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 | 8,869,640 |
| China | 5,461,422 |
| India | 1,869,139 |
| Italy | 1,585,114 |
| Ireland | 596,597 |
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 | 4,898,165 | 3,971,475 | -926,690 |
| China | 3,242,641 | 2,218,781 | -1,023,860 |
| India | 1,081,241 | 787,898 | -293,343 |
| Italy | 926,550 | 658,564 | -267,986 |
| Ireland | 342,187 | 254,410 | -87,777 |
| Spain | 183,828 | 70,419 | -113,409 |
| Germany | 125,722 | 99,234 | -26,488 |
| Poland | 57,899 | 33,310 | -24,589 |
| Viet Nam | 62,987 | 0 | -62,987 |
| Turkey | 22,053 | 32,733 | +10,680 |
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 | 8,900,157 |
| China | 5,594,923 |
| India | 2,078,914 |
| Italy | 1,635,405 |
| Spain | 178,319 |
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 | 4,863,359 | 4,036,798 | -826,561 |
| China | 3,323,437 | 2,271,486 | -1,051,951 |
| India | 1,198,984 | 879,930 | -319,054 |
| Italy | 924,344 | 711,061 | -213,283 |
| Spain | 134,835 | 43,484 | -91,351 |
| Poland | 56,967 | 33,310 | -23,657 |
| Turkey | 22,053 | 48,704 | +26,651 |
| Viet Nam | 62,987 | 0 | -62,987 |
| Indonesia | 34,226 | 16,822 | -17,404 |
| Greece | 5,754 | 19,098 | +13,344 |
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 | 10 |
| Merseyside | 10 |
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Merseyside | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 6 | +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) | 16,719,414 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,830,830 |
| Other | 607,884 |
| Air transport | 200,360 |
| 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) | 9,511,773 | 7,207,641 | -2,304,132 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,081,878 | 748,952 | -332,926 |
| Other | 355,184 | 252,700 | -102,484 |
| Air transport | 67,745 | 132,615 | +64,870 |
| 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 | 6,724,792 |
| Felixstowe | 2,901,328 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,314,922 |
| London | 2,255,342 |
| Southampton | 1,498,421 |
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 | 4,164,282 | 2,560,510 | -1,603,772 |
| Felixstowe | 1,831,714 | 1,069,614 | -762,100 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,185,728 | 1,129,194 | -56,534 |
| London | 1,029,628 | 1,225,714 | +196,086 |
| Southampton | 773,532 | 724,889 | -48,643 |
| Dover | 836,932 | 557,926 | -279,006 |
| 000 | 355,184 | 252,700 | -102,484 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 222,291 | 214,971 | -7,320 |
| Greenock | 159,766 | 56,958 | -102,808 |
| Belfast Port | 110,554 | 106,020 | -4,534 |
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
|
82 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
57 |
|
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
|
12 |
|
Specialised construction activities
|
11 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 27 |
| 2026-04 | 22 |
| 2026-03 | 25 |
| 2026-02 | 26 |
| 2026-01 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TOPPS TILES PLC | 109 |
| PAVING STONES DIRECT UK LTD | 93 |
| THE MOSAIC TILE COMPANY LIMITED | 89 |
| TRADESTOCK LIMITED | 82 |
| MANDARIN SLATE LIMITED | 81 |
| 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 | 96 |
| 0-1m | 31 |
| 54m+ | 28 |
| 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 | 543,903 |
| Netherlands | 161,697 |
| Ireland | 148,749 |
| New Zealand | 117,953 |
| 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 | 273,121 | 270,782 | -2,339 |
| Netherlands | 85,977 | 75,720 | -10,257 |
| Ireland | 99,227 | 49,522 | -49,705 |
| New Zealand | 91,915 | 26,038 | -65,877 |
| Egypt | 0 | 92,787 | +92,787 |
| Germany | 30,944 | 47,419 | +16,475 |
| Australia | 9,529 | 57,561 | +48,032 |
| Belgium | 56,835 | 3,319 | -53,516 |
| Latvia | 53,007 | 0 | -53,007 |
| France | 22,530 | 27,460 | +4,930 |
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 | 58,743 |
| Spain | 16,967 |
| Switzerland | 8,769 |
| China | 2,321 |
| 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 | 39,548 | 19,195 | -20,353 |
| Spain | 16,924 | 43 | -16,881 |
| Switzerland | 1,878 | 6,891 | +5,013 |
| China | 791 | 1,530 | +739 |
| XI | 1,547 | 0 | -1,547 |
| India | 371 | 285 | -86 |
| 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) | 956,383 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 318,989 |
| Air transport | 123,488 |
| Other | 90,245 |
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) | 510,396 | 445,987 | -64,409 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 193,762 | 125,227 | -68,535 |
| Air transport | 27,183 | 96,305 | +69,122 |
| Other | 61,272 | 28,973 | -32,299 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 356,024 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 249,526 |
| Holyhead | 239,347 |
| Liverpool Docks | 181,350 |
| Felixstowe | 102,149 |
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 | 163,157 | 192,867 | +29,710 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 148,195 | 101,331 | -46,864 |
| Holyhead | 156,696 | 82,651 | -74,045 |
| Liverpool Docks | 109,685 | 71,665 | -38,020 |
| Felixstowe | 90,389 | 11,760 | -78,629 |
| 000 | 61,272 | 28,973 | -32,299 |
| Southampton | 17,850 | 68,252 | +50,402 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,268 | 67,072 | +63,804 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 31,054 | +31,054 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,943 | 10,980 | -963 |
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