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 | 15,664,451 |
| France | 12,753,485 |
| Germany | 10,869,864 |
| Ireland | 5,882,688 |
| Netherlands | 4,516,366 |
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 | 7,819,517 | 7,844,934 | +25,417 |
| France | 6,695,480 | 6,058,005 | -637,475 |
| Germany | 5,438,473 | 5,431,391 | -7,082 |
| Ireland | 2,735,863 | 3,146,825 | +410,962 |
| Netherlands | 2,222,025 | 2,294,341 | +72,316 |
| Austria | 2,169,284 | 2,271,482 | +102,198 |
| United States | 1,733,769 | 2,322,891 | +589,122 |
| Spain | 2,245,790 | 1,486,971 | -758,819 |
| Poland | 1,945,780 | 1,469,182 | -476,598 |
| Italy | 1,731,309 | 1,459,565 | -271,744 |
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 | 15,752,064 |
| France | 11,004,964 |
| Germany | 9,937,681 |
| Ireland | 5,570,492 |
| Spain | 5,287,325 |
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 | 7,862,198 | 7,889,866 | +27,668 |
| France | 5,762,202 | 5,242,762 | -519,440 |
| Germany | 5,001,373 | 4,936,308 | -65,065 |
| Ireland | 2,578,944 | 2,991,548 | +412,604 |
| Spain | 2,771,219 | 2,516,106 | -255,113 |
| Netherlands | 2,776,306 | 2,365,195 | -411,111 |
| United States | 2,139,471 | 2,633,753 | +494,282 |
| Poland | 2,037,165 | 1,623,360 | -413,805 |
| Austria | 1,613,159 | 1,764,993 | +151,834 |
| Italy | 1,835,289 | 1,517,899 | -317,390 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 14 |
| West Yorkshire | 13 |
| Inner London - East | 12 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 |
| West Midlands | 11 |
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 | 12 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 13 | 10 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Essex | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 4 | -2 |
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) | 49,074,958 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,315,901 |
| Air transport | 1,284,120 |
| Other | 378,838 |
| 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) | 28,087,926 | 20,987,032 | -7,100,894 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,457,789 | 14,858,112 | +3,400,323 |
| Air transport | 674,874 | 609,246 | -65,628 |
| Other | 152,929 | 225,909 | +72,980 |
| 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 | 15,587,224 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,720,328 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,243,111 |
| Felixstowe | 3,874,060 |
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 | 9,679,730 | 7,481,357 | -2,198,373 |
| Dover | 8,428,822 | 7,158,402 | -1,270,420 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,322,454 | 5,397,874 | +75,420 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,438,221 | 3,804,890 | -633,331 |
| Felixstowe | 2,151,191 | 1,722,869 | -428,322 |
| London | 1,635,892 | 1,719,974 | +84,082 |
| Southampton | 1,268,926 | 1,833,065 | +564,139 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,100,235 | 1,862,294 | +762,059 |
| Holyhead | 831,333 | 977,048 | +145,715 |
| Harwich | 488,990 | 941,517 | +452,527 |
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 | 43 |
| Specialised construction activities | 42 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 40 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 43 |
| 2025-11 | 57 |
| 2025-10 | 59 |
| 2025-09 | 55 |
| 2025-08 | 42 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VESUVIUS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 48 |
| SIKA LIMITED | 47 |
| MINTEQ UK LIMITED | 47 |
| LICATA BUILDING SYSTEMS LIMITED | 47 |
| SIG TRADING LIMITED | 45 |
| INTOCAST UK LIMITED | 45 |
| CAPAROL (U.K.) LIMITED | 42 |
| TYK LIMITED | 41 |
| TY MAWR LIME LIMITED | 39 |
| LECKSMIX 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 | 76 |
| 54m+ | 67 |
| 0-1m | 48 |
| 15m-54m | 18 |
| 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 | 11,664,908 |
| France | 10,042,169 |
| Netherlands | 8,536,532 |
| Spain | 8,355,895 |
| Germany | 7,615,124 |
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 | 5,276,958 | 6,387,950 | +1,110,992 |
| France | 4,839,042 | 5,203,127 | +364,085 |
| Netherlands | 4,495,580 | 4,040,952 | -454,628 |
| Spain | 4,580,121 | 3,775,774 | -804,347 |
| Germany | 3,774,191 | 3,840,933 | +66,742 |
| Turkey | 5,429,226 | 1,021,313 | -4,407,913 |
| Poland | 2,582,940 | 3,055,975 | +473,035 |
| Italy | 3,057,857 | 2,418,231 | -639,626 |
| Israel | 2,456,156 | 2,084,417 | -371,739 |
| Sweden | 2,255,089 | 2,283,463 | +28,374 |
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 | 4,072,996 |
| Nicaragua | 366,120 |
| Ireland | 61,010 |
| Belgium | 156 |
| Italy | 96 |
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 | 1,925,521 | 2,147,475 | +221,954 |
| Nicaragua | 366,120 | 0 | -366,120 |
| Ireland | 24,385 | 36,625 | +12,240 |
| Belgium | 156 | 0 | -156 |
| 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) | 73,559,990 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,577,655 |
| Other | 5,211,033 |
| Air transport | 2,814,374 |
| Road transport | 4,616 |
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) | 35,586,565 | 37,973,425 | +2,386,860 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,130,555 | 15,447,100 | -9,683,455 |
| Other | 2,629,895 | 2,581,138 | -48,757 |
| Air transport | 898,796 | 1,915,578 | +1,016,782 |
| Road transport | 4,616 | 0 | -4,616 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 43,080,607 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,278,507 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,327,712 |
| Felixstowe | 8,509,005 |
| Southampton | 5,468,844 |
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 | 22,130,272 | 20,950,335 | -1,179,937 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,068,624 | 11,209,883 | +1,141,259 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,008,273 | 7,319,439 | -2,688,834 |
| Felixstowe | 6,558,259 | 1,950,746 | -4,607,513 |
| Southampton | 2,346,530 | 3,122,314 | +775,784 |
| 000 | 2,629,895 | 2,581,138 | -48,757 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,400,232 | 1,984,766 | -415,466 |
| Holyhead | 1,039,995 | 2,783,972 | +1,743,977 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 512,019 | 1,489,613 | +977,594 |
| Portsmouth | 962,115 | 935,590 | -26,525 |
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