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 | 10,623,814 |
| Austria | 8,094,352 |
| China | 5,722,850 |
| France | 1,739,404 |
| South Africa | 997,204 |
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 | 8,442,102 | 2,181,712 | -6,260,390 |
| Austria | 4,252,733 | 3,841,619 | -411,114 |
| China | 2,672,978 | 3,049,872 | +376,894 |
| France | 1,175,596 | 563,808 | -611,788 |
| South Africa | 966,535 | 30,669 | -935,866 |
| Spain | 809,376 | 86,676 | -722,700 |
| Slovakia | 269,545 | 123,497 | -146,048 |
| India | 128,129 | 246,774 | +118,645 |
| Netherlands | 82,520 | 196,449 | +113,929 |
| Thailand | 0 | 195,447 | +195,447 |
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 | 10,158,625 |
| Austria | 8,655,136 |
| China | 6,703,723 |
| South Africa | 1,001,728 |
| Spain | 880,596 |
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 | 8,481,422 | 1,677,203 | -6,804,219 |
| Austria | 4,553,891 | 4,101,245 | -452,646 |
| China | 2,801,914 | 3,901,809 | +1,099,895 |
| South Africa | 966,535 | 35,193 | -931,342 |
| Spain | 793,920 | 86,676 | -707,244 |
| Poland | 688,905 | 184,359 | -504,546 |
| France | 326,822 | 188,809 | -138,013 |
| Slovakia | 269,545 | 123,497 | -146,048 |
| India | 128,129 | 246,774 | +118,645 |
| 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 | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 |
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 | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 0 | 2 | +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) | 19,975,678 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,643,471 |
| Air transport | 246,939 |
| 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) | 14,241,851 | 5,733,827 | -8,508,024 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,813,290 | 4,830,181 | +16,891 |
| Air transport | 35,892 | 211,047 | +175,155 |
| Road transport | 4,894 | 0 | -4,894 |
| Other | 1,882 | 540 | -1,342 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 9,348,044 |
| Dover | 6,550,515 |
| Felixstowe | 3,608,849 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,036,962 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,012,031 |
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 | 7,867,109 | 1,480,935 | -6,386,174 |
| Dover | 3,628,049 | 2,922,466 | -705,583 |
| Felixstowe | 1,620,147 | 1,988,702 | +368,555 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,540,223 | 1,496,739 | -43,484 |
| Liverpool Docks | 853,495 | 1,158,536 | +305,041 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,373,834 | 340,534 | -1,033,300 |
| Killingholme | 979,639 | 0 | -979,639 |
| Harwich | 402,108 | 298,101 | -104,007 |
| Southampton | 219,906 | 401,954 | +182,048 |
| London | 161,164 | 276,660 | +115,496 |
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
|
9 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
6 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 10 |
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INTOCAST UK LIMITED | 73 |
| TATA STEEL UK LIMITED | 45 |
| SLB 2020 LIMITED | 41 |
| HARBISONWALKER INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 35 |
| 2026 TRANSFEROR COMPANY LIMITED | 32 |
| AMG CHROME LIMITED | 29 |
| VESUVIUS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 27 |
| TRENT REFRACTORIES LIMITED | 24 |
| CASTLE CEMENT LIMITED | 20 |
| SPECIAL METALS WIGGIN LIMITED | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 495,554 |
| Germany | 271,385 |
| Latvia | 191,911 |
| United States | 162,573 |
| Belgium | 150,220 |
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 | 304,723 | 190,831 | -113,892 |
| Germany | 124,736 | 146,649 | +21,913 |
| Latvia | 0 | 191,911 | +191,911 |
| United States | 8,330 | 154,243 | +145,913 |
| Belgium | 59,616 | 90,604 | +30,988 |
| Turkey | 0 | 107,064 | +107,064 |
| Netherlands | 16,418 | 47,111 | +30,693 |
| Sweden | 38,830 | 21,379 | -17,451 |
| Canada | 44,551 | 0 | -44,551 |
| Ireland | 34,245 | 97 | -34,148 |
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 | 839 |
| 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 | 742 | 97 | -645 |
| 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) | 1,196,182 |
| Air transport | 273,712 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 247,596 |
| Other | 1,012 |
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) | 563,517 | 632,665 | +69,148 |
| Air transport | 98,676 | 175,036 | +76,360 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 55,685 | 191,911 | +136,226 |
| Other | 915 | 97 | -818 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 697,344 |
| Immingham Docks | 403,684 |
| Middlesbrough | 191,911 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 177,922 |
| Liverpool Docks | 57,003 |
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 | 332,568 | 364,776 | +32,208 |
| Immingham Docks | 196,392 | 207,292 | +10,900 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 191,911 | +191,911 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 23,877 | 154,045 | +130,168 |
| Liverpool Docks | 57,003 | 0 | -57,003 |
| ZLC | 44,049 | 3,199 | -40,850 |
| London Stansted Airport | 25,033 | 16,223 | -8,810 |
| Dover | 0 | 38,344 | +38,344 |
| London | 0 | 21,282 | +21,282 |
| Hull | 16,929 | 0 | -16,929 |
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