Import/export HS code 69039090: Various refractory ceramic goods
Heat-resistant ceramic items not specified in other categories
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 | 6,574,341 |
| United States | 4,326,098 |
| China | 1,321,484 |
| Italy | 1,105,642 |
| Spain | 893,966 |
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 | 3,316,197 | 3,258,144 | -58,053 |
| United States | 2,596,229 | 1,729,869 | -866,360 |
| China | 768,188 | 553,296 | -214,892 |
| Italy | 474,824 | 630,818 | +155,994 |
| Spain | 527,993 | 365,973 | -162,020 |
| Netherlands | 280,428 | 525,468 | +245,040 |
| France | 147,193 | 281,262 | +134,069 |
| Hungary | 158,981 | 141,687 | -17,294 |
| India | 137,321 | 141,695 | +4,374 |
| Czechia | 89,849 | 136,770 | +46,921 |
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 | 6,633,417 |
| United States | 4,235,793 |
| China | 1,525,693 |
| Italy | 950,982 |
| India | 936,138 |
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 | 3,300,453 | 3,332,964 | +32,511 |
| United States | 2,533,215 | 1,702,578 | -830,637 |
| China | 911,097 | 614,596 | -296,501 |
| Italy | 385,215 | 565,767 | +180,552 |
| India | 511,018 | 425,120 | -85,898 |
| Netherlands | 122,485 | 474,228 | +351,743 |
| Spain | 305,980 | 177,845 | -128,135 |
| Hungary | 158,981 | 164,785 | +5,804 |
| Czechia | 96,094 | 157,147 | +61,053 |
| France | 91,287 | 147,640 | +56,353 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 14 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 |
| Inner London - West | 10 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 |
| West Midlands | 9 |
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 | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 7 | +5 |
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) | 8,834,366 |
| Air transport | 4,985,581 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,244,166 |
| Other | 178,194 |
| Road transport | 7,100 |
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) | 4,130,801 | 4,703,565 | +572,764 |
| Air transport | 2,915,961 | 2,069,620 | -846,341 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,961,303 | 1,282,863 | -678,440 |
| Other | 84,157 | 94,037 | +9,880 |
| Road transport | 7,100 | 0 | -7,100 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 4,120,571 |
| Dover | 1,955,596 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,855,077 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,550,490 |
| London | 1,320,569 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 2,109,433 | 2,011,138 | -98,295 |
| Dover | 736,468 | 1,219,128 | +482,660 |
| East Midlands Airport | 931,015 | 924,062 | -6,953 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 952,316 | 598,174 | -354,142 |
| London | 957,081 | 363,488 | -593,593 |
| Felixstowe | 633,705 | 667,031 | +33,326 |
| Southampton | 616,737 | 594,775 | -21,962 |
| Birmingham Airport | 608,412 | 325,040 | -283,372 |
| London Gateway Port | 353,615 | 426,236 | +72,621 |
| London Stansted Airport | 344,188 | 171,846 | -172,342 |
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 | 35 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 25 |
| Other manufacturing | 18 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 17 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 16 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 16 |
| 2025-11 | 31 |
| 2025-10 | 40 |
| 2025-09 | 28 |
| 2025-08 | 33 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MORGAN TECHNICAL CERAMICS LIMITED | 104 |
| AETC LIMITED | 102 |
| VESUVIUS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 72 |
| HOWMET LIMITED | 69 |
| MONOCON INTERNATIONAL REFRACTORIES LIMITED | 67 |
| IPS CERAMICS LIMITED | 57 |
| MULTI-LAB LIMITED | 55 |
| HERAEUS ELECTRO-NITE (UK) LTD | 51 |
| ANDERMAN & COMPANY LIMITED | 51 |
| TELEDYNE UK LIMITED | 41 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 82 |
| 1m-15m | 66 |
| Other | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
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 | 9,306,188 |
| Italy | 6,143,022 |
| Germany | 5,204,330 |
| Netherlands | 2,196,539 |
| France | 2,129,336 |
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 | 4,875,564 | 4,430,624 | -444,940 |
| Italy | 2,781,829 | 3,361,193 | +579,364 |
| Germany | 2,697,071 | 2,507,259 | -189,812 |
| Netherlands | 1,203,818 | 992,721 | -211,097 |
| France | 1,028,731 | 1,100,605 | +71,874 |
| Spain | 957,896 | 848,071 | -109,825 |
| China | 937,860 | 344,304 | -593,556 |
| Philippines | 576,677 | 531,729 | -44,948 |
| Belgium | 675,698 | 427,888 | -247,810 |
| Japan | 536,585 | 382,618 | -153,967 |
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 | 3,024 |
| Austria | 2,582 |
| United States | 26 |
| Canada | 23 |
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 | 2,943 | 81 | -2,862 |
| Austria | 2,560 | 22 | -2,538 |
| United States | 0 | 26 | +26 |
| Canada | 0 | 23 | +23 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 18,139,602 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,742,931 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,135,702 |
| Road transport | 60,400 |
| Other | 5,678 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 9,088,943 | 9,050,659 | -38,284 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,856,595 | 5,886,336 | +29,741 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,779,761 | 4,355,941 | -1,423,820 |
| Road transport | 54,706 | 5,694 | -49,012 |
| Other | 5,503 | 175 | -5,328 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,703,880 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,339,651 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,090,048 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,109,451 |
| ZLC | 3,679,668 |
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 | 4,850,201 | 4,853,679 | +3,478 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,200,899 | 3,138,752 | -1,062,147 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,060,011 | 3,030,037 | -29,974 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,393,716 | 2,715,735 | +322,019 |
| ZLC | 1,700,149 | 1,979,519 | +279,370 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,766,144 | 1,139,405 | -626,739 |
| Liverpool Docks | 748,855 | 764,831 | +15,976 |
| Southampton | 487,770 | 312,470 | -175,300 |
| London Gateway Port | 280,304 | 137,175 | -143,129 |
| Manchester Airport | 212,963 | 144,751 | -68,212 |
Quick facts
HS code: 69039090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Heat-resistant ceramic items not specified in other categories