Import/export HS code 38160090: Various heat-resistant materials
Other cements, mortars, and concretes designed for high-temperature applications, excluding dolomite ramming mix
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.
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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 | 13,179,228 |
| Germany | 11,029,543 |
| Ireland | 6,042,204 |
| Netherlands | 4,841,701 |
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 | 7,259,239 | 5,919,989 | -1,339,250 |
| Germany | 5,599,199 | 5,430,344 | -168,855 |
| Ireland | 2,880,419 | 3,161,785 | +281,366 |
| Netherlands | 2,432,402 | 2,409,299 | -23,103 |
| United States | 2,114,109 | 2,160,858 | +46,749 |
| Austria | 1,960,874 | 1,766,726 | -194,148 |
| Poland | 2,184,965 | 1,449,799 | -735,166 |
| Spain | 1,784,336 | 1,577,722 | -206,614 |
| Italy | 1,653,052 | 1,610,944 | -42,108 |
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 | 11,326,088 |
| Germany | 10,027,620 |
| Ireland | 5,749,848 |
| Netherlands | 5,506,954 |
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 | 6,181,073 | 5,145,015 | -1,036,058 |
| Germany | 5,164,952 | 4,862,668 | -302,284 |
| Ireland | 2,755,095 | 2,994,753 | +239,658 |
| Netherlands | 3,099,980 | 2,406,974 | -693,006 |
| United States | 2,550,488 | 2,426,755 | -123,733 |
| Spain | 2,221,756 | 2,394,585 | +172,829 |
| Poland | 2,276,350 | 1,594,292 | -682,058 |
| Italy | 1,748,021 | 1,664,402 | -83,619 |
| Austria | 1,623,660 | 1,520,994 | -102,666 |
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 |
| Inner London - East | 12 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 |
| West Midlands | 12 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
| Inner London - East | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| West Yorkshire | 12 | 9 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 5 | -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) | 49,020,568 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,665,572 |
| Air transport | 1,208,987 |
| Other | 359,883 |
| 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) | 28,430,563 | 20,590,005 | -7,840,558 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,030,954 | 14,634,618 | +2,603,664 |
| Air transport | 615,279 | 593,708 | -21,571 |
| Other | 121,334 | 238,549 | +117,215 |
| 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 | 17,154,227 |
| Dover | 15,181,549 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,942,919 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,343,359 |
| Felixstowe | 3,862,185 |
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 | 9,668,409 | 7,485,818 | -2,182,591 |
| Dover | 8,917,252 | 6,264,297 | -2,652,955 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,548,915 | 5,394,004 | -154,911 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,309,491 | 4,033,868 | -275,623 |
| Felixstowe | 1,971,479 | 1,890,706 | -80,773 |
| London | 1,625,550 | 1,768,086 | +142,536 |
| Southampton | 1,685,791 | 1,696,230 | +10,439 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,174,040 | 1,902,417 | +728,377 |
| 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 | 42 |
| Specialised construction activities | 40 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 38 |
| 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 | 53 |
| 2025-10 | 56 |
| 2025-09 | 51 |
| 2025-08 | 40 |
| 2025-07 | 55 |
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 |
| TY MAWR LIME LIMITED | 38 |
| HOWMET LIMITED | 37 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 74 |
| 54m+ | 66 |
| 0-1m | 44 |
| 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 | 11,715,621 |
| France | 11,222,188 |
| Spain | 10,212,341 |
| Netherlands | 8,342,377 |
| Germany | 7,528,835 |
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 | 5,302,591 | 6,413,030 | +1,110,439 |
| France | 6,038,388 | 5,183,800 | -854,588 |
| Spain | 6,651,311 | 3,561,030 | -3,090,281 |
| Netherlands | 4,240,540 | 4,101,837 | -138,703 |
| Germany | 3,718,851 | 3,809,984 | +91,133 |
| Turkey | 5,744,661 | 1,030,264 | -4,714,397 |
| Italy | 2,845,104 | 2,721,263 | -123,841 |
| Poland | 2,673,961 | 2,815,150 | +141,189 |
| Israel | 2,434,455 | 2,139,609 | -294,846 |
| Sweden | 2,159,173 | 2,390,976 | +231,803 |
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 | 709,663 |
| Nicaragua | 542,849 |
| Ireland | 43,599 |
| 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 | 405,156 | +100,649 |
| Nicaragua | 542,849 | 0 | -542,849 |
| Ireland | 15,204 | 28,395 | +13,191 |
| 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) | 74,655,997 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 41,140,841 |
| Other | 5,362,680 |
| Air transport | 2,669,100 |
| 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) | 37,074,759 | 37,581,238 | +506,479 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,516,712 | 15,624,129 | -9,892,583 |
| Other | 2,606,971 | 2,755,709 | +148,738 |
| Air transport | 744,452 | 1,924,648 | +1,180,196 |
| 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 | 45,213,920 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,905,009 |
| London Gateway Port | 16,892,153 |
| Felixstowe | 8,502,956 |
| Southampton | 5,403,272 |
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 | 24,416,659 | 20,797,261 | -3,619,398 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,537,153 | 11,367,856 | +1,830,703 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,344,878 | 7,547,275 | -1,797,603 |
| Felixstowe | 6,596,614 | 1,906,342 | -4,690,272 |
| Southampton | 2,440,369 | 2,962,903 | +522,534 |
| 000 | 2,606,971 | 2,755,709 | +148,738 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,545,754 | 1,984,299 | -561,455 |
| Holyhead | 1,004,260 | 2,603,943 | +1,599,683 |
| Portsmouth | 1,521,486 | 670,882 | -850,604 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 498,379 | 1,463,200 | +964,821 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38160090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other cements, mortars, and concretes designed for high-temperature applications, excluding dolomite ramming mix