Import/export HS code 250870: Chamotte or dinas earths
Heat-treated clays used in making refractory bricks and linings for high-temperature equipment
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 2,205,997 |
| Germany | 736,627 |
| Italy | 274,448 |
| Netherlands | 143,757 |
| Belgium | 96,746 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,339,799 | 866,198 | -473,601 |
| Germany | 353,045 | 383,582 | +30,537 |
| Italy | 144,786 | 129,662 | -15,124 |
| Netherlands | 27,465 | 116,292 | +88,827 |
| Belgium | 96,746 | 0 | -96,746 |
| Czechia | 35,565 | 43,176 | +7,611 |
| Spain | 0 | 68,589 | +68,589 |
| Poland | 55,697 | 11,695 | -44,002 |
| Sweden | 38,650 | 17,312 | -21,338 |
| India | 34,000 | 0 | -34,000 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 2,344,419 |
| Germany | 823,858 |
| Czechia | 136,249 |
| Italy | 129,662 |
| Poland | 72,797 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,478,221 | 866,198 | -612,023 |
| Germany | 443,898 | 379,960 | -63,938 |
| Czechia | 42,339 | 93,910 | +51,571 |
| Italy | 0 | 129,662 | +129,662 |
| Poland | 55,697 | 17,100 | -38,597 |
| Belgium | 32,948 | 39,295 | +6,347 |
| Spain | 0 | 68,589 | +68,589 |
| Sweden | 38,650 | 17,312 | -21,338 |
| India | 34,000 | 0 | -34,000 |
| United States | 7,512 | 24,480 | +16,968 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 1 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,549,004 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 249,918 |
| Air transport | 11,347 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,044,660 | 1,504,344 | -540,316 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 101,866 | 148,052 | +46,186 |
| Air transport | 3,471 | 7,876 | +4,405 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,770,362 |
| Newhaven | 448,330 |
| Immingham Docks | 396,769 |
| Harwich | 368,451 |
| Killingholme | 170,897 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 997,992 | 772,370 | -225,622 |
| Newhaven | 333,139 | 115,191 | -217,948 |
| Immingham Docks | 257,362 | 139,407 | -117,955 |
| Harwich | 107,444 | 261,007 | +153,563 |
| Killingholme | 109,494 | 61,403 | -48,091 |
| Eurotunnel | 84,904 | 56,459 | -28,445 |
| Portsmouth | 102,386 | 23,996 | -78,390 |
| Poole | 34,072 | 46,340 | +12,268 |
| London | 22,980 | 49,391 | +26,411 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 68,589 | +68,589 |
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 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
1 |
|
Mining support service activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 1 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 92,570 |
| Ireland | 33,949 |
| Norway | 2,120 |
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 | 59,770 | 32,800 | -26,970 |
| Ireland | 32,473 | 1,476 | -30,997 |
| Norway | 2,120 | 0 | -2,120 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 92,570 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 36,069 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 59,770 | 32,800 | -26,970 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 34,593 | 1,476 | -33,117 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 47,630 |
| Felixstowe | 44,940 |
| Holyhead | 33,949 |
| Dover | 2,120 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 36,054 | 11,576 | -24,478 |
| Felixstowe | 23,716 | 21,224 | -2,492 |
| Holyhead | 32,473 | 1,476 | -30,997 |
| Dover | 2,120 | 0 | -2,120 |
Quick facts
HS code: 250870
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Heat-treated clays used in making refractory bricks and linings for high-temperature equipment