Import/export HS code 691410: Porcelain or china ceramic products
Ceramic products made from porcelain or china, excluding decorative items
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | 2,797,045 |
| Spain | 1,374,124 |
| Italy | 723,341 |
| Turkey | 586,414 |
| India | 257,785 |
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 | 1,396,915 | 1,400,130 | +3,215 |
| Spain | 791,332 | 582,792 | -208,540 |
| Italy | 484,376 | 238,965 | -245,411 |
| Turkey | 327,920 | 258,494 | -69,426 |
| India | 116,195 | 141,590 | +25,395 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 195,850 | 35,046 | -160,804 |
| France | 124,950 | 74,692 | -50,258 |
| United States | 60,573 | 51,764 | -8,809 |
| Netherlands | 68,414 | 42,286 | -26,128 |
| Portugal | 30,061 | 77,805 | +47,744 |
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 | 3,215,825 |
| Turkey | 586,414 |
| Spain | 412,821 |
| Italy | 278,052 |
| India | 257,785 |
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 | 1,715,934 | 1,499,891 | -216,043 |
| Turkey | 327,920 | 258,494 | -69,426 |
| Spain | 231,008 | 181,813 | -49,195 |
| Italy | 223,418 | 54,634 | -168,784 |
| India | 116,195 | 141,590 | +25,395 |
| Portugal | 43,123 | 95,582 | +52,459 |
| France | 63,483 | 60,864 | -2,619 |
| United States | 48,363 | 45,252 | -3,111 |
| United Kingdom | 9,607 | 56,987 | +47,380 |
| Germany | 34,770 | 17,120 | -17,650 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 32 |
| Inner London - East | 20 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
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 | 23 | 16 | -7 |
| Inner London - East | 14 | 8 | -6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Kent | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 | 0 | -5 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 3 | +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) | 3,468,785 |
| Other | 1,479,832 |
| Air transport | 1,244,860 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 750,834 |
| Road transport | 40,189 |
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) | 1,852,498 | 1,616,287 | -236,211 |
| Other | 872,406 | 607,426 | -264,980 |
| Air transport | 621,889 | 622,971 | +1,082 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 504,049 | 246,785 | -257,264 |
| Road transport | 38,503 | 1,686 | -36,817 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,737,454 |
| 000 | 1,479,832 |
| London Gateway Port | 684,341 |
| Southampton | 430,530 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 402,989 |
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 | 963,495 | 773,959 | -189,536 |
| 000 | 872,406 | 607,426 | -264,980 |
| London Gateway Port | 331,142 | 353,199 | +22,057 |
| Southampton | 227,956 | 202,574 | -25,382 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 239,802 | 163,187 | -76,615 |
| Belfast Port | 132,539 | 144,886 | +12,347 |
| Dover | 217,388 | 16,676 | -200,712 |
| Luton Airport | 77,336 | 135,188 | +57,852 |
| London | 110,057 | 74,245 | -35,812 |
| Eurotunnel | 134,120 | 49,630 | -84,490 |
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 | 69 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 51 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 24 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TJX UK | 53 |
| WICKES BUILDING SUPPLIES LIMITED | 44 |
| WOODLODGE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 44 |
| RAK CERAMICS UK LIMITED | 43 |
| WALLS AND FLOORS LIMITED | 32 |
| 5025 LIFESTYLE LTD | 30 |
| TILE MOUNTAIN LIMITED | 28 |
| SAINT GERMAIN LIMITED | 24 |
| OLIVER BONAS LIMITED | 24 |
| WESTON GROUP PLC | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 75 |
| 54m+ | 37 |
| 0-1m | 33 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
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 | 1,160,382 |
| United States | 420,729 |
| France | 291,052 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 211,748 |
| Italy | 173,183 |
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 | 592,047 | 568,335 | -23,712 |
| United States | 316,205 | 104,524 | -211,681 |
| France | 90,828 | 200,224 | +109,396 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 58,122 | 153,626 | +95,504 |
| Italy | 164,683 | 8,500 | -156,183 |
| Germany | 110,084 | 16,351 | -93,733 |
| Switzerland | 28,861 | 88,625 | +59,764 |
| Netherlands | 44,986 | 45,351 | +365 |
| India | 53,060 | 30,735 | -22,325 |
| United Arab Emirates | 67,522 | 15,475 | -52,047 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 913,687 |
| Italy | 94,246 |
| Turkey | 2,218 |
| Ireland | 1,625 |
| China | 183 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 493,951 | 419,736 | -74,215 |
| Italy | 27,391 | 66,855 | +39,464 |
| Turkey | 2,038 | 180 | -1,858 |
| Ireland | 1,625 | 0 | -1,625 |
| China | 165 | 18 | -147 |
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 | 1,250,596 |
| Other | 1,011,959 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 953,479 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 168,705 |
| Road transport | 8,967 |
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 | 880,728 | 369,868 | -510,860 |
| Other | 525,170 | 486,789 | -38,381 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 496,307 | 457,172 | -39,135 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 126,829 | 41,876 | -84,953 |
| Road transport | 4,733 | 4,234 | -499 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 1,011,959 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 646,773 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 534,287 |
| East Midlands Airport | 355,613 |
| ZLC | 181,571 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 525,170 | 486,789 | -38,381 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 311,891 | 334,882 | +22,991 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 376,761 | 157,526 | -219,235 |
| East Midlands Airport | 255,675 | 99,938 | -155,737 |
| ZLC | 159,443 | 22,128 | -137,315 |
| London Stansted Airport | 91,623 | 84,290 | -7,333 |
| London Gateway Port | 94,474 | 31,760 | -62,714 |
| Holyhead | 51,409 | 38,112 | -13,297 |
| Eurotunnel | 77,364 | 0 | -77,364 |
| Dover | 32,494 | 41,682 | +9,188 |
Quick facts
HS code: 691410
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ceramic products made from porcelain or china, excluding decorative items