Import/export HS code 690740: Finishing ceramics
Ceramic products used for finishing surfaces, such as decorative tiles and trim pieces
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 4,085,433 |
| Spain | 3,453,119 |
| Italy | 3,441,174 |
| Germany | 2,682,219 |
| France | 1,642,369 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 2,943,594 | 1,141,839 | -1,801,755 |
| Spain | 2,008,253 | 1,444,866 | -563,387 |
| Italy | 1,741,280 | 1,699,894 | -41,386 |
| Germany | 851,003 | 1,831,216 | +980,213 |
| France | 791,572 | 850,797 | +59,225 |
| Ireland | 829,356 | 672,218 | -157,138 |
| Poland | 819,970 | 402,146 | -417,824 |
| Bulgaria | 247,470 | 255,358 | +7,888 |
| Portugal | 271,851 | 221,544 | -50,307 |
| Netherlands | 232,648 | 194,993 | -37,655 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 4,079,893 |
| Italy | 3,450,582 |
| Spain | 3,107,739 |
| Germany | 3,004,271 |
| France | 1,366,252 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 2,961,481 | 1,118,412 | -1,843,069 |
| Italy | 1,708,214 | 1,742,368 | +34,154 |
| Spain | 1,799,351 | 1,308,388 | -490,963 |
| Germany | 1,066,646 | 1,937,625 | +870,979 |
| France | 646,705 | 719,547 | +72,842 |
| Poland | 718,385 | 336,535 | -381,850 |
| Bulgaria | 258,191 | 282,070 | +23,879 |
| Portugal | 170,567 | 125,991 | -44,576 |
| India | 271,615 | 24,636 | -246,979 |
| United States | 80,209 | 41,139 | -39,070 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 27 |
| Inner London - East | 26 |
| Greater Manchester | 24 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 23 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 19 |
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 | 15 | -4 |
| Inner London - East | 13 | 20 | +7 |
| Greater Manchester | 20 | 13 | -7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 16 | 12 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 14 | 9 | -5 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 10 | 14 | +4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 15 | 7 | -8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 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) | 8,719,500 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,509,749 |
| Other | 2,567,310 |
| Air transport | 706,581 |
| Road transport | 57,706 |
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) | 4,213,750 | 4,505,750 | +292,000 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,409,096 | 3,100,653 | -2,308,443 |
| Other | 1,460,647 | 1,106,663 | -353,984 |
| Air transport | 410,245 | 296,336 | -113,909 |
| Road transport | 46,200 | 11,506 | -34,694 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,013,467 |
| Dover | 3,875,748 |
| 000 | 2,567,310 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,371,973 |
| Purfleet | 1,353,862 |
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 | 2,558,965 | 1,454,502 | -1,104,463 |
| Dover | 1,681,305 | 2,194,443 | +513,138 |
| 000 | 1,460,647 | 1,106,663 | -353,984 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,012,998 | 358,975 | -654,023 |
| Purfleet | 754,525 | 599,337 | -155,188 |
| London | 653,735 | 610,004 | -43,731 |
| Eurotunnel | 421,132 | 320,241 | -100,891 |
| Portsmouth | 179,910 | 528,000 | +348,090 |
| Middlesbrough | 445,947 | 185,230 | -260,717 |
| Southampton | 485,412 | 60,828 | -424,584 |
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 | 147 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 104 |
| Specialised construction activities | 59 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 23 |
| Construction of buildings | 17 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 48 |
| 2025-10 | 59 |
| 2025-09 | 56 |
| 2025-08 | 49 |
| 2025-07 | 68 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ORIGINAL STYLE LIMITED | 99 |
| TOPPS TILES PLC | 61 |
| DOMUS TILES LIMITED | 51 |
| STONECREST MARBLE LIMITED | 51 |
| WALLS AND FLOORS LIMITED | 46 |
| SOLUS CERAMICS LIMITED | 45 |
| SPEC TILE LIMITED | 44 |
| FE REALISATIONS 2025 LIMITED | 44 |
| PORCELANOSA UK LIMITED | 43 |
| STARK BUILDING MATERIALS UK LIMITED | 43 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 178 |
| 0-1m | 136 |
| 54m+ | 31 |
| 15m-54m | 24 |
| Other | 16 |
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 | 3,033,769 |
| United States | 2,717,575 |
| Nigeria | 316,320 |
| France | 275,023 |
| Netherlands | 166,210 |
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 | 1,355,600 | 1,678,169 | +322,569 |
| United States | 1,447,914 | 1,269,661 | -178,253 |
| Nigeria | 316,320 | 0 | -316,320 |
| France | 105,835 | 169,188 | +63,353 |
| Netherlands | 151,860 | 14,350 | -137,510 |
| Iraq | 150,285 | 0 | -150,285 |
| Canada | 118,953 | 29,190 | -89,763 |
| Sweden | 84,269 | 5,819 | -78,450 |
| Italy | 15,234 | 60,728 | +45,494 |
| Iceland | 21,112 | 53,813 | +32,701 |
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 | 1,730,308 |
| Spain | 455,709 |
| Poland | 173,494 |
| Turkey | 131,097 |
| India | 95,786 |
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 | 1,034,292 | 696,016 | -338,276 |
| Spain | 157,912 | 297,797 | +139,885 |
| Poland | 90,555 | 82,939 | -7,616 |
| Turkey | 64,868 | 66,229 | +1,361 |
| India | 5 | 95,781 | +95,776 |
| Portugal | 12 | 95,031 | +95,019 |
| Ireland | 83 | 76,392 | +76,309 |
| Italy | 14,789 | 13,252 | -1,537 |
| Bulgaria | 1,520 | 630 | -890 |
| China | 0 | 154 | +154 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 2,837,876 |
| Other | 2,788,300 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,042,351 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,042,215 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,418,120 | 1,419,756 | +1,636 |
| Other | 1,364,056 | 1,424,244 | +60,188 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 874,255 | 168,096 | -706,159 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 479,752 | 562,463 | +82,711 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 2,788,300 |
| Bristol Airport | 1,190,398 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 673,862 |
| Birmingham Airport | 651,902 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 474,421 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 1,364,056 | 1,424,244 | +60,188 |
| Bristol Airport | 637,657 | 552,741 | -84,916 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 371,824 | 302,038 | -69,786 |
| Birmingham Airport | 290,638 | 361,264 | +70,626 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 256,628 | 217,793 | -38,835 |
| London | 316,320 | 17,886 | -298,434 |
| East Midlands Airport | 122,167 | 94,684 | -27,483 |
| Southampton | 186,744 | 15,520 | -171,224 |
| Harwich | 169,404 | 0 | -169,404 |
| London Gateway Port | 110,575 | 42,070 | -68,505 |
Quick facts
HS code: 690740
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ceramic products used for finishing surfaces, such as decorative tiles and trim pieces