Import/export HS code 690320: Refractory goods with high alumina or silica mix
Heat-resistant ceramic items with over 50% alumina or a mix of alumina and silica
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 9,021,311 |
| United States | 9,002,330 |
| France | 5,887,800 |
| Czechia | 4,699,651 |
| Germany | 4,233,408 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 4,951,324 | 4,069,987 | -881,337 |
| United States | 4,331,890 | 4,670,440 | +338,550 |
| France | 3,256,597 | 2,631,203 | -625,394 |
| Czechia | 2,425,002 | 2,274,649 | -150,353 |
| Germany | 2,687,184 | 1,546,224 | -1,140,960 |
| Malaysia | 2,311,686 | 1,350,862 | -960,824 |
| Viet Nam | 1,706,881 | 1,409,708 | -297,173 |
| Hungary | 1,088,854 | 1,085,670 | -3,184 |
| India | 1,049,591 | 846,500 | -203,091 |
| China | 892,410 | 695,052 | -197,358 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 9,237,879 |
| Poland | 9,045,408 |
| France | 5,795,850 |
| Germany | 5,304,260 |
| Czechia | 4,707,716 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 4,546,498 | 4,691,381 | +144,883 |
| Poland | 4,948,964 | 4,096,444 | -852,520 |
| France | 3,050,952 | 2,744,898 | -306,054 |
| Germany | 3,397,050 | 1,907,210 | -1,489,840 |
| Czechia | 2,433,560 | 2,274,156 | -159,404 |
| Malaysia | 2,311,686 | 1,350,862 | -960,824 |
| Viet Nam | 1,892,743 | 1,574,597 | -318,146 |
| Hungary | 1,081,347 | 1,097,321 | +15,974 |
| India | 1,075,712 | 845,543 | -230,169 |
| Ireland | 778,805 | 724,255 | -54,550 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 15 |
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| West Midlands | 12 |
| Cheshire | 10 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
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 | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 3 | -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) | 27,087,640 |
| Air transport | 16,128,853 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,155,225 |
| Other | 198,893 |
| Road transport | 19,632 |
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) | 14,920,509 | 12,167,131 | -2,753,378 |
| Air transport | 8,438,863 | 7,689,990 | -748,873 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,276,504 | 3,878,721 | -1,397,783 |
| Other | 174,830 | 24,063 | -150,767 |
| Road transport | 19,632 | 0 | -19,632 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 15,504,122 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,025,107 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,139,654 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,854,303 |
| Felixstowe | 4,407,420 |
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 | 8,992,385 | 6,511,737 | -2,480,648 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,650,725 | 3,374,382 | -276,343 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,903,056 | 2,236,598 | -1,666,458 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,773,481 | 2,080,822 | -692,659 |
| Felixstowe | 2,761,327 | 1,646,093 | -1,115,234 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,754,613 | 1,836,457 | +81,844 |
| Southampton | 1,362,447 | 1,009,623 | -352,824 |
| Harwich | 82,894 | 2,279,676 | +2,196,782 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,284,595 | 935,203 | -349,392 |
| Immingham Docks | 599,372 | 472,314 | -127,058 |
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 | 34 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 30 |
| Other manufacturing | 23 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 15 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 14 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 35 |
| 2025-11 | 49 |
| 2025-10 | 43 |
| 2025-09 | 42 |
| 2025-08 | 41 |
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+ | 73 |
| 1m-15m | 65 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 16,449,529 |
| France | 10,412,648 |
| United States | 9,734,971 |
| Italy | 8,752,961 |
| China | 5,758,562 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 11,635,481 | 4,814,048 | -6,821,433 |
| France | 5,847,953 | 4,564,695 | -1,283,258 |
| United States | 5,084,047 | 4,650,924 | -433,123 |
| Italy | 4,407,378 | 4,345,583 | -61,795 |
| China | 2,761,341 | 2,997,221 | +235,880 |
| Netherlands | 2,640,643 | 2,568,990 | -71,653 |
| Belgium | 1,774,800 | 1,554,364 | -220,436 |
| Singapore | 1,742,463 | 1,284,161 | -458,302 |
| Poland | 1,445,058 | 969,216 | -475,842 |
| Japan | 768,164 | 1,154,982 | +386,818 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,019 |
| XI | 331 |
| India | 41 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 692 | 327 | -365 |
| XI | 331 | 0 | -331 |
| India | 0 | 41 | +41 |
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) | 41,367,609 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,381,156 |
| Air transport | 25,199,849 |
| Road transport | 22,011 |
| Other | 6,508 |
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) | 24,683,330 | 16,684,279 | -7,999,051 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,966,706 | 10,414,450 | -4,552,256 |
| Air transport | 13,632,909 | 11,566,940 | -2,065,969 |
| Road transport | 22,011 | 0 | -22,011 |
| Other | 4,277 | 2,231 | -2,046 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 31,776,079 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,236,636 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,345,467 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,149,249 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,060,732 |
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 | 20,134,640 | 11,641,439 | -8,493,201 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,393,723 | 7,842,913 | -550,810 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,944,975 | 4,400,492 | -544,483 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,568,812 | 3,580,437 | -988,375 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,148,089 | 1,912,643 | -2,235,446 |
| Southampton | 2,185,446 | 2,085,949 | -99,497 |
| Felixstowe | 1,765,591 | 1,270,880 | -494,711 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,375,323 | 798,953 | -576,370 |
| Birmingham Airport | 677,473 | 1,275,982 | +598,509 |
| ZLC | 1,203,582 | 728,020 | -475,562 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 690320
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Heat-resistant ceramic items with over 50% alumina or a mix of alumina and silica