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 | 2,636,106 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 524,637 |
| Brazil | 107,034 |
| United States | 6,098 |
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 | 1,329,218 | 1,306,888 | -22,330 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 104,173 | 420,464 | +316,291 |
| Brazil | 38,526 | 68,508 | +29,982 |
| United States | 3,123 | 2,975 | -148 |
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 | 3,160,743 |
| Brazil | 107,034 |
| United States | 6,098 |
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 | 1,433,391 | 1,727,352 | +293,961 |
| Brazil | 38,526 | 68,508 | +29,982 |
| United States | 3,123 | 2,975 | -148 |
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 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 3,132,880 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 134,897 |
| Air transport | 6,098 |
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) | 1,337,020 | 1,795,860 | +458,840 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 134,897 | 0 | -134,897 |
| Air transport | 3,123 | 2,975 | -148 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,077,918 |
| London Gateway Port | 163,703 |
| London | 26,156 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,098 |
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 | 1,403,064 | 1,674,854 | +271,790 |
| London Gateway Port | 68,853 | 94,850 | +25,997 |
| London | 0 | 26,156 | +26,156 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,123 | 2,975 | -148 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2024-07 | 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 | 2 |
| 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 | 912,845 |
| France | 290,554 |
| India | 230,577 |
| 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 | 341,202 | 571,643 | +230,441 |
| France | 137,055 | 153,499 | +16,444 |
| India | 64,339 | 166,238 | +101,899 |
| 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) | 1,210,733 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 329,160 |
| 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) | 468,833 | 741,900 | +273,067 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 162,922 | 166,238 | +3,316 |
| 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 | 1,174,654 |
| London Gateway Port | 225,791 |
| 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 | 449,512 | 725,142 | +275,630 |
| London Gateway Port | 64,339 | 161,452 | +97,113 |
| 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