Import/export HS code 690210: Refractory bricks with high Mg, Ca, or Cr content
Heat-resistant bricks containing over 50% magnesium, calcium, or chromium, measured as oxides
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 11,689,179 |
| Austria | 6,414,240 |
| China | 5,833,216 |
| France | 1,702,515 |
| Spain | 1,214,632 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4,117,675 | 7,571,504 | +3,453,829 |
| Austria | 2,888,307 | 3,525,933 | +637,626 |
| China | 3,034,926 | 2,798,290 | -236,636 |
| France | 1,001,303 | 701,212 | -300,091 |
| Spain | 713,718 | 500,914 | -212,804 |
| South Africa | 387,769 | 591,818 | +204,049 |
| Slovakia | 389,052 | 180,729 | -208,323 |
| India | 159,279 | 274,818 | +115,539 |
| Netherlands | 127,903 | 273,218 | +145,315 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 242,394 | 46,635 | -195,759 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 11,885,831 |
| Austria | 6,731,604 |
| China | 6,173,917 |
| Poland | 1,221,594 |
| Spain | 1,199,176 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4,351,570 | 7,534,261 | +3,182,691 |
| Austria | 2,967,456 | 3,764,148 | +796,692 |
| China | 3,316,858 | 2,857,059 | -459,799 |
| Poland | 642,685 | 578,909 | -63,776 |
| Spain | 698,262 | 500,914 | -197,348 |
| South Africa | 387,769 | 589,533 | +201,764 |
| France | 375,757 | 317,169 | -58,588 |
| Slovakia | 362,793 | 180,729 | -182,064 |
| India | 159,279 | 274,818 | +115,539 |
| Italy | 37,015 | 1,846 | -35,169 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
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 | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 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) | 20,245,260 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,564,030 |
| Air transport | 229,500 |
| Road transport | 4,894 |
| Other | 2,422 |
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) | 8,298,411 | 11,946,849 | +3,648,438 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,046,607 | 4,517,423 | -529,184 |
| Air transport | 28,128 | 201,372 | +173,244 |
| Road transport | 4,894 | 0 | -4,894 |
| Other | 0 | 2,422 | +2,422 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 9,505,878 |
| Dover | 6,861,924 |
| Felixstowe | 3,907,045 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,596,832 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,567,771 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,333,602 | 7,172,276 | +4,838,674 |
| Dover | 3,771,099 | 3,090,825 | -680,274 |
| Felixstowe | 2,145,455 | 1,761,590 | -383,865 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,094,450 | 1,502,382 | +407,932 |
| Liverpool Docks | 791,897 | 775,874 | -16,023 |
| London Gateway Port | 414,672 | 1,065,528 | +650,856 |
| Killingholme | 767,832 | 211,807 | -556,025 |
| London | 518,721 | 346,935 | -171,786 |
| Harwich | 635,084 | 198,498 | -436,586 |
| Southampton | 385,086 | 44,106 | -340,980 |
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 | 14 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 8 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
| Specialised construction activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-07 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INTOCAST UK LIMITED | 67 |
| TATA STEEL UK LIMITED | 45 |
| SLB 2020 LIMITED | 41 |
| HARBISONWALKER INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 35 |
| BRITISH STEEL LIMITED | 32 |
| AMG CHROME LIMITED | 29 |
| VESUVIUS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 26 |
| TRENT REFRACTORIES LIMITED | 23 |
| CASTLE CEMENT LIMITED | 17 |
| SPECIAL METALS WIGGIN LIMITED | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 546,950 |
| France | 485,091 |
| Germany | 222,023 |
| Belgium | 162,266 |
| Netherlands | 108,159 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 439,886 | 107,064 | -332,822 |
| France | 198,212 | 286,879 | +88,667 |
| Germany | 104,452 | 117,571 | +13,119 |
| Belgium | 92,511 | 69,755 | -22,756 |
| Netherlands | 59,008 | 49,151 | -9,857 |
| Canada | 57,221 | 4,568 | -52,653 |
| Sweden | 5,724 | 54,290 | +48,566 |
| India | 45,000 | 13,877 | -31,123 |
| Ireland | 34,309 | 24,128 | -10,181 |
| Greece | 16,213 | 0 | -16,213 |
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 | 3,448 |
| XU | 168 |
| Ireland | 5 |
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 | 3,053 | 395 | -2,658 |
| XU | 0 | 168 | +168 |
| Ireland | 0 | 5 | +5 |
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) | 1,085,629 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 656,924 |
| Air transport | 140,520 |
| Other | 3,621 |
| Road transport | 1,833 |
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) | 411,633 | 673,996 | +262,363 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 645,904 | 11,020 | -634,884 |
| Air transport | 61,804 | 78,716 | +16,912 |
| Other | 3,053 | 568 | -2,485 |
| Road transport | 1,833 | 0 | -1,833 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 654,963 |
| Felixstowe | 439,886 |
| Immingham Docks | 428,582 |
| Liverpool Docks | 84,679 |
| ZLC | 50,914 |
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 | 248,614 | 406,349 | +157,735 |
| Felixstowe | 439,886 | 0 | -439,886 |
| Immingham Docks | 195,796 | 232,786 | +36,990 |
| Liverpool Docks | 67,659 | 17,020 | -50,639 |
| ZLC | 23,158 | 27,756 | +4,598 |
| London Gateway Port | 45,000 | 0 | -45,000 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,551 | 24,541 | +9,990 |
| London Stansted Airport | 15,936 | 21,598 | +5,662 |
| Holyhead | 20,818 | 6,540 | -14,278 |
| Killingholme | 26,976 | 0 | -26,976 |
Quick facts
HS code: 690210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Heat-resistant bricks containing over 50% magnesium, calcium, or chromium, measured as oxides