Import/export HS code 38160010: Dolomite ramming mix
A type of heat-resistant material made from dolomite, used for lining furnaces and other high-temperature equipment
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 15,647,398 |
| France | 13,305,959 |
| Germany | 11,029,543 |
| Ireland | 6,071,739 |
| Netherlands | 4,859,514 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 7,804,469 | 7,842,929 | +38,460 |
| France | 7,382,824 | 5,923,135 | -1,459,689 |
| Germany | 5,599,199 | 5,430,344 | -168,855 |
| Ireland | 2,906,034 | 3,165,705 | +259,671 |
| Netherlands | 2,432,402 | 2,427,112 | -5,290 |
| United States | 2,157,746 | 2,415,061 | +257,315 |
| Austria | 2,172,585 | 2,328,296 | +155,711 |
| Spain | 2,017,347 | 1,691,705 | -325,642 |
| Poland | 2,202,816 | 1,461,996 | -740,820 |
| Italy | 1,654,068 | 1,613,563 | -40,505 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 15,740,618 |
| France | 11,769,787 |
| Germany | 10,045,195 |
| Ireland | 5,750,346 |
| Netherlands | 5,519,536 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 7,852,757 | 7,887,861 | +35,104 |
| France | 6,415,521 | 5,354,266 | -1,061,255 |
| Germany | 5,182,527 | 4,862,668 | -319,859 |
| Ireland | 2,755,593 | 2,994,753 | +239,160 |
| Netherlands | 3,099,980 | 2,419,556 | -680,424 |
| United States | 2,652,980 | 2,732,888 | +79,908 |
| Spain | 2,456,710 | 2,522,923 | +66,213 |
| Poland | 2,294,201 | 1,606,489 | -687,712 |
| Austria | 1,646,135 | 1,791,667 | +145,532 |
| Italy | 1,749,037 | 1,671,011 | -78,026 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 13 |
| West Yorkshire | 13 |
| Inner London - East | 12 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 |
| West Midlands | 12 |
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 | 11 | 11 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 13 | 10 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Essex | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 50,297,305 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,891,160 |
| Air transport | 1,356,703 |
| Other | 388,920 |
| Road transport | 1,310 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 28,986,848 | 21,310,457 | -7,676,391 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,075,101 | 14,816,059 | +2,740,958 |
| Air transport | 657,854 | 698,849 | +40,995 |
| Other | 146,451 | 242,469 | +96,018 |
| Road transport | 1,310 | 0 | -1,310 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 17,161,087 |
| Dover | 16,035,812 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,944,669 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,733,596 |
| Felixstowe | 3,891,978 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 9,675,269 | 7,485,818 | -2,189,451 |
| Dover | 9,195,086 | 6,840,726 | -2,354,360 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,548,915 | 5,395,754 | -153,161 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,577,762 | 4,155,834 | -421,928 |
| Felixstowe | 1,975,136 | 1,916,842 | -58,294 |
| Southampton | 1,685,791 | 1,845,292 | +159,501 |
| London | 1,625,550 | 1,773,317 | +147,767 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,174,538 | 1,902,417 | +727,879 |
| Holyhead | 871,718 | 925,206 | +53,488 |
| Harwich | 501,926 | 954,926 | +453,000 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 44 |
| Specialised construction activities | 42 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 39 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Other manufacturing | 16 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 57 |
| 2025-10 | 59 |
| 2025-09 | 55 |
| 2025-08 | 42 |
| 2025-07 | 57 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VESUVIUS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 47 |
| SIKA LIMITED | 46 |
| MINTEQ UK LIMITED | 46 |
| LICATA BUILDING SYSTEMS LIMITED | 46 |
| INTOCAST UK LIMITED | 44 |
| SIG TRADING LIMITED | 44 |
| CAPAROL (U.K.) LIMITED | 42 |
| TYK LIMITED | 40 |
| HOWMET LIMITED | 38 |
| TY MAWR LIME LIMITED | 38 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 75 |
| 54m+ | 67 |
| 0-1m | 49 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
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 | 11,775,611 |
| France | 11,227,688 |
| Spain | 10,219,600 |
| Netherlands | 8,416,281 |
| Germany | 7,533,299 |
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 | 5,332,314 | 6,443,297 | +1,110,983 |
| France | 6,038,388 | 5,189,300 | -849,088 |
| Spain | 6,657,209 | 3,562,391 | -3,094,818 |
| Netherlands | 4,298,435 | 4,117,846 | -180,589 |
| Germany | 3,718,851 | 3,814,448 | +95,597 |
| Turkey | 5,744,661 | 1,030,264 | -4,714,397 |
| Italy | 2,845,104 | 2,727,906 | -117,198 |
| Poland | 2,693,458 | 2,821,487 | +128,029 |
| Sweden | 2,177,418 | 2,418,673 | +241,255 |
| Israel | 2,434,455 | 2,139,609 | -294,846 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 4,066,221 |
| XU | 709,899 |
| Nicaragua | 542,849 |
| Ireland | 61,010 |
| Belgium | 156 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 1,744,063 | 2,322,158 | +578,095 |
| XU | 304,507 | 405,392 | +100,885 |
| Nicaragua | 542,849 | 0 | -542,849 |
| Ireland | 22,818 | 38,192 | +15,374 |
| Belgium | 156 | 0 | -156 |
| China | 96 | 0 | -96 |
| Italy | 96 | 0 | -96 |
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) | 75,599,878 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 42,276,795 |
| Other | 5,380,327 |
| Air transport | 2,742,426 |
| Road transport | 12,464 |
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) | 37,570,858 | 38,029,020 | +458,162 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,334,126 | 15,942,669 | -10,391,457 |
| Other | 2,614,585 | 2,765,742 | +151,157 |
| Air transport | 754,293 | 1,988,133 | +1,233,840 |
| Road transport | 12,464 | 0 | -12,464 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 45,898,137 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,093,855 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,287,928 |
| Felixstowe | 8,870,805 |
| Southampton | 5,654,619 |
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 | 24,774,032 | 21,124,105 | -3,649,927 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,612,509 | 11,481,346 | +1,868,837 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,611,024 | 7,676,904 | -1,934,120 |
| Felixstowe | 6,943,845 | 1,926,960 | -5,016,885 |
| Southampton | 2,604,953 | 3,049,666 | +444,713 |
| 000 | 2,614,585 | 2,765,742 | +151,157 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,549,945 | 1,999,355 | -550,590 |
| Holyhead | 1,020,645 | 2,614,651 | +1,594,006 |
| Portsmouth | 1,521,486 | 670,882 | -850,604 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 502,003 | 1,488,989 | +986,986 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 38160010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A type of heat-resistant material made from dolomite, used for lining furnaces and other high-temperature equipment