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.
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 12,008,720 |
| Austria | 6,356,960 |
| China | 5,828,462 |
| France | 1,712,556 |
| Spain | 1,203,207 |
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 | 3,605,854 | 8,402,866 | +4,797,012 |
| Austria | 3,384,925 | 2,972,035 | -412,890 |
| China | 2,970,652 | 2,857,810 | -112,842 |
| France | 814,644 | 897,912 | +83,268 |
| Spain | 702,293 | 500,914 | -201,379 |
| South Africa | 387,769 | 591,818 | +204,049 |
| Slovakia | 326,069 | 202,812 | -123,257 |
| Netherlands | 127,903 | 273,218 | +145,315 |
| India | 97,812 | 274,818 | +177,006 |
| 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 | 11,626,082 |
| China | 6,948,291 |
| Austria | 6,662,942 |
| Poland | 1,221,594 |
| Spain | 1,187,751 |
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 | 3,847,589 | 7,778,493 | +3,930,904 |
| China | 3,243,308 | 3,704,983 | +461,675 |
| Austria | 3,443,626 | 3,219,316 | -224,310 |
| Poland | 646,463 | 575,131 | -71,332 |
| Spain | 686,837 | 500,914 | -185,923 |
| South Africa | 387,769 | 589,533 | +201,764 |
| Slovakia | 326,069 | 202,812 | -123,257 |
| France | 209,546 | 308,103 | +98,557 |
| India | 97,812 | 274,818 | +177,006 |
| Thailand | 0 | 195,447 | +195,447 |
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 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| 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) | 19,783,433 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,363,870 |
| 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) | 8,214,492 | 11,568,941 | +3,354,449 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,718,951 | 5,644,919 | +925,968 |
| Air transport | 29,842 | 199,658 | +169,816 |
| 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 | 9,624,666 |
| Dover | 6,623,025 |
| Felixstowe | 3,774,934 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,644,948 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,305,222 |
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 | 2,335,094 | 7,289,572 | +4,954,478 |
| Dover | 3,549,832 | 3,073,193 | -476,639 |
| Felixstowe | 2,026,444 | 1,748,490 | -277,954 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,351,110 | 1,293,838 | -57,272 |
| Liverpool Docks | 735,277 | 1,569,945 | +834,668 |
| London Gateway Port | 414,672 | 1,260,975 | +846,303 |
| Killingholme | 979,639 | 0 | -979,639 |
| Harwich | 493,170 | 198,498 | -294,672 |
| London | 276,252 | 346,935 | +70,683 |
| Southampton | 323,619 | 97,691 | -225,928 |
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 |
| Specialised construction activities | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INTOCAST UK LIMITED | 68 |
| 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 | 18 |
| SPECIAL METALS WIGGIN LIMITED | 16 |
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 | 11 |
| 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 | 480,855 |
| Germany | 209,980 |
| Belgium | 174,450 |
| 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 | 287,601 | 193,254 | -94,347 |
| Germany | 99,728 | 110,252 | +10,524 |
| Belgium | 82,851 | 91,599 | +8,748 |
| Netherlands | 59,008 | 49,151 | -9,857 |
| Canada | 57,221 | 4,568 | -52,653 |
| Sweden | 13,281 | 46,733 | +33,452 |
| India | 45,000 | 13,877 | -31,123 |
| Ireland | 41,906 | 12,983 | -28,923 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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) | 1,100,660 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 622,906 |
| Air transport | 136,848 |
| 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) | 511,399 | 589,261 | +77,862 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 615,952 | 6,954 | -608,998 |
| Air transport | 65,689 | 71,159 | +5,470 |
| 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 | 650,727 |
| Felixstowe | 440,857 |
| Immingham Docks | 439,504 |
| Liverpool Docks | 81,131 |
| 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 | 342,148 | 308,579 | -33,569 |
| Felixstowe | 439,886 | 971 | -438,915 |
| Immingham Docks | 199,941 | 239,563 | +39,622 |
| Liverpool Docks | 69,621 | 11,510 | -58,111 |
| ZLC | 30,715 | 20,199 | -10,516 |
| London Gateway Port | 45,000 | 0 | -45,000 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,551 | 24,541 | +9,990 |
| London Stansted Airport | 14,413 | 21,598 | +7,185 |
| Holyhead | 26,453 | 905 | -25,548 |
| Hull | 0 | 16,929 | +16,929 |
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