Import/export HS code 690490: Various ceramic construction products
Other ceramic items like support tiles and filler blocks used in construction
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 5,402,319 |
| Turkey | 2,336,338 |
| Pakistan | 1,585,364 |
| Germany | 1,512,034 |
| Netherlands | 1,157,072 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 564,759 | 4,837,560 | +4,272,801 |
| Turkey | 1,172,784 | 1,163,554 | -9,230 |
| Pakistan | 930,316 | 655,048 | -275,268 |
| Germany | 1,143,188 | 368,846 | -774,342 |
| Netherlands | 522,856 | 634,216 | +111,360 |
| China | 607,657 | 434,526 | -173,131 |
| India | 130,982 | 359,134 | +228,152 |
| France | 144,960 | 121,375 | -23,585 |
| Denmark | 0 | 217,296 | +217,296 |
| Spain | 23,243 | 137,732 | +114,489 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 5,548,449 |
| Turkey | 2,345,471 |
| Germany | 2,223,873 |
| Pakistan | 1,554,749 |
| China | 977,163 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 572,165 | 4,976,284 | +4,404,119 |
| Turkey | 1,181,917 | 1,163,554 | -18,363 |
| Germany | 1,539,663 | 684,210 | -855,453 |
| Pakistan | 905,067 | 649,682 | -255,385 |
| China | 533,211 | 443,952 | -89,259 |
| India | 155,767 | 360,017 | +204,250 |
| Netherlands | 162,339 | 226,965 | +64,626 |
| Belgium | 73,230 | 181,142 | +107,912 |
| Denmark | 9,807 | 208,782 | +198,975 |
| Spain | 113,996 | 90,954 | -23,042 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 19 |
| West Midlands | 17 |
| Inner London - East | 11 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 8 | 12 | +4 |
| West Midlands | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 7 | +7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,117,658 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,341,224 |
| Air transport | 309,223 |
| Other | 184,838 |
| Road transport | 5,377 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,365,424 | 5,752,234 | +2,386,810 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,855,048 | 3,486,176 | +1,631,128 |
| Air transport | 187,676 | 121,547 | -66,129 |
| Other | 178,934 | 5,904 | -173,030 |
| Road transport | 5,076 | 301 | -4,775 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 4,146,471 |
| Dover | 3,244,610 |
| Felixstowe | 2,367,114 |
| Immingham Docks | 846,195 |
| London | 832,285 |
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 Gateway Port | 1,532,824 | 2,613,647 | +1,080,823 |
| Dover | 1,433,163 | 1,811,447 | +378,284 |
| Felixstowe | 1,000,532 | 1,366,582 | +366,050 |
| Immingham Docks | 264,575 | 581,620 | +317,045 |
| London | 194,286 | 637,999 | +443,713 |
| Southampton | 88,405 | 503,424 | +415,019 |
| Hull | 315,272 | 215,629 | -99,643 |
| Killingholme | 98,450 | 289,098 | +190,648 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,533 | 313,613 | +295,080 |
| Belfast Port | 5,006 | 284,672 | +279,666 |
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 | 46 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 44 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 19 |
| Specialised construction activities | 16 |
| Construction of buildings | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 16 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-12 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| IMPERIAL BRICKS LTD | 55 |
| CAPAROL (U.K.) LIMITED | 47 |
| WIENERBERGER LIMITED | 44 |
| BEST TILE LTD | 23 |
| ORIGINAL STYLE LIMITED | 20 |
| ARG CORPORATE SERVICES LIMITED | 19 |
| DNS STONES LIMITED | 17 |
| THE CLAY COMPANY UK LIMITED | 13 |
| ELNUR UK LIMITED | 13 |
| THE BESPOKE BRICK COMPANY LIMITED | 12 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 64 |
| 1m-15m | 48 |
| Other | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 19 |
| 54m+ | 17 |
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 | 3,186,535 |
| Ireland | 987,612 |
| Japan | 579,605 |
| Australia | 215,305 |
| Austria | 175,563 |
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 | 899,916 | 2,286,619 | +1,386,703 |
| Ireland | 482,601 | 505,011 | +22,410 |
| Japan | 143,804 | 435,801 | +291,997 |
| Australia | 37,258 | 178,047 | +140,789 |
| Austria | 175,563 | 0 | -175,563 |
| France | 85,587 | 42,983 | -42,604 |
| Germany | 87,841 | 1,405 | -86,436 |
| Belgium | 82,721 | 0 | -82,721 |
| United Arab Emirates | 77,845 | 1,818 | -76,027 |
| Nigeria | 74,407 | 0 | -74,407 |
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 | 9,312 |
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 | 6,379 | 2,933 | -3,446 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,542,049 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,541,471 |
| Air transport | 937,876 |
| Other | 40,388 |
| Road transport | 1,039 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,106,078 | 2,435,971 | +1,329,893 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 948,210 | 593,261 | -354,949 |
| Air transport | 266,586 | 671,290 | +404,704 |
| Other | 36,785 | 3,603 | -33,182 |
| Road transport | 1,039 | 0 | -1,039 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 2,865,517 |
| Manchester Airport | 650,092 |
| Belfast Port | 560,817 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 497,314 |
| Heysham | 326,867 |
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 | 873,294 | 1,992,223 | +1,118,929 |
| Manchester Airport | 128,473 | 521,619 | +393,146 |
| Belfast Port | 131,317 | 429,500 | +298,183 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 429,526 | 67,788 | -361,738 |
| Heysham | 26,702 | 300,165 | +273,463 |
| Southampton | 292,993 | 1,031 | -291,962 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 34,959 | 119,565 | +84,606 |
| Felixstowe | 71,176 | 67,035 | -4,141 |
| London Gateway Port | 69,006 | 59,164 | -9,842 |
| London | 74,407 | 23,694 | -50,713 |
Quick facts
HS code: 690490
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other ceramic items like support tiles and filler blocks used in construction