Import/export HS code 690722: Medium-absorption ceramic tiles
Ceramic tiles with moderate water absorption (between 0.5% and 10%)
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 15,289,215 |
| Germany | 11,792,452 |
| Netherlands | 5,085,458 |
| Italy | 2,854,984 |
| Portugal | 2,039,741 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 7,758,008 | 7,531,207 | -226,801 |
| Germany | 7,275,660 | 4,516,792 | -2,758,868 |
| Netherlands | 3,724,681 | 1,360,777 | -2,363,904 |
| Italy | 1,334,162 | 1,520,822 | +186,660 |
| Portugal | 1,070,594 | 969,147 | -101,447 |
| Turkey | 492,570 | 850,205 | +357,635 |
| Bulgaria | 654,044 | 378,579 | -275,465 |
| France | 323,363 | 469,711 | +146,348 |
| China | 248,033 | 246,500 | -1,533 |
| Ireland | 380,892 | 2,883 | -378,009 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 16,814,947 |
| Spain | 15,251,570 |
| Italy | 2,973,087 |
| Portugal | 2,403,716 |
| Turkey | 1,286,168 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 10,881,751 | 5,933,196 | -4,948,555 |
| Spain | 7,690,419 | 7,561,151 | -129,268 |
| Italy | 1,415,778 | 1,557,309 | +141,531 |
| Portugal | 1,393,201 | 1,010,515 | -382,686 |
| Turkey | 430,816 | 855,352 | +424,536 |
| Bulgaria | 738,275 | 366,427 | -371,848 |
| China | 233,080 | 255,429 | +22,349 |
| Belgium | 279,315 | 144,794 | -134,521 |
| United Arab Emirates | 206,098 | 131,595 | -74,503 |
| India | 171,917 | 123,452 | -48,465 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 30 |
| Greater Manchester | 22 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 22 |
| West Yorkshire | 21 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 19 |
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 | 21 | 17 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 18 | 17 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 15 | 12 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 16 | 14 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 13 | 10 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 | 15 | +5 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 13 | 12 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 7 | 15 | +8 |
| West Midlands | 11 | 6 | -5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 9 | +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) | 21,090,998 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,015,859 |
| Air transport | 365,048 |
| Other | 205,167 |
| Road transport | 11,719 |
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) | 11,221,200 | 9,869,798 | -1,351,402 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,478,036 | 8,537,823 | -3,940,213 |
| Air transport | 221,124 | 143,924 | -77,200 |
| Other | 139,786 | 65,381 | -74,405 |
| Road transport | 2,385 | 9,334 | +6,949 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 2,795 | +2,795 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 7,159,483 |
| Dover | 7,102,300 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,857,902 |
| Felixstowe | 5,636,452 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,466,693 |
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 | 3,699,029 | 3,460,454 | -238,575 |
| Dover | 4,142,130 | 2,960,170 | -1,181,960 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,945,512 | 2,912,390 | -33,122 |
| Felixstowe | 2,688,721 | 2,947,731 | +259,010 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,734,169 | 1,732,524 | -1,001,645 |
| London | 1,336,718 | 1,010,052 | -326,666 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,518,668 | 471,359 | -1,047,309 |
| Harwich | 1,285,717 | 409,561 | -876,156 |
| Purfleet | 591,127 | 653,121 | +61,994 |
| Killingholme | 1,085,744 | 130,273 | -955,471 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 135 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 109 |
| Specialised construction activities | 69 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 18 |
| Construction of buildings | 14 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 74 |
| 2026-03 | 75 |
| 2026-02 | 78 |
| 2026-01 | 52 |
| 2025-12 | 50 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TOPPS TILES PLC | 112 |
| DISTRIBUTION SUPPLIES LIMITED | 80 |
| CUBICO GROUP LIMITED | 71 |
| THE MOSAIC TILE COMPANY LIMITED | 66 |
| DOMUS TILES LIMITED | 59 |
| VICTORIAN PLUMBING LTD | 58 |
| SOLUS CERAMICS LIMITED | 56 |
| MANDARIN SLATE LIMITED | 53 |
| AL. MURAD D.I.Y. LIMITED | 53 |
| WALLS AND FLOORS LIMITED | 53 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 172 |
| 0-1m | 116 |
| 15m-54m | 29 |
| 54m+ | 28 |
| Other | 19 |
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 | 723,683 |
| Netherlands | 506,772 |
| Sweden | 479,018 |
| Ireland | 389,930 |
| Germany | 112,601 |
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 | 337,807 | 385,876 | +48,069 |
| Netherlands | 213,698 | 293,074 | +79,376 |
| Sweden | 251,163 | 227,855 | -23,308 |
| Ireland | 154,632 | 235,298 | +80,666 |
| Germany | 72,694 | 39,907 | -32,787 |
| France | 1,940 | 54,414 | +52,474 |
| Denmark | 16,429 | 24,353 | +7,924 |
| Latvia | 0 | 27,701 | +27,701 |
| Switzerland | 11,689 | 15,181 | +3,492 |
| Italy | 24,089 | 0 | -24,089 |
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 | 21,939 |
| Italy | 2,562 |
| Turkey | 506 |
| India | 360 |
| United Arab Emirates | 103 |
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 | 21,939 | 0 | -21,939 |
| Italy | 2,562 | 0 | -2,562 |
| Turkey | 506 | 0 | -506 |
| India | 360 | 0 | -360 |
| United Arab Emirates | 103 | 0 | -103 |
| Bulgaria | 83 | 0 | -83 |
| XI | 54 | 0 | -54 |
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) | 1,300,462 |
| Air transport | 800,771 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 431,179 |
| Other | 25,607 |
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) | 420,030 | 880,432 | +460,402 |
| Air transport | 369,501 | 431,270 | +61,769 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 315,198 | 115,981 | -199,217 |
| Other | 25,607 | 0 | -25,607 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 565,687 |
| Harwich | 429,681 |
| East Midlands Airport | 404,587 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 206,934 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 194,740 |
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 | 272,811 | 292,876 | +20,065 |
| Harwich | 199,281 | 230,400 | +31,119 |
| East Midlands Airport | 222,033 | 182,554 | -39,479 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 46,490 | 160,444 | +113,954 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 114,613 | 80,127 | -34,486 |
| Holyhead | 104,082 | 75,676 | -28,406 |
| London Stansted Airport | 31,859 | 139,996 | +108,137 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,098 | 91,265 | +90,167 |
| Heysham | 16,501 | 75,657 | +59,156 |
| Felixstowe | 63,150 | 13,885 | -49,265 |
Quick facts
HS code: 690722
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ceramic tiles with moderate water absorption (between 0.5% and 10%)