69,447 |
| Southampton | 111,898 | 207,672 | +95,774 |
| London Gateway Port | 176,402 | 120,440 | -55,962 |
| Heysham | 133,644 | 85,151 | -48,493 |
| Felixstowe | 162,529 | 45,963 | -116,566 |
| Liverpool Docks | 83,411 | 112,429 | +29,018 |
| Eurotunnel | 97,223 | 88,757 | -8,466 |
| Portsmouth | 120,671 | 28,746 | -91,925 |
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