Import/export HS code 690410: Building bricks
Ceramic bricks specifically designed for building walls and structures
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 274,899,036 |
| Netherlands | 157,953,537 |
| Spain | 14,576,312 |
| Denmark | 9,114,559 |
| Germany | 7,540,876 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 134,864,455 | 140,034,581 | +5,170,126 |
| Netherlands | 71,625,924 | 86,327,613 | +14,701,689 |
| Spain | 6,523,507 | 8,052,805 | +1,529,298 |
| Denmark | 5,546,995 | 3,567,564 | -1,979,431 |
| Germany | 6,627,180 | 913,696 | -5,713,484 |
| Turkey | 3,010,466 | 3,283,604 | +273,138 |
| India | 3,141,825 | 2,824,614 | -317,211 |
| Pakistan | 3,041,402 | 2,853,707 | -187,695 |
| Portugal | 3,005,966 | 1,282,507 | -1,723,459 |
| United States | 1,021,983 | 2,888,897 | +1,866,914 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 296,009,572 |
| Netherlands | 127,384,409 |
| Spain | 15,500,454 |
| Germany | 13,395,383 |
| Denmark | 8,198,226 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 145,677,177 | 150,332,395 | +4,655,218 |
| Netherlands | 61,389,264 | 65,995,145 | +4,605,881 |
| Spain | 7,238,051 | 8,262,403 | +1,024,352 |
| Germany | 5,315,924 | 8,079,459 | +2,763,535 |
| Denmark | 4,406,748 | 3,791,478 | -615,270 |
| Turkey | 2,943,400 | 3,265,800 | +322,400 |
| India | 3,326,181 | 2,841,673 | -484,508 |
| Pakistan | 2,921,681 | 2,862,145 | -59,536 |
| United States | 1,021,983 | 2,987,001 | +1,965,018 |
| Portugal | 2,596,100 | 1,287,023 | -1,309,077 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 11 |
| Inner London - East | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Essex | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Essex | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
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) | 316,117,749 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 175,453,120 |
| Other | 4,475,854 |
| Air transport | 160,135 |
| Road transport | 23,224 |
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) | 158,601,437 | 157,516,312 | -1,085,125 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 81,639,005 | 93,814,115 | +12,175,110 |
| Other | 1,974,215 | 2,501,639 | +527,424 |
| Air transport | 73,943 | 86,192 | +12,249 |
| Road transport | 22,280 | 944 | -21,336 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 160,701,365 |
| Killingholme | 93,117,002 |
| Purfleet | 87,878,237 |
| Immingham Docks | 33,000,976 |
| Harwich | 31,053,905 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 71,061,144 | 89,640,221 | +18,579,077 |
| Killingholme | 66,527,250 | 26,589,752 | -39,937,498 |
| Purfleet | 30,438,311 | 57,439,926 | +27,001,615 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,067,490 | 16,933,486 | +865,996 |
| Harwich | 16,164,641 | 14,889,264 | -1,275,377 |
| TRT | 6,435,043 | 7,160,922 | +725,879 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,003,363 | 5,859,927 | -1,143,436 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,389,507 | 6,957,066 | +3,567,559 |
| Hull | 4,855,066 | 4,045,548 | -809,518 |
| King's Lynn | 4,097,230 | 4,594,286 | +497,056 |
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 | 41 |
| Specialised construction activities | 15 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 13 |
| Construction of buildings | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 28 |
| 2026-03 | 25 |
| 2026-02 | 15 |
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-12 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| IMPERIAL BRICKS LTD | 97 |
| WIENERBERGER LIMITED | 54 |
| IBSTOCK BRICK LIMITED | 53 |
| HABITUS MATERIALS GROUP LIMITED | 52 |
| CREST BRICK SLATE & TILE LIMITED | 51 |
| OAKLEAF FARM LTD | 41 |
| HARDSCAPE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 38 |
| BRICK-ABILITY LTD. | 33 |
| UK BRICK & CLADDING LIMITED | 31 |
| INDI STONES LIMITED | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 44 |
| 0-1m | 32 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 19,352,724 |
| Czechia | 342,770 |
| Canada | 218,756 |
| Netherlands | 185,790 |
| United States | 136,921 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 9,043,415 | 10,309,309 | +1,265,894 |
| Czechia | 340,500 | 2,270 | -338,230 |
| Canada | 24,770 | 193,986 | +169,216 |
| Netherlands | 130,879 | 54,911 | -75,968 |
| United States | 33,159 | 103,762 | +70,603 |
| Latvia | 508 | 123,275 | +122,767 |
| Belgium | 17,646 | 89,639 | +71,993 |
| Japan | 97,276 | 1,243 | -96,033 |
| Poland | 0 | 85,372 | +85,372 |
| France | 4,000 | 45,986 | +41,986 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 39,579 |
| Ireland | 7,333 |
| Belgium | 3,337 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 9,285 | 30,294 | +21,009 |
| Ireland | 0 | 7,333 | +7,333 |
| Belgium | 2,644 | 693 | -1,951 |
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) | 20,246,119 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 583,679 |
| Other | 91,401 |
| Air transport | 51,291 |
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) | 9,546,244 | 10,699,875 | +1,153,631 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 248,242 | 335,437 | +87,195 |
| Other | 35,126 | 56,275 | +21,149 |
| Air transport | 2,803 | 48,488 | +45,685 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 12,046,412 |
| Heysham | 5,221,159 |
| Holyhead | 1,901,822 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 777,860 |
| Southampton | 366,470 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 5,987,245 | 6,059,167 | +71,922 |
| Heysham | 2,246,941 | 2,974,218 | +727,277 |
| Holyhead | 768,129 | 1,133,693 | +365,564 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 510,417 | 267,443 | -242,974 |
| Southampton | 85,124 | 281,346 | +196,222 |
| London Gateway Port | 104,183 | 40,608 | -63,575 |
| Milford | 52,109 | 71,399 | +19,290 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,320 | 79,003 | +63,683 |
| 000 | 35,126 | 56,275 | +21,149 |
| Felixstowe | 8,000 | 41,814 | +33,814 |
Quick facts
HS code: 690410
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ceramic bricks specifically designed for building walls and structures