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 | 15,467,410 |
| Portugal | 11,673,977 |
| Viet Nam | 3,501,596 |
| Netherlands | 2,497,176 |
| Germany | 1,016,819 |
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 | 7,307,982 | 8,159,428 | +851,446 |
| Portugal | 5,212,692 | 6,461,285 | +1,248,593 |
| Viet Nam | 1,022,983 | 2,478,613 | +1,455,630 |
| Netherlands | 1,252,344 | 1,244,832 | -7,512 |
| Germany | 430,979 | 585,840 | +154,861 |
| Italy | 375,624 | 443,953 | +68,329 |
| Sweden | 442,434 | 369,832 | -72,602 |
| Belgium | 218,289 | 206,969 | -11,320 |
| France | 157,436 | 169,177 | +11,741 |
| 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 | 17,076,579 |
| Portugal | 12,887,946 |
| Viet Nam | 3,954,690 |
| Germany | 1,098,300 |
| Italy | 820,447 |
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 | 8,112,108 | 8,964,471 | +852,363 |
| Portugal | 5,980,549 | 6,907,397 | +926,848 |
| Viet Nam | 1,253,955 | 2,700,735 | +1,446,780 |
| Germany | 400,553 | 697,747 | +297,194 |
| Italy | 396,922 | 423,525 | +26,603 |
| Netherlands | 100,583 | 240,083 | +139,500 |
| France | 130,142 | 150,025 | +19,883 |
| Lithuania | 191,299 | 37,888 | -153,411 |
| India | 114,528 | 104,959 | -9,569 |
| Mexico | 83,755 | 81,765 | -1,990 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 58 |
| Inner London - East | 33 |
| Greater Manchester | 18 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 17 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 15 |
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 | 41 | 33 | -8 |
| Inner London - East | 25 | 19 | -6 |
| Greater Manchester | 15 | 10 | -5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 | 12 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Kent | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 12 | 8 | -4 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 7 | 7 | +0 |
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) | 20,496,196 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,992,559 |
| Air transport | 1,087,219 |
| Other | 1,005,159 |
| Road transport | 1,561 |
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) | 9,427,682 | 11,068,514 | +1,640,832 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,927,319 | 9,065,240 | +2,137,921 |
| Air transport | 578,597 | 508,622 | -69,975 |
| Other | 613,473 | 391,686 | -221,787 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,561 | +1,561 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 10,865,842 |
| Newhaven | 5,989,619 |
| Southampton | 3,598,036 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,597,096 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,619,376 |
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 | 5,934,178 | 4,931,664 | -1,002,514 |
| Newhaven | 2,690,492 | 3,299,127 | +608,635 |
| Southampton | 1,103,610 | 2,494,426 | +1,390,816 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,423,486 | 2,173,610 | +750,124 |
| London Gateway Port | 371,572 | 2,247,804 | +1,876,232 |
| Dover | 964,883 | 1,652,358 | +687,475 |
| Liverpool Docks | 956,167 | 1,071,685 | +115,518 |
| Immingham Docks | 730,353 | 811,852 | +81,499 |
| Thamesport | 1,059,916 | 333,711 | -726,205 |
| 000 | 613,473 | 391,686 | -221,787 |
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 | 166 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 138 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 19 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 10 |
| Services to buildings and landscape activities | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 56 |
| 2025-11 | 55 |
| 2025-10 | 73 |
| 2025-09 | 56 |
| 2025-08 | 54 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CHAIRS LIMITED | 117 |
| POUNDLAND LIMITED | 108 |
| R J B STONE LIMITED | 102 |
| APAC GROUP LIMITED | 86 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 72 |
| GALLERY DIRECT LIMITED | 68 |
| HEAVEN SENDS LIMITED | 66 |
| SIFCON INTERNATIONAL PLC | 66 |
| RICHARD LANG & SON LIMITED | 64 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 61 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 167 |
| 0-1m | 89 |
| 54m+ | 61 |
| 15m-54m | 35 |
| Other | 20 |
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 | 789,712 |
| Switzerland | 499,025 |
| United States | 481,594 |
| Belgium | 469,402 |
| Germany | 267,079 |
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 | 370,866 | 418,846 | +47,980 |
| Switzerland | 42,272 | 456,753 | +414,481 |
| United States | 236,424 | 245,170 | +8,746 |
| Belgium | 269,204 | 200,198 | -69,006 |
| Germany | 238,278 | 28,801 | -209,477 |
| Netherlands | 116,654 | 145,402 | +28,748 |
| Ireland | 101,792 | 103,064 | +1,272 |
| Japan | 66,784 | 52,478 | -14,306 |
| Spain | 83,988 | 21,534 | -62,454 |
| United Arab Emirates | 60,937 | 39,257 | -21,680 |
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 | 12,780 |
| XI | 5,631 |
| Viet Nam | 1,362 |
| Germany | 303 |
| Netherlands | 274 |
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 | 6,164 | 6,616 | +452 |
| XI | 3,326 | 2,305 | -1,021 |
| Viet Nam | 1,185 | 177 | -1,008 |
| Germany | 278 | 25 | -253 |
| 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) | 2,633,905 |
| Air transport | 1,061,366 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 456,504 |
| Other | 28,163 |
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) | 1,255,995 | 1,377,910 | +121,915 |
| Air transport | 555,547 | 505,819 | -49,728 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 280,408 | 176,096 | -104,312 |
| Other | 11,851 | 16,312 | +4,461 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,628,172 |
| Dover | 713,885 |
| East Midlands Airport | 351,286 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 307,364 |
| ZLC | 222,850 |
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 | 781,963 | 846,209 | +64,246 |
| Dover | 339,078 | 374,807 | +35,729 |
| East Midlands Airport | 251,650 | 99,636 | -152,014 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 128,155 | 179,209 | +51,054 |
| ZLC | 71,878 | 150,972 | +79,094 |
| London Stansted Airport | 73,269 | 58,052 | -15,217 |
| Southampton | 50,352 | 79,571 | +29,219 |
| Holyhead | 70,659 | 41,419 | -29,240 |
| London Gateway Port | 83,808 | 25,074 | -58,734 |
| Liverpool Docks | 38,785 | 64,272 | +25,487 |
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