Import/export HS code 6905: Ceramic roofing and chimney products
Ceramic roofing tiles, chimney pots, liners, and decorative architectural items
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 34,415,220 |
| Belgium | 13,763,881 |
| Netherlands | 9,298,979 |
| Poland | 8,472,331 |
| Turkey | 7,410,791 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 16,506,154 | 17,909,066 | +1,402,912 |
| Belgium | 6,828,804 | 6,935,077 | +106,273 |
| Netherlands | 5,140,503 | 4,158,476 | -982,027 |
| Poland | 3,832,521 | 4,639,810 | +807,289 |
| Turkey | 3,526,905 | 3,883,886 | +356,981 |
| China | 1,612,379 | 3,137,675 | +1,525,296 |
| Spain | 950,875 | 1,309,030 | +358,155 |
| Portugal | 567,023 | 695,917 | +128,894 |
| Sri Lanka | 568,872 | 512,192 | -56,680 |
| Ireland | 119,347 | 152,364 | +33,017 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 33,226,744 |
| Belgium | 13,799,983 |
| Poland | 13,099,861 |
| Turkey | 7,224,226 |
| Netherlands | 5,232,540 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 15,780,849 | 17,445,895 | +1,665,046 |
| Belgium | 6,817,767 | 6,982,216 | +164,449 |
| Poland | 6,422,108 | 6,677,753 | +255,645 |
| Turkey | 3,357,118 | 3,867,108 | +509,990 |
| Netherlands | 3,095,900 | 2,136,640 | -959,260 |
| China | 1,611,021 | 3,137,675 | +1,526,654 |
| Spain | 593,077 | 827,500 | +234,423 |
| Portugal | 494,271 | 635,022 | +140,751 |
| Sri Lanka | 568,872 | 512,192 | -56,680 |
| Germany | 381,402 | 187,771 | -193,631 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Essex | 2 | 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) | 66,003,022 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,984,043 |
| Other | 1,237,487 |
| Air transport | 39,578 |
| Road transport | 1,043 |
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) | 32,108,878 | 33,894,144 | +1,785,266 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,100,648 | 8,883,395 | +1,782,747 |
| Other | 548,676 | 688,811 | +140,135 |
| Air transport | 29,619 | 9,959 | -19,660 |
| Road transport | 1,043 | 0 | -1,043 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 34,402,797 |
| Felixstowe | 9,085,048 |
| London | 7,478,758 |
| Killingholme | 6,867,356 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,290,581 |
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 | 16,697,162 | 17,705,635 | +1,008,473 |
| Felixstowe | 3,978,387 | 5,106,661 | +1,128,274 |
| London | 2,624,698 | 4,854,060 | +2,229,362 |
| Killingholme | 2,733,283 | 4,134,073 | +1,400,790 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,253,851 | 1,036,730 | -3,217,121 |
| Purfleet | 2,633,143 | 2,403,265 | -229,878 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,222,393 | 2,773,834 | +1,551,441 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,939,951 | 1,915,218 | -24,733 |
| Harwich | 2,147,751 | 1,112,553 | -1,035,198 |
| 000 | 548,676 | 688,811 | +140,135 |
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 | 29 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 7 |
| Specialised construction activities | 6 |
| Construction of buildings | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 17 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SAHTAS UK LTD | 111 |
| LIFESTILES LTD | 83 |
| SIG TRADING LIMITED | 48 |
| BURTON ROOFING MERCHANTS LIMITED | 48 |
| WIENERBERGER LIMITED | 48 |
| SKYLINE ROOFING CENTRES LIMITED | 43 |
| LANDWORK LIMITED | 38 |
| ROOFING DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 33 |
| BRADFORD AND SONS LIMITED | 29 |
| SELLING DREAM LIMITED | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 27 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,545,114 |
| United States | 772,686 |
| Netherlands | 435,129 |
| Belgium | 276,730 |
| Australia | 184,734 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,718,764 | 826,350 | -1,892,414 |
| United States | 636,094 | 136,592 | -499,502 |
| Netherlands | 175,728 | 259,401 | +83,673 |
| Belgium | 133,040 | 143,690 | +10,650 |
| Australia | 67,324 | 117,410 | +50,086 |
| Falkland Islands | 0 | 84,730 | +84,730 |
| Spain | 0 | 74,920 | +74,920 |
| Austria | 62,469 | 0 | -62,469 |
| Germany | 12,978 | 40,374 | +27,396 |
| Lithuania | 26,668 | 12,121 | -14,547 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 317,384 |
| XI | 47,144 |
| Ireland | 35,983 |
| France | 25,640 |
| Germany | 2,376 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 142,200 | 175,184 | +32,984 |
| XI | 16,781 | 30,363 | +13,582 |
| Ireland | 15,796 | 20,187 | +4,391 |
| France | 10,326 | 15,314 | +4,988 |
| Germany | 938 | 1,438 | +500 |
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) | 3,971,522 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,134,985 |
| Other | 447,534 |
| Air transport | 139,894 |
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) | 2,843,343 | 1,128,179 | -1,715,164 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 762,165 | 372,820 | -389,345 |
| Other | 195,330 | 252,204 | +56,874 |
| Air transport | 87,331 | 52,563 | -34,768 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 2,386,076 |
| Liverpool Docks | 965,435 |
| 000 | 447,534 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 399,021 |
| Immingham Docks | 355,165 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 2,112,668 | 273,408 | -1,839,260 |
| Liverpool Docks | 838,847 | 126,588 | -712,259 |
| 000 | 195,330 | 252,204 | +56,874 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 162,323 | 236,698 | +74,375 |
| Immingham Docks | 149,458 | 205,707 | +56,249 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,315 | 197,266 | +191,951 |
| Heysham | 56,395 | 143,787 | +87,392 |
| Southampton | 80,439 | 93,521 | +13,082 |
| London | 40,168 | 105,976 | +65,808 |
| Felixstowe | 100,829 | 31,469 | -69,360 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 6905
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ceramic roofing tiles, chimney pots, liners, and decorative architectural items