Import/export HS code 250830: Fireclay
Heat-resistant clay used for making firebricks, pottery, and refractory materials
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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 | 1,919,628 |
| Netherlands | 1,619,562 |
| United States | 1,483,025 |
| France | 815,679 |
| Czechia | 71,200 |
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 | 1,007,317 | 912,311 | -95,006 |
| Netherlands | 1,168,824 | 450,738 | -718,086 |
| United States | 760,103 | 722,922 | -37,181 |
| France | 586,879 | 228,800 | -358,079 |
| Czechia | 0 | 71,200 | +71,200 |
| Spain | 32,073 | 34,814 | +2,741 |
| Germany | 32,227 | 10,197 | -22,030 |
| Turkey | 8,916 | 10,024 | +1,108 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 10,602 | +10,602 |
| Lithuania | 4,889 | 4,346 | -543 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,519,727 |
| China | 1,983,499 |
| Netherlands | 295,710 |
| Spain | 67,347 |
| Belgium | 62,920 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,242,327 | 1,277,400 | -964,927 |
| China | 1,042,193 | 941,306 | -100,887 |
| Netherlands | 270,473 | 25,237 | -245,236 |
| Spain | 32,533 | 34,814 | +2,281 |
| Belgium | 0 | 62,920 | +62,920 |
| Czechia | 0 | 54,260 | +54,260 |
| France | 2,546 | 35,687 | +33,141 |
| Germany | 0 | 16,940 | +16,940 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 10,602 | +10,602 |
| Turkey | 8,916 | 878 | -8,038 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Kent | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 5,194,923 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 838,542 |
| Air transport | 36,680 |
| Road transport | 9,794 |
| Other | 7 |
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) | 3,469,028 | 1,725,895 | -1,743,133 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 99,567 | 738,975 | +639,408 |
| Air transport | 31,995 | 4,685 | -27,310 |
| Road transport | 8,916 | 878 | -8,038 |
| Other | 7 | 0 | -7 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| TRT | 1,657,088 |
| Felixstowe | 1,503,861 |
| Southampton | 973,968 |
| London Gateway Port | 677,500 |
| Immingham Docks | 329,140 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRT | 1,657,088 | 0 | -1,657,088 |
| Felixstowe | 885,908 | 617,953 | -267,955 |
| Southampton | 234,855 | 739,113 | +504,258 |
| London Gateway Port | 515,054 | 162,446 | -352,608 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,676 | 325,464 | +321,788 |
| Hull | 9,311 | 186,148 | +176,837 |
| Liverpool Docks | 24,630 | 130,550 | +105,920 |
| Dover | 35,269 | 119,083 | +83,814 |
| Eurotunnel | 29,918 | 73,013 | +43,095 |
| Goole | 83,191 | 0 | -83,191 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 5 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 573,514 |
| Slovakia | 229,572 |
| Germany | 129,780 |
| Turkey | 92,608 |
| United States | 46,277 |
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 | 312,910 | 260,604 | -52,306 |
| Slovakia | 114,079 | 115,493 | +1,414 |
| Germany | 52,770 | 77,010 | +24,240 |
| Turkey | 27,701 | 64,907 | +37,206 |
| United States | 29,485 | 16,792 | -12,693 |
| Netherlands | 19,783 | 19,820 | +37 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 24,850 | +24,850 |
| France | 1,649 | 20,734 | +19,085 |
| Spain | 7,968 | 1,682 | -6,286 |
| Austria | 0 | 7,233 | +7,233 |
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) | 1,111,092 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 76,413 |
| Air transport | 6,019 |
| Other | 191 |
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) | 543,800 | 567,292 | +23,492 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,039 | 42,374 | +8,335 |
| Air transport | 0 | 6,019 | +6,019 |
| Other | 0 | 191 | +191 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 535,545 |
| Milford | 238,977 |
| Holyhead | 209,138 |
| Liverpool Docks | 110,064 |
| Fishguard | 45,276 |
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 | 229,892 | 305,653 | +75,761 |
| Milford | 115,748 | 123,229 | +7,481 |
| Holyhead | 112,203 | 96,935 | -15,268 |
| Liverpool Docks | 82,174 | 27,890 | -54,284 |
| Fishguard | 17,504 | 27,772 | +10,268 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,554 | 23,950 | +19,396 |
| Southampton | 14,531 | 1,858 | -12,673 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 4,640 | +4,640 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 1,379 | +1,379 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 1,226 | +1,226 |
Quick facts
HS code: 250830
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Heat-resistant clay used for making firebricks, pottery, and refractory materials