Import/export HS code 690220: Refractory bricks with high alumina or silica content
Heat-resistant bricks with over 50% alumina, silica, or a mix of both
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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 | 12,440,953 |
| China | 7,574,464 |
| United States | 6,651,091 |
| India | 6,448,510 |
| Italy | 4,694,013 |
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 | 8,380,369 | 4,060,584 | -4,319,785 |
| China | 3,769,858 | 3,804,606 | +34,748 |
| United States | 3,633,921 | 3,017,170 | -616,751 |
| India | 3,425,838 | 3,022,672 | -403,166 |
| Italy | 2,822,684 | 1,871,329 | -951,355 |
| France | 1,607,004 | 1,198,154 | -408,850 |
| Czechia | 1,277,763 | 1,163,576 | -114,187 |
| Netherlands | 1,185,586 | 291,475 | -894,111 |
| Hungary | 566,883 | 857,422 | +290,539 |
| Austria | 557,386 | 580,711 | +23,325 |
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 | 12,733,011 |
| China | 8,092,913 |
| United States | 6,826,601 |
| India | 6,691,038 |
| Italy | 4,870,771 |
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 | 8,326,519 | 4,406,492 | -3,920,027 |
| China | 4,209,133 | 3,883,780 | -325,353 |
| United States | 3,787,405 | 3,039,196 | -748,209 |
| India | 3,616,392 | 3,074,646 | -541,746 |
| Italy | 2,948,659 | 1,922,112 | -1,026,547 |
| Czechia | 1,493,291 | 1,352,611 | -140,680 |
| Poland | 971,341 | 569,713 | -401,628 |
| Turkey | 923,514 | 528,380 | -395,134 |
| Hungary | 568,203 | 857,422 | +289,219 |
| France | 914,639 | 421,256 | -493,383 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 12 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 11 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 |
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 11 | 4 | -7 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
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) | 25,417,198 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,939,711 |
| Air transport | 2,091,602 |
| Other | 9,369 |
| Road transport | 8,187 |
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) | 15,582,579 | 9,834,619 | -5,747,960 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,216,714 | 10,722,997 | -2,493,717 |
| Air transport | 1,168,264 | 923,338 | -244,926 |
| Other | 3,194 | 6,175 | +2,981 |
| Road transport | 0 | 8,187 | +8,187 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 15,167,522 |
| Felixstowe | 8,315,832 |
| Southampton | 7,534,159 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,983,483 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,701,001 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 9,487,776 | 5,679,746 | -3,808,030 |
| Felixstowe | 4,787,976 | 3,527,856 | -1,260,120 |
| Southampton | 4,296,798 | 3,237,361 | -1,059,437 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,497,368 | 2,486,115 | +988,747 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,703,260 | 1,997,741 | +294,481 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,493,975 | 1,101,364 | -392,611 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,967,185 | 585,561 | -1,381,624 |
| London | 915,378 | 216,094 | -699,284 |
| Killingholme | 1,035,650 | 77,980 | -957,670 |
| Harwich | 193,021 | 627,232 | +434,211 |
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 | 44 |
| Other manufacturing | 15 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 12 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 30 |
| 2025-10 | 39 |
| 2025-09 | 26 |
| 2025-08 | 27 |
| 2025-07 | 34 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 74 |
| 1m-15m | 45 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 9,985,489 |
| Belgium | 4,521,172 |
| Turkey | 3,275,711 |
| Mexico | 2,399,213 |
| Germany | 2,386,459 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 5,885,102 | 4,100,387 | -1,784,715 |
| Belgium | 307,366 | 4,213,806 | +3,906,440 |
| Turkey | 2,870,933 | 404,778 | -2,466,155 |
| Mexico | 1,846,266 | 552,947 | -1,293,319 |
| Germany | 1,236,932 | 1,149,527 | -87,405 |
| France | 1,029,617 | 819,812 | -209,805 |
| Thailand | 775,595 | 916,416 | +140,821 |
| Egypt | 1,169,782 | 300,405 | -869,377 |
| Poland | 1,073,348 | 215,076 | -858,272 |
| India | 454,605 | 832,867 | +378,262 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 5,151 |
| XU | 2,903 |
| China | 97 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,732 | 2,419 | -313 |
| XU | 912 | 1,991 | +1,079 |
| China | 14 | 83 | +69 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,403,657 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,154,052 |
| Air transport | 1,827,708 |
| Other | 8,151 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,208,613 | 13,195,044 | -2,013,569 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,882,175 | 5,271,877 | -610,298 |
| Air transport | 907,753 | 919,955 | +12,202 |
| Other | 3,658 | 4,493 | +835 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,453,526 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,642,666 |
| Felixstowe | 6,409,643 |
| Southampton | 5,797,297 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,937,326 |
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 | 5,232,201 | 3,221,325 | -2,010,876 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,207,512 | 2,435,154 | -1,772,358 |
| Felixstowe | 3,890,262 | 2,519,381 | -1,370,881 |
| Southampton | 2,754,171 | 3,043,126 | +288,955 |
| Immingham Docks | 253,969 | 4,683,357 | +4,429,388 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,050,467 | 1,642,022 | -1,408,445 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 592,111 | 624,951 | +32,840 |
| Hull | 854,064 | 296,970 | -557,094 |
| Dover | 294,960 | 182,375 | -112,585 |
| Manchester Airport | 200,075 | 223,917 | +23,842 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 690220
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Heat-resistant bricks with over 50% alumina, silica, or a mix of both