Import/export HS code 68042230: Ceramic or silicate tools
Grinding tools made from ceramics or silicates
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 5,693,848 |
| Germany | 3,008,307 |
| Poland | 1,825,372 |
| China | 826,270 |
| Italy | 659,556 |
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 | 2,886,038 | 2,807,810 | -78,228 |
| Germany | 1,527,017 | 1,481,290 | -45,727 |
| Poland | 965,450 | 859,922 | -105,528 |
| China | 456,923 | 369,347 | -87,576 |
| Italy | 319,611 | 339,945 | +20,334 |
| Spain | 327,160 | 246,964 | -80,196 |
| Belgium | 213,916 | 267,679 | +53,763 |
| France | 215,648 | 149,590 | -66,058 |
| Slovenia | 200,412 | 121,932 | -78,480 |
| Japan | 198,876 | 50,882 | -147,994 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 5,585,712 |
| Germany | 2,714,812 |
| Poland | 1,865,453 |
| China | 1,278,398 |
| Italy | 638,103 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 2,802,269 | 2,783,443 | -18,826 |
| Germany | 1,416,433 | 1,298,379 | -118,054 |
| Poland | 978,377 | 887,076 | -91,301 |
| China | 680,384 | 598,014 | -82,370 |
| Italy | 352,484 | 285,619 | -66,865 |
| Spain | 341,937 | 243,274 | -98,663 |
| Japan | 355,670 | 157,366 | -198,304 |
| Slovenia | 266,310 | 161,538 | -104,772 |
| United States | 207,916 | 153,695 | -54,221 |
| Czechia | 207,198 | 117,712 | -89,486 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 1 | -3 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,427,269 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,437,213 |
| Air transport | 3,039,652 |
| Other | 162,156 |
| Road transport | 16,445 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,329,120 | 3,098,149 | -230,971 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,961,803 | 2,475,410 | -486,393 |
| Air transport | 1,555,081 | 1,484,571 | -70,510 |
| Other | 36,361 | 125,795 | +89,434 |
| Road transport | 2,834 | 13,611 | +10,777 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Thamesport | 5,359,025 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,844,202 |
| Dover | 1,587,396 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,280,089 |
| Eurotunnel | 874,103 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thamesport | 2,781,304 | 2,577,721 | -203,583 |
| Birmingham Airport | 910,117 | 934,085 | +23,968 |
| Dover | 926,966 | 660,430 | -266,536 |
| Immingham Docks | 656,508 | 623,581 | -32,927 |
| Eurotunnel | 385,673 | 488,430 | +102,757 |
| Harwich | 519,475 | 288,405 | -231,070 |
| London | 343,218 | 221,396 | -121,822 |
| Southampton | 176,621 | 140,013 | -36,608 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 192,415 | 119,824 | -72,591 |
| Felixstowe | 147,414 | 151,030 | +3,616 |
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 | 36 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 13 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 12 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-11 | 30 |
| 2025-10 | 23 |
| 2025-09 | 34 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 47 |
| 54m+ | 38 |
| Other | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,319,808 |
| Ireland | 765,770 |
| Belgium | 646,483 |
| Singapore | 617,377 |
| United States | 534,561 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,831,824 | 1,487,984 | -343,840 |
| Ireland | 409,148 | 356,622 | -52,526 |
| Belgium | 293,381 | 353,102 | +59,721 |
| Singapore | 185,231 | 432,146 | +246,915 |
| United States | 256,567 | 277,994 | +21,427 |
| Mexico | 267,211 | 233,713 | -33,498 |
| France | 198,651 | 116,250 | -82,401 |
| Canada | 193,133 | 105,942 | -87,191 |
| Italy | 192,327 | 75,317 | -117,010 |
| Poland | 220,307 | 26,455 | -193,852 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,442 |
| Ireland | 222 |
| Germany | 38 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 143 | 2,299 | +2,156 |
| Ireland | 222 | 0 | -222 |
| Germany | 0 | 38 | +38 |
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) | 4,326,487 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,759,733 |
| Air transport | 1,101,182 |
| Other | 2,702 |
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) | 2,144,658 | 2,181,829 | +37,171 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,063,224 | 1,696,509 | -366,715 |
| Air transport | 573,711 | 527,471 | -46,240 |
| Other | 365 | 2,337 | +1,972 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 3,131,204 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,520,080 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 797,257 |
| Southampton | 770,918 |
| Felixstowe | 629,052 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 1,770,314 | 1,360,890 | -409,424 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 821,270 | 698,810 | -122,460 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 381,335 | 415,922 | +34,587 |
| Southampton | 200,581 | 570,337 | +369,756 |
| Felixstowe | 206,887 | 422,165 | +215,278 |
| Holyhead | 298,048 | 268,937 | -29,111 |
| Liverpool Docks | 292,572 | 220,467 | -72,105 |
| London Gateway Port | 324,027 | 185,269 | -138,758 |
| East Midlands Airport | 103,910 | 74,293 | -29,617 |
| Eurotunnel | 87,170 | 45,715 | -41,455 |
Quick facts
HS code: 68042230
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Grinding tools made from ceramics or silicates