Import/export HS code 69032010: Refractory goods with low alumina content
Heat-resistant ceramic items containing 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Hungary | 2,101,585 |
| Czechia | 1,890,409 |
| France | 1,414,212 |
| Germany | 1,313,837 |
| Viet Nam | 898,823 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 947,295 | 1,154,290 | +206,995 |
| Czechia | 1,001,140 | 889,269 | -111,871 |
| France | 999,584 | 414,628 | -584,956 |
| Germany | 723,324 | 590,513 | -132,811 |
| Viet Nam | 1,147 | 897,676 | +896,529 |
| India | 508,009 | 254,912 | -253,097 |
| China | 267,588 | 360,731 | +93,143 |
| Italy | 322,151 | 299,087 | -23,064 |
| Netherlands | 509,394 | 29,358 | -480,036 |
| United States | 119,259 | 302,010 | +182,751 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Hungary | 2,101,585 |
| Czechia | 1,892,029 |
| Germany | 1,376,945 |
| France | 1,334,749 |
| Viet Nam | 1,060,397 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 947,295 | 1,154,290 | +206,995 |
| Czechia | 1,021,550 | 870,479 | -151,071 |
| Germany | 757,175 | 619,770 | -137,405 |
| France | 946,383 | 388,366 | -558,017 |
| Viet Nam | 84,577 | 975,820 | +891,243 |
| India | 508,009 | 254,912 | -253,097 |
| Italy | 322,151 | 301,494 | -20,657 |
| China | 305,071 | 288,964 | -16,107 |
| Netherlands | 488,522 | 30,252 | -458,270 |
| Spain | 222,355 | 211,833 | -10,522 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Cheshire | 4 |
| Devon | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
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 | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Devon | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +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) | 8,109,099 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,411,347 |
| Air transport | 666,495 |
| Other | 149,065 |
| Road transport | 15,894 |
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) | 4,591,585 | 3,517,514 | -1,074,071 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 906,611 | 1,504,736 | +598,125 |
| Air transport | 275,834 | 390,661 | +114,827 |
| Other | 149,061 | 4 | -149,057 |
| Road transport | 14,487 | 1,407 | -13,080 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,996,608 |
| Felixstowe | 1,839,786 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,288,987 |
| London Gateway Port | 703,381 |
| Immingham Docks | 587,574 |
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 | 2,620,115 | 2,376,493 | -243,622 |
| Felixstowe | 759,232 | 1,080,554 | +321,322 |
| Eurotunnel | 831,268 | 457,719 | -373,549 |
| London Gateway Port | 456,379 | 247,002 | -209,377 |
| Immingham Docks | 328,922 | 258,652 | -70,270 |
| Harwich | 90,887 | 217,238 | +126,351 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 113,788 | 171,340 | +57,552 |
| Southampton | 51,123 | 186,623 | +135,500 |
| 000 | 149,061 | 4 | -149,057 |
| London Stansted Airport | 43,829 | 94,425 | +50,596 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 13 |
| Other manufacturing | 9 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 8 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 14 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 17 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-12 | 11 |
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+ | 30 |
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 8,831,316 |
| United States | 4,961,355 |
| Germany | 3,114,442 |
| Japan | 1,282,208 |
| China | 850,390 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 3,745,890 | 5,085,426 | +1,339,536 |
| United States | 1,620,938 | 3,340,417 | +1,719,479 |
| Germany | 2,716,922 | 397,520 | -2,319,402 |
| Japan | 520,540 | 761,668 | +241,128 |
| China | 430,372 | 420,018 | -10,354 |
| France | 378,031 | 336,762 | -41,269 |
| Ireland | 441,708 | 136,875 | -304,833 |
| Poland | 462,738 | 69,363 | -393,375 |
| Brazil | 429,709 | 4,311 | -425,398 |
| Sweden | 276,262 | 153,700 | -122,562 |
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 | 973 |
| XI | 362 |
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 | 451 | 522 | +71 |
| XI | 331 | 31 | -300 |
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) | 13,484,774 |
| Air transport | 8,829,474 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,552,134 |
| Other | 6,837 |
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) | 7,241,332 | 6,243,442 | -997,890 |
| Air transport | 3,925,041 | 4,904,433 | +979,392 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,093,830 | 458,304 | -635,526 |
| Other | 3,658 | 3,179 | -479 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,668,739 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,318,492 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,354,922 |
| London Gateway Port | 846,983 |
| London Stansted Airport | 774,902 |
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 | 6,878,814 | 5,789,925 | -1,088,889 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,251,283 | 3,067,209 | +1,815,926 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,869,423 | 1,485,499 | -383,924 |
| London Gateway Port | 697,799 | 149,184 | -548,615 |
| London Stansted Airport | 536,921 | 237,981 | -298,940 |
| Southampton | 247,285 | 119,947 | -127,338 |
| Dover | 125,101 | 218,698 | +93,597 |
| Immingham Docks | 144,737 | 143,469 | -1,268 |
| Liverpool Docks | 80,787 | 109,672 | +28,885 |
| 499 | 173,677 | 0 | -173,677 |
Quick facts
HS code: 69032010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Heat-resistant ceramic items containing less than 45% alumina