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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 818,066 |
| Spain | 333,955 |
| United States | 314,395 |
| France | 121,389 |
| China | 31,527 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 231,983 | 586,083 | +354,100 |
| Spain | 230,487 | 103,468 | -127,019 |
| United States | 156,784 | 157,611 | +827 |
| France | 118,243 | 3,146 | -115,097 |
| China | 31,527 | 0 | -31,527 |
| Poland | 23,816 | 6,232 | -17,584 |
| Ireland | 25,615 | 3,920 | -21,695 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 17,813 | +17,813 |
| Portugal | 0 | 14,355 | +14,355 |
| India | 3,657 | 2,481 | -1,176 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 465,309 |
| United States | 421,781 |
| Spain | 348,310 |
| Austria | 316,323 |
| China | 31,527 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 250,666 | 214,643 | -36,023 |
| United States | 220,251 | 201,530 | -18,721 |
| Spain | 230,487 | 117,823 | -112,664 |
| Austria | 18,518 | 297,805 | +279,287 |
| China | 31,527 | 0 | -31,527 |
| Poland | 23,816 | 6,232 | -17,584 |
| Canada | 0 | 22,012 | +22,012 |
| Germany | 17,575 | 0 | -17,575 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 12,582 | +12,582 |
| Italy | 1,016 | 6,609 | +5,593 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Devon | 1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 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 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,303,141 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 242,143 |
| Air transport | 147,716 |
| Other | 29,037 |
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) | 574,656 | 728,485 | +153,829 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 102,035 | 140,108 | +38,073 |
| Air transport | 122,501 | 25,215 | -97,286 |
| Other | 25,117 | 3,920 | -21,197 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 880,495 |
| Eurotunnel | 393,808 |
| Southampton | 166,684 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 143,332 |
| Felixstowe | 29,793 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 290,095 | 590,400 | +300,305 |
| Eurotunnel | 271,815 | 121,993 | -149,822 |
| Southampton | 34,288 | 132,396 | +98,108 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 121,320 | 22,012 | -99,308 |
| Felixstowe | 28,324 | 1,469 | -26,855 |
| 000 | 25,117 | 3,920 | -21,197 |
| Hull | 15,838 | 0 | -15,838 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 14,342 | +14,342 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 13,696 | 0 | -13,696 |
| Killingholme | 8,296 | 0 | -8,296 |
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 | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
| Specialised construction activities | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 15m-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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Malaysia | 354,964 |
| Finland | 352,125 |
| China | 242,419 |
| India | 237,252 |
| Estonia | 168,966 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | 354,964 | 0 | -354,964 |
| Finland | 183,278 | 168,847 | -14,431 |
| China | 143,116 | 99,303 | -43,813 |
| India | 165,736 | 71,516 | -94,220 |
| Estonia | 72,340 | 96,626 | +24,286 |
| Portugal | 50,602 | 102,358 | +51,756 |
| Norway | 78,174 | 72,543 | -5,631 |
| Poland | 19,497 | 96,028 | +76,531 |
| Netherlands | 57,895 | 16,009 | -41,886 |
| Ireland | 30,992 | 28,998 | -1,994 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 17,411 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 7,614 | 9,797 | +2,183 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,156,599 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,037,873 |
| Air transport | 74,602 |
| Other | 17,647 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 858,592 | 298,007 | -560,585 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 499,792 | 538,081 | +38,289 |
| Air transport | 11,283 | 63,319 | +52,036 |
| Other | 7,614 | 10,033 | +2,419 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 775,983 |
| London Gateway Port | 395,775 |
| Felixstowe | 367,849 |
| Southampton | 251,347 |
| Immingham Docks | 193,618 |
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 | 359,797 | 416,186 | +56,389 |
| London Gateway Port | 286,261 | 109,514 | -176,747 |
| Felixstowe | 347,231 | 20,618 | -326,613 |
| Southampton | 164,584 | 86,763 | -77,821 |
| Immingham Docks | 96,419 | 97,199 | +780 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 69,899 | +69,899 |
| Harwich | 46,592 | 4,771 | -41,821 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,066 | 24,347 | +19,281 |
| Dover | 28,693 | 0 | -28,693 |
| Holyhead | 17,654 | 9,439 | -8,215 |
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