Import/export HS code 690210: Refractory bricks with high Mg, Ca, or Cr content
Heat-resistant bricks containing over 50% magnesium, calcium, or chromium, measured as oxides
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 11,803,852 |
| Austria | 6,241,596 |
| China | 5,426,659 |
| France | 1,592,274 |
| Spain | 1,043,437 |
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 | 9,692,115 | 2,111,737 | -7,580,378 |
| Austria | 3,520,821 | 2,720,775 | -800,046 |
| China | 3,142,160 | 2,284,499 | -857,661 |
| France | 798,574 | 793,700 | -4,874 |
| Spain | 545,457 | 497,980 | -47,477 |
| South Africa | 819,485 | 160,102 | -659,383 |
| Slovakia | 284,180 | 164,480 | -119,700 |
| India | 113,677 | 170,038 | +56,361 |
| Netherlands | 5,751 | 273,218 | +267,467 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 214,469 | 46,635 | -167,834 |
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 | 11,173,388 |
| China | 6,500,263 |
| Austria | 6,488,985 |
| Poland | 1,221,594 |
| Spain | 1,027,981 |
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 | 9,541,409 | 1,631,979 | -7,909,430 |
| China | 3,368,591 | 3,131,672 | -236,919 |
| Austria | 3,696,377 | 2,792,608 | -903,769 |
| Poland | 649,132 | 572,462 | -76,670 |
| Spain | 530,001 | 497,980 | -32,021 |
| South Africa | 819,485 | 157,817 | -661,668 |
| France | 279,813 | 234,724 | -45,089 |
| Slovakia | 284,180 | 164,480 | -119,700 |
| India | 113,677 | 170,038 | +56,361 |
| Thailand | 0 | 195,447 | +195,447 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
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 | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 19,359,709 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,358,230 |
| Air transport | 227,853 |
| Road transport | 4,894 |
| Other | 2,422 |
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) | 14,383,400 | 4,976,309 | -9,407,091 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,921,919 | 4,436,311 | -485,608 |
| Air transport | 28,195 | 199,658 | +171,463 |
| Road transport | 4,894 | 0 | -4,894 |
| Other | 348 | 2,074 | +1,726 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 9,292,026 |
| Dover | 6,317,998 |
| Felixstowe | 3,534,826 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,628,761 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,140,013 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 8,168,610 | 1,123,416 | -7,045,194 |
| Dover | 3,670,485 | 2,647,513 | -1,022,972 |
| Felixstowe | 2,001,618 | 1,533,208 | -468,410 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,397,569 | 1,231,192 | -166,377 |
| Liverpool Docks | 674,848 | 1,465,165 | +790,317 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,191,480 | 484,167 | -707,313 |
| Killingholme | 979,639 | 0 | -979,639 |
| Harwich | 371,018 | 198,498 | -172,520 |
| London | 184,314 | 346,935 | +162,621 |
| Southampton | 247,641 | 84,754 | -162,887 |
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 | 14 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 8 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
| Specialised construction activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INTOCAST UK LIMITED | 68 |
| TATA STEEL UK LIMITED | 45 |
| SLB 2020 LIMITED | 41 |
| HARBISONWALKER INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 35 |
| BRITISH STEEL LIMITED | 32 |
| AMG CHROME LIMITED | 29 |
| VESUVIUS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 26 |
| TRENT REFRACTORIES LIMITED | 23 |
| CASTLE CEMENT LIMITED | 18 |
| SPECIAL METALS WIGGIN LIMITED | 16 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 24 |
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 480,855 |
| Germany | 196,029 |
| Belgium | 154,122 |
| Turkey | 107,064 |
| Netherlands | 78,127 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 335,252 | 145,603 | -189,649 |
| Germany | 102,486 | 93,543 | -8,943 |
| Belgium | 78,904 | 75,218 | -3,686 |
| Turkey | 0 | 107,064 | +107,064 |
| Netherlands | 28,976 | 49,151 | +20,175 |
| Canada | 61,789 | 0 | -61,789 |
| Sweden | 13,506 | 44,675 | +31,169 |
| India | 30,000 | 13,877 | -16,123 |
| Ireland | 34,479 | 6,512 | -27,967 |
| Greece | 16,213 | 0 | -16,213 |
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 | 1,317 |
| Ireland | 5 |
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 | 1,220 | 97 | -1,123 |
| Ireland | 5 | 0 | -5 |
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) | 1,075,494 |
| Air transport | 126,790 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 119,365 |
| Road transport | 1,833 |
| Other | 1,490 |
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) | 572,974 | 502,520 | -70,454 |
| Air transport | 65,573 | 61,217 | -4,356 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 112,411 | 6,954 | -105,457 |
| Road transport | 1,833 | 0 | -1,833 |
| Other | 1,393 | 97 | -1,296 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 645,920 |
| Immingham Docks | 386,559 |
| Liverpool Docks | 79,751 |
| ZLC | 49,081 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 39,092 |
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 | 384,992 | 260,928 | -124,064 |
| Immingham Docks | 171,689 | 214,870 | +43,181 |
| Liverpool Docks | 74,241 | 5,510 | -68,731 |
| ZLC | 30,095 | 18,986 | -11,109 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,551 | 24,541 | +9,990 |
| London Stansted Airport | 20,885 | 12,869 | -8,016 |
| London Gateway Port | 30,000 | 0 | -30,000 |
| Holyhead | 16,066 | 905 | -15,161 |
| Hull | 8,397 | 8,532 | +135 |
| London | 0 | 16,314 | +16,314 |
Quick facts
HS code: 690210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Heat-resistant bricks containing over 50% magnesium, calcium, or chromium, measured as oxides