Import/export HS code 69139010: Common pottery decorative items
Decorative ceramic items made from basic, everyday pottery materials
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 | 15,196,247 |
| Portugal | 11,492,197 |
| Viet Nam | 3,396,492 |
| Netherlands | 2,434,799 |
| Germany | 1,067,273 |
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 | 6,983,233 | 8,213,014 | +1,229,781 |
| Portugal | 5,189,418 | 6,302,779 | +1,113,361 |
| Viet Nam | 747,839 | 2,648,653 | +1,900,814 |
| Netherlands | 1,237,568 | 1,197,231 | -40,337 |
| Germany | 497,149 | 570,124 | +72,975 |
| Italy | 382,571 | 441,467 | +58,896 |
| Sweden | 436,278 | 366,424 | -69,854 |
| Belgium | 209,381 | 196,806 | -12,575 |
| France | 153,229 | 170,811 | +17,582 |
| Lithuania | 210,972 | 37,345 | -173,627 |
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 | 16,809,531 |
| Portugal | 12,688,519 |
| Viet Nam | 3,860,704 |
| Germany | 1,118,371 |
| Italy | 828,117 |
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 | 7,823,154 | 8,986,377 | +1,163,223 |
| Portugal | 5,914,224 | 6,774,295 | +860,071 |
| Viet Nam | 990,592 | 2,870,112 | +1,879,520 |
| Germany | 447,126 | 671,245 | +224,119 |
| Italy | 408,779 | 419,338 | +10,559 |
| Netherlands | 105,238 | 201,999 | +96,761 |
| France | 120,974 | 147,915 | +26,941 |
| Lithuania | 191,299 | 37,888 | -153,411 |
| India | 112,390 | 92,129 | -20,261 |
| Mexico | 61,162 | 90,542 | +29,380 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 55 |
| Inner London - East | 31 |
| Greater Manchester | 17 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 17 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 17 |
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 | 36 | 36 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 22 | 20 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 15 | 8 | -7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 14 | 9 | -5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 | 12 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Kent | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 5 | -3 |
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) | 20,213,256 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,654,091 |
| Air transport | 1,046,612 |
| Other | 1,039,213 |
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) | 9,005,774 | 11,207,482 | +2,201,708 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,868,748 | 8,785,343 | +1,916,595 |
| Air transport | 537,568 | 509,044 | -28,524 |
| Other | 545,870 | 493,343 | -52,527 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 10,897,827 |
| Newhaven | 6,107,503 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,545,290 |
| Southampton | 3,484,062 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,313,824 |
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 | 5,400,624 | 5,497,203 | +96,579 |
| Newhaven | 2,618,223 | 3,489,280 | +871,057 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,392,690 | 2,152,600 | +759,910 |
| Southampton | 1,091,280 | 2,392,782 | +1,301,502 |
| London Gateway Port | 331,945 | 1,981,879 | +1,649,934 |
| Dover | 1,033,948 | 1,227,165 | +193,217 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,016,150 | 1,018,523 | +2,373 |
| Immingham Docks | 727,589 | 803,459 | +75,870 |
| Thamesport | 1,096,346 | 362,199 | -734,147 |
| 000 | 545,870 | 493,343 | -52,527 |
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 | 164 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 138 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 21 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 11 |
| Services to buildings and landscape activities | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 55 |
| 2025-10 | 72 |
| 2025-09 | 56 |
| 2025-08 | 54 |
| 2025-07 | 64 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CHAIRS LIMITED | 116 |
| POUNDLAND LIMITED | 108 |
| R J B STONE LIMITED | 102 |
| APAC GROUP LIMITED | 85 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 71 |
| GALLERY DIRECT LIMITED | 67 |
| SIFCON INTERNATIONAL PLC | 66 |
| HEAVEN SENDS LIMITED | 65 |
| RICHARD LANG & SON LIMITED | 64 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 60 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 168 |
| 0-1m | 89 |
| 54m+ | 60 |
| 15m-54m | 36 |
| Other | 19 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 792,035 |
| Switzerland | 500,999 |
| United States | 488,000 |
| Belgium | 481,053 |
| Germany | 265,791 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 302,514 | 489,521 | +187,007 |
| Switzerland | 45,203 | 455,796 | +410,593 |
| United States | 208,760 | 279,240 | +70,480 |
| Belgium | 258,518 | 222,535 | -35,983 |
| Germany | 236,592 | 29,199 | -207,393 |
| Netherlands | 129,422 | 129,394 | -28 |
| Ireland | 105,446 | 96,235 | -9,211 |
| Japan | 66,784 | 46,569 | -20,215 |
| Spain | 88,558 | 21,534 | -67,024 |
| United Arab Emirates | 64,537 | 40,757 | -23,780 |
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 | 13,314 |
| XU | 7,778 |
| XI | 6,032 |
| Viet Nam | 1,362 |
| Germany | 303 |
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 | 4,495 | 8,819 | +4,324 |
| XU | 708 | 7,070 | +6,362 |
| XI | 3,753 | 2,279 | -1,474 |
| Viet Nam | 830 | 532 | -298 |
| Germany | 123 | 180 | +57 |
| Netherlands | 190 | 84 | -106 |
| Portugal | 0 | 16 | +16 |
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) | 2,658,162 |
| Air transport | 1,058,895 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 487,143 |
| Other | 29,079 |
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) | 1,199,633 | 1,458,529 | +258,896 |
| Air transport | 524,828 | 534,067 | +9,239 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 289,745 | 197,398 | -92,347 |
| Other | 10,099 | 18,980 | +8,881 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,673,486 |
| Dover | 713,231 |
| East Midlands Airport | 350,578 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 303,963 |
| ZLC | 218,046 |
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 | 778,766 | 894,720 | +115,954 |
| Dover | 280,507 | 432,724 | +152,217 |
| East Midlands Airport | 232,598 | 117,980 | -114,618 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 115,655 | 188,308 | +72,653 |
| ZLC | 72,542 | 145,504 | +72,962 |
| Southampton | 60,897 | 79,571 | +18,674 |
| London Stansted Airport | 71,015 | 64,325 | -6,690 |
| London Gateway Port | 83,808 | 24,164 | -59,644 |
| Holyhead | 72,918 | 33,928 | -38,990 |
| Liverpool Docks | 42,335 | 59,632 | +17,297 |
Quick facts
HS code: 69139010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Decorative ceramic items made from basic, everyday pottery materials