Import/export HS code 69039090: Various refractory ceramic goods
Heat-resistant ceramic items 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 | 7,162,789 |
| United States | 4,219,641 |
| China | 1,218,898 |
| Spain | 952,844 |
| Italy | 775,537 |
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 | 3,315,032 | 3,847,757 | +532,725 |
| United States | 2,106,950 | 2,112,691 | +5,741 |
| China | 732,025 | 486,873 | -245,152 |
| Spain | 402,403 | 550,441 | +148,038 |
| Italy | 501,880 | 273,657 | -228,223 |
| Netherlands | 356,436 | 320,171 | -36,265 |
| France | 176,986 | 385,867 | +208,881 |
| Hungary | 150,361 | 176,058 | +25,697 |
| India | 112,934 | 170,774 | +57,840 |
| Czechia | 119,418 | 115,902 | -3,516 |
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 | 7,160,544 |
| United States | 4,212,735 |
| China | 1,400,139 |
| India | 989,173 |
| Italy | 657,216 |
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 | 3,320,069 | 3,840,475 | +520,406 |
| United States | 2,097,925 | 2,114,810 | +16,885 |
| China | 784,566 | 615,573 | -168,993 |
| India | 476,645 | 512,528 | +35,883 |
| Italy | 425,784 | 231,432 | -194,352 |
| Netherlands | 290,992 | 305,721 | +14,729 |
| Spain | 166,775 | 317,128 | +150,353 |
| Hungary | 150,361 | 199,156 | +48,795 |
| France | 122,842 | 220,342 | +97,500 |
| Czechia | 128,294 | 133,648 | +5,354 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 18 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 13 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
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 | 9 | 16 | +7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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) | 9,313,559 |
| Air transport | 4,837,277 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,079,090 |
| Other | 194,195 |
| Road transport | 7,100 |
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) | 4,355,328 | 4,958,231 | +602,903 |
| Air transport | 2,530,001 | 2,307,276 | -222,725 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,618,821 | 1,460,269 | -158,552 |
| Other | 101,137 | 93,058 | -8,079 |
| Road transport | 7,100 | 0 | -7,100 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 4,256,994 |
| Dover | 2,380,775 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,909,675 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,460,997 |
| London | 1,255,905 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 2,372,825 | 1,884,169 | -488,656 |
| Dover | 694,813 | 1,685,962 | +991,149 |
| East Midlands Airport | 830,851 | 1,078,824 | +247,973 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 843,939 | 617,058 | -226,881 |
| London | 815,767 | 440,138 | -375,629 |
| Felixstowe | 652,711 | 602,923 | -49,788 |
| Southampton | 509,032 | 723,360 | +214,328 |
| Birmingham Airport | 528,589 | 365,705 | -162,884 |
| London Gateway Port | 321,516 | 452,707 | +131,191 |
| London Stansted Airport | 267,074 | 175,344 | -91,730 |
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 | 36 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 27 |
| Other manufacturing | 21 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 18 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 16 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 36 |
| 2026-03 | 40 |
| 2026-02 | 39 |
| 2026-01 | 16 |
| 2025-12 | 27 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MORGAN TECHNICAL CERAMICS LIMITED | 108 |
| AETC LIMITED | 106 |
| VESUVIUS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 76 |
| HOWMET LIMITED | 72 |
| MONOCON INTERNATIONAL REFRACTORIES LIMITED | 67 |
| IPS CERAMICS LIMITED | 60 |
| MULTI-LAB LIMITED | 59 |
| ANDERMAN & COMPANY LIMITED | 55 |
| HERAEUS ELECTRO-NITE (UK) LTD | 55 |
| TELEDYNE UK LIMITED | 45 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 83 |
| 1m-15m | 67 |
| Other | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
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 | 10,034,651 |
| Italy | 6,399,445 |
| Germany | 5,454,167 |
| France | 2,341,734 |
| Netherlands | 2,338,306 |
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 | 4,173,129 | 5,861,522 | +1,688,393 |
| Italy | 3,199,208 | 3,200,237 | +1,029 |
| Germany | 2,932,806 | 2,521,361 | -411,445 |
| France | 1,040,139 | 1,301,595 | +261,456 |
| Netherlands | 1,179,851 | 1,158,455 | -21,396 |
| Spain | 901,851 | 847,519 | -54,332 |
| Philippines | 580,227 | 617,368 | +37,141 |
| China | 1,003,111 | 178,493 | -824,618 |
| Sweden | 468,543 | 627,865 | +159,322 |
| Belgium | 651,302 | 380,653 | -270,649 |
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 | 3,024 |
| Austria | 2,463 |
| United States | 67 |
| Canada | 55 |
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 | 2,943 | 81 | -2,862 |
| Austria | 2,441 | 22 | -2,419 |
| United States | 0 | 67 | +67 |
| Canada | 0 | 55 | +55 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 19,476,684 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,208,000 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,138,625 |
| Rail transport | 8,949 |
| Road transport | 5,694 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 8,901,687 | 10,574,997 | +1,673,310 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,144,587 | 6,063,413 | -81,174 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,411,243 | 4,727,382 | -683,861 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 8,949 | +8,949 |
| Road transport | 4,798 | 896 | -3,902 |
| Other | 5,384 | 248 | -5,136 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,793,505 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,647,187 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,097,483 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,984,372 |
| ZLC | 3,894,384 |
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 | 5,010,685 | 4,782,820 | -227,865 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,329,422 | 3,317,765 | -1,011,657 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,229,392 | 3,868,091 | +1,638,699 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,750,154 | 3,234,218 | +484,064 |
| ZLC | 1,827,600 | 2,066,784 | +239,184 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,806,076 | 1,257,531 | -548,545 |
| Liverpool Docks | 649,978 | 992,597 | +342,619 |
| Southampton | 465,161 | 484,702 | +19,541 |
| Manchester Airport | 277,485 | 92,761 | -184,724 |
| Holyhead | 146,785 | 210,936 | +64,151 |
Quick facts
HS code: 69039090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Heat-resistant ceramic items not specified in other categories