Import/export HS code 690919: Various ceramic tools
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 15,103,053 |
| Japan | 5,612,355 |
| China | 4,916,451 |
| France | 4,401,194 |
| United States | 3,917,303 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 8,271,287 | 6,831,766 | -1,439,521 |
| Japan | 3,402,130 | 2,210,225 | -1,191,905 |
| China | 2,590,688 | 2,325,763 | -264,925 |
| France | 1,988,392 | 2,412,802 | +424,410 |
| United States | 2,362,197 | 1,555,106 | -807,091 |
| Netherlands | 1,210,239 | 1,181,185 | -29,054 |
| Taiwan | 744,261 | 891,071 | +146,810 |
| Switzerland | 545,227 | 326,257 | -218,970 |
| Poland | 530,280 | 339,824 | -190,456 |
| Thailand | 483,083 | 383,880 | -99,203 |
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 | 11,961,011 |
| China | 6,669,894 |
| Japan | 6,484,603 |
| United States | 5,030,096 |
| France | 4,529,828 |
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 | 6,515,192 | 5,445,819 | -1,069,373 |
| China | 3,199,634 | 3,470,260 | +270,626 |
| Japan | 3,735,760 | 2,748,843 | -986,917 |
| United States | 3,343,616 | 1,686,480 | -1,657,136 |
| France | 2,163,468 | 2,366,360 | +202,892 |
| Taiwan | 723,135 | 864,042 | +140,907 |
| Switzerland | 572,126 | 574,691 | +2,565 |
| Poland | 584,767 | 301,343 | -283,424 |
| Thailand | 468,025 | 376,529 | -91,496 |
| Hungary | 497,120 | 267,741 | -229,379 |
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 | 28 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 21 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 20 |
| Greater Manchester | 19 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 19 | 20 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 11 | 16 | +5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 13 | 16 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 | 15 | +4 |
| Inner London - West | 10 | 15 | +5 |
| West Midlands | 13 | 12 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 16 | 10 | -6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 14 | 7 | -7 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 14 | 9 | -5 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 11 | 6 | -5 |
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) | 18,086,739 |
| Air transport | 16,217,804 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,544,394 |
| Other | 1,449,889 |
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) | 9,856,171 | 8,230,568 | -1,625,603 |
| Air transport | 8,225,795 | 7,992,009 | -233,786 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,975,431 | 3,568,963 | -1,406,468 |
| Other | 1,337,714 | 112,175 | -1,225,539 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 8,841,796 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,572,397 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,913,888 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,414,672 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,330,799 |
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 | 4,597,023 | 4,244,773 | -352,250 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,063,562 | 3,508,835 | -554,727 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,760,810 | 2,153,078 | -607,732 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,002,733 | 2,411,939 | +409,206 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,378,652 | 952,147 | -426,505 |
| Southampton | 1,557,081 | 658,436 | -898,645 |
| Thamesport | 1,106,957 | 775,047 | -331,910 |
| London Gateway Port | 744,582 | 1,054,475 | +309,893 |
| 000 | 1,337,714 | 112,175 | -1,225,539 |
| Manchester Airport | 667,112 | 737,822 | +70,710 |
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 | 53 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 45 |
| Other manufacturing | 43 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 29 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 27 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 58 |
| 2025-10 | 67 |
| 2025-09 | 66 |
| 2025-08 | 63 |
| 2025-07 | 55 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JOHNSON MATTHEY PLC | 118 |
| RENISHAW P L C | 102 |
| GOODFELLOW CAMBRIDGE LIMITED | 93 |
| NSK BEARINGS EUROPE LIMITED | 74 |
| TN UNITED KINGDOM, LTD. | 71 |
| SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY (IRELAND) | 62 |
| NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO UK LIMITED | 58 |
| DRUCK LIMITED | 56 |
| AKS PRECISION BALL EUROPE LIMITED | 55 |
| UCC COFFEE UK LIMITED | 53 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 157 |
| 1m-15m | 117 |
| 15m-54m | 31 |
| 0-1m | 25 |
| Other | 22 |
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 | 19,584,875 |
| Denmark | 11,357,659 |
| Germany | 2,981,863 |
| Malaysia | 2,206,046 |
| Singapore | 2,104,001 |
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 | 11,972,454 | 7,612,421 | -4,360,033 |
| Denmark | 5,939,408 | 5,418,251 | -521,157 |
| Germany | 1,327,558 | 1,654,305 | +326,747 |
| Malaysia | 1,277,469 | 928,577 | -348,892 |
| Singapore | 1,179,692 | 924,309 | -255,383 |
| Netherlands | 896,162 | 1,163,433 | +267,271 |
| Taiwan | 862,401 | 1,026,159 | +163,758 |
| China | 935,206 | 848,453 | -86,753 |
| Japan | 630,807 | 933,607 | +302,800 |
| Mexico | 667,715 | 891,348 | +223,633 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 649 |
| Italy | 85 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 417 | 232 | -185 |
| Italy | 85 | 0 | -85 |
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 | 27,635,171 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,416,374 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,160,035 |
| Road transport | 14,271 |
| Other | 734 |
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 | 16,112,983 | 11,522,188 | -4,590,795 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,735,326 | 8,681,048 | +1,945,722 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,543,392 | 5,616,643 | -1,926,749 |
| Road transport | 14,271 | 0 | -14,271 |
| Other | 502 | 232 | -270 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 12,156,974 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,319,656 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,753,773 |
| Southampton | 8,886,722 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,606,156 |
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 | 6,448,540 | 5,708,434 | -740,106 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,875,674 | 3,443,982 | -4,431,692 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,674,487 | 5,079,286 | -595,201 |
| Southampton | 4,665,432 | 4,221,290 | -444,142 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,014,830 | 2,591,326 | +576,496 |
| ZLC | 1,041,121 | 1,824,841 | +783,720 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,074,951 | 958,079 | -116,872 |
| London Gateway Port | 444,104 | 816,234 | +372,130 |
| Dover | 570,669 | 206,917 | -363,752 |
| Birmingham Airport | 290,092 | 130,597 | -159,495 |
Quick facts
HS code: 690919
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of ceramic tools for labs, farms, or packing