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 | 2,347,202 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 593,813 |
| Brazil | 93,918 |
| 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 | 1,092,662 | 1,254,540 | +161,878 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 251,440 | 342,373 | +90,933 |
| Brazil | 51,566 | 42,352 | -9,214 |
| 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 | 2,941,015 |
| Brazil | 93,918 |
| 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 | 1,344,102 | 1,596,913 | +252,811 |
| Brazil | 51,566 | 42,352 | -9,214 |
| 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) | 3,030,852 |
| 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) | 1,395,668 | 1,635,184 | +239,516 |
| 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 | 2,813,314 |
| London Gateway Port | 178,513 |
| 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 | 1,295,904 | 1,517,410 | +221,506 |
| London Gateway Port | 73,608 | 104,905 | +31,297 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 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 | 922,095 |
| India | 324,575 |
| France | 274,411 |
| United States | 71,000 |
| 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 | 333,292 | 588,803 | +255,511 |
| India | 132,017 | 192,558 | +60,541 |
| France | 136,084 | 138,327 | +2,243 |
| United States | 70,092 | 908 | -69,184 |
| Germany | 0 | 28,189 | +28,189 |
| 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) | 1,240,226 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 398,982 |
| 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) | 481,663 | 758,563 | +276,900 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 205,516 | 193,466 | -12,050 |
| 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 | 1,189,472 |
| London Gateway Port | 319,789 |
| Liverpool Docks | 82,549 |
| Immingham Docks | 41,704 |
| Southampton | 5,694 |
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 | 462,342 | 727,130 | +264,788 |
| London Gateway Port | 132,017 | 187,772 | +55,755 |
| Liverpool Docks | 82,549 | 0 | -82,549 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,271 | 31,433 | +21,162 |
| Southampton | 0 | 5,694 | +5,694 |
| 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