Import/export HS code 690911: Porcelain lab tools
Lab or technical ceramic tools made of porcelain or china
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,544,364 |
| United States | 1,417,950 |
| France | 664,625 |
| Germany | 350,205 |
| Japan | 321,926 |
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 | 650,256 | 894,108 | +243,852 |
| United States | 881,412 | 536,538 | -344,874 |
| France | 147,412 | 517,213 | +369,801 |
| Germany | 145,684 | 204,521 | +58,837 |
| Japan | 180,047 | 141,879 | -38,168 |
| Netherlands | 109,603 | 7,278 | -102,325 |
| Ireland | 90,299 | 11 | -90,288 |
| Italy | 40,790 | 39,525 | -1,265 |
| Austria | 37,887 | 13,898 | -23,989 |
| Sweden | 27,541 | 0 | -27,541 |
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 | 1,713,313 |
| United States | 1,119,614 |
| France | 729,240 |
| Japan | 602,353 |
| Germany | 118,209 |
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 | 790,802 | 922,511 | +131,709 |
| United States | 654,732 | 464,882 | -189,850 |
| France | 231,363 | 497,877 | +266,514 |
| Japan | 384,326 | 218,027 | -166,299 |
| Germany | 57,926 | 60,283 | +2,357 |
| Austria | 65,278 | 42,836 | -22,442 |
| Czechia | 37,147 | 45,108 | +7,961 |
| Taiwan | 16,903 | 61,053 | +44,150 |
| United Kingdom | 3,190 | 34,786 | +31,596 |
| Hungary | 24,368 | 6,196 | -18,172 |
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 | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Cheshire | 4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 |
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 | 5 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 3,287,124 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 770,644 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 670,764 |
| Other | 35,629 |
| Road transport | 14,690 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,803,052 | 1,484,072 | -318,980 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 215,899 | 554,745 | +338,846 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 315,463 | 355,301 | +39,838 |
| Other | 12,171 | 23,458 | +11,287 |
| Road transport | 0 | 14,690 | +14,690 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 2,173,930 |
| London Stansted Airport | 685,057 |
| Eurotunnel | 477,496 |
| Thamesport | 307,437 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 259,854 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,028,685 | 1,145,245 | +116,560 |
| London Stansted Airport | 395,948 | 289,109 | -106,839 |
| Eurotunnel | 59,610 | 417,886 | +358,276 |
| Thamesport | 224,826 | 82,611 | -142,215 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 242,502 | 17,352 | -225,150 |
| Dover | 111,854 | 112,282 | +428 |
| Southampton | 60,816 | 128,459 | +67,643 |
| Felixstowe | 16,444 | 92,242 | +75,798 |
| Luton Airport | 89,228 | 0 | -89,228 |
| Birmingham Airport | 26,749 | 26,421 | -328 |
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 | 19 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 12 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 18 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
| 2025-07 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HOWMET LIMITED | 108 |
| OXFORD INSTRUMENTS NANOTECHNOLOGY TOOLS LIMITED | 76 |
| KLA CORPORATION UK LIMITED | 56 |
| AESSEAL PLC | 49 |
| SMITH SCIENTIFIC LIMITED | 49 |
| RENISHAW P L C | 42 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 36 |
| TN UNITED KINGDOM, LTD. | 28 |
| COORSTEK LIMITED | 25 |
| THE LYCRA COMPANY UK LIMITED | 19 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 33 |
| 54m+ | 31 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 316,629 |
| Germany | 220,067 |
| India | 182,667 |
| France | 174,018 |
| Netherlands | 124,781 |
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 | 100,626 | 216,003 | +115,377 |
| Germany | 125,273 | 94,794 | -30,479 |
| India | 84,222 | 98,445 | +14,223 |
| France | 85,437 | 88,581 | +3,144 |
| Netherlands | 63,753 | 61,028 | -2,725 |
| Japan | 18,362 | 67,701 | +49,339 |
| Sweden | 27,744 | 53,656 | +25,912 |
| Mexico | 36,238 | 28,870 | -7,368 |
| Spain | 25,033 | 21,904 | -3,129 |
| Ireland | 27,655 | 18,736 | -8,919 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 29 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 29 | 0 | -29 |
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 | 1,106,286 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 304,276 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 228,970 |
| Other | 29 |
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 | 427,551 | 678,735 | +251,184 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 160,838 | 143,438 | -17,400 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 110,978 | 117,992 | +7,014 |
| Other | 29 | 0 | -29 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 372,321 |
| ZLC | 332,038 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 237,026 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 170,027 |
| London Stansted Airport | 130,535 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 123,020 | 249,301 | +126,281 |
| ZLC | 129,380 | 202,658 | +73,278 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 93,827 | 143,199 | +49,372 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 102,017 | 68,010 | -34,007 |
| London Stansted Airport | 60,156 | 70,379 | +10,223 |
| Southampton | 10,545 | 104,408 | +93,863 |
| Immingham Docks | 26,726 | 53,656 | +26,930 |
| London Gateway Port | 61,478 | 13,584 | -47,894 |
| Holyhead | 27,626 | 13,695 | -13,931 |
| Manchester Airport | 21,168 | 13,198 | -7,970 |
Quick facts
HS code: 690911
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lab or technical ceramic tools made of porcelain or china