Import/export HS code 69022010: High-silica refractory bricks
Heat-resistant bricks with 93% or more silica content
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 840,218 |
| Hungary | 637,581 |
| Czechia | 367,106 |
| China | 278,473 |
| France | 213,971 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 720,315 | 119,903 | -600,412 |
| Hungary | 0 | 637,581 | +637,581 |
| Czechia | 324,601 | 42,505 | -282,096 |
| China | 160,413 | 118,060 | -42,353 |
| France | 91,166 | 122,805 | +31,639 |
| Germany | 73,921 | 68,294 | -5,627 |
| Netherlands | 91,100 | 34,531 | -56,569 |
| Belgium | 34,526 | 37,896 | +3,370 |
| India | 0 | 70,833 | +70,833 |
| Viet Nam | 6,766 | 55,550 | +48,784 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 829,806 |
| Hungary | 637,581 |
| Czechia | 414,827 |
| China | 298,763 |
| France | 210,914 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 699,073 | 130,733 | -568,340 |
| Hungary | 0 | 637,581 | +637,581 |
| Czechia | 324,601 | 90,226 | -234,375 |
| China | 176,341 | 122,422 | -53,919 |
| France | 108,370 | 102,544 | -5,826 |
| Germany | 111,345 | 66,106 | -45,239 |
| India | 0 | 89,333 | +89,333 |
| Viet Nam | 14,143 | 63,104 | +48,961 |
| Netherlands | 65,142 | 8,368 | -56,774 |
| Japan | 17,576 | 39,211 | +21,635 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| South Yorkshire | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| South Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 0 | 1 | +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) | 1,723,971 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,134,501 |
| Air transport | 126,560 |
| Other | 6,464 |
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) | 790,503 | 933,468 | +142,965 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 760,676 | 373,825 | -386,851 |
| Air transport | 52,956 | 73,604 | +20,648 |
| Other | 2,764 | 3,700 | +936 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,179,994 |
| Felixstowe | 690,495 |
| Southampton | 530,270 |
| Eurotunnel | 201,523 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 88,344 |
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 | 337,156 | 842,838 | +505,682 |
| Felixstowe | 480,412 | 210,083 | -270,329 |
| Southampton | 461,182 | 69,088 | -392,094 |
| Eurotunnel | 179,315 | 22,208 | -157,107 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 28,748 | 59,596 | +30,848 |
| London Gateway Port | 29,659 | 48,504 | +18,845 |
| London | 35,100 | 41,259 | +6,159 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 43,574 | +43,574 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,628 | 27,460 | +20,832 |
| Harwich | 13,168 | 0 | -13,168 |
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 | 13 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Specialised construction activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BRACHOT LIMITED | 36 |
| KYOCERA AVX COMPONENTS LIMITED | 26 |
| SIG TRADING LIMITED | 22 |
| ARDAGH GLASS LIMITED | 19 |
| RESCO PRODUCTS (UK) LIMITED | 17 |
| ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS LIMITED | 15 |
| JAY'S REFRACTORY SPECIALISTS LIMITED | 14 |
| COOKSON PRECIOUS METALS LIMITED | 12 |
| O-I GLASS LIMITED | 9 |
| AVX LIMITED | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 5,844,195 |
| France | 441,759 |
| Brazil | 360,638 |
| Germany | 338,205 |
| Colombia | 334,537 |
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 | 3,911,284 | 1,932,911 | -1,978,373 |
| France | 28,229 | 413,530 | +385,301 |
| Brazil | 263,000 | 97,638 | -165,362 |
| Germany | 3,306 | 334,899 | +331,593 |
| Colombia | 0 | 334,537 | +334,537 |
| Taiwan | 144,278 | 104,709 | -39,569 |
| Mexico | 0 | 183,106 | +183,106 |
| South Korea | 84,068 | 96,050 | +11,982 |
| South Africa | 10,238 | 99,639 | +89,401 |
| Netherlands | 38,603 | 43,810 | +5,207 |
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 | 5,086 |
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 | 2,479 | 2,607 | +128 |
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) | 6,666,624 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,122,926 |
| Air transport | 697,984 |
| Other | 8,096 |
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) | 4,090,836 | 2,575,788 | -1,515,048 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 182,190 | 940,736 | +758,546 |
| Air transport | 413,754 | 284,230 | -129,524 |
| Other | 3,420 | 4,676 | +1,256 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 2,412,994 |
| Felixstowe | 2,185,083 |
| Southampton | 1,071,794 |
| Liverpool Docks | 972,354 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 736,226 |
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 Gateway Port | 1,282,211 | 1,130,783 | -151,428 |
| Felixstowe | 1,573,234 | 611,849 | -961,385 |
| Southampton | 700,116 | 371,678 | -328,438 |
| Liverpool Docks | 510,876 | 461,478 | -49,398 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 132,633 | 603,593 | +470,960 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 323,992 | 172,573 | -151,419 |
| Hull | 0 | 188,292 | +188,292 |
| Manchester Airport | 35,445 | 91,821 | +56,376 |
| Dover | 0 | 74,009 | +74,009 |
| Immingham Docks | 35,274 | 30,531 | -4,743 |
Quick facts
HS code: 69022010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Heat-resistant bricks with 93% or more silica content