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 | 2,569,222 |
| Germany | 691,790 |
| Italy | 277,278 |
| Belgium | 210,803 |
| Netherlands | 143,757 |
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 | 1,595,976 | 973,246 | -622,730 |
| Germany | 280,595 | 411,195 | +130,600 |
| Italy | 167,318 | 109,960 | -57,358 |
| Belgium | 210,803 | 0 | -210,803 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 143,757 | +143,757 |
| Czechia | 30,082 | 48,659 | +18,577 |
| Sweden | 52,341 | 17,312 | -35,029 |
| Spain | 0 | 68,589 | +68,589 |
| Poland | 44,452 | 22,940 | -21,512 |
| 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 | 2,385,664 |
| Germany | 890,997 |
| United States | 384,570 |
| Czechia | 136,249 |
| Italy | 109,960 |
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 | 1,412,418 | 973,246 | -439,172 |
| Germany | 484,448 | 406,549 | -77,899 |
| United States | 360,090 | 24,480 | -335,610 |
| Czechia | 41,315 | 94,934 | +53,619 |
| Italy | 0 | 109,960 | +109,960 |
| Poland | 44,452 | 28,345 | -16,107 |
| Belgium | 0 | 72,243 | +72,243 |
| Sweden | 52,341 | 17,312 | -35,029 |
| Spain | 0 | 68,589 | +68,589 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| 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) | 3,653,458 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 618,896 |
| 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) | 2,011,925 | 1,641,533 | -370,392 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 448,881 | 170,015 | -278,866 |
| 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 | 1,746,273 |
| Newhaven | 485,195 |
| Immingham Docks | 410,375 |
| TRT | 352,578 |
| Harwich | 329,814 |
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 | 895,879 | 850,394 | -45,485 |
| Newhaven | 330,006 | 155,189 | -174,817 |
| Immingham Docks | 234,492 | 175,883 | -58,609 |
| TRT | 352,578 | 0 | -352,578 |
| Harwich | 89,562 | 240,252 | +150,690 |
| Killingholme | 214,148 | 41,701 | -172,447 |
| Eurotunnel | 96,049 | 64,433 | -31,616 |
| Portsmouth | 90,493 | 35,889 | -54,604 |
| Poole | 33,905 | 57,938 | +24,033 |
| Felixstowe | 63,661 | 15,374 | -48,287 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 104,298 |
| 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 | 71,498 | 32,800 | -38,698 |
| 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) | 104,298 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 36,799 |
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) | 71,498 | 32,800 | -38,698 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 35,323 | 1,476 | -33,847 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 59,358 |
| Felixstowe | 44,940 |
| Holyhead | 33,949 |
| Dover | 2,120 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 730 |
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 |
| Felixstowe | 23,716 | 21,224 | -2,492 |
| Holyhead | 32,473 | 1,476 | -30,997 |
| Dover | 2,120 | 0 | -2,120 |
| 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