Import/export HS code 690510: Roofing tiles
Ceramic tiles used for covering roofs and providing weather protection
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 34,470,619 |
| Belgium | 13,644,738 |
| Poland | 8,409,163 |
| Turkey | 7,306,453 |
| Netherlands | 7,248,614 |
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 | 15,790,150 | 18,680,469 | +2,890,319 |
| Belgium | 6,423,243 | 7,221,495 | +798,252 |
| Poland | 3,663,186 | 4,745,977 | +1,082,791 |
| Turkey | 3,427,952 | 3,878,501 | +450,549 |
| Netherlands | 5,279,048 | 1,969,566 | -3,309,482 |
| China | 1,419,935 | 3,047,443 | +1,627,508 |
| Spain | 959,742 | 1,303,255 | +343,513 |
| Portugal | 600,299 | 661,391 | +61,092 |
| Sri Lanka | 571,352 | 520,817 | -50,535 |
| Ireland | 83,869 | 135,805 | +51,936 |
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 | 33,206,434 |
| Belgium | 13,615,829 |
| Poland | 12,933,224 |
| Turkey | 7,119,888 |
| China | 4,466,020 |
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 | 15,096,232 | 18,110,202 | +3,013,970 |
| Belgium | 6,395,286 | 7,220,543 | +825,257 |
| Poland | 6,067,947 | 6,865,277 | +797,330 |
| Turkey | 3,258,165 | 3,861,723 | +603,558 |
| China | 1,418,577 | 3,047,443 | +1,628,866 |
| Netherlands | 3,416,897 | 91,457 | -3,325,440 |
| Spain | 604,909 | 811,343 | +206,434 |
| Portugal | 552,132 | 575,911 | +23,779 |
| Sri Lanka | 571,352 | 520,817 | -50,535 |
| Germany | 376,947 | 175,944 | -201,003 |
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 | 6 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
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 | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 0 | 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) | 63,779,492 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,523,108 |
| Other | 1,194,017 |
| Air transport | 7,599 |
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) | 30,963,814 | 32,815,678 | +1,851,864 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,854,232 | 8,668,876 | +1,814,644 |
| Other | 486,798 | 707,219 | +220,421 |
| Air transport | 4,995 | 2,604 | -2,391 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 34,714,380 |
| Felixstowe | 8,864,965 |
| Killingholme | 6,741,341 |
| London | 5,492,531 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,392,138 |
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 | 16,266,446 | 18,447,934 | +2,181,488 |
| Felixstowe | 3,781,546 | 5,083,419 | +1,301,873 |
| Killingholme | 2,645,529 | 4,095,812 | +1,450,283 |
| London | 2,583,069 | 2,909,462 | +326,393 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,131,923 | 1,260,215 | -2,871,708 |
| Purfleet | 2,426,603 | 2,264,167 | -162,436 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,154,942 | 2,765,578 | +1,610,636 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,939,007 | 1,848,445 | -90,562 |
| Harwich | 1,945,443 | 1,221,606 | -723,837 |
| 000 | 486,798 | 707,219 | +220,421 |
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 | 25 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Construction of buildings | 4 |
| Specialised construction activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
| 2025-07 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SAHTAS UK LTD | 109 |
| LIFESTILES LTD | 82 |
| SIG TRADING LIMITED | 47 |
| BURTON ROOFING MERCHANTS LIMITED | 47 |
| WIENERBERGER LIMITED | 47 |
| SKYLINE ROOFING CENTRES LIMITED | 42 |
| LANDWORK LIMITED | 37 |
| ROOFING DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 32 |
| BRADFORD AND SONS LIMITED | 29 |
| CREST BRICK SLATE & TILE 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 | 20 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 1,111,920 |
| Netherlands | 416,601 |
| Belgium | 260,394 |
| United States | 207,724 |
| Falkland Islands | 102,147 |
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 | 567,667 | 544,253 | -23,414 |
| Netherlands | 164,679 | 251,922 | +87,243 |
| Belgium | 153,007 | 107,387 | -45,620 |
| United States | 86,103 | 121,621 | +35,518 |
| Falkland Islands | 17,417 | 84,730 | +67,313 |
| Australia | 48,382 | 46,569 | -1,813 |
| Spain | 0 | 74,920 | +74,920 |
| Austria | 62,469 | 0 | -62,469 |
| Germany | 3,315 | 50,037 | +46,722 |
| Lithuania | 26,668 | 0 | -26,668 |
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 | 309,589 |
| France | 22,272 |
| Ireland | 1,905 |
| XU | 602 |
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 | 128,716 | 180,873 | +52,157 |
| France | 8,267 | 14,005 | +5,738 |
| Ireland | 732 | 1,173 | +441 |
| XU | 186 | 416 | +230 |
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) | 1,567,238 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 542,523 |
| Other | 334,368 |
| Air transport | 70,622 |
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) | 763,366 | 803,872 | +40,506 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 249,027 | 293,496 | +44,469 |
| Other | 137,901 | 196,467 | +58,566 |
| Air transport | 32,033 | 38,589 | +6,556 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 433,741 |
| 000 | 334,368 |
| Immingham Docks | 333,837 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 320,289 |
| Heysham | 190,480 |
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 | 311,533 | 122,208 | -189,325 |
| 000 | 137,901 | 196,467 | +58,566 |
| Immingham Docks | 139,795 | 194,042 | +54,247 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 169,873 | 150,416 | -19,457 |
| Heysham | 60,504 | 129,976 | +69,472 |
| Southampton | 97,856 | 88,541 | -9,315 |
| London | 40,168 | 105,976 | +65,808 |
| Felixstowe | 100,829 | 31,469 | -69,360 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,315 | 127,302 | +125,987 |
| Holyhead | 32,695 | 60,859 | +28,164 |
Quick facts
HS code: 690510
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ceramic tiles used for covering roofs and providing weather protection