Import/export HS code 69032090: Refractory goods with high alumina content
Heat-resistant ceramic items containing 45% or more 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 9,664,187 |
| United States | 8,665,347 |
| France | 4,521,496 |
| Malaysia | 3,514,048 |
| Czechia | 3,171,593 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 5,192,076 | 4,472,111 | -719,965 |
| United States | 3,811,805 | 4,853,542 | +1,041,737 |
| France | 2,137,732 | 2,383,764 | +246,032 |
| Malaysia | 1,998,097 | 1,515,951 | -482,146 |
| Czechia | 1,540,065 | 1,631,528 | +91,463 |
| Germany | 2,035,774 | 1,055,945 | -979,829 |
| Viet Nam | 1,598,199 | 1,378,814 | -219,385 |
| Ireland | 786,344 | 836,554 | +50,210 |
| Austria | 563,890 | 664,031 | +100,141 |
| India | 550,496 | 650,727 | +100,231 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 9,691,081 |
| United States | 8,927,335 |
| France | 4,502,112 |
| Germany | 4,116,439 |
| Malaysia | 3,514,048 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 5,191,494 | 4,499,587 | -691,907 |
| United States | 4,055,359 | 4,871,976 | +816,617 |
| France | 1,979,532 | 2,522,580 | +543,048 |
| Germany | 2,605,522 | 1,510,917 | -1,094,605 |
| Malaysia | 1,998,097 | 1,515,951 | -482,146 |
| Czechia | 1,525,263 | 1,651,147 | +125,884 |
| Viet Nam | 1,784,061 | 1,382,129 | -401,932 |
| Ireland | 747,806 | 797,641 | +49,835 |
| India | 576,617 | 649,770 | +73,153 |
| China | 423,915 | 427,097 | +3,182 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 12 |
| Inner London - West | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Cheshire | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
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 | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 5 | +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) | 20,015,432 |
| Air transport | 15,656,047 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,820,820 |
| Other | 52,645 |
| Road transport | 5,145 |
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) | 10,369,722 | 9,645,710 | -724,012 |
| Air transport | 7,579,810 | 8,076,237 | +496,427 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,441,609 | 3,379,211 | -1,062,398 |
| Other | 27,942 | 24,703 | -3,239 |
| Road transport | 5,145 | 0 | -5,145 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 11,156,879 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,915,620 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,031,226 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,591,221 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,578,069 |
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 | 6,210,707 | 4,946,172 | -1,264,535 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,130,128 | 3,785,492 | +655,364 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,167,291 | 1,863,935 | -1,303,356 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,497,178 | 2,094,043 | -403,135 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,727,319 | 1,850,750 | +123,431 |
| Felixstowe | 2,042,379 | 1,223,035 | -819,344 |
| Southampton | 1,262,323 | 1,060,345 | -201,978 |
| Harwich | 0 | 2,185,050 | +2,185,050 |
| London Gateway Port | 882,024 | 741,298 | -140,726 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 475,260 | 158,541 | -316,719 |
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 | 24 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 22 |
| Other manufacturing | 19 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 14 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 31 |
| 2025-11 | 37 |
| 2025-10 | 35 |
| 2025-09 | 31 |
| 2025-08 | 32 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 55 |
| 54m+ | 53 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 13,289,446 |
| France | 10,350,886 |
| United States | 6,705,144 |
| Netherlands | 5,368,219 |
| China | 5,071,631 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 8,205,466 | 5,083,980 | -3,121,486 |
| France | 5,696,718 | 4,654,168 | -1,042,550 |
| United States | 3,297,644 | 3,407,500 | +109,856 |
| Netherlands | 2,563,376 | 2,804,843 | +241,467 |
| China | 2,422,211 | 2,649,420 | +227,209 |
| Belgium | 1,874,202 | 1,587,911 | -286,291 |
| Singapore | 1,863,027 | 1,430,846 | -432,181 |
| Poland | 878,130 | 951,028 | +72,898 |
| Australia | 850,454 | 693,331 | -157,123 |
| Italy | 848,087 | 677,223 | -170,864 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 41 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 0 | 41 | +41 |
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) | 30,089,718 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,744,454 |
| Air transport | 18,710,630 |
| Road transport | 24,890 |
| Other | 108 |
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) | 17,050,957 | 13,038,761 | -4,012,196 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,714,257 | 11,030,197 | -3,684,060 |
| Air transport | 9,596,567 | 9,114,063 | -482,504 |
| Road transport | 24,890 | 0 | -24,890 |
| Other | 67 | 41 | -26 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,167,207 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,533,504 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,866,797 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,642,632 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,366,302 |
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 | 13,171,591 | 7,995,616 | -5,175,975 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,975,716 | 8,557,788 | +582,072 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,787,001 | 3,079,796 | -707,205 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,758,990 | 1,883,642 | -1,875,348 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,874,041 | 2,492,261 | -381,780 |
| Southampton | 1,956,434 | 2,193,885 | +237,451 |
| Felixstowe | 2,055,564 | 1,274,967 | -780,597 |
| Birmingham Airport | 587,981 | 1,426,097 | +838,116 |
| ZLC | 1,125,496 | 784,931 | -340,565 |
| Hull | 949,569 | 520,466 | -429,103 |
Quick facts
HS code: 69032090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Heat-resistant ceramic items containing 45% or more alumina