Import/export HS code 69032010: Refractory goods with low alumina content
Heat-resistant ceramic items containing less than 45% alumina
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Hungary | 2,347,612 |
| Czechia | 1,740,712 |
| France | 1,506,437 |
| Germany | 1,379,680 |
| India | 789,475 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 1,245,192 | 1,102,420 | -142,772 |
| Czechia | 920,457 | 820,255 | -100,202 |
| France | 1,037,138 | 469,299 | -567,839 |
| Germany | 787,243 | 592,437 | -194,806 |
| India | 520,101 | 269,374 | -250,727 |
| China | 260,132 | 395,813 | +135,681 |
| Spain | 472,585 | 165,804 | -306,781 |
| United States | 308,952 | 326,059 | +17,107 |
| Netherlands | 417,842 | 217,109 | -200,733 |
| Italy | 312,331 | 304,683 | -7,648 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Hungary | 2,347,612 |
| Czechia | 1,741,129 |
| Germany | 1,438,824 |
| France | 1,435,667 |
| India | 789,475 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 1,245,192 | 1,102,420 | -142,772 |
| Czechia | 904,800 | 836,329 | -68,471 |
| Germany | 827,490 | 611,334 | -216,156 |
| France | 1,026,727 | 408,940 | -617,787 |
| India | 520,101 | 269,374 | -250,727 |
| Spain | 478,270 | 185,001 | -293,269 |
| United States | 308,952 | 326,059 | +17,107 |
| China | 269,154 | 353,087 | +83,933 |
| Italy | 312,331 | 307,090 | -5,241 |
| Netherlands | 409,293 | 198,121 | -211,172 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 |
| Cheshire | 4 |
| Devon | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Devon | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
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) | 8,656,187 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,813,506 |
| Air transport | 886,166 |
| Other | 149,065 |
| Road transport | 14,487 |
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) | 5,091,986 | 3,564,201 | -1,527,785 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 763,085 | 1,050,421 | +287,336 |
| Air transport | 472,277 | 413,889 | -58,388 |
| Other | 149,061 | 4 | -149,057 |
| Road transport | 14,487 | 0 | -14,487 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,554,557 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,322,770 |
| Felixstowe | 1,320,124 |
| London Gateway Port | 744,472 |
| Immingham Docks | 580,064 |
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 | 3,203,638 | 2,350,919 | -852,719 |
| Eurotunnel | 891,319 | 431,451 | -459,868 |
| Felixstowe | 687,300 | 632,824 | -54,476 |
| London Gateway Port | 454,898 | 289,574 | -165,324 |
| Immingham Docks | 294,221 | 285,843 | -8,378 |
| East Midlands Airport | 277,210 | 46,755 | -230,455 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 111,780 | 190,182 | +78,402 |
| Harwich | 33,846 | 149,865 | +116,019 |
| Southampton | 18,301 | 157,849 | +139,548 |
| 000 | 149,061 | 4 | -149,057 |
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 | 15 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 8 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
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+ | 30 |
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 7,594,593 |
| Germany | 3,974,498 |
| United States | 3,435,799 |
| Japan | 1,164,564 |
| China | 910,863 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 3,612,649 | 3,981,944 | +369,295 |
| Germany | 3,614,064 | 360,434 | -3,253,630 |
| United States | 1,899,902 | 1,535,897 | -364,005 |
| Japan | 489,753 | 674,811 | +185,058 |
| China | 340,948 | 569,915 | +228,967 |
| France | 388,356 | 332,091 | -56,265 |
| Poland | 476,983 | 156,034 | -320,949 |
| Ireland | 454,797 | 173,715 | -281,082 |
| Sweden | 318,166 | 192,726 | -125,440 |
| Brazil | 438,933 | 4,311 | -434,622 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,077 |
| XI | 331 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 722 | 355 | -367 |
| XI | 331 | 0 | -331 |
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) | 13,275,916 |
| Air transport | 7,505,116 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,456,814 |
| Road transport | 13,344 |
| Other | 6,589 |
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) | 8,216,078 | 5,059,838 | -3,156,240 |
| Air transport | 4,125,028 | 3,380,088 | -744,940 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,188,344 | 268,470 | -919,874 |
| Road transport | 13,344 | 0 | -13,344 |
| Other | 4,036 | 2,553 | -1,483 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,410,799 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,106,304 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,860,866 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,036,055 |
| London Gateway Port | 814,411 |
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 | 7,759,773 | 4,651,026 | -3,108,747 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,811,420 | 1,294,884 | -516,536 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,175,541 | 1,685,325 | +509,784 |
| London Stansted Airport | 741,174 | 294,881 | -446,293 |
| London Gateway Port | 703,658 | 110,753 | -592,905 |
| Dover | 172,489 | 160,824 | -11,665 |
| Southampton | 276,272 | 53,749 | -222,523 |
| Immingham Docks | 153,981 | 160,194 | +6,213 |
| 499 | 239,197 | 0 | -239,197 |
| Holyhead | 91,976 | 68,245 | -23,731 |
Quick facts
HS code: 69032010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Heat-resistant ceramic items containing less than 45% alumina