Import/export HS code 6906: Ceramic pipes and fittings
Ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering, and pipe fittings for plumbing and drainage systems
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 438,243 |
| France | 366,517 |
| Germany | 116,982 |
| Belgium | 107,270 |
| Netherlands | 97,472 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 176,987 | 261,256 | +84,269 |
| France | 3,249 | 363,268 | +360,019 |
| Germany | 65,601 | 51,381 | -14,220 |
| Belgium | 42,529 | 64,741 | +22,212 |
| Netherlands | 1,025 | 96,447 | +95,422 |
| Ireland | 9,517 | 62,027 | +52,510 |
| United States | 15,518 | 1,328 | -14,190 |
| Sweden | 11,808 | 3,714 | -8,094 |
| Poland | 8,523 | 0 | -8,523 |
| Taiwan | 5,737 | 0 | -5,737 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 434,686 |
| Poland | 308,388 |
| Germany | 220,162 |
| United Kingdom | 65,518 |
| Belgium | 46,442 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 174,407 | 260,279 | +85,872 |
| Poland | 7,535 | 300,853 | +293,318 |
| Germany | 69,714 | 150,448 | +80,734 |
| United Kingdom | 42,984 | 22,534 | -20,450 |
| Belgium | 0 | 46,442 | +46,442 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 39,796 | +39,796 |
| Portugal | 2,050 | 14,526 | +12,476 |
| United States | 15,518 | 977 | -14,541 |
| Sweden | 11,722 | 3,704 | -8,018 |
| Taiwan | 5,737 | 0 | -5,737 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -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) | 663,668 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 323,061 |
| Air transport | 176,699 |
| Other | 74,438 |
| Road transport | 11,929 |
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) | 134,152 | 529,516 | +395,364 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 65,986 | 257,075 | +191,089 |
| Air transport | 124,460 | 52,239 | -72,221 |
| Other | 9,825 | 64,613 | +54,788 |
| Road transport | 8,634 | 3,295 | -5,339 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 306,047 |
| Jersey | 300,853 |
| Immingham Docks | 165,711 |
| Killingholme | 82,982 |
| 000 | 74,438 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 98,711 | 207,336 | +108,625 |
| Jersey | 0 | 300,853 | +300,853 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,722 | 153,989 | +142,267 |
| Killingholme | 42,529 | 40,453 | -2,076 |
| 000 | 9,825 | 64,613 | +54,788 |
| Dover | 2,050 | 45,323 | +43,273 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 40,088 | 7,251 | -32,837 |
| Manchester Airport | 24,658 | 14,183 | -10,475 |
| London Stansted Airport | 26,433 | 7,704 | -18,729 |
| East Midlands Airport | 22,148 | 11,837 | -10,311 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
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 | 9 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 965,443 |
| Ireland | 262,498 |
| Poland | 197,259 |
| Belgium | 167,691 |
| Saudi Arabia | 134,524 |
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 | 953,124 | 12,319 | -940,805 |
| Ireland | 216,290 | 46,208 | -170,082 |
| Poland | 20,629 | 176,630 | +156,001 |
| Belgium | 167,691 | 0 | -167,691 |
| Saudi Arabia | 134,524 | 0 | -134,524 |
| France | 52,973 | 64,071 | +11,098 |
| Singapore | 73,486 | 39,437 | -34,049 |
| Australia | 54,375 | 39,004 | -15,371 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 90,094 | 0 | -90,094 |
| Azerbaijan | 0 | 49,596 | +49,596 |
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 | 52 |
| XU | 49 |
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 | 0 | 52 | +52 |
| XU | 0 | 49 | +49 |
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) | 1,165,202 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,051,129 |
| Air transport | 206,454 |
| Other | 101 |
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) | 843,693 | 321,509 | -522,184 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 919,016 | 132,113 | -786,903 |
| Air transport | 139,595 | 66,859 | -72,736 |
| Other | 0 | 101 | +101 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,063,459 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 410,156 |
| Southampton | 216,348 |
| London Gateway Port | 161,922 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 149,242 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,053,948 | 9,511 | -1,044,437 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 145,036 | 265,120 | +120,084 |
| Southampton | 147,177 | 69,171 | -78,006 |
| London Gateway Port | 102,602 | 59,320 | -43,282 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 90,094 | 59,148 | -30,946 |
| Heysham | 113,670 | 31,710 | -81,960 |
| Felixstowe | 69,500 | 0 | -69,500 |
| Liverpool Docks | 63,671 | 1,193 | -62,478 |
| Holyhead | 37,892 | 10,658 | -27,234 |
| ZLC | 30,057 | 0 | -30,057 |
Quick facts
HS code: 6906
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering, and pipe fittings for plumbing and drainage systems