Import/export HS code 691490: Various ceramic products
Ceramic products made from materials other than porcelain or china, excluding decorative items
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 31,708,594 |
| Viet Nam | 28,320,462 |
| China | 26,770,717 |
| United States | 14,841,527 |
| France | 10,318,585 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 14,184,325 | 17,524,269 | +3,339,944 |
| Viet Nam | 15,457,338 | 12,863,124 | -2,594,214 |
| China | 12,518,845 | 14,251,872 | +1,733,027 |
| United States | 8,094,975 | 6,746,552 | -1,348,423 |
| France | 5,427,040 | 4,891,545 | -535,495 |
| Italy | 5,132,821 | 4,617,492 | -515,329 |
| Germany | 2,588,296 | 3,283,748 | +695,452 |
| Pakistan | 2,392,343 | 2,719,705 | +327,362 |
| Netherlands | 2,523,718 | 2,198,684 | -325,034 |
| Malaysia | 1,619,051 | 2,014,871 | +395,820 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 36,818,092 |
| Viet Nam | 29,695,410 |
| China | 29,176,899 |
| United States | 15,494,469 |
| Italy | 12,280,232 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 17,934,415 | 18,883,677 | +949,262 |
| Viet Nam | 16,560,011 | 13,135,399 | -3,424,612 |
| China | 13,096,913 | 16,079,986 | +2,983,073 |
| United States | 7,993,999 | 7,500,470 | -493,529 |
| Italy | 5,538,731 | 6,741,501 | +1,202,770 |
| Germany | 2,640,695 | 2,755,990 | +115,295 |
| Pakistan | 2,448,086 | 2,738,194 | +290,108 |
| Malaysia | 1,670,694 | 2,046,137 | +375,443 |
| Portugal | 1,788,758 | 1,736,090 | -52,668 |
| Japan | 1,871,544 | 1,209,045 | -662,499 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 119 |
| Inner London - East | 55 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 48 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 45 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 43 |
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 | 70 | 79 | +9 |
| Inner London - East | 34 | 37 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 34 | 27 | -7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 32 | 29 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 21 | 35 | +14 |
| Greater Manchester | 28 | 21 | -7 |
| West Midlands | 24 | 18 | -6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 24 | 12 | -12 |
| West Yorkshire | 21 | 19 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 17 | 14 | -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) | 66,183,207 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 63,040,329 |
| Air transport | 24,798,808 |
| Other | 4,971,168 |
| Road transport | 409,296 |
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) | 31,693,998 | 34,489,209 | +2,795,211 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 31,739,688 | 31,300,641 | -439,047 |
| Air transport | 12,933,683 | 11,865,125 | -1,068,558 |
| Other | 3,512,967 | 1,458,201 | -2,054,766 |
| Road transport | 142,407 | 266,889 | +124,482 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 31,848,695 |
| Felixstowe | 22,259,200 |
| Portsmouth | 20,264,719 |
| Eurotunnel | 16,857,785 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,186,434 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 15,565,411 | 16,283,284 | +717,873 |
| Felixstowe | 12,759,954 | 9,499,246 | -3,260,708 |
| Portsmouth | 9,538,203 | 10,726,516 | +1,188,313 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,029,036 | 8,828,749 | +799,713 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,912,377 | 7,274,057 | +361,680 |
| Dover | 3,917,122 | 3,007,622 | -909,500 |
| London | 3,611,172 | 2,774,814 | -836,358 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,448,628 | 4,184,143 | +2,735,515 |
| 000 | 3,512,967 | 1,458,201 | -2,054,766 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,340,652 | 1,587,598 | -753,054 |
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 | 276 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 233 |
| Other manufacturing | 45 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 35 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 33 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 108 |
| 2025-11 | 121 |
| 2025-10 | 124 |
| 2025-09 | 111 |
| 2025-08 | 121 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TJX UK | 115 |
| WOODLODGE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 111 |
| 3M UNITED KINGDOM PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 107 |
| SKILLBOND DIRECT LIMITED | 101 |
| VATRE TERRACOTTA LIMITED | 99 |
| ASHLEIGH AND BURWOOD LIMITED | 92 |
| ROLF C. HAGEN (U.K.) LIMITED | 87 |
| MIM'S ENTERPRISES LIMITED | 87 |
| VESTGUARD UK LIMITED | 79 |
| HHGL LIMITED | 78 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 351 |
| 54m+ | 206 |
| 0-1m | 168 |
| 15m-54m | 90 |
| Other | 51 |
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 | 16,603,247 |
| France | 2,965,955 |
| Germany | 2,683,511 |
| Italy | 2,645,711 |
| Japan | 2,555,627 |
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 | 7,436,961 | 9,166,286 | +1,729,325 |
| France | 1,535,836 | 1,430,119 | -105,717 |
| Germany | 1,114,416 | 1,569,095 | +454,679 |
| Italy | 1,276,926 | 1,368,785 | +91,859 |
| Japan | 1,290,990 | 1,264,637 | -26,353 |
| Ireland | 1,501,458 | 619,730 | -881,728 |
| Poland | 1,069,767 | 1,034,861 | -34,906 |
| Ukraine | 1,156,807 | 766,695 | -390,112 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 736,386 | 1,116,920 | +380,534 |
| Spain | 304,302 | 322,409 | +18,107 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 285,964 |
| XI | 122,929 |
| China | 13,457 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,673 |
| United States | 2,235 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 151,332 | 134,632 | -16,700 |
| XI | 46,653 | 76,276 | +29,623 |
| China | 11,599 | 1,858 | -9,741 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,673 | 0 | -2,673 |
| United States | 1,143 | 1,092 | -51 |
| Ireland | 1,770 | 0 | -1,770 |
| Czechia | 767 | 0 | -767 |
| Viet Nam | 704 | 0 | -704 |
| Egypt | 670 | 0 | -670 |
| India | 0 | 8 | +8 |
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 | 29,773,138 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,735,775 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,709,698 |
| Other | 455,913 |
| Road transport | 115,817 |
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 | 13,476,001 | 16,297,137 | +2,821,136 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,547,730 | 5,188,045 | -1,359,685 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,104,479 | 605,219 | -499,260 |
| Other | 229,849 | 226,064 | -3,785 |
| Road transport | 114,747 | 1,070 | -113,677 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 7,973 | +7,973 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,708,342 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,206,600 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,663,702 |
| ZLC | 3,537,441 |
| Portsmouth | 1,258,025 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,424,652 | 11,283,690 | +1,859,038 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,264,223 | 3,942,377 | -321,846 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,834,663 | 1,829,039 | -5,624 |
| ZLC | 1,543,359 | 1,994,082 | +450,723 |
| Portsmouth | 710,080 | 547,945 | -162,135 |
| London Stansted Airport | 434,246 | 789,911 | +355,665 |
| Holyhead | 971,813 | 230,078 | -741,735 |
| Southampton | 369,297 | 142,945 | -226,352 |
| 000 | 229,849 | 226,064 | -3,785 |
| London Gateway Port | 194,448 | 238,181 | +43,733 |
Quick facts
HS code: 691490
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ceramic products made from materials other than porcelain or china, excluding decorative items