Import/export HS code 38160010: Dolomite ramming mix
A type of heat-resistant material made from dolomite, used for lining furnaces and other 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 818,066 |
| United States | 314,395 |
| Spain | 310,560 |
| France | 103,536 |
| China | 31,527 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 258,394 | 559,672 | +301,278 |
| United States | 156,784 | 157,611 | +827 |
| Spain | 221,905 | 88,655 | -133,250 |
| France | 100,390 | 3,146 | -97,244 |
| China | 31,527 | 0 | -31,527 |
| Poland | 23,816 | 6,232 | -17,584 |
| Ireland | 14,966 | 3,920 | -11,046 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 17,813 | +17,813 |
| Portugal | 0 | 14,355 | +14,355 |
| India | 3,657 | 2,481 | -1,176 |
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 | 447,456 |
| United States | 421,781 |
| Spain | 324,915 |
| Austria | 316,323 |
| China | 31,527 |
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 | 246,778 | 200,678 | -46,100 |
| United States | 220,251 | 201,530 | -18,721 |
| Spain | 221,905 | 103,010 | -118,895 |
| Austria | 26,974 | 289,349 | +262,375 |
| China | 31,527 | 0 | -31,527 |
| Poland | 23,816 | 6,232 | -17,584 |
| Canada | 0 | 22,012 | +22,012 |
| Germany | 17,575 | 0 | -17,575 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 12,582 | +12,582 |
| Italy | 5,006 | 2,619 | -2,387 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Devon | 1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 1,261,893 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 242,143 |
| Air transport | 147,716 |
| Other | 18,388 |
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) | 574,632 | 687,261 | +112,629 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 102,035 | 140,108 | +38,073 |
| Air transport | 122,501 | 25,215 | -97,286 |
| Other | 14,468 | 3,920 | -10,548 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 862,642 |
| Eurotunnel | 370,413 |
| Southampton | 166,684 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 143,332 |
| Felixstowe | 29,793 |
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 | 299,500 | 563,142 | +263,642 |
| Eurotunnel | 262,386 | 108,027 | -154,359 |
| Southampton | 34,288 | 132,396 | +98,108 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 121,320 | 22,012 | -99,308 |
| Felixstowe | 28,324 | 1,469 | -26,855 |
| 000 | 14,468 | 3,920 | -10,548 |
| Hull | 15,838 | 0 | -15,838 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 14,342 | +14,342 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 13,696 | 0 | -13,696 |
| Killingholme | 8,296 | 0 | -8,296 |
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 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
| Specialised construction activities | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 15m-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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Finland | 352,125 |
| India | 237,252 |
| Malaysia | 235,309 |
| China | 223,556 |
| Estonia | 167,474 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 183,278 | 168,847 | -14,431 |
| India | 173,814 | 63,438 | -110,376 |
| Malaysia | 235,309 | 0 | -235,309 |
| China | 124,253 | 99,303 | -24,950 |
| Estonia | 70,848 | 96,626 | +25,778 |
| Portugal | 50,602 | 102,358 | +51,756 |
| Norway | 63,885 | 67,128 | +3,243 |
| Poland | 25,834 | 89,691 | +63,857 |
| Netherlands | 50,403 | 16,009 | -34,394 |
| Ireland | 34,663 | 22,183 | -12,480 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 15,504 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 6,555 | 8,949 | +2,394 |
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) | 1,020,348 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 998,377 |
| Air transport | 74,602 |
| Other | 15,740 |
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) | 495,488 | 524,860 | +29,372 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 722,521 | 275,856 | -446,665 |
| Air transport | 15,545 | 59,057 | +43,512 |
| Other | 6,791 | 8,949 | +2,158 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 759,695 |
| London Gateway Port | 395,775 |
| Felixstowe | 248,194 |
| Southampton | 232,484 |
| Immingham Docks | 173,914 |
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 | 345,584 | 414,111 | +68,527 |
| London Gateway Port | 296,029 | 99,746 | -196,283 |
| Felixstowe | 235,654 | 12,540 | -223,114 |
| Southampton | 145,721 | 86,763 | -58,958 |
| Immingham Docks | 82,130 | 91,784 | +9,654 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 69,899 | +69,899 |
| Harwich | 46,592 | 4,771 | -41,821 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,066 | 24,347 | +19,281 |
| Dover | 28,693 | 0 | -28,693 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,395 | 22,704 | +19,309 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38160010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A type of heat-resistant material made from dolomite, used for lining furnaces and other high-temperature equipment