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 | 30,099,345 |
| China | 15,573,450 |
| Austria | 10,266,450 |
| India | 7,933,447 |
| United States | 7,584,086 |
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 | 15,838,917 | 14,260,428 | -1,578,489 |
| China | 7,787,516 | 7,785,934 | -1,582 |
| Austria | 5,041,977 | 5,224,473 | +182,496 |
| India | 4,446,101 | 3,487,346 | -958,755 |
| United States | 4,231,141 | 3,352,945 | -878,196 |
| Poland | 2,745,661 | 3,508,245 | +762,584 |
| France | 3,417,469 | 2,031,883 | -1,385,586 |
| Italy | 2,675,110 | 1,738,186 | -936,924 |
| Czechia | 1,742,943 | 1,355,357 | -387,586 |
| Spain | 1,302,043 | 1,018,303 | -283,740 |
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 | 30,699,899 |
| China | 17,208,091 |
| Austria | 9,865,919 |
| India | 8,248,349 |
| Poland | 7,801,148 |
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 | 16,840,445 | 13,859,454 | -2,980,991 |
| China | 8,426,261 | 8,781,830 | +355,569 |
| Austria | 4,836,126 | 5,029,793 | +193,667 |
| India | 4,545,586 | 3,702,763 | -842,823 |
| Poland | 4,080,831 | 3,720,317 | -360,514 |
| United States | 4,273,270 | 3,383,569 | -889,701 |
| Italy | 2,707,303 | 1,586,720 | -1,120,583 |
| Czechia | 2,114,354 | 1,541,160 | -573,194 |
| Spain | 1,537,542 | 1,227,047 | -310,495 |
| France | 1,077,730 | 1,289,796 | +212,066 |
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 | 14 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 13 |
| Inner London - West | 11 |
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 | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 11 | 12 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 12 | 6 | -6 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 4 | -2 |
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) | 57,945,702 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,936,089 |
| Air transport | 3,540,812 |
| Other | 180,588 |
| 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) | 30,953,825 | 26,991,877 | -3,961,948 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,197,560 | 18,738,529 | -2,459,031 |
| Air transport | 1,502,289 | 2,038,523 | +536,234 |
| Other | 29,993 | 150,595 | +120,602 |
| 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 | 31,124,392 |
| Felixstowe | 14,113,566 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,986,450 |
| Southampton | 9,177,493 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,325,895 |
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 | 13,038,809 | 18,085,583 | +5,046,774 |
| Felixstowe | 7,738,018 | 6,375,548 | -1,362,470 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,189,413 | 2,797,037 | -7,392,376 |
| Southampton | 4,872,094 | 4,305,399 | -566,695 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,153,213 | 4,172,682 | +19,469 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,964,480 | 3,308,281 | -656,199 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,839,759 | 3,151,811 | +312,052 |
| Killingholme | 1,914,030 | 26,161 | -1,887,869 |
| Harwich | 922,306 | 916,950 | -5,356 |
| London | 588,846 | 687,679 | +98,833 |
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
|
54 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
27 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
21 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
17 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
17 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 42 |
| 2026-04 | 46 |
| 2026-03 | 46 |
| 2026-02 | 47 |
| 2026-01 | 41 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIG TRADING LIMITED | 124 |
| INTERNATIONAL PRECISION CASTING SUPPLIES LIMITED | 112 |
| PENMAN ESTATES LIMITED | 96 |
| XAAR TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 84 |
| INTOCAST UK LIMITED | 82 |
| VESUVIUS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 76 |
| 2026 TRANSFEROR COMPANY LIMITED | 65 |
| JAY'S REFRACTORY SPECIALISTS LIMITED | 60 |
| JOHNSON MATTHEY PLC | 58 |
| VITCAS LTD | 58 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 95 |
| 1m-15m | 76 |
| 0-1m | 32 |
| 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 | 10,054,386 |
| Belgium | 8,329,911 |
| Germany | 6,758,031 |
| France | 6,666,711 |
| Netherlands | 5,488,050 |
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 | 6,876,475 | 3,177,911 | -3,698,564 |
| Belgium | 1,468,012 | 6,861,899 | +5,393,887 |
| Germany | 4,286,294 | 2,471,737 | -1,814,557 |
| France | 3,482,823 | 3,183,888 | -298,935 |
| Netherlands | 2,900,855 | 2,587,195 | -313,660 |
| Italy | 1,551,443 | 1,867,275 | +315,832 |
| Mexico | 1,825,188 | 686,977 | -1,138,211 |
| Spain | 1,655,058 | 631,230 | -1,023,828 |
| India | 1,323,928 | 863,026 | -460,902 |
| Thailand | 774,194 | 928,549 | +154,355 |
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 | 5,221 |
| China | 1,139 |
| 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 | 2,606 | 2,615 | +9 |
| China | 920 | 219 | -701 |
| 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) | 34,795,402 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,313,062 |
| Air transport | 2,786,969 |
| Other | 10,884 |
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) | 18,154,486 | 16,640,916 | -1,513,570 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,603,929 | 15,709,133 | -894,796 |
| Air transport | 1,625,277 | 1,161,692 | -463,585 |
| Other | 4,841 | 6,043 | +1,202 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,277,700 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,403,817 |
| Southampton | 7,626,787 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,266,777 |
| Felixstowe | 5,537,495 |
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 | 11,555,311 | 11,722,389 | +167,078 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,677,516 | 8,726,301 | +4,048,785 |
| Southampton | 3,101,668 | 4,525,119 | +1,423,451 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,744,324 | 2,522,453 | -2,221,871 |
| Felixstowe | 4,794,148 | 743,347 | -4,050,801 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,540,606 | 1,973,019 | -567,587 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,111,934 | 567,804 | -544,130 |
| Middlesbrough | 841,179 | 736,639 | -104,540 |
| Hull | 1,157,008 | 198,592 | -958,416 |
| Dover | 346,234 | 783,021 | +436,787 |
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