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 | 15,664,451 |
| France | 12,632,096 |
| Germany | 10,869,864 |
| Ireland | 5,853,153 |
| Netherlands | 4,498,553 |
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 | 6,577,237 | 6,054,859 | -522,378 |
| Germany | 5,438,473 | 5,431,391 | -7,082 |
| Ireland | 2,710,248 | 3,142,905 | +432,657 |
| Netherlands | 2,222,025 | 2,276,528 | +54,503 |
| United States | 1,576,985 | 2,165,280 | +588,295 |
| Austria | 1,937,301 | 1,685,399 | -251,902 |
| Spain | 2,015,303 | 1,383,503 | -631,800 |
| Poland | 1,921,964 | 1,462,950 | -459,014 |
| Italy | 1,730,293 | 1,456,946 | -273,347 |
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 | 10,539,655 |
| Germany | 9,920,106 |
| Ireland | 5,569,994 |
| Netherlands | 5,128,919 |
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 | 5,511,536 | 5,028,119 | -483,417 |
| Germany | 4,983,798 | 4,936,308 | -47,490 |
| Ireland | 2,578,446 | 2,991,548 | +413,102 |
| Netherlands | 2,776,306 | 2,352,613 | -423,693 |
| Spain | 2,540,732 | 2,398,283 | -142,449 |
| United States | 1,919,220 | 2,432,223 | +513,003 |
| Poland | 2,013,349 | 1,617,128 | -396,221 |
| Italy | 1,834,273 | 1,511,290 | -322,983 |
| Austria | 1,594,641 | 1,467,188 | -127,453 |
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 |
| Inner London - East | 12 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
| Inner London - East | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 12 | 9 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 5 | -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) | 47,771,817 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,073,758 |
| Air transport | 1,136,404 |
| Other | 349,801 |
| 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) | 27,513,270 | 20,258,547 | -7,254,723 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,355,754 | 14,718,004 | +3,362,250 |
| Air transport | 552,373 | 584,031 | +31,658 |
| Other | 127,812 | 221,989 | +94,177 |
| 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 | 14,706,729 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,718,578 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,849,303 |
| Felixstowe | 3,844,267 |
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 | 9,672,870 | 7,481,357 | -2,191,513 |
| Dover | 8,138,727 | 6,568,002 | -1,570,725 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,322,454 | 5,396,124 | +73,670 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,166,406 | 3,682,897 | -483,509 |
| Felixstowe | 2,122,867 | 1,721,400 | -401,467 |
| London | 1,635,892 | 1,714,743 | +78,851 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,099,737 | 1,862,294 | +762,557 |
| Southampton | 1,234,638 | 1,700,669 | +466,031 |
| 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 | 41 |
| Specialised construction activities | 40 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 41 |
| 2025-11 | 53 |
| 2025-10 | 56 |
| 2025-09 | 51 |
| 2025-08 | 40 |
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 | 75 |
| 54m+ | 66 |
| 0-1m | 43 |
| 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 | 11,604,918 |
| France | 10,036,669 |
| Netherlands | 8,462,628 |
| Spain | 8,348,636 |
| Germany | 7,610,660 |
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 | 5,245,966 | 6,358,952 | +1,112,986 |
| France | 4,839,042 | 5,197,627 | +358,585 |
| Netherlands | 4,437,685 | 4,024,943 | -412,742 |
| Spain | 4,574,223 | 3,774,413 | -799,810 |
| Germany | 3,774,191 | 3,836,469 | +62,278 |
| Turkey | 5,429,226 | 1,021,313 | -4,407,913 |
| Poland | 2,563,443 | 2,959,947 | +396,504 |
| Italy | 3,057,857 | 2,411,588 | -646,269 |
| Israel | 2,456,156 | 2,084,417 | -371,739 |
| Sweden | 2,236,844 | 2,250,994 | +14,150 |
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 | 43,599 |
| 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 | 16,771 | 26,828 | +10,057 |
| 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) | 72,522,117 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,421,056 |
| Other | 5,193,386 |
| Air transport | 2,739,772 |
| 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) | 35,086,773 | 37,435,344 | +2,348,571 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,271,963 | 15,149,093 | -9,122,870 |
| Other | 2,622,281 | 2,571,105 | -51,176 |
| Air transport | 887,513 | 1,852,259 | +964,746 |
| 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 | 42,304,624 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,084,889 |
| London Gateway Port | 16,931,937 |
| Felixstowe | 8,141,156 |
| Southampton | 5,217,497 |
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 | 21,770,475 | 20,534,149 | -1,236,326 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,972,205 | 11,112,684 | +1,140,479 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,722,012 | 7,209,925 | -2,512,087 |
| Felixstowe | 6,211,028 | 1,930,128 | -4,280,900 |
| Southampton | 2,181,946 | 3,035,551 | +853,605 |
| 000 | 2,622,281 | 2,571,105 | -51,176 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,396,041 | 1,969,710 | -426,331 |
| Holyhead | 1,022,341 | 2,774,533 | +1,752,192 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 506,953 | 1,465,266 | +958,313 |
| Portsmouth | 962,115 | 935,590 | -26,525 |
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