Import/export HS code 28181019: Artificial corundum with large particles
Artificial corundum with 50% or more of its total weight having particles larger than 10mm
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,761,672 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 704,398 |
| France | 41,951 |
| Germany | 27,522 |
| Czechia | 5,415 |
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 | 1,092,996 | 668,676 | -424,320 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 121,908 | 582,490 | +460,582 |
| France | 0 | 41,951 | +41,951 |
| Germany | 0 | 27,522 | +27,522 |
| Czechia | 933 | 4,482 | +3,549 |
| Austria | 0 | 4,839 | +4,839 |
| Spain | 2,376 | 1,057 | -1,319 |
| Ireland | 269 | 0 | -269 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,317,837 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 148,233 |
| France | 41,951 |
| Ukraine | 15,444 |
| Germany | 7,549 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,150,295 | 1,167,542 | +17,247 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 64,609 | 83,624 | +19,015 |
| France | 0 | 41,951 | +41,951 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 15,444 | +15,444 |
| Germany | 0 | 7,549 | +7,549 |
| Czechia | 933 | 4,482 | +3,549 |
| Austria | 0 | 4,839 | +4,839 |
| Brazil | 0 | 4,529 | +4,529 |
| Spain | 2,376 | 1,057 | -1,319 |
| United Kingdom | 269 | 0 | -269 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,468,083 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 78,014 |
| Air transport | 3,402 |
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) | 1,214,904 | 1,253,179 | +38,275 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,645 | 75,369 | +72,724 |
| Air transport | 933 | 2,469 | +1,536 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,349,466 |
| London Gateway Port | 116,604 |
| Dover | 29,663 |
| Immingham Docks | 27,522 |
| Eurotunnel | 19,503 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,098,300 | 1,251,166 | +152,866 |
| London Gateway Port | 116,604 | 0 | -116,604 |
| Dover | 2,376 | 27,287 | +24,911 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 27,522 | +27,522 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 19,503 | +19,503 |
| Birmingham Airport | 933 | 2,469 | +1,536 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 2,013 | +2,013 |
| London | 0 | 1,057 | +1,057 |
| Liverpool Docks | 269 | 0 | -269 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
| Scientific research and development | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-02 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HODGE CLEMCO LIMITED | 11 |
| KUHMICHEL ABRASIV LIMITED | 6 |
| CAPITAL REFRACTORIES LIMITED | 3 |
| VAPORMATT LIMITED | 2 |
| DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LIMITED | 1 |
| DSC NUTRITION LTD | 1 |
| TYK LIMITED | 1 |
| VESUVIUS UK LIMITED | 1 |
| JEMMTEC LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 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 | 104,211 |
| United Arab Emirates | 17,285 |
| France | 14,950 |
| Netherlands | 14,457 |
| Bahrain | 9,813 |
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 | 24,929 | 79,282 | +54,353 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 17,285 | +17,285 |
| France | 9,149 | 5,801 | -3,348 |
| Netherlands | 6,847 | 7,610 | +763 |
| Bahrain | 9,813 | 0 | -9,813 |
| Singapore | 0 | 3,621 | +3,621 |
| Japan | 0 | 3,439 | +3,439 |
| India | 0 | 2,956 | +2,956 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 982 | +982 |
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) | 124,716 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,158 |
| Air transport | 12,830 |
| Other | 10 |
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) | 34,068 | 90,648 | +56,580 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,813 | 24,345 | +14,532 |
| Air transport | 6,847 | 5,983 | -864 |
| Other | 10 | 0 | -10 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 81,242 |
| London Gateway Port | 30,719 |
| Heysham | 18,853 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,602 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,892 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 22,403 | 58,839 | +36,436 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,813 | 20,906 | +11,093 |
| Heysham | 0 | 18,853 | +18,853 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,801 | 5,801 | +0 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,847 | 2,045 | -4,802 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 5,565 | +5,565 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,516 | 1,590 | -926 |
| ZLC | 0 | 3,938 | +3,938 |
| Southampton | 0 | 3,439 | +3,439 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,348 | 0 | -3,348 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28181019
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Artificial corundum with 50% or more of its total weight having particles larger than 10mm