Import/export HS code 6913: Decorative ceramic items
Includes ceramic statues, figurines, and other ornamental pieces used for decoration
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 | 72,620,900 |
| Portugal | 16,604,360 |
| Germany | 8,376,637 |
| Viet Nam | 6,370,832 |
| Netherlands | 5,988,046 |
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 | 35,405,203 | 37,215,697 | +1,810,494 |
| Portugal | 7,737,530 | 8,866,830 | +1,129,300 |
| Germany | 4,671,707 | 3,704,930 | -966,777 |
| Viet Nam | 2,122,433 | 4,248,399 | +2,125,966 |
| Netherlands | 3,138,466 | 2,849,580 | -288,886 |
| Italy | 1,920,705 | 2,059,952 | +139,247 |
| France | 1,192,698 | 1,191,522 | -1,176 |
| Spain | 1,093,477 | 1,107,324 | +13,847 |
| Denmark | 672,054 | 958,689 | +286,635 |
| Thailand | 726,365 | 466,417 | -259,948 |
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 | 80,364,066 |
| Portugal | 18,801,089 |
| Germany | 7,270,262 |
| Viet Nam | 7,156,489 |
| Italy | 4,592,668 |
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 | 38,818,707 | 41,545,359 | +2,726,652 |
| Portugal | 8,838,618 | 9,962,471 | +1,123,853 |
| Germany | 4,089,159 | 3,181,103 | -908,056 |
| Viet Nam | 2,571,510 | 4,584,979 | +2,013,469 |
| Italy | 2,643,240 | 1,949,428 | -693,812 |
| Spain | 1,104,934 | 1,106,607 | +1,673 |
| France | 882,225 | 936,138 | +53,913 |
| Thailand | 804,074 | 519,399 | -284,675 |
| Netherlands | 374,007 | 379,336 | +5,329 |
| India | 414,500 | 272,734 | -141,766 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 184 |
| Inner London - East | 87 |
| Greater Manchester | 82 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 71 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 47 |
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 | 136 | 108 | -28 |
| Inner London - East | 56 | 64 | +8 |
| Greater Manchester | 62 | 65 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 52 | 43 | -9 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 28 | 36 | +8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 25 | 31 | +6 |
| West Midlands | 20 | 21 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 23 | 19 | -4 |
| West Yorkshire | 21 | 20 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 22 | 15 | -7 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 81,740,159 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 33,697,026 |
| Air transport | 8,609,886 |
| Other | 7,215,972 |
| Road transport | 226,431 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,190,906 | 42,549,253 | +3,358,347 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,875,035 | 17,821,991 | +1,946,956 |
| Air transport | 4,850,301 | 3,759,585 | -1,090,716 |
| Other | 4,021,175 | 3,194,797 | -826,378 |
| Road transport | 170,364 | 56,067 | -114,297 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 46,778,864 |
| Southampton | 17,785,033 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,486,598 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,721,799 |
| Newhaven | 7,634,418 |
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 | 26,017,284 | 20,761,580 | -5,255,704 |
| Southampton | 8,153,719 | 9,631,314 | +1,477,595 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,255,985 | 7,230,613 | +5,974,628 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,418,148 | 4,303,651 | +885,503 |
| Newhaven | 3,149,964 | 4,484,454 | +1,334,490 |
| 000 | 4,021,175 | 3,194,797 | -826,378 |
| Dover | 2,553,488 | 2,977,657 | +424,169 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,087,930 | 2,228,482 | +140,552 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,875,934 | 2,078,353 | +202,419 |
| Thamesport | 2,365,367 | 1,023,954 | -1,341,413 |
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 | 549 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 335 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 48 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 32 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 29 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 231 |
| 2025-10 | 254 |
| 2025-09 | 210 |
| 2025-08 | 202 |
| 2025-07 | 219 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 119 |
| CHAIRS LIMITED | 118 |
| TJX UK | 118 |
| POUNDLAND LIMITED | 117 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 116 |
| CANDLELIGHT PRODUCTS LIMITED | 115 |
| DUNELM (SOFT FURNISHINGS) LTD | 112 |
| SIFCON INTERNATIONAL PLC | 111 |
| NEXT RETAIL LIMITED | 110 |
| PRIMARK STORES LIMITED | 109 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 454 |
| 0-1m | 311 |
| 54m+ | 176 |
| 15m-54m | 102 |
| Other | 71 |
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 | 5,003,596 |
| United States | 4,449,689 |
| France | 1,594,334 |
| Switzerland | 1,251,415 |
| Netherlands | 1,029,784 |
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 | 2,797,716 | 2,205,880 | -591,836 |
| United States | 2,664,427 | 1,785,262 | -879,165 |
| France | 572,415 | 1,021,919 | +449,504 |
| Switzerland | 208,831 | 1,042,584 | +833,753 |
| Netherlands | 376,804 | 652,980 | +276,176 |
| Germany | 637,889 | 333,902 | -303,987 |
| Japan | 472,216 | 350,212 | -122,004 |
| United Arab Emirates | 634,240 | 184,292 | -449,948 |
| Italy | 241,499 | 405,546 | +164,047 |
| Belgium | 312,567 | 259,031 | -53,536 |
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 | 2,913,690 |
| XL | 801,944 |
| China | 319,823 |
| Ireland | 66,840 |
| Switzerland | 66,157 |
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 | 1,909,191 | 1,004,499 | -904,692 |
| XL | 172,198 | 629,746 | +457,548 |
| China | 166,820 | 153,003 | -13,817 |
| Ireland | 29,850 | 36,990 | +7,140 |
| Switzerland | 52,175 | 13,982 | -38,193 |
| XU | 7,747 | 11,233 | +3,486 |
| Portugal | 2,919 | 2,240 | -679 |
| Romania | 3,879 | 16 | -3,863 |
| Bangladesh | 3,664 | 0 | -3,664 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,865 | 634 | -2,231 |
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 | 8,570,487 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,769,848 |
| Other | 4,207,008 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,771,909 |
| Road transport | 9,179 |
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 | 4,786,943 | 3,783,544 | -1,003,399 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,275,238 | 4,494,610 | +1,219,372 |
| Other | 2,353,714 | 1,853,294 | -500,420 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,428,067 | 1,343,842 | -84,225 |
| Road transport | 5,723 | 3,456 | -2,267 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,720,256 |
| 000 | 4,207,008 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,927,689 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,489,886 |
| Dover | 1,261,508 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,024,892 | 2,695,364 | +670,472 |
| 000 | 2,353,714 | 1,853,294 | -500,420 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,330,745 | 1,596,944 | -733,801 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,504,535 | 985,351 | -519,184 |
| Dover | 470,606 | 790,902 | +320,296 |
| ZLC | 394,009 | 302,951 | -91,058 |
| Southampton | 315,654 | 380,049 | +64,395 |
| London Gateway Port | 339,079 | 347,379 | +8,300 |
| Holyhead | 367,813 | 275,774 | -92,039 |
| Felixstowe | 310,182 | 304,648 | -5,534 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 6913
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes ceramic statues, figurines, and other ornamental pieces used for decoration