Import/export HS code 68042230: Ceramic or silicate tools
Grinding tools made from ceramics or silicates
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 6,023,519 |
| Germany | 3,046,994 |
| Poland | 2,039,151 |
| China | 856,360 |
| Italy | 690,823 |
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 | 2,828,368 | 3,195,151 | +366,783 |
| Germany | 1,530,772 | 1,516,222 | -14,550 |
| Poland | 847,799 | 1,191,352 | +343,553 |
| China | 505,462 | 350,898 | -154,564 |
| Italy | 310,905 | 379,918 | +69,013 |
| Spain | 300,692 | 187,265 | -113,427 |
| Belgium | 209,450 | 260,955 | +51,505 |
| France | 227,943 | 156,197 | -71,746 |
| Slovenia | 166,231 | 162,662 | -3,569 |
| Denmark | 67,757 | 104,973 | +37,216 |
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 | 5,889,561 |
| Germany | 2,734,679 |
| Poland | 2,066,653 |
| China | 1,303,639 |
| Italy | 674,296 |
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 | 2,714,481 | 3,175,080 | +460,599 |
| Germany | 1,420,315 | 1,314,364 | -105,951 |
| Poland | 863,133 | 1,203,520 | +340,387 |
| China | 718,167 | 585,472 | -132,695 |
| Italy | 355,455 | 318,841 | -36,614 |
| Spain | 307,183 | 188,715 | -118,468 |
| Slovenia | 220,089 | 203,886 | -16,203 |
| United States | 206,442 | 174,780 | -31,662 |
| Japan | 160,945 | 176,106 | +15,161 |
| Czechia | 186,955 | 124,565 | -62,390 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Essex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +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) | 6,622,651 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,622,154 |
| Air transport | 2,942,858 |
| Other | 157,969 |
| Road transport | 26,946 |
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) | 3,273,585 | 3,349,066 | +75,481 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,741,087 | 2,881,067 | +139,980 |
| Air transport | 1,432,667 | 1,510,191 | +77,524 |
| Other | 34,141 | 123,828 | +89,687 |
| Road transport | 4,415 | 22,531 | +18,116 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Thamesport | 5,508,516 |
| Dover | 2,030,507 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,883,410 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,030,144 |
| Eurotunnel | 982,761 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thamesport | 2,666,095 | 2,842,421 | +176,326 |
| Dover | 821,635 | 1,208,872 | +387,237 |
| Birmingham Airport | 891,499 | 991,911 | +100,412 |
| Immingham Docks | 589,710 | 440,434 | -149,276 |
| Eurotunnel | 429,648 | 553,113 | +123,465 |
| Harwich | 482,450 | 319,928 | -162,522 |
| London | 313,532 | 159,893 | -153,639 |
| East Midlands Airport | 103,749 | 254,173 | +150,424 |
| Southampton | 200,743 | 154,201 | -46,542 |
| Felixstowe | 190,294 | 111,885 | -78,409 |
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 | 35 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 14 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 13 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 23 |
| 2026-03 | 29 |
| 2026-02 | 16 |
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-12 | 20 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 45 |
| 54m+ | 33 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,140,167 |
| Ireland | 800,929 |
| Singapore | 736,484 |
| Belgium | 663,983 |
| United States | 559,280 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,884,328 | 1,255,839 | -628,489 |
| Ireland | 439,580 | 361,349 | -78,231 |
| Singapore | 314,070 | 422,414 | +108,344 |
| Belgium | 256,068 | 407,915 | +151,847 |
| United States | 222,200 | 337,080 | +114,880 |
| Mexico | 264,844 | 237,000 | -27,844 |
| France | 192,653 | 165,623 | -27,030 |
| Canada | 198,752 | 73,011 | -125,741 |
| Turkey | 90,786 | 158,196 | +67,410 |
| Indonesia | 129,857 | 97,151 | -32,706 |
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 | 4,846 |
| China | 2,630 |
| Ireland | 222 |
| Germany | 38 |
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 | 0 | 4,846 | +4,846 |
| China | 290 | 2,340 | +2,050 |
| Ireland | 222 | 0 | -222 |
| Germany | 38 | 0 | -38 |
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) | 4,662,045 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,378,145 |
| Air transport | 1,120,821 |
| Other | 7,736 |
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) | 2,508,165 | 2,153,880 | -354,285 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,932,374 | 1,445,771 | -486,603 |
| Air transport | 579,404 | 541,417 | -37,987 |
| Other | 550 | 7,186 | +6,636 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 3,031,192 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,552,692 |
| Southampton | 882,499 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 765,539 |
| Felixstowe | 593,437 |
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 | 1,684,369 | 1,346,823 | -337,546 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 773,977 | 778,715 | +4,738 |
| Southampton | 334,512 | 547,987 | +213,475 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 395,287 | 370,252 | -25,035 |
| Felixstowe | 427,174 | 166,263 | -260,911 |
| Holyhead | 335,604 | 256,541 | -79,063 |
| London Gateway Port | 396,106 | 145,748 | -250,358 |
| Liverpool Docks | 296,790 | 204,683 | -92,107 |
| East Midlands Airport | 116,028 | 139,973 | +23,945 |
| Eurotunnel | 73,619 | 36,054 | -37,565 |
Quick facts
HS code: 68042230
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Grinding tools made from ceramics or silicates