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 | 1,044,416 |
| United States | 331,011 |
| Spain | 325,198 |
| France | 76,177 |
| Malaysia | 34,971 |
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 | 277,851 | 766,565 | +488,714 |
| United States | 158,171 | 172,840 | +14,669 |
| Spain | 192,248 | 132,950 | -59,298 |
| France | 72,386 | 3,791 | -68,595 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 34,971 | +34,971 |
| China | 31,527 | 0 | -31,527 |
| Poland | 23,816 | 6,232 | -17,584 |
| Italy | 1,016 | 18,387 | +17,371 |
| Netherlands | 12,582 | 5,231 | -7,351 |
| Ireland | 13,344 | 2,483 | -10,861 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 499,408 |
| France | 455,689 |
| United States | 444,423 |
| Spain | 339,553 |
| Malaysia | 34,971 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 28,722 | 470,686 | +441,964 |
| France | 225,957 | 229,732 | +3,775 |
| United States | 230,555 | 213,868 | -16,687 |
| Spain | 192,248 | 147,305 | -44,943 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 34,971 | +34,971 |
| China | 31,527 | 0 | -31,527 |
| Poland | 23,816 | 6,232 | -17,584 |
| Italy | 5,006 | 18,387 | +13,381 |
| Canada | 0 | 22,012 | +22,012 |
| Germany | 17,575 | 0 | -17,575 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| South Yorkshire | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Devon | 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 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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 |
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) | 1,526,261 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 260,371 |
| Air transport | 147,716 |
| Other | 15,329 |
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) | 549,010 | 977,251 | +428,241 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 102,402 | 157,969 | +55,567 |
| Air transport | 123,888 | 23,828 | -100,060 |
| Other | 12,846 | 2,483 | -10,363 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,060,317 |
| Eurotunnel | 385,674 |
| Southampton | 183,300 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 143,332 |
| Felixstowe | 66,376 |
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 | 286,358 | 773,959 | +487,601 |
| Eurotunnel | 256,452 | 129,222 | -127,230 |
| Southampton | 34,288 | 149,012 | +114,724 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 121,320 | 22,012 | -99,308 |
| Felixstowe | 28,691 | 37,685 | +8,994 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 24,757 | +24,757 |
| Hull | 15,838 | 0 | -15,838 |
| 000 | 12,846 | 2,483 | -10,363 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 14,342 | +14,342 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 13,696 | 0 | -13,696 |
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 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 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 | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 293,170 |
| Finland | 229,672 |
| Portugal | 186,028 |
| Norway | 185,249 |
| Estonia | 160,043 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 142,327 | 150,843 | +8,516 |
| Finland | 156,048 | 73,624 | -82,424 |
| Portugal | 2,695 | 183,333 | +180,638 |
| Norway | 73,325 | 111,924 | +38,599 |
| Estonia | 97,722 | 62,321 | -35,401 |
| China | 49,036 | 98,725 | +49,689 |
| Malaysia | 126,079 | 0 | -126,079 |
| Poland | 18,543 | 89,691 | +71,148 |
| Ireland | 34,981 | 46,133 | +11,152 |
| Sweden | 32,488 | 13,281 | -19,207 |
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 | 18,802 |
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 | 9,676 | 9,126 | -550 |
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) | 1,015,363 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 808,078 |
| Air transport | 113,042 |
| Other | 19,038 |
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) | 414,122 | 601,241 | +187,119 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 501,829 | 306,249 | -195,580 |
| Air transport | 33,785 | 79,257 | +45,472 |
| Other | 9,912 | 9,126 | -786 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 673,484 |
| London Gateway Port | 319,529 |
| Immingham Docks | 227,141 |
| Southampton | 205,594 |
| Felixstowe | 169,354 |
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 | 262,632 | 410,852 | +148,220 |
| London Gateway Port | 221,047 | 98,482 | -122,565 |
| Immingham Docks | 89,169 | 137,972 | +48,803 |
| Southampton | 69,611 | 135,983 | +66,372 |
| Felixstowe | 147,334 | 22,020 | -125,314 |
| Middlesbrough | 34,305 | 35,594 | +1,289 |
| Holyhead | 19,714 | 29,445 | +9,731 |
| East Midlands Airport | 19,028 | 25,967 | +6,939 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,066 | 27,187 | +22,121 |
| Dover | 28,693 | 1,517 | -27,176 |
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