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 | 4,205,251 |
| Germany | 1,781,635 |
| Czechia | 1,625,944 |
| United States | 1,330,951 |
| France | 1,317,708 |
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 | 2,039,351 | 2,165,900 | +126,549 |
| Germany | 1,220,073 | 561,562 | -658,511 |
| Czechia | 923,107 | 702,837 | -220,270 |
| United States | 759,895 | 571,056 | -188,839 |
| France | 914,295 | 403,413 | -510,882 |
| Italy | 384,718 | 489,645 | +104,927 |
| Netherlands | 498,019 | 149,836 | -348,183 |
| Spain | 128,206 | 229,131 | +100,925 |
| India | 102,074 | 208,044 | +105,970 |
| Austria | 173,239 | 46,600 | -126,639 |
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 | 4,326,565 |
| Germany | 2,750,142 |
| Czechia | 1,717,237 |
| United States | 1,309,673 |
| Italy | 969,713 |
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 | 2,160,665 | 2,165,900 | +5,235 |
| Germany | 2,005,790 | 744,352 | -1,261,438 |
| Czechia | 972,625 | 744,612 | -228,013 |
| United States | 735,766 | 573,907 | -161,859 |
| Italy | 440,916 | 528,797 | +87,881 |
| Spain | 312,002 | 362,451 | +50,449 |
| India | 102,074 | 208,044 | +105,970 |
| Poland | 191,791 | 86,466 | -105,325 |
| France | 223,247 | 39,717 | -183,530 |
| Austria | 98,574 | 10,635 | -87,939 |
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 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Cheshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 | 3 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 7,302,659 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,307,415 |
| Air transport | 259,494 |
| Other | 66,477 |
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) | 4,045,696 | 3,256,963 | -788,733 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,194,590 | 2,112,825 | -1,081,765 |
| Air transport | 148,568 | 110,926 | -37,642 |
| Other | 0 | 66,477 | +66,477 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,965,682 |
| Felixstowe | 3,098,293 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,656,650 |
| Southampton | 1,344,728 |
| Immingham Docks | 770,513 |
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 | 2,683,233 | 1,282,449 | -1,400,784 |
| Felixstowe | 2,007,991 | 1,090,302 | -917,689 |
| London Gateway Port | 339,837 | 1,316,813 | +976,976 |
| Southampton | 729,542 | 615,186 | -114,356 |
| Immingham Docks | 555,349 | 215,164 | -340,185 |
| Killingholme | 445,839 | 0 | -445,839 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 120,935 | 291,232 | +170,297 |
| Harwich | 85,085 | 183,594 | +98,509 |
| Eurotunnel | 110,546 | 118,374 | +7,828 |
| East Midlands Airport | 71,856 | 98,816 | +26,960 |
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 | 20 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 12 |
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+ | 26 |
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 3,329,335 |
| India | 1,061,365 |
| Germany | 640,364 |
| Belgium | 450,082 |
| Chile | 381,076 |
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 | 2,996,426 | 332,909 | -2,663,517 |
| India | 906,075 | 155,290 | -750,785 |
| Germany | 622,694 | 17,670 | -605,024 |
| Belgium | 241,404 | 208,678 | -32,726 |
| Chile | 47,812 | 333,264 | +285,452 |
| Mexico | 0 | 348,037 | +348,037 |
| South Korea | 67,645 | 234,912 | +167,267 |
| Turkey | 251,443 | 0 | -251,443 |
| Poland | 112,068 | 136,195 | +24,127 |
| Portugal | 150,890 | 55,187 | -95,703 |
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 | 65 |
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 | 65 | 0 | -65 |
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) | 6,371,371 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,699,222 |
| Air transport | 374,118 |
| Other | 386 |
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) | 4,928,449 | 1,442,922 | -3,485,527 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 874,216 | 825,006 | -49,210 |
| Air transport | 45,206 | 328,912 | +283,706 |
| Other | 128 | 258 | +130 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,213,621 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,459,297 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,253,907 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,244,333 |
| Hull | 935,770 |
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 | 1,456,728 | 756,893 | -699,835 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,126,221 | 333,076 | -793,145 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 680,943 | 572,964 | -107,979 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,009,936 | 234,397 | -775,539 |
| Hull | 854,995 | 80,775 | -774,220 |
| Felixstowe | 463,586 | 1,770 | -461,816 |
| Immingham Docks | 154,452 | 192,592 | +38,140 |
| Manchester Airport | 34,934 | 264,767 | +229,833 |
| Dover | 40,649 | 63,108 | +22,459 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,195 | 57,750 | +52,555 |
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