Import/export HS code 690722: Medium-absorption ceramic tiles
Ceramic tiles with moderate water absorption (between 0.5% and 10%)
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 15,198,606 |
| Germany | 13,142,550 |
| Netherlands | 5,442,755 |
| Italy | 2,827,685 |
| Portugal | 2,442,686 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 7,917,111 | 7,281,495 | -635,616 |
| Germany | 8,302,442 | 4,840,108 | -3,462,334 |
| Netherlands | 3,778,558 | 1,664,197 | -2,114,361 |
| Italy | 1,401,992 | 1,425,693 | +23,701 |
| Portugal | 1,131,531 | 1,311,155 | +179,624 |
| Turkey | 448,547 | 873,494 | +424,947 |
| Bulgaria | 695,625 | 531,630 | -163,995 |
| France | 206,082 | 525,100 | +319,018 |
| China | 283,059 | 185,040 | -98,019 |
| Ireland | 382,812 | 1,518 | -381,294 |
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 | 18,754,172 |
| Spain | 15,148,133 |
| Italy | 2,908,963 |
| Portugal | 2,545,926 |
| Bulgaria | 1,299,334 |
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 | 12,135,890 | 6,618,282 | -5,517,608 |
| Spain | 7,860,283 | 7,287,850 | -572,433 |
| Italy | 1,432,249 | 1,476,714 | +44,465 |
| Portugal | 1,213,616 | 1,332,310 | +118,694 |
| Bulgaria | 700,040 | 599,294 | -100,746 |
| Turkey | 466,261 | 799,173 | +332,912 |
| China | 264,941 | 189,769 | -75,172 |
| United Arab Emirates | 211,747 | 182,289 | -29,458 |
| Belgium | 279,315 | 40,128 | -239,187 |
| United States | 142,437 | 153,635 | +11,198 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 30 |
| Greater Manchester | 22 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 22 |
| West Yorkshire | 19 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 16 |
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 | 19 | 18 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 20 | 16 | -4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 15 | 15 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 16 | 12 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 13 | 7 | -6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 | 13 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 10 | 13 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 8 | 11 | +3 |
| South East Wales | 11 | 8 | -3 |
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) | 22,781,371 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,289,195 |
| Air transport | 399,907 |
| Other | 217,888 |
| Rail transport | 3,845 |
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) | 13,735,780 | 9,045,591 | -4,690,189 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,184,118 | 10,105,077 | -1,079,041 |
| Air transport | 228,593 | 171,314 | -57,279 |
| Other | 149,496 | 68,392 | -81,104 |
| Rail transport | 1,050 | 2,795 | +1,745 |
| Road transport | 2,385 | 0 | -2,385 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 7,542,214 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,405,860 |
| Felixstowe | 5,618,691 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,520,216 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,177,338 |
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 | 4,710,612 | 2,831,602 | -1,879,010 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,161,166 | 3,244,694 | +83,528 |
| Felixstowe | 1,959,340 | 3,659,351 | +1,700,011 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,542,897 | 2,977,319 | +434,422 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,458,360 | 1,718,978 | -1,739,382 |
| London | 2,103,258 | 949,364 | -1,153,894 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,433,257 | 595,625 | -837,632 |
| Harwich | 1,340,264 | 570,075 | -770,189 |
| Killingholme | 1,391,924 | 317,452 | -1,074,472 |
| Newhaven | 532,223 | 770,568 | +238,345 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 134 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 108 |
| Specialised construction activities | 66 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 16 |
| Construction of buildings | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 52 |
| 2025-11 | 71 |
| 2025-10 | 79 |
| 2025-09 | 72 |
| 2025-08 | 70 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TOPPS TILES PLC | 108 |
| DISTRIBUTION SUPPLIES LIMITED | 80 |
| CUBICO GROUP LIMITED | 67 |
| THE MOSAIC TILE COMPANY LIMITED | 62 |
| DOMUS TILES LIMITED | 55 |
| VICTORIAN PLUMBING LTD | 54 |
| SOLUS CERAMICS LIMITED | 52 |
| CERAMICA IMPEX LIMITED | 50 |
| NICHOLLS & CLARKE LIMITED | 49 |
| MANDARIN SLATE LIMITED | 49 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 170 |
| 0-1m | 111 |
| 15m-54m | 29 |
| 54m+ | 27 |
| Other | 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 | 530,819 |
| Netherlands | 449,148 |
| Sweden | 437,371 |
| Ireland | 317,203 |
| Germany | 152,495 |
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 | 274,897 | 255,922 | -18,975 |
| Netherlands | 202,887 | 246,261 | +43,374 |
| Sweden | 186,745 | 250,626 | +63,881 |
| Ireland | 166,587 | 150,616 | -15,971 |
| Germany | 97,439 | 55,056 | -42,383 |
| France | 0 | 49,146 | +49,146 |
| Iceland | 48,009 | 0 | -48,009 |
| India | 37,348 | 5,269 | -32,079 |
| Denmark | 7,959 | 26,935 | +18,976 |
| Switzerland | 9,137 | 17,139 | +8,002 |
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 | 29,959 |
| Italy | 2,562 |
| Turkey | 506 |
| India | 360 |
| United Arab Emirates | 103 |
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 | 29,959 | 0 | -29,959 |
| Italy | 2,562 | 0 | -2,562 |
| Turkey | 418 | 88 | -330 |
| India | 360 | 0 | -360 |
| United Arab Emirates | 103 | 0 | -103 |
| Bulgaria | 83 | 0 | -83 |
| XI | 0 | 54 | +54 |
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) | 1,016,778 |
| Air transport | 589,885 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 582,859 |
| Other | 33,627 |
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) | 316,474 | 700,304 | +383,830 |
| Air transport | 304,797 | 285,088 | -19,709 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 435,498 | 147,361 | -288,137 |
| Other | 33,485 | 142 | -33,343 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 507,801 |
| Harwich | 390,771 |
| East Midlands Airport | 363,186 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 188,735 |
| Holyhead | 177,662 |
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 | 199,944 | 307,857 | +107,913 |
| Harwich | 189,463 | 201,308 | +11,845 |
| East Midlands Airport | 169,791 | 193,395 | +23,604 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 74,917 | 113,818 | +38,901 |
| Holyhead | 92,262 | 85,400 | -6,862 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 107,465 | 39,263 | -68,202 |
| Heysham | 13,384 | 60,338 | +46,954 |
| London Gateway Port | 58,484 | 7,680 | -50,804 |
| Felixstowe | 48,783 | 15,801 | -32,982 |
| London Stansted Airport | 27,541 | 33,378 | +5,837 |
Quick facts
HS code: 690722
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ceramic tiles with moderate water absorption (between 0.5% and 10%)