Import/export HS code 28181099: Artificial corundum with large particles (other)
Artificial corundum with 50% or more of its total weight having particles larger than 10mm, for specific uses
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 | 2,628,667 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 509,800 |
| Brazil | 93,149 |
| United States | 8,407 |
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 | 1,308,158 | 1,320,509 | +12,351 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 39,799 | 470,001 | +430,202 |
| Brazil | 38,526 | 54,623 | +16,097 |
| United States | 5,432 | 2,975 | -2,457 |
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 | 3,138,467 |
| Brazil | 93,149 |
| United States | 8,407 |
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 | 1,347,957 | 1,790,510 | +442,553 |
| Brazil | 38,526 | 54,623 | +16,097 |
| United States | 5,432 | 2,975 | -2,457 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 3,096,719 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 134,897 |
| Air transport | 8,407 |
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) | 1,251,586 | 1,845,133 | +593,547 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 134,897 | 0 | -134,897 |
| Air transport | 5,432 | 2,975 | -2,457 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,065,076 |
| London Gateway Port | 140,384 |
| London | 26,156 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,407 |
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 | 1,317,630 | 1,747,446 | +429,816 |
| London Gateway Port | 68,853 | 71,531 | +2,678 |
| London | 0 | 26,156 | +26,156 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,432 | 2,975 | -2,457 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2024-07 | 2 |
| 2024-01 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 906,885 |
| France | 266,557 |
| India | 202,800 |
| United States | 70,092 |
| Germany | 13,514 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 331,243 | 575,642 | +244,399 |
| France | 137,055 | 129,502 | -7,553 |
| India | 3,750 | 199,050 | +195,300 |
| United States | 70,092 | 0 | -70,092 |
| Germany | 0 | 13,514 | +13,514 |
| Ireland | 12,457 | 0 | -12,457 |
| Netherlands | 6,610 | 3,244 | -3,366 |
| Austria | 5,923 | 0 | -5,923 |
| Israel | 0 | 1,061 | +1,061 |
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) | 1,180,776 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 301,383 |
| Air transport | 6,984 |
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) | 458,874 | 721,902 | +263,028 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 102,333 | 199,050 | +96,717 |
| Air transport | 5,923 | 1,061 | -4,862 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,144,697 |
| London Gateway Port | 198,014 |
| Liverpool Docks | 82,549 |
| Immingham Docks | 50,427 |
| 499 | 5,923 |
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 | 439,553 | 705,144 | +265,591 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,750 | 194,264 | +190,514 |
| Liverpool Docks | 82,549 | 0 | -82,549 |
| Immingham Docks | 33,669 | 16,758 | -16,911 |
| 499 | 5,923 | 0 | -5,923 |
| Southampton | 0 | 4,786 | +4,786 |
| London | 1,686 | 0 | -1,686 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 1,061 | +1,061 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28181099
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Artificial corundum with 50% or more of its total weight having particles larger than 10mm, for specific uses