Import/export HS code 690510: Roofing tiles
Ceramic tiles used for covering roofs and providing weather protection
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 36,554,646 |
| Belgium | 13,782,384 |
| Poland | 8,558,255 |
| Turkey | 6,793,778 |
| China | 5,836,931 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 17,996,365 | 18,558,281 | +561,916 |
| Belgium | 7,032,088 | 6,750,296 | -281,792 |
| Poland | 4,323,563 | 4,234,692 | -88,871 |
| Turkey | 3,919,960 | 2,873,818 | -1,046,142 |
| China | 2,136,030 | 3,700,901 | +1,564,871 |
| Netherlands | 2,128,838 | 2,246,047 | +117,209 |
| Spain | 969,026 | 1,498,573 | +529,547 |
| Portugal | 667,350 | 666,576 | -774 |
| Sri Lanka | 519,311 | 547,492 | +28,181 |
| Ireland | 125,197 | 119,470 | -5,727 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 35,187,025 |
| Belgium | 14,056,327 |
| Poland | 13,026,832 |
| Turkey | 6,766,099 |
| China | 5,835,573 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 17,170,425 | 18,016,600 | +846,175 |
| Belgium | 7,025,138 | 7,031,189 | +6,051 |
| Poland | 6,638,412 | 6,388,420 | -249,992 |
| Turkey | 3,892,281 | 2,873,818 | -1,018,463 |
| China | 2,134,672 | 3,700,901 | +1,566,229 |
| Spain | 653,419 | 893,697 | +240,278 |
| Portugal | 533,703 | 696,630 | +162,927 |
| Sri Lanka | 519,311 | 547,492 | +28,181 |
| Germany | 482,815 | 93,131 | -389,684 |
| Netherlands | 192,886 | 79,433 | -113,453 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 1 | -5 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -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) | 63,497,036 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,330,961 |
| Other | 1,291,454 |
| Air transport | 7,016 |
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) | 31,379,459 | 32,117,577 | +738,118 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,953,920 | 8,377,041 | +423,121 |
| Other | 573,103 | 718,351 | +145,248 |
| Air transport | 1,912 | 5,104 | +3,192 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 35,008,691 |
| Felixstowe | 9,294,387 |
| Killingholme | 7,734,649 |
| Purfleet | 5,417,903 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,110,904 |
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 | 17,738,636 | 17,270,055 | -468,581 |
| Felixstowe | 4,830,865 | 4,463,522 | -367,343 |
| Killingholme | 3,325,389 | 4,409,260 | +1,083,871 |
| Purfleet | 2,659,340 | 2,758,563 | +99,223 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,256,400 | 3,854,504 | +2,598,104 |
| London | 1,929,991 | 2,283,184 | +353,193 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,024,594 | 1,978,210 | -46,384 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,872,074 | 502,273 | -2,369,801 |
| Harwich | 1,662,371 | 1,057,883 | -604,488 |
| 000 | 573,103 | 718,351 | +145,248 |
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 | 21 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Construction of buildings | 4 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 4 |
| Specialised construction activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 14 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SAHTAS UK LTD | 114 |
| LIFESTILES LTD | 87 |
| SIG TRADING LIMITED | 52 |
| BURTON ROOFING MERCHANTS LIMITED | 52 |
| WIENERBERGER LIMITED | 52 |
| SKYLINE ROOFING CENTRES LIMITED | 47 |
| LANDWORK LIMITED | 40 |
| ROOFING DISTRIBUTION UK LIMITED | 34 |
| BRADFORD AND SONS LIMITED | 30 |
| SELLING DREAM LIMITED | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 1,190,859 |
| Netherlands | 471,651 |
| Belgium | 291,693 |
| United States | 220,603 |
| Australia | 165,958 |
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 | 612,292 | 578,567 | -33,725 |
| Netherlands | 131,499 | 340,152 | +208,653 |
| Belgium | 101,244 | 190,449 | +89,205 |
| United States | 168,534 | 52,069 | -116,465 |
| Australia | 94,951 | 71,007 | -23,944 |
| Falkland Islands | 84,730 | 0 | -84,730 |
| Spain | 0 | 74,920 | +74,920 |
| Germany | 28,391 | 30,331 | +1,940 |
| Denmark | 928 | 45,212 | +44,284 |
| Austria | 26,923 | 0 | -26,923 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 359,364 |
| France | 25,851 |
| Ireland | 2,546 |
| XI | 340 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 164,578 | 194,786 | +30,208 |
| France | 11,126 | 14,725 | +3,599 |
| Ireland | 0 | 2,546 | +2,546 |
| XI | 0 | 340 | +340 |
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) | 1,753,305 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 507,937 |
| Other | 388,703 |
| Air transport | 52,640 |
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) | 760,461 | 992,844 | +232,383 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 351,907 | 156,030 | -195,877 |
| Other | 175,923 | 212,780 | +36,857 |
| Air transport | 3,803 | 48,837 | +45,034 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 398,391 |
| 000 | 388,703 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 375,725 |
| Liverpool Docks | 360,748 |
| Heysham | 222,689 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 160,214 | 238,177 | +77,963 |
| 000 | 175,923 | 212,780 | +36,857 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 88,807 | 286,918 | +198,111 |
| Liverpool Docks | 248,736 | 112,012 | -136,724 |
| Heysham | 116,757 | 105,932 | -10,825 |
| London Gateway Port | 127,662 | 75,530 | -52,132 |
| Southampton | 163,940 | 5,040 | -158,900 |
| Holyhead | 45,842 | 83,384 | +37,542 |
| London | 16,597 | 105,976 | +89,379 |
| Felixstowe | 83,605 | 25,778 | -57,827 |
Quick facts
HS code: 690510
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ceramic tiles used for covering roofs and providing weather protection