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 | 14,660,462 |
| Germany | 12,290,295 |
| Netherlands | 5,106,917 |
| Italy | 2,711,474 |
| Portugal | 2,318,572 |
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 | 7,963,810 | 6,696,652 | -1,267,158 |
| Germany | 7,859,892 | 4,430,403 | -3,429,489 |
| Netherlands | 3,631,686 | 1,475,231 | -2,156,455 |
| Italy | 1,401,772 | 1,309,702 | -92,070 |
| Portugal | 1,140,701 | 1,177,871 | +37,170 |
| Turkey | 419,146 | 861,809 | +442,663 |
| Bulgaria | 559,079 | 517,091 | -41,988 |
| France | 225,514 | 501,432 | +275,918 |
| China | 273,068 | 185,040 | -88,028 |
| Ireland | 382,812 | 1,518 | -381,294 |
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 | 17,460,384 |
| Spain | 14,606,346 |
| Italy | 2,789,304 |
| Portugal | 2,532,023 |
| Turkey | 1,224,348 |
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 | 11,429,336 | 6,031,048 | -5,398,288 |
| Spain | 7,914,016 | 6,692,330 | -1,221,686 |
| Italy | 1,430,874 | 1,358,430 | -72,444 |
| Portugal | 1,332,997 | 1,199,026 | -133,971 |
| Turkey | 427,263 | 797,085 | +369,822 |
| Bulgaria | 573,091 | 575,158 | +2,067 |
| China | 254,950 | 189,769 | -65,181 |
| United Arab Emirates | 177,267 | 172,456 | -4,811 |
| Belgium | 279,315 | 40,128 | -239,187 |
| United States | 135,362 | 153,635 | +18,273 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 28 |
| Greater Manchester | 22 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 20 |
| West Yorkshire | 19 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 16 |
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 | 18 | 16 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 20 | 15 | -5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 14 | 14 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 18 | 11 | -7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 13 | 7 | -6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 10 | 13 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| South East Wales | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Lancashire | 6 | 11 | +5 |
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) | 21,318,309 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,497,787 |
| Air transport | 385,745 |
| Other | 213,895 |
| Rail transport | 2,795 |
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) | 13,001,406 | 8,316,903 | -4,684,503 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,149,338 | 9,348,449 | -1,800,889 |
| Air transport | 227,098 | 158,647 | -68,451 |
| Other | 148,172 | 65,723 | -82,449 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 2,795 | +2,795 |
| Road transport | 2,385 | 0 | -2,385 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 7,084,780 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,256,695 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,431,874 |
| Felixstowe | 5,373,711 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,895,085 |
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 | 4,353,600 | 2,731,180 | -1,622,420 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,396,209 | 2,860,486 | -535,723 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,635,304 | 2,796,570 | +161,266 |
| Felixstowe | 1,954,185 | 3,419,526 | +1,465,341 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,313,863 | 1,581,222 | -1,732,641 |
| London | 1,969,204 | 872,800 | -1,096,404 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,449,275 | 533,531 | -915,744 |
| Harwich | 1,187,989 | 530,682 | -657,307 |
| Killingholme | 1,192,710 | 264,591 | -928,119 |
| Newhaven | 640,642 | 655,727 | +15,085 |
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 | 132 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 105 |
| Specialised construction activities | 63 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 16 |
| Construction of buildings | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 52 |
| 2025-11 | 71 |
| 2025-10 | 79 |
| 2025-09 | 72 |
| 2025-08 | 70 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TOPPS TILES PLC | 108 |
| DISTRIBUTION SUPPLIES LIMITED | 80 |
| CUBICO GROUP LIMITED | 67 |
| THE MOSAIC TILE COMPANY LIMITED | 62 |
| DOMUS TILES LIMITED | 55 |
| VICTORIAN PLUMBING LTD | 54 |
| SOLUS CERAMICS LIMITED | 52 |
| CERAMICA IMPEX LIMITED | 50 |
| NICHOLLS & CLARKE LIMITED | 49 |
| MANDARIN SLATE LIMITED | 49 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 169 |
| 0-1m | 104 |
| 15m-54m | 28 |
| 54m+ | 27 |
| Other | 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 | 517,357 |
| Netherlands | 429,382 |
| Sweden | 416,539 |
| Ireland | 307,777 |
| Germany | 112,590 |
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 | 286,236 | 231,121 | -55,115 |
| Netherlands | 197,100 | 232,282 | +35,182 |
| Sweden | 200,569 | 215,970 | +15,401 |
| Ireland | 169,140 | 138,637 | -30,503 |
| Germany | 57,534 | 55,056 | -2,478 |
| France | 0 | 49,146 | +49,146 |
| Iceland | 45,915 | 0 | -45,915 |
| India | 37,348 | 5,269 | -32,079 |
| Denmark | 8,939 | 25,955 | +17,016 |
| Switzerland | 12,892 | 13,384 | +492 |
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 | 26,776 |
| 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 | 26,776 | 0 | -26,776 |
| 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) | 969,585 |
| Air transport | 576,423 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 535,409 |
| Other | 30,444 |
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) | 318,569 | 651,016 | +332,447 |
| Air transport | 316,136 | 260,287 | -55,849 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 403,967 | 131,442 | -272,525 |
| Other | 30,444 | 0 | -30,444 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 484,875 |
| Harwich | 371,005 |
| East Midlands Airport | 350,710 |
| Holyhead | 171,419 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 147,785 |
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 | 212,654 | 272,221 | +59,567 |
| Harwich | 183,676 | 187,329 | +3,653 |
| East Midlands Airport | 180,598 | 170,112 | -10,486 |
| Holyhead | 97,856 | 73,563 | -24,293 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 37,722 | 110,063 | +72,341 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 107,465 | 39,263 | -68,202 |
| Heysham | 13,384 | 60,338 | +46,954 |
| Felixstowe | 48,783 | 15,801 | -32,982 |
| London Gateway Port | 53,726 | 7,680 | -46,046 |
| London Stansted Airport | 28,073 | 31,860 | +3,787 |
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%)