Import/export HS code 68030090: Various slate products
Slate products not used for roofing or walls, such as decorative items
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 9,084,481 |
| China | 5,771,298 |
| India | 1,993,688 |
| Italy | 1,620,236 |
| Ireland | 629,022 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 4,700,418 | 4,384,063 | -316,355 |
| China | 3,235,856 | 2,535,442 | -700,414 |
| India | 868,070 | 1,125,618 | +257,548 |
| Italy | 794,167 | 826,069 | +31,902 |
| Ireland | 399,837 | 229,185 | -170,652 |
| Germany | 123,162 | 110,218 | -12,944 |
| Spain | 181,296 | 44,862 | -136,434 |
| Poland | 81,178 | 40,347 | -40,831 |
| Viet Nam | 79,254 | 23,154 | -56,100 |
| France | 35,150 | 23,590 | -11,560 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 9,114,998 |
| China | 5,910,944 |
| India | 2,216,766 |
| Italy | 1,669,395 |
| Spain | 146,241 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 4,677,444 | 4,437,554 | -239,890 |
| China | 3,320,589 | 2,590,355 | -730,234 |
| India | 969,210 | 1,247,556 | +278,346 |
| Italy | 791,961 | 877,434 | +85,473 |
| Spain | 133,998 | 12,243 | -121,755 |
| Poland | 81,178 | 39,415 | -41,763 |
| Viet Nam | 79,254 | 23,154 | -56,100 |
| Turkey | 21,746 | 49,011 | +27,265 |
| Indonesia | 34,226 | 16,822 | -17,404 |
| Greece | 20,203 | 21,150 | +947 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 |
| Merseyside | 10 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 |
| West Midlands | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
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) | 17,393,653 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,893,391 |
| Other | 641,209 |
| Air transport | 221,106 |
| Road transport | 4,738 |
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) | 9,076,896 | 8,316,757 | -760,139 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 995,607 | 897,784 | -97,823 |
| Other | 413,533 | 227,676 | -185,857 |
| Air transport | 88,433 | 132,673 | +44,240 |
| Road transport | 4,738 | 0 | -4,738 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 6,965,977 |
| Felixstowe | 3,126,767 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,412,759 |
| London | 2,234,137 |
| Southampton | 1,562,296 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 3,936,497 | 3,029,480 | -907,017 |
| Felixstowe | 1,796,528 | 1,330,239 | -466,289 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,221,682 | 1,191,077 | -30,605 |
| London | 890,420 | 1,343,717 | +453,297 |
| Southampton | 686,290 | 876,006 | +189,716 |
| Dover | 746,575 | 699,690 | -46,885 |
| 000 | 413,533 | 227,676 | -185,857 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 232,710 | 238,850 | +6,140 |
| Belfast Port | 121,034 | 106,020 | -15,014 |
| Greenock | 169,099 | 56,958 | -112,141 |
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 | 81 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 57 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 13 |
| Specialised construction activities | 12 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 22 |
| 2026-03 | 25 |
| 2026-02 | 26 |
| 2026-01 | 22 |
| 2025-12 | 30 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TOPPS TILES PLC | 108 |
| PAVING STONES DIRECT UK LTD | 92 |
| THE MOSAIC TILE COMPANY LIMITED | 89 |
| TRADESTOCK LIMITED | 81 |
| MANDARIN SLATE LIMITED | 80 |
| TPS REALISATIONS LTD | 71 |
| RINKIT LIMITED | 69 |
| APOLLO HOUSEWARES LIMITED | 60 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 60 |
| CED LIMITED | 60 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 94 |
| 0-1m | 34 |
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 15m-54m | 21 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 590,070 |
| Netherlands | 237,739 |
| Ireland | 147,240 |
| New Zealand | 123,977 |
| Egypt | 92,787 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 304,578 | 285,492 | -19,086 |
| Netherlands | 158,777 | 78,962 | -79,815 |
| Ireland | 80,079 | 67,161 | -12,918 |
| New Zealand | 97,939 | 26,038 | -71,901 |
| Egypt | 0 | 92,787 | +92,787 |
| Germany | 18,125 | 60,628 | +42,503 |
| Australia | 1,500 | 67,090 | +65,590 |
| Belgium | 6,300 | 55,429 | +49,129 |
| Latvia | 53,007 | 0 | -53,007 |
| France | 19,790 | 30,877 | +11,087 |
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 | 57,069 |
| Spain | 16,967 |
| Switzerland | 8,769 |
| China | 2,299 |
| XI | 1,547 |
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 | 24,643 | 32,426 | +7,783 |
| Spain | 11,849 | 5,118 | -6,731 |
| Switzerland | 902 | 7,867 | +6,965 |
| China | 1,031 | 1,268 | +237 |
| XI | 1,547 | 0 | -1,547 |
| India | 312 | 214 | -98 |
| Brazil | 66 | 0 | -66 |
| Italy | 3 | 0 | -3 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,067,985 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 324,716 |
| Air transport | 136,698 |
| Other | 88,607 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 541,476 | 526,509 | -14,967 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 184,232 | 140,484 | -43,748 |
| Air transport | 42,293 | 94,405 | +52,112 |
| Other | 40,541 | 48,066 | +7,525 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 357,225 |
| Holyhead | 311,296 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 259,263 |
| Liverpool Docks | 197,507 |
| Felixstowe | 118,549 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 150,656 | 206,569 | +55,913 |
| Holyhead | 177,989 | 133,307 | -44,682 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 142,369 | 116,894 | -25,475 |
| Liverpool Docks | 125,842 | 71,665 | -54,177 |
| Felixstowe | 106,789 | 11,760 | -95,029 |
| Southampton | 9,164 | 82,962 | +73,798 |
| 000 | 40,541 | 48,066 | +7,525 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,268 | 67,072 | +63,804 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 31,054 | +31,054 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,331 | 10,579 | -8,752 |
Quick facts
HS code: 68030090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Slate products not used for roofing or walls, such as decorative items