Import/export HS code 69022091: Refractory bricks with medium alumina content
Heat-resistant bricks containing more than 7% but less than 45% alumina
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,921,892 |
| Czechia | 1,705,138 |
| Germany | 1,541,387 |
| France | 1,274,221 |
| United States | 1,183,831 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,900,811 | 2,021,081 | +120,270 |
| Czechia | 1,049,815 | 655,323 | -394,492 |
| Germany | 1,180,133 | 361,254 | -818,879 |
| France | 519,161 | 755,060 | +235,899 |
| United States | 724,792 | 459,039 | -265,753 |
| Italy | 333,909 | 471,375 | +137,466 |
| Netherlands | 501,327 | 135,742 | -365,585 |
| India | 96,192 | 128,337 | +32,145 |
| Spain | 126,000 | 88,060 | -37,940 |
| Austria | 173,239 | 30,610 | -142,629 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 4,043,206 |
| Germany | 2,542,259 |
| Czechia | 1,754,656 |
| United States | 1,158,649 |
| Italy | 878,558 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,019,208 | 2,023,998 | +4,790 |
| Germany | 1,634,390 | 907,869 | -726,521 |
| Czechia | 1,099,333 | 655,323 | -444,010 |
| United States | 700,663 | 457,986 | -242,677 |
| Italy | 390,107 | 488,451 | +98,344 |
| Spain | 292,966 | 258,804 | -34,162 |
| Poland | 141,431 | 136,826 | -4,605 |
| France | 229,680 | 39,275 | -190,405 |
| India | 96,192 | 128,337 | +32,145 |
| Austria | 98,574 | 8,442 | -90,132 |
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 |
| Cheshire | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| West Midlands | 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 | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,793,871 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,937,342 |
| Air transport | 257,443 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,549,305 | 3,244,566 | -304,739 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,163,868 | 1,773,474 | -1,390,394 |
| Air transport | 154,339 | 103,104 | -51,235 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,971,215 |
| Felixstowe | 3,282,210 |
| Southampton | 1,207,029 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,093,004 |
| Immingham Docks | 711,390 |
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 | 2,422,013 | 1,549,202 | -872,811 |
| Felixstowe | 2,023,483 | 1,258,727 | -764,756 |
| Southampton | 738,377 | 468,652 | -269,725 |
| London Gateway Port | 209,381 | 883,623 | +674,242 |
| Immingham Docks | 553,414 | 157,976 | -395,438 |
| Killingholme | 444,876 | 963 | -443,913 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 57,313 | 241,055 | +183,742 |
| Harwich | 62,152 | 172,872 | +110,720 |
| East Midlands Airport | 85,146 | 89,140 | +3,994 |
| Eurotunnel | 104,321 | 54,882 | -49,439 |
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 | 18 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
| Specialised construction activities | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
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 | 17 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,425,886 |
| India | 1,058,965 |
| Germany | 630,774 |
| Belgium | 424,924 |
| Mexico | 348,037 |
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 | 2,247,974 | 1,177,912 | -1,070,062 |
| India | 619,213 | 439,752 | -179,461 |
| Germany | 574,996 | 55,778 | -519,218 |
| Belgium | 246,732 | 178,192 | -68,540 |
| Mexico | 0 | 348,037 | +348,037 |
| South Korea | 0 | 302,557 | +302,557 |
| Turkey | 251,443 | 0 | -251,443 |
| Poland | 106,031 | 127,108 | +21,077 |
| Chile | 145,264 | 67,893 | -77,371 |
| Portugal | 113,737 | 87,940 | -25,797 |
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 | 79 |
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 | 79 | 0 | -79 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,552,568 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,580,780 |
| Air transport | 108,368 |
| Other | 370 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,922,602 | 2,629,966 | -1,292,636 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 797,465 | 783,315 | -14,150 |
| Air transport | 10,272 | 98,096 | +87,824 |
| Other | 142 | 228 | +86 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,300,983 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,457,724 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,338,844 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,168,663 |
| Hull | 938,742 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,364,105 | 936,878 | -427,227 |
| Liverpool Docks | 399,593 | 1,058,131 | +658,538 |
| London Gateway Port | 821,298 | 517,546 | -303,752 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 615,345 | 553,318 | -62,027 |
| Hull | 857,967 | 80,775 | -777,192 |
| Felixstowe | 465,349 | 0 | -465,349 |
| Immingham Docks | 146,629 | 190,476 | +43,847 |
| Dover | 39,403 | 53,567 | +14,164 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,195 | 55,350 | +50,155 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 37,722 | +37,722 |
Quick facts
HS code: 69022091
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Heat-resistant bricks containing more than 7% but less than 45% alumina