Import/export HS code 250870: Chamotte or dinas earths
Heat-treated clays used in making refractory bricks and linings for high-temperature equipment
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 2,844,121 |
| Germany | 550,470 |
| Belgium | 266,324 |
| Italy | 185,145 |
| Netherlands | 89,291 |
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 | 1,818,042 | 1,026,079 | -791,963 |
| Germany | 252,463 | 298,007 | +45,544 |
| Belgium | 266,324 | 0 | -266,324 |
| Italy | 168,961 | 16,184 | -152,777 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 89,291 | +89,291 |
| Spain | 0 | 68,589 | +68,589 |
| Poland | 44,281 | 22,647 | -21,634 |
| Sweden | 52,341 | 0 | -52,341 |
| Czechia | 30,082 | 5,483 | -24,599 |
| 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 | 2,662,472 |
| Germany | 789,925 |
| United States | 360,090 |
| Czechia | 90,843 |
| Spain | 68,589 |
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 | 1,636,393 | 1,026,079 | -610,314 |
| Germany | 500,461 | 289,464 | -210,997 |
| United States | 360,090 | 0 | -360,090 |
| Czechia | 37,418 | 53,425 | +16,007 |
| Spain | 0 | 68,589 | +68,589 |
| Poland | 44,281 | 22,647 | -21,634 |
| Sweden | 52,341 | 0 | -52,341 |
| Belgium | 0 | 49,892 | +49,892 |
| Egypt | 43,025 | 0 | -43,025 |
| India | 34,000 | 0 | -34,000 |
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 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 3,310,433 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 935,892 |
| Air transport | 3,551 |
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) | 1,891,649 | 1,418,784 | -472,865 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 820,084 | 115,808 | -704,276 |
| Air transport | 1,178 | 2,373 | +1,195 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,543,567 |
| TRT | 721,872 |
| Newhaven | 506,304 |
| Immingham Docks | 378,870 |
| Killingholme | 281,227 |
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 | 726,143 | 817,424 | +91,281 |
| TRT | 721,872 | 0 | -721,872 |
| Newhaven | 318,415 | 187,889 | -130,526 |
| Immingham Docks | 196,737 | 182,133 | -14,604 |
| Killingholme | 281,227 | 0 | -281,227 |
| Harwich | 71,655 | 108,924 | +37,269 |
| Eurotunnel | 110,577 | 34,739 | -75,838 |
| Portsmouth | 101,576 | 35,889 | -65,687 |
| Poole | 33,921 | 46,819 | +12,898 |
| Felixstowe | 77,025 | 0 | -77,025 |
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 | 6 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
| Specialised construction activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
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+ | 4 |
| 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 | 116,689 |
| Ireland | 33,949 |
| Norway | 2,120 |
| Spain | 730 |
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 | 105,113 | 11,576 | -93,537 |
| Ireland | 32,473 | 1,476 | -30,997 |
| Norway | 2,120 | 0 | -2,120 |
| Spain | 730 | 0 | -730 |
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) | 115,405 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 36,799 |
| Air transport | 1,284 |
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) | 103,829 | 11,576 | -92,253 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 35,323 | 1,476 | -33,847 |
| Air transport | 1,284 | 0 | -1,284 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 59,358 |
| Holyhead | 33,949 |
| Southampton | 32,331 |
| Felixstowe | 23,716 |
| 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 | 47,782 | 11,576 | -36,206 |
| Holyhead | 32,473 | 1,476 | -30,997 |
| Southampton | 32,331 | 0 | -32,331 |
| Felixstowe | 23,716 | 0 | -23,716 |
| Dover | 2,120 | 0 | -2,120 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,284 | 0 | -1,284 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 730 | 0 | -730 |
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