Import/export HS code 28181099: Artificial corundum with large particles (other)
Artificial corundum with 50% or more of its total weight having particles larger than 10mm, for specific uses
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 | 1,992,793 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 593,813 |
| Brazil | 107,768 |
| United States | 6,098 |
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 | 1,282,157 | 710,636 | -571,521 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 251,440 | 342,373 | +90,933 |
| Brazil | 51,566 | 56,202 | +4,636 |
| United States | 3,123 | 2,975 | -148 |
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 | 2,586,606 |
| Brazil | 107,768 |
| United States | 6,098 |
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 | 1,533,597 | 1,053,009 | -480,588 |
| Brazil | 51,566 | 56,202 | +4,636 |
| United States | 3,123 | 2,975 | -148 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 2,690,293 |
| Air transport | 10,179 |
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) | 1,585,163 | 1,105,130 | -480,033 |
| Air transport | 3,123 | 7,056 | +3,933 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,449,369 |
| London Gateway Port | 201,899 |
| London | 26,156 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,869 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,098 |
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 | 1,468,710 | 980,659 | -488,051 |
| London Gateway Port | 90,297 | 111,602 | +21,305 |
| London | 26,156 | 0 | -26,156 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 12,869 | +12,869 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,123 | 2,975 | -148 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 4,081 | +4,081 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Other manufacturing
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 852,586 |
| India | 340,808 |
| France | 274,121 |
| United States | 41,794 |
| Germany | 28,189 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 481,453 | 371,133 | -110,320 |
| India | 156,636 | 184,172 | +27,536 |
| France | 119,817 | 154,304 | +34,487 |
| United States | 36,594 | 5,200 | -31,394 |
| Germany | 3,469 | 24,720 | +21,251 |
| Ireland | 12,457 | 0 | -12,457 |
| Netherlands | 3,237 | 3,244 | +7 |
| Israel | 0 | 1,061 | +1,061 |
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) | 1,173,834 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 382,602 |
| Air transport | 1,061 |
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) | 620,433 | 553,401 | -67,032 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 193,230 | 189,372 | -3,858 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,061 | +1,061 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,126,707 |
| London Gateway Port | 336,022 |
| Liverpool Docks | 49,051 |
| Immingham Docks | 34,670 |
| Southampton | 9,986 |
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 | 601,270 | 525,437 | -75,833 |
| London Gateway Port | 156,636 | 179,386 | +22,750 |
| Liverpool Docks | 49,051 | 0 | -49,051 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,706 | 27,964 | +21,258 |
| Southampton | 0 | 9,986 | +9,986 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 1,061 | +1,061 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28181099
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, for specific uses