Import/export HS code 690590: Various ceramic construction goods
Other ceramic products like chimney cowls and architectural ornaments 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,433,442 |
| China | 108,762 |
| Turkey | 82,517 |
| India | 77,442 |
| Ireland | 44,656 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 148,340 | 2,285,102 | +2,136,762 |
| China | 77,899 | 30,863 | -47,036 |
| Turkey | 1,043 | 81,474 | +80,431 |
| India | 77,442 | 0 | -77,442 |
| Ireland | 23,216 | 21,440 | -1,776 |
| Germany | 0 | 33,918 | +33,918 |
| France | 9,216 | 23,767 | +14,551 |
| Denmark | 4,702 | 15,074 | +10,372 |
| Italy | 16,807 | 1,779 | -15,028 |
| Sri Lanka | 12,485 | 0 | -12,485 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,202,082 |
| China | 108,762 |
| Germany | 103,897 |
| Turkey | 82,517 |
| India | 77,442 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 63,605 | 2,138,477 | +2,074,872 |
| China | 77,899 | 30,863 | -47,036 |
| Germany | 12,636 | 91,261 | +78,625 |
| Turkey | 1,043 | 81,474 | +80,431 |
| India | 77,442 | 0 | -77,442 |
| Poland | 1,466 | 60,454 | +58,988 |
| Belgium | 48,091 | 7,954 | -40,137 |
| Czechia | 26,222 | 29,670 | +3,448 |
| Italy | 16,807 | 10,489 | -6,318 |
| Denmark | 5,695 | 15,074 | +9,379 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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) | 2,457,940 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 351,380 |
| Other | 44,656 |
| Air transport | 22,695 |
| Road transport | 1,043 |
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) | 151,031 | 2,306,909 | +2,155,878 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 194,245 | 157,135 | -37,110 |
| Other | 23,216 | 21,440 | -1,776 |
| Air transport | 13,857 | 8,838 | -5,019 |
| Road transport | 1,043 | 0 | -1,043 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 2,330,248 |
| Felixstowe | 95,005 |
| Harwich | 89,174 |
| London Gateway Port | 84,940 |
| Southampton | 78,553 |
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 | 111,808 | 2,218,440 | +2,106,632 |
| Felixstowe | 45,423 | 49,582 | +4,159 |
| Harwich | 27,172 | 62,002 | +34,830 |
| London Gateway Port | 77,442 | 7,498 | -69,944 |
| Southampton | 31,633 | 46,920 | +15,287 |
| Dover | 18,303 | 51,022 | +32,719 |
| 000 | 23,216 | 21,440 | -1,776 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,619 | 13,890 | +7,271 |
| Liverpool Docks | 13,659 | 0 | -13,659 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,767 | 10,592 | +8,825 |
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
|
8 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
|
3 |
|
Specialised construction activities
|
3 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
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 | 2,638,044 |
| United States | 152,804 |
| Australia | 92,004 |
| Poland | 38,342 |
| Lithuania | 20,207 |
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 | 2,285,788 | 352,256 | -1,933,532 |
| United States | 148,098 | 4,706 | -143,392 |
| Australia | 19,819 | 72,185 | +52,366 |
| Poland | 0 | 38,342 | +38,342 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 20,207 | +20,207 |
| Viet Nam | 15,346 | 0 | -15,346 |
| France | 0 | 12,010 | +12,010 |
| Switzerland | 4,838 | 0 | -4,838 |
| Singapore | 4,103 | 0 | -4,103 |
| India | 0 | 3,383 | +3,383 |
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 | 254,833 |
| Ireland | 33,324 |
| Germany | 2,431 |
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 | 26,195 | 228,638 | +202,443 |
| Ireland | 16,772 | 16,552 | -220 |
| Germany | 1,363 | 1,068 | -295 |
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) | 2,395,982 |
| Other | 307,685 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 205,117 |
| Air transport | 82,755 |
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) | 2,220,765 | 175,217 | -2,045,548 |
| Other | 54,057 | 253,628 | +199,571 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 134,187 | 70,930 | -63,257 |
| Air transport | 71,966 | 10,789 | -61,177 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 2,311,480 |
| 000 | 307,685 |
| Liverpool Docks | 127,966 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 73,952 |
| London Gateway Port | 70,930 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 2,214,131 | 97,349 | -2,116,782 |
| 000 | 54,057 | 253,628 | +199,571 |
| Liverpool Docks | 127,966 | 0 | -127,966 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,838 | 69,114 | +64,276 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 70,930 | +70,930 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 23,135 | 2,573 | -20,562 |
| Manchester Airport | 22,965 | 1,255 | -21,710 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,666 | 4,783 | -12,883 |
| London Stansted Airport | 8,200 | 2,178 | -6,022 |
| Southampton | 4,980 | 0 | -4,980 |
Quick facts
HS code: 690590
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other ceramic products like chimney cowls and architectural ornaments used in construction