Import/export HS code 6902: Refractory bricks and blocks
Heat-resistant ceramic bricks, blocks, and tiles used in construction, not made from siliceous earths
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 33,288,314 |
| China | 16,465,689 |
| Austria | 9,851,827 |
| India | 8,505,871 |
| United States | 7,425,508 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 18,446,650 | 14,841,664 | -3,604,986 |
| China | 8,440,554 | 8,025,135 | -415,419 |
| Austria | 4,255,688 | 5,596,139 | +1,340,451 |
| India | 4,517,076 | 3,988,795 | -528,281 |
| United States | 3,843,638 | 3,581,870 | -261,768 |
| Poland | 3,320,535 | 3,340,183 | +19,648 |
| France | 4,018,089 | 2,387,172 | -1,630,917 |
| Italy | 2,750,363 | 1,874,409 | -875,954 |
| Czechia | 1,522,821 | 1,762,076 | +239,255 |
| Spain | 1,128,271 | 1,451,214 | +322,943 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 33,822,385 |
| China | 18,197,920 |
| Austria | 9,331,332 |
| Poland | 8,922,984 |
| India | 8,817,056 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 19,166,843 | 14,655,542 | -4,511,301 |
| China | 9,184,316 | 9,013,604 | -170,712 |
| Austria | 4,002,559 | 5,328,773 | +1,326,214 |
| Poland | 5,121,797 | 3,801,187 | -1,320,610 |
| India | 4,577,714 | 4,239,342 | -338,372 |
| United States | 3,878,056 | 3,628,538 | -249,518 |
| Italy | 3,016,433 | 1,745,432 | -1,271,001 |
| Czechia | 1,937,957 | 2,060,697 | +122,740 |
| Spain | 1,400,538 | 1,640,520 | +239,982 |
| France | 1,419,184 | 1,327,808 | -91,376 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 16 |
| West Midlands | 16 |
| West Yorkshire | 15 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 14 |
| Inner London - West | 12 |
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 Midlands | 7 | 15 | +8 |
| West Yorkshire | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 12 | 7 | -5 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 7 | +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) | 62,947,713 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 41,967,129 |
| Air transport | 3,367,875 |
| Other | 181,199 |
| Road transport | 14,973 |
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) | 34,236,491 | 28,711,222 | -5,525,269 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,399,014 | 20,568,115 | -830,899 |
| Air transport | 1,326,075 | 2,041,800 | +715,725 |
| Other | 32,131 | 149,068 | +116,937 |
| Road transport | 6,786 | 8,187 | +1,401 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 35,561,199 |
| Felixstowe | 15,158,583 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,443,585 |
| Southampton | 9,233,552 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,154,113 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 16,269,473 | 19,291,726 | +3,022,253 |
| Felixstowe | 8,359,686 | 6,798,897 | -1,560,789 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,578,513 | 2,865,072 | -7,713,441 |
| Southampton | 4,836,977 | 4,396,575 | -440,402 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,588,538 | 4,565,575 | +977,037 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,603,470 | 3,789,961 | +186,491 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,643,522 | 4,031,199 | +1,387,677 |
| Killingholme | 2,209,603 | 26,161 | -2,183,442 |
| Harwich | 936,111 | 760,944 | -175,167 |
| London | 762,318 | 706,145 | -56,173 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 55 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 30 |
| Other manufacturing | 22 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 18 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 45 |
| 2026-03 | 45 |
| 2026-02 | 46 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| SIG TRADING LIMITED | 123 |
| INTERNATIONAL PRECISION CASTING SUPPLIES LIMITED | 111 |
| PENMAN ESTATES LIMITED | 96 |
| XAAR TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 83 |
| INTOCAST UK LIMITED | 81 |
| VESUVIUS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 76 |
| BRITISH STEEL LIMITED | 65 |
| JAY'S REFRACTORY SPECIALISTS LIMITED | 59 |
| JOHNSON MATTHEY PLC | 57 |
| VITCAS LTD | 57 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 101 |
| 1m-15m | 80 |
| 0-1m | 34 |
| 15m-54m | 20 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | 11,191,325 |
| Belgium | 7,942,487 |
| France | 7,115,332 |
| Germany | 7,023,233 |
| Netherlands | 6,067,012 |
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 | 7,113,018 | 4,078,307 | -3,034,711 |
| Belgium | 1,447,959 | 6,494,528 | +5,046,569 |
| France | 3,448,610 | 3,666,722 | +218,112 |
| Germany | 4,457,128 | 2,566,105 | -1,891,023 |
| Netherlands | 3,483,416 | 2,583,596 | -899,820 |
| Italy | 1,886,924 | 1,623,033 | -263,891 |
| Mexico | 1,852,454 | 686,977 | -1,165,477 |
| Spain | 1,643,363 | 693,775 | -949,588 |
| Thailand | 774,194 | 928,549 | +154,355 |
| Turkey | 851,223 | 812,360 | -38,863 |
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 | 5,230 |
| China | 1,375 |
| Czechia | 303 |
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 | 2,475 | 2,755 | +280 |
| China | 1,068 | 307 | -761 |
| Czechia | 161 | 142 | -19 |
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) | 35,945,840 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,897,854 |
| Air transport | 2,831,687 |
| Other | 10,816 |
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) | 19,110,880 | 16,834,960 | -2,275,920 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,569,453 | 16,328,401 | -1,241,052 |
| Air transport | 1,582,940 | 1,248,747 | -334,193 |
| Other | 4,933 | 5,883 | +950 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,424,391 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,102,306 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,786,293 |
| Southampton | 7,282,294 |
| Felixstowe | 5,578,740 |
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 | 12,243,528 | 12,180,863 | -62,665 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,370,496 | 8,731,810 | +3,361,314 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,404,249 | 3,382,044 | -2,022,205 |
| Southampton | 3,301,588 | 3,980,706 | +679,118 |
| Felixstowe | 4,722,923 | 855,817 | -3,867,106 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,589,845 | 1,951,391 | -638,454 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,103,375 | 587,246 | -516,129 |
| Middlesbrough | 808,491 | 718,221 | -90,270 |
| Hull | 1,132,249 | 266,067 | -866,182 |
| Dover | 363,037 | 359,346 | -3,691 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 6902
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Heat-resistant ceramic bricks, blocks, and tiles used in construction, not made from siliceous earths