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 | 773,281 |
| Spain | 346,994 |
| United States | 297,840 |
| France | 126,731 |
| 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 | 211,711 | 561,570 | +349,859 |
| Spain | 233,011 | 113,983 | -119,028 |
| United States | 43,637 | 254,203 | +210,566 |
| France | 123,585 | 3,146 | -120,439 |
| China | 6,860 | 24,667 | +17,807 |
| Poland | 17,851 | 12,197 | -5,654 |
| 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 | 443,699 |
| United States | 408,625 |
| Spain | 363,292 |
| Austria | 293,148 |
| 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 | 234,448 | 209,251 | -25,197 |
| United States | 102,492 | 306,133 | +203,641 |
| Spain | 234,954 | 128,338 | -106,616 |
| Austria | 22,475 | 270,673 | +248,198 |
| China | 6,860 | 24,667 | +17,807 |
| Poland | 17,851 | 12,197 | -5,654 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Devon | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| 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) | 1,276,737 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 225,588 |
| 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) | 556,285 | 720,452 | +164,167 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 44,147 | 181,441 | +137,294 |
| Air transport | 42,575 | 105,141 | +62,566 |
| 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 | 854,263 |
| Eurotunnel | 390,237 |
| Southampton | 149,062 |
| 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 | 277,834 | 576,429 | +298,595 |
| Eurotunnel | 268,271 | 121,966 | -146,305 |
| Southampton | 0 | 149,062 | +149,062 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 41,394 | 101,938 | +60,544 |
| Felixstowe | 3,657 | 26,136 | +22,479 |
| 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 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Specialised construction activities | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 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 |
| Portugal | 152,960 |
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 | 123,001 | 119,418 | -3,583 |
| India | 165,736 | 71,516 | -94,220 |
| Portugal | 50,602 | 102,358 | +51,756 |
| Estonia | 72,340 | 78,527 | +6,187 |
| Norway | 57,111 | 93,606 | +36,495 |
| Netherlands | 57,895 | 16,009 | -41,886 |
| Ireland | 29,723 | 30,267 | +544 |
| Sweden | 18,245 | 27,697 | +9,452 |
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 |
| XU | 236 |
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 |
| XU | 0 | 236 | +236 |
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) | 1,135,954 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 943,881 |
| Air transport | 73,326 |
| 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) | 817,414 | 318,540 | -498,874 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 496,099 | 447,782 | -48,317 |
| Air transport | 9,841 | 63,485 | +53,644 |
| 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 | 684,217 |
| London Gateway Port | 395,775 |
| Felixstowe | 367,849 |
| Southampton | 251,347 |
| Immingham Docks | 188,846 |
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 | 357,373 | 326,844 | -30,529 |
| London Gateway Port | 266,146 | 129,629 | -136,517 |
| Felixstowe | 347,231 | 20,618 | -326,613 |
| Southampton | 164,584 | 86,763 | -77,821 |
| Immingham Docks | 75,356 | 113,490 | +38,134 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 51,800 | +51,800 |
| Harwich | 46,592 | 4,771 | -41,821 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,624 | 25,789 | +22,165 |
| Dover | 28,693 | 0 | -28,693 |
| Holyhead | 16,385 | 10,708 | -5,677 |
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