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 | 5,470,715 |
| Germany | 2,885,784 |
| Poland | 1,676,999 |
| China | 792,280 |
| Italy | 639,847 |
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 | 2,908,394 | 2,562,321 | -346,073 |
| Germany | 1,544,693 | 1,341,091 | -203,602 |
| Poland | 950,916 | 726,083 | -224,833 |
| China | 460,389 | 331,891 | -128,498 |
| Italy | 344,386 | 295,461 | -48,925 |
| Spain | 307,921 | 221,959 | -85,962 |
| Belgium | 220,257 | 240,973 | +20,716 |
| France | 218,833 | 133,797 | -85,036 |
| Slovenia | 177,494 | 117,288 | -60,206 |
| Japan | 153,045 | 48,404 | -104,641 |
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 | 5,362,579 |
| Germany | 2,607,857 |
| Poland | 1,716,293 |
| China | 1,226,732 |
| Italy | 615,031 |
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 | 2,813,578 | 2,549,001 | -264,577 |
| Germany | 1,440,114 | 1,167,743 | -272,371 |
| Poland | 963,056 | 753,237 | -209,819 |
| China | 714,341 | 512,391 | -201,950 |
| Italy | 375,026 | 240,005 | -135,021 |
| Spain | 321,601 | 217,764 | -103,837 |
| Japan | 282,727 | 141,504 | -141,223 |
| Slovenia | 242,318 | 156,894 | -85,424 |
| United States | 206,443 | 141,097 | -65,346 |
| Czechia | 199,346 | 100,630 | -98,716 |
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 | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
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 | 6 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Essex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
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) | 6,174,107 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,104,963 |
| Air transport | 2,835,501 |
| Other | 155,887 |
| Road transport | 16,445 |
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) | 3,353,487 | 2,820,620 | -532,867 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,901,936 | 2,203,027 | -698,909 |
| Air transport | 1,512,322 | 1,323,179 | -189,143 |
| Other | 38,167 | 117,720 | +79,553 |
| Road transport | 2,834 | 13,611 | +10,777 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Thamesport | 5,144,929 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,756,733 |
| Dover | 1,500,590 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,138,647 |
| Eurotunnel | 843,626 |
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 | 2,795,612 | 2,349,317 | -446,295 |
| Birmingham Airport | 926,015 | 830,718 | -95,297 |
| Dover | 881,038 | 619,552 | -261,486 |
| Immingham Docks | 667,746 | 470,901 | -196,845 |
| Eurotunnel | 386,345 | 457,281 | +70,936 |
| Harwich | 529,714 | 253,969 | -275,745 |
| London | 337,499 | 198,725 | -138,774 |
| Southampton | 173,940 | 138,996 | -34,944 |
| Felixstowe | 154,109 | 141,004 | -13,105 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 183,716 | 104,258 | -79,458 |
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 | 36 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 13 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 11 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-11 | 30 |
| 2025-10 | 23 |
| 2025-09 | 34 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
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+ | 37 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
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 | 3,153,821 |
| Ireland | 744,055 |
| Singapore | 617,377 |
| Belgium | 578,818 |
| Mexico | 500,924 |
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 | 1,762,087 | 1,391,734 | -370,353 |
| Ireland | 402,978 | 341,077 | -61,901 |
| Singapore | 264,313 | 353,064 | +88,751 |
| Belgium | 259,992 | 318,826 | +58,834 |
| Mexico | 268,858 | 232,066 | -36,792 |
| United States | 221,423 | 271,865 | +50,442 |
| France | 192,976 | 105,416 | -87,560 |
| Canada | 163,121 | 105,942 | -57,179 |
| Italy | 221,812 | 42,374 | -179,438 |
| Indonesia | 124,107 | 91,524 | -32,583 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,442 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 143 | 2,299 | +2,156 |
| Ireland | 222 | 0 | -222 |
| Germany | 0 | 38 | +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) | 4,191,470 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,484,113 |
| Air transport | 1,051,434 |
| Other | 2,702 |
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) | 2,135,230 | 2,056,240 | -78,990 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,934,362 | 1,549,751 | -384,611 |
| Air transport | 561,305 | 490,129 | -71,176 |
| Other | 365 | 2,337 | +1,972 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 3,000,955 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,418,863 |
| Southampton | 768,870 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 755,243 |
| Felixstowe | 626,902 |
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 | 1,739,831 | 1,261,124 | -478,707 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 785,925 | 632,938 | -152,987 |
| Southampton | 267,604 | 501,266 | +233,662 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 365,791 | 389,452 | +23,661 |
| Felixstowe | 214,748 | 412,154 | +197,406 |
| Holyhead | 296,302 | 253,392 | -42,910 |
| London Gateway Port | 324,027 | 185,269 | -138,758 |
| Liverpool Docks | 232,977 | 220,467 | -12,510 |
| East Midlands Airport | 105,608 | 64,861 | -40,747 |
| Eurotunnel | 96,831 | 36,054 | -60,777 |
Quick facts
HS code: 68042230
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Grinding tools made from ceramics or silicates