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 | 15,459,289 |
| Germany | 13,204,568 |
| Netherlands | 5,755,621 |
| Italy | 2,844,748 |
| Portugal | 2,596,003 |
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 | 7,848,425 | 7,610,864 | -237,561 |
| Germany | 8,426,754 | 4,777,814 | -3,648,940 |
| Netherlands | 3,822,906 | 1,932,715 | -1,890,191 |
| Italy | 1,495,778 | 1,348,970 | -146,808 |
| Portugal | 1,321,577 | 1,274,426 | -47,151 |
| Turkey | 438,201 | 844,647 | +406,446 |
| Bulgaria | 666,554 | 516,171 | -150,383 |
| France | 197,230 | 536,093 | +338,863 |
| China | 247,013 | 168,359 | -78,654 |
| 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 | 19,270,445 |
| Spain | 15,403,706 |
| Italy | 2,935,195 |
| Portugal | 2,519,208 |
| Bulgaria | 1,254,804 |
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 | 12,452,091 | 6,818,354 | -5,633,737 |
| Spain | 7,791,973 | 7,611,733 | -180,240 |
| Italy | 1,525,003 | 1,410,192 | -114,811 |
| Portugal | 1,224,272 | 1,294,936 | +70,664 |
| Bulgaria | 670,969 | 583,835 | -87,134 |
| Turkey | 455,915 | 770,326 | +314,411 |
| China | 228,895 | 171,696 | -57,199 |
| United Arab Emirates | 204,903 | 180,754 | -24,149 |
| United States | 158,405 | 160,796 | +2,391 |
| Belgium | 279,315 | 34,891 | -244,424 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 29 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 23 |
| Greater Manchester | 21 |
| West Yorkshire | 19 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 | 18 | 18 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 14 | 17 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 20 | 15 | -5 |
| West Yorkshire | 16 | 12 | -4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 | 13 | +4 |
| West Midlands | 12 | 9 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 13 | 6 | -7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 12 | +3 |
| Lancashire | 8 | 11 | +3 |
| South East Wales | 12 | 9 | -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) | 23,299,657 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,349,772 |
| Air transport | 418,388 |
| Other | 223,822 |
| 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) | 13,996,549 | 9,303,108 | -4,693,441 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,202,895 | 10,146,877 | -1,056,018 |
| Air transport | 239,461 | 178,927 | -60,534 |
| Other | 149,944 | 73,878 | -76,066 |
| 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 | 7,806,631 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,524,706 |
| Felixstowe | 5,506,883 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,405,340 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,340,982 |
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 | 4,969,830 | 2,836,801 | -2,133,029 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,305,041 | 3,219,665 | -85,376 |
| Felixstowe | 1,606,753 | 3,900,130 | +2,293,377 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,661,429 | 1,743,911 | -1,917,518 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,455,267 | 2,885,715 | +430,448 |
| London | 2,177,290 | 870,887 | -1,306,403 |
| Killingholme | 1,530,398 | 523,223 | -1,007,175 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,196,889 | 852,171 | -344,718 |
| Harwich | 1,386,226 | 518,750 | -867,476 |
| Newhaven | 579,992 | 717,075 | +137,083 |
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 | 132 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 108 |
| Specialised construction activities | 69 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 71 |
| 2025-10 | 79 |
| 2025-09 | 72 |
| 2025-08 | 70 |
| 2025-07 | 87 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TOPPS TILES PLC | 107 |
| DISTRIBUTION SUPPLIES LIMITED | 79 |
| CUBICO GROUP LIMITED | 66 |
| THE MOSAIC TILE COMPANY LIMITED | 61 |
| DOMUS TILES LIMITED | 54 |
| VICTORIAN PLUMBING LTD | 53 |
| SOLUS CERAMICS LIMITED | 51 |
| CERAMICA IMPEX LIMITED | 50 |
| NICHOLLS & CLARKE LIMITED | 48 |
| FE REALISATIONS 2025 LIMITED | 48 |
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 | 108 |
| 15m-54m | 28 |
| 54m+ | 28 |
| Other | 18 |
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 | 539,339 |
| Netherlands | 430,802 |
| Sweden | 415,798 |
| Ireland | 318,355 |
| Germany | 221,015 |
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 | 281,516 | 257,823 | -23,693 |
| Netherlands | 202,529 | 228,273 | +25,744 |
| Sweden | 188,341 | 227,457 | +39,116 |
| Ireland | 158,360 | 159,995 | +1,635 |
| Germany | 165,959 | 55,056 | -110,903 |
| Iceland | 48,008 | 1 | -48,007 |
| France | 0 | 46,975 | +46,975 |
| India | 37,348 | 5,269 | -32,079 |
| Denmark | 10,133 | 25,885 | +15,752 |
| 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 | 31,280 |
| 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 | 30,700 | 580 | -30,120 |
| Italy | 1,687 | 875 | -812 |
| Turkey | 8 | 498 | +490 |
| India | 360 | 0 | -360 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 103 | +103 |
| Bulgaria | 3 | 80 | +77 |
| 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) | 1,011,015 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 607,376 |
| Air transport | 599,835 |
| Other | 34,948 |
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) | 363,437 | 647,578 | +284,141 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 455,805 | 151,571 | -304,234 |
| Air transport | 309,863 | 289,972 | -19,891 |
| Other | 32,758 | 2,190 | -30,568 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 487,352 |
| Harwich | 372,425 |
| East Midlands Airport | 362,061 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 246,597 |
| Holyhead | 177,468 |
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 | 199,263 | 288,089 | +88,826 |
| Harwich | 195,486 | 176,939 | -18,547 |
| East Midlands Airport | 159,864 | 202,197 | +42,333 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 143,437 | 103,160 | -40,277 |
| Holyhead | 94,621 | 82,847 | -11,774 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 128,173 | 35,732 | -92,441 |
| Heysham | 5,912 | 66,405 | +60,493 |
| London Gateway Port | 58,484 | 7,680 | -50,804 |
| Felixstowe | 48,783 | 15,801 | -32,982 |
| London Stansted Airport | 21,826 | 32,991 | +11,165 |
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%)