Import/export HS code 690490: Various ceramic construction products
Other ceramic items like support tiles and filler blocks used in construction
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 3,470,957 |
| Turkey | 2,388,775 |
| Germany | 1,678,947 |
| Pakistan | 1,444,158 |
| Netherlands | 1,240,798 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 720,149 | 2,750,808 | +2,030,659 |
| Turkey | 996,468 | 1,392,307 | +395,839 |
| Germany | 1,348,077 | 330,870 | -1,017,207 |
| Pakistan | 544,278 | 899,880 | +355,602 |
| Netherlands | 605,573 | 635,225 | +29,652 |
| China | 494,103 | 488,413 | -5,690 |
| India | 105,313 | 240,956 | +135,643 |
| France | 169,957 | 127,210 | -42,747 |
| Belgium | 211,817 | 48,667 | -163,150 |
| Denmark | 0 | 217,296 | +217,296 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 3,617,087 |
| Germany | 2,538,410 |
| Turkey | 2,397,908 |
| Pakistan | 1,418,909 |
| China | 912,130 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 727,555 | 2,889,532 | +2,161,977 |
| Germany | 1,867,119 | 671,291 | -1,195,828 |
| Turkey | 1,005,601 | 1,392,307 | +386,706 |
| Pakistan | 519,029 | 899,880 | +380,851 |
| China | 419,657 | 492,473 | +72,816 |
| Netherlands | 159,238 | 217,100 | +57,862 |
| India | 130,098 | 241,839 | +111,741 |
| Belgium | 179,922 | 105,090 | -74,832 |
| Denmark | 9,807 | 208,782 | +198,975 |
| Spain | 97,084 | 90,653 | -6,431 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 20 |
| West Midlands | 15 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Inner London - East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 6 | +5 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,257,084 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,382,549 |
| Air transport | 298,034 |
| Other | 180,153 |
| Road transport | 5,377 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,160,096 | 5,096,988 | +1,936,892 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,171,271 | 2,211,278 | +40,007 |
| Air transport | 102,508 | 195,526 | +93,018 |
| Other | 140,633 | 39,520 | -101,113 |
| Road transport | 5,076 | 301 | -4,775 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 3,298,876 |
| Dover | 2,614,304 |
| Felixstowe | 2,311,128 |
| Immingham Docks | 873,644 |
| London | 797,959 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,190,521 | 2,108,355 | +917,834 |
| Dover | 1,769,257 | 845,047 | -924,210 |
| Felixstowe | 826,515 | 1,484,613 | +658,098 |
| Immingham Docks | 371,310 | 502,334 | +131,024 |
| London | 295,054 | 502,905 | +207,851 |
| Hull | 440,877 | 255,252 | -185,625 |
| Southampton | 104,091 | 428,580 | +324,489 |
| Killingholme | 41,248 | 346,300 | +305,052 |
| 000 | 140,633 | 39,520 | -101,113 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 173,449 | +173,449 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 44 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 34 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 17 |
| Specialised construction activities | 15 |
| Construction of buildings | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 17 |
| 2025-08 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| IMPERIAL BRICKS LTD | 52 |
| CAPAROL (U.K.) LIMITED | 45 |
| WIENERBERGER LIMITED | 40 |
| BEST TILE LTD | 23 |
| ORIGINAL STYLE LIMITED | 19 |
| ARG CORPORATE SERVICES LIMITED | 19 |
| DNS STONES LIMITED | 17 |
| THE CLAY COMPANY UK LIMITED | 12 |
| ELNUR UK LIMITED | 12 |
| EURO BRICK SYSTEMS LIMITED | 12 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 58 |
| 1m-15m | 50 |
| Other | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 18 |
| 54m+ | 17 |
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 | 1,923,635 |
| Ireland | 953,636 |
| Japan | 579,605 |
| Australia | 209,994 |
| Austria | 175,563 |
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 | 755,273 | 1,168,362 | +413,089 |
| Ireland | 467,930 | 485,706 | +17,776 |
| Japan | 143,804 | 435,801 | +291,997 |
| Australia | 34,207 | 175,787 | +141,580 |
| Austria | 175,563 | 0 | -175,563 |
| France | 72,475 | 46,455 | -26,020 |
| Germany | 98,107 | 4,639 | -93,468 |
| Belgium | 82,721 | 0 | -82,721 |
| United Arab Emirates | 73,902 | 5,761 | -68,141 |
| Nigeria | 74,407 | 0 | -74,407 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 8,558 |
| Ireland | 7,918 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 8,558 | 0 | -8,558 |
| Ireland | 5,647 | 2,271 | -3,376 |
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) | 2,584,520 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,527,220 |
| Air transport | 606,346 |
| Other | 47,920 |
| Road transport | 1,039 |
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) | 1,079,341 | 1,505,179 | +425,838 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 933,570 | 593,650 | -339,920 |
| Air transport | 189,965 | 416,381 | +226,416 |
| Other | 37,986 | 9,934 | -28,052 |
| Road transport | 1,039 | 0 | -1,039 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,867,195 |
| Belfast Port | 554,771 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 508,963 |
| Manchester Airport | 351,402 |
| Southampton | 347,223 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 837,077 | 1,030,118 | +193,041 |
| Belfast Port | 131,317 | 423,454 | +292,137 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 418,384 | 90,579 | -327,805 |
| Manchester Airport | 128,473 | 222,929 | +94,456 |
| Southampton | 272,275 | 74,948 | -197,327 |
| Heysham | 9,596 | 279,683 | +270,087 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 26,095 | 107,037 | +80,942 |
| Felixstowe | 71,176 | 49,355 | -21,821 |
| London Gateway Port | 58,840 | 47,431 | -11,409 |
| London | 74,407 | 22,565 | -51,842 |
Quick facts
HS code: 690490
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other ceramic items like support tiles and filler blocks used in construction