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.
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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 | 11,094,009 |
| Austria | 7,405,634 |
| China | 5,525,489 |
| France | 1,728,453 |
| 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 | 8,794,286 | 2,299,723 | -6,494,563 |
| Austria | 3,403,821 | 4,001,813 | +597,992 |
| China | 2,704,778 | 2,820,711 | +115,933 |
| France | 1,175,596 | 552,857 | -622,739 |
| South Africa | 966,535 | 30,669 | -935,866 |
| Spain | 734,485 | 231,425 | -503,060 |
| Slovakia | 339,471 | 151,206 | -188,265 |
| India | 128,129 | 155,586 | +27,457 |
| 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 | 10,300,146 |
| Austria | 7,955,467 |
| China | 6,526,778 |
| Poland | 1,199,718 |
| South Africa | 1,001,728 |
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 | 8,682,852 | 1,617,294 | -7,065,558 |
| Austria | 3,554,624 | 4,400,843 | +846,219 |
| China | 2,854,130 | 3,672,648 | +818,518 |
| Poland | 1,016,236 | 183,482 | -832,754 |
| South Africa | 966,535 | 35,193 | -931,342 |
| Spain | 719,029 | 231,425 | -487,604 |
| France | 299,257 | 216,374 | -82,883 |
| Slovakia | 339,471 | 151,206 | -188,265 |
| India | 128,129 | 155,586 | +27,457 |
| 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 | 5 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +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) | 19,842,962 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,445,196 |
| 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) | 13,801,062 | 6,041,900 | -7,759,162 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,788,769 | 4,656,427 | -132,342 |
| Air transport | 30,231 | 216,708 | +186,477 |
| 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 | 9,370,993 |
| Dover | 6,730,783 |
| Felixstowe | 3,384,201 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,824,466 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,146,841 |
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 | 7,994,711 | 1,376,282 | -6,618,429 |
| Dover | 3,387,194 | 3,343,589 | -43,605 |
| Felixstowe | 1,488,792 | 1,895,409 | +406,617 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,249,952 | 1,574,514 | +324,562 |
| Liverpool Docks | 843,556 | 1,303,285 | +459,729 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,373,834 | 329,452 | -1,044,382 |
| Killingholme | 979,639 | 0 | -979,639 |
| Harwich | 465,525 | 134,344 | -331,181 |
| London | 210,775 | 276,660 | +65,885 |
| Southampton | 219,906 | 185,980 | -33,926 |
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 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INTOCAST UK LIMITED | 72 |
| 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 | 19 |
| SPECIAL METALS WIGGIN LIMITED | 17 |
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 | 12 |
| 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 | 543,182 |
| Germany | 275,660 |
| Latvia | 191,911 |
| Belgium | 175,734 |
| Turkey | 107,064 |
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 | 323,063 | 220,119 | -102,944 |
| Germany | 119,470 | 156,190 | +36,720 |
| Latvia | 0 | 191,911 | +191,911 |
| Belgium | 85,285 | 90,449 | +5,164 |
| Turkey | 0 | 107,064 | +107,064 |
| Netherlands | 31,016 | 47,111 | +16,095 |
| Canada | 61,789 | 0 | -61,789 |
| Sweden | 14,129 | 46,080 | +31,951 |
| Ireland | 34,363 | 5,607 | -28,756 |
| Austria | 1,213 | 31,579 | +30,366 |
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 | 957 |
| 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 | 860 | 97 | -763 |
| 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) | 1,287,218 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 270,344 |
| Air transport | 131,297 |
| Other | 1,130 |
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) | 595,922 | 691,296 | +95,374 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 72,923 | 197,421 | +124,498 |
| Air transport | 85,782 | 45,515 | -40,267 |
| Other | 1,033 | 97 | -936 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 768,907 |
| Immingham Docks | 423,157 |
| Middlesbrough | 191,911 |
| Liverpool Docks | 79,751 |
| ZLC | 47,248 |
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 | 374,843 | 394,064 | +19,221 |
| Immingham Docks | 190,758 | 232,399 | +41,641 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 191,911 | +191,911 |
| Liverpool Docks | 74,241 | 5,510 | -68,731 |
| ZLC | 35,236 | 12,012 | -23,224 |
| London Stansted Airport | 19,973 | 21,270 | +1,297 |
| Dover | 0 | 38,344 | +38,344 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 23,877 | 10,664 | -13,213 |
| London | 0 | 21,282 | +21,282 |
| Hull | 12,693 | 4,236 | -8,457 |
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