Import/export HS code 38160090: Various heat-resistant materials
Other cements, mortars, and concretes designed for high-temperature applications, excluding dolomite ramming mix
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 14,741,289 |
| France | 12,165,196 |
| Germany | 11,001,738 |
| Ireland | 6,075,973 |
| Netherlands | 4,777,330 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 7,998,997 | 6,742,292 | -1,256,705 |
| France | 5,710,244 | 6,454,952 | +744,708 |
| Germany | 5,429,291 | 5,572,447 | +143,156 |
| Ireland | 2,994,164 | 3,081,809 | +87,645 |
| Netherlands | 2,322,062 | 2,455,268 | +133,206 |
| United States | 1,753,986 | 2,687,788 | +933,802 |
| Spain | 2,140,687 | 1,849,150 | -291,537 |
| Austria | 1,829,930 | 2,014,004 | +184,074 |
| Poland | 1,453,200 | 1,784,887 | +331,687 |
| Italy | 1,133,603 | 1,770,942 | +637,339 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 14,832,214 |
| France | 10,085,675 |
| Germany | 9,753,485 |
| Ireland | 5,781,518 |
| Spain | 5,766,630 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 8,071,568 | 6,760,646 | -1,310,922 |
| France | 4,794,395 | 5,291,280 | +496,885 |
| Germany | 4,658,782 | 5,094,703 | +435,921 |
| Ireland | 2,830,735 | 2,950,783 | +120,048 |
| Spain | 2,898,135 | 2,868,495 | -29,640 |
| Netherlands | 2,860,347 | 2,503,655 | -356,692 |
| United States | 1,970,330 | 3,039,081 | +1,068,751 |
| Poland | 1,502,655 | 1,907,110 | +404,455 |
| Austria | 1,423,394 | 1,724,459 | +301,065 |
| Italy | 1,236,627 | 1,844,276 | +607,649 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 15 |
| West Yorkshire | 12 |
| Inner London - East | 11 |
| Inner London - West | 11 |
| Merseyside | 10 |
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 | 11 | 13 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 5 | 9 | +4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 6 | -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) | 47,832,066 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,222,249 |
| Air transport | 1,238,418 |
| Other | 354,311 |
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) | 26,010,300 | 21,821,766 | -4,188,534 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,377,193 | 14,845,056 | +3,467,863 |
| Air transport | 546,200 | 692,218 | +146,018 |
| Other | 142,196 | 212,115 | +69,919 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 15,748,389 |
| Dover | 15,099,136 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,306,066 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,093,391 |
| Felixstowe | 3,791,436 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 9,301,689 | 6,446,700 | -2,854,989 |
| Dover | 6,698,083 | 8,401,053 | +1,702,970 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,240,583 | 6,065,483 | +824,900 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,267,333 | 2,826,058 | -1,441,275 |
| Felixstowe | 2,463,920 | 1,327,516 | -1,136,404 |
| Southampton | 1,343,761 | 2,337,704 | +993,943 |
| London | 1,395,733 | 2,142,056 | +746,323 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,499,046 | 1,995,024 | +495,978 |
| Harwich | 423,506 | 1,421,922 | +998,416 |
| Holyhead | 870,842 | 961,410 | +90,568 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 46 |
| Specialised construction activities | 45 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 37 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Other manufacturing | 16 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 55 |
| 2026-03 | 49 |
| 2026-02 | 53 |
| 2026-01 | 41 |
| 2025-12 | 41 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIKA LIMITED | 51 |
| MINTEQ UK LIMITED | 51 |
| LICATA BUILDING SYSTEMS LIMITED | 51 |
| VESUVIUS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 51 |
| SIG TRADING LIMITED | 49 |
| INTOCAST UK LIMITED | 48 |
| TYK LIMITED | 45 |
| CAPAROL (U.K.) LIMITED | 44 |
| LECKSMIX LIMITED | 42 |
| TY MAWR LIME LIMITED | 42 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 76 |
| 54m+ | 66 |
| 0-1m | 43 |
| 15m-54m | 21 |
| Other | 14 |
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 | 11,365,444 |
| France | 10,646,692 |
| Netherlands | 8,643,820 |
| Spain | 8,115,429 |
| Germany | 8,069,440 |
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 | 6,591,722 | 4,773,722 | -1,818,000 |
| France | 4,958,909 | 5,687,783 | +728,874 |
| Netherlands | 4,118,652 | 4,525,168 | +406,516 |
| Spain | 3,956,547 | 4,158,882 | +202,335 |
| Germany | 3,598,129 | 4,471,311 | +873,182 |
| Turkey | 4,830,396 | 999,715 | -3,830,681 |
| Poland | 2,891,233 | 2,929,995 | +38,762 |
| Italy | 2,581,001 | 3,021,248 | +440,247 |
| Israel | 2,800,746 | 1,936,357 | -864,389 |
| Sweden | 2,229,917 | 2,164,061 | -65,856 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 3,853,078 |
| Ireland | 51,321 |
| China | 17,727 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 2,357,688 | 1,495,390 | -862,298 |
| Ireland | 17,303 | 34,018 | +16,715 |
| China | 0 | 17,727 | +17,727 |
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) | 77,597,559 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 38,208,631 |
| Other | 4,709,561 |
| Air transport | 2,904,857 |
| Road transport | 1,290 |
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) | 38,509,939 | 39,087,620 | +577,681 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,104,383 | 17,104,248 | -4,000,135 |
| Other | 2,720,188 | 1,989,373 | -730,815 |
| Air transport | 754,354 | 2,150,503 | +1,396,149 |
| Road transport | 1,290 | 0 | -1,290 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 44,273,499 |
| Immingham Docks | 22,184,012 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,096,161 |
| Felixstowe | 7,706,289 |
| Southampton | 5,548,226 |
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 | 21,892,672 | 22,380,827 | +488,155 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,971,781 | 12,212,231 | +2,240,450 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,704,899 | 8,391,262 | -1,313,637 |
| Felixstowe | 5,527,104 | 2,179,185 | -3,347,919 |
| Southampton | 2,350,210 | 3,198,016 | +847,806 |
| 000 | 2,720,188 | 1,989,373 | -730,815 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,498,426 | 1,962,308 | -536,118 |
| Holyhead | 2,413,159 | 1,688,659 | -724,500 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 371,776 | 1,673,370 | +1,301,594 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,422,154 | 291,163 | -1,130,991 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38160090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other cements, mortars, and concretes designed for high-temperature applications, excluding dolomite ramming mix