Import/export HS code 690290: Various refractory bricks and blocks
Heat-resistant bricks and blocks not specified in other categories
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 | 9,982,787 |
| Poland | 5,358,433 |
| China | 3,048,032 |
| France | 1,719,786 |
| India | 1,564,061 |
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 | 2,782,100 | 7,200,687 | +4,418,587 |
| Poland | 2,451,879 | 2,906,554 | +454,675 |
| China | 2,082,657 | 965,375 | -1,117,282 |
| France | 1,249,723 | 470,063 | -779,660 |
| India | 1,061,228 | 502,833 | -558,395 |
| Czechia | 62,149 | 874,226 | +812,077 |
| Austria | 219,336 | 570,300 | +350,964 |
| Spain | 225,255 | 446,822 | +221,567 |
| United States | 330,551 | 302,497 | -28,054 |
| Switzerland | 230,973 | 392,077 | +161,104 |
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 | 10,344,341 |
| Poland | 6,123,688 |
| China | 3,355,054 |
| India | 1,586,274 |
| Czechia | 1,298,270 |
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 | 3,080,294 | 7,264,047 | +4,183,753 |
| Poland | 3,203,073 | 2,920,615 | -282,458 |
| China | 2,328,438 | 1,026,616 | -1,301,822 |
| India | 1,083,441 | 502,833 | -580,608 |
| Czechia | 335,770 | 962,500 | +626,730 |
| Austria | 194,383 | 678,279 | +483,896 |
| France | 309,103 | 512,983 | +203,880 |
| United States | 380,765 | 324,708 | -56,057 |
| Spain | 173,409 | 357,971 | +184,562 |
| Italy | 80,917 | 113,252 | +32,335 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 |
| West Midlands | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 7 | +6 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Devon | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 1 | -3 |
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) | 18,147,117 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,718,100 |
| Air transport | 1,012,461 |
| Other | 101,851 |
| Road transport | 1,892 |
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) | 7,175,575 | 10,971,542 | +3,795,967 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,214,008 | 3,504,092 | -709,916 |
| Air transport | 404,812 | 607,649 | +202,837 |
| Other | 26,770 | 75,081 | +48,311 |
| Road transport | 1,892 | 0 | -1,892 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 14,824,328 |
| Felixstowe | 2,749,096 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,368,147 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,337,082 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,276,002 |
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 | 4,807,770 | 10,016,558 | +5,208,788 |
| Felixstowe | 2,079,414 | 669,682 | -1,409,732 |
| London Gateway Port | 816,917 | 1,551,230 | +734,313 |
| Eurotunnel | 759,128 | 577,954 | -181,174 |
| Immingham Docks | 890,275 | 385,727 | -504,548 |
| Southampton | 935,328 | 256,551 | -678,777 |
| Liverpool Docks | 205,783 | 238,512 | +32,729 |
| East Midlands Airport | 130,409 | 302,036 | +171,627 |
| Harwich | 178,302 | 94,816 | -83,486 |
| Blyth Harbour | 23,660 | 226,031 | +202,371 |
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 | 26 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
| Specialised construction activities | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-12 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIG TRADING LIMITED | 115 |
| VITCAS LTD | 56 |
| ARG CORPORATE SERVICES LIMITED | 41 |
| OUTOKUMPU STAINLESS LIMITED | 39 |
| JOHN WINTER & COMPANY LIMITED | 35 |
| TYK LIMITED | 35 |
| PENMAN ESTATES LIMITED | 34 |
| HOUSE OF MOSAICS LIMITED | 32 |
| KRYSTAL TECHNOLOGY UK LIMITED | 29 |
| DYSON TECHNICAL CERAMICS LIMITED | 28 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 45 |
| 1m-15m | 39 |
| 0-1m | 23 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 5,433,319 |
| France | 4,738,440 |
| Germany | 4,489,560 |
| Italy | 2,050,859 |
| United States | 1,446,991 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,330,351 | 2,102,968 | -1,227,383 |
| France | 2,042,911 | 2,695,529 | +652,618 |
| Germany | 2,575,195 | 1,914,365 | -660,830 |
| Italy | 1,084,967 | 965,892 | -119,075 |
| United States | 627,944 | 819,047 | +191,103 |
| Spain | 773,514 | 610,984 | -162,530 |
| Belgium | 519,496 | 445,708 | -73,788 |
| Australia | 111,688 | 581,931 | +470,243 |
| Norway | 361,683 | 164,347 | -197,336 |
| Romania | 288,799 | 202,299 | -86,500 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 426 |
| Czechia | 303 |
| China | 217 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 351 | 75 | -276 |
| Czechia | 161 | 142 | -19 |
| China | 7 | 210 | +203 |
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) | 22,307,311 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,928,828 |
| Air transport | 639,402 |
| Other | 989 |
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) | 11,721,489 | 10,585,822 | -1,135,667 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,209,101 | 1,719,727 | -489,374 |
| Air transport | 363,592 | 275,810 | -87,782 |
| Other | 562 | 427 | -135 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,370,081 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,346,914 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,293,212 |
| Middlesbrough | 930,779 |
| Southampton | 892,080 |
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 | 7,007,854 | 7,362,227 | +354,373 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,069,628 | 2,277,286 | -1,792,342 |
| London Gateway Port | 816,115 | 477,097 | -339,018 |
| Middlesbrough | 464,279 | 466,500 | +2,221 |
| Southampton | 151,129 | 740,951 | +589,822 |
| Felixstowe | 549,483 | 304,950 | -244,533 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 228,996 | 130,757 | -98,239 |
| Portsmouth | 148,983 | 189,721 | +40,738 |
| Liverpool Docks | 145,361 | 103,223 | -42,138 |
| Hull | 80,565 | 140,042 | +59,477 |
Quick facts
HS code: 690290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Heat-resistant bricks and blocks not specified in other categories