Import/export HS code 6906: Ceramic pipes and fittings
Ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering, and pipe fittings for plumbing and drainage systems
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* 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 | 468,242 |
| China | 453,760 |
| Belgium | 107,270 |
| Netherlands | 97,472 |
| Germany | 92,901 |
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 | 7,167 | 461,075 | +453,908 |
| China | 273,893 | 179,867 | -94,026 |
| Belgium | 42,529 | 64,741 | +22,212 |
| Netherlands | 2,951 | 94,521 | +91,570 |
| Germany | 41,520 | 51,381 | +9,861 |
| Ireland | 22,576 | 49,384 | +26,808 |
| United States | 16,846 | 0 | -16,846 |
| Sweden | 15,500 | 10 | -15,490 |
| Poland | 7,560 | 0 | -7,560 |
| Taiwan | 5,737 | 0 | -5,737 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 450,203 |
| Poland | 344,385 |
| Germany | 195,118 |
| Portugal | 82,304 |
| United Kingdom | 65,518 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 271,313 | 178,890 | -92,423 |
| Poland | 7,535 | 336,850 | +329,315 |
| Germany | 47,924 | 147,194 | +99,270 |
| Portugal | 5,056 | 77,248 | +72,192 |
| United Kingdom | 42,984 | 22,534 | -20,450 |
| Belgium | 0 | 46,442 | +46,442 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 39,796 | +39,796 |
| United States | 15,518 | 977 | -14,541 |
| Sweden | 15,426 | 0 | -15,426 |
| Taiwan | 5,737 | 0 | -5,737 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 780,916 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 323,061 |
| Air transport | 147,866 |
| Other | 74,842 |
| Road transport | 16,722 |
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) | 218,781 | 562,135 | +343,354 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 73,608 | 249,453 | +175,845 |
| Air transport | 114,947 | 32,919 | -82,028 |
| Other | 22,872 | 51,970 | +29,098 |
| Road transport | 8,634 | 8,088 | -546 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Jersey | 402,578 |
| Felixstowe | 321,570 |
| Immingham Docks | 165,711 |
| Killingholme | 82,982 |
| 000 | 74,842 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey | 0 | 402,578 | +402,578 |
| Felixstowe | 183,340 | 138,230 | -45,110 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,426 | 150,285 | +134,859 |
| Killingholme | 42,529 | 40,453 | -2,076 |
| 000 | 22,872 | 51,970 | +29,098 |
| Dover | 2,050 | 45,323 | +43,273 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 40,088 | 7,251 | -32,837 |
| Manchester Airport | 37,864 | 977 | -36,887 |
| East Midlands Airport | 23,111 | 10,921 | -12,190 |
| Thamesport | 31,576 | 0 | -31,576 |
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 | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 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 | 10 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 575,525 |
| Ireland | 215,575 |
| Poland | 196,188 |
| Belgium | 167,691 |
| Saudi Arabia | 134,524 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 572,717 | 2,808 | -569,909 |
| Ireland | 179,076 | 36,499 | -142,577 |
| Poland | 33,663 | 162,525 | +128,862 |
| Belgium | 167,691 | 0 | -167,691 |
| Saudi Arabia | 134,524 | 0 | -134,524 |
| Singapore | 73,486 | 39,437 | -34,049 |
| France | 37,077 | 64,071 | +26,994 |
| Australia | 78,125 | 15,254 | -62,871 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 90,094 | 0 | -90,094 |
| Azerbaijan | 0 | 49,596 | +49,596 |
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 | 52 |
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 | 52 | 0 | -52 |
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) | 1,068,342 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 693,786 |
| Air transport | 205,419 |
| Other | 101 |
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) | 795,295 | 273,047 | -522,248 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 591,859 | 101,927 | -489,932 |
| Air transport | 135,282 | 70,137 | -65,145 |
| Other | 101 | 0 | -101 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 706,116 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 359,162 |
| Southampton | 216,348 |
| London Gateway Port | 161,922 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 149,242 |
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 | 706,116 | 0 | -706,116 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 127,007 | 232,155 | +105,148 |
| Southampton | 147,177 | 69,171 | -78,006 |
| London Gateway Port | 129,166 | 32,756 | -96,410 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 90,094 | 59,148 | -30,946 |
| Heysham | 90,965 | 26,521 | -64,444 |
| Felixstowe | 69,500 | 0 | -69,500 |
| Holyhead | 42,910 | 7,432 | -35,478 |
| Liverpool Docks | 45,100 | 0 | -45,100 |
| ZLC | 29,000 | 0 | -29,000 |
Quick facts
HS code: 6906
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering, and pipe fittings for plumbing and drainage systems