Import/export HS code 690740: Finishing ceramics
Ceramic products used for finishing surfaces, such as decorative tiles and trim pieces
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 3,447,334 |
| Italy | 3,104,215 |
| Spain | 3,051,350 |
| Germany | 2,580,534 |
| France | 1,627,163 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 2,832,031 | 615,303 | -2,216,728 |
| Italy | 1,752,113 | 1,352,102 | -400,011 |
| Spain | 1,857,572 | 1,193,778 | -663,794 |
| Germany | 925,018 | 1,655,516 | +730,498 |
| France | 974,940 | 652,223 | -322,717 |
| Ireland | 831,234 | 578,849 | -252,385 |
| Poland | 630,554 | 319,674 | -310,880 |
| Bulgaria | 239,658 | 257,776 | +18,118 |
| Portugal | 261,660 | 180,864 | -80,796 |
| Netherlands | 277,192 | 137,683 | -139,509 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 3,415,264 |
| Italy | 3,122,795 |
| Germany | 2,891,270 |
| Spain | 2,765,053 |
| France | 1,381,623 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 2,799,064 | 616,200 | -2,182,864 |
| Italy | 1,720,853 | 1,401,942 | -318,911 |
| Germany | 1,166,712 | 1,724,558 | +557,846 |
| Spain | 1,649,638 | 1,115,415 | -534,223 |
| France | 825,777 | 555,846 | -269,931 |
| Poland | 564,126 | 256,215 | -307,911 |
| Bulgaria | 285,749 | 249,118 | -36,631 |
| India | 256,174 | 24,636 | -231,538 |
| Portugal | 150,144 | 109,421 | -40,723 |
| United States | 66,370 | 38,175 | -28,195 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 25 |
| Inner London - East | 23 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 22 |
| Greater Manchester | 19 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 18 |
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 | 17 | 15 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 13 | 17 | +4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 15 | 11 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 16 | 9 | -7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 14 | 8 | -6 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 9 | 13 | +4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 | 9 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 12 | 8 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 | 6 | -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) | 8,033,217 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,362,212 |
| Other | 2,324,540 |
| Air transport | 617,144 |
| Road transport | 70,216 |
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) | 4,361,669 | 3,671,548 | -690,121 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,000,169 | 2,362,043 | -2,638,126 |
| Other | 1,440,570 | 883,970 | -556,600 |
| Air transport | 377,402 | 239,742 | -137,660 |
| Road transport | 52,810 | 17,406 | -35,404 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,670,850 |
| Felixstowe | 3,611,637 |
| 000 | 2,324,540 |
| Purfleet | 1,238,118 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,218,568 |
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 | 1,737,082 | 1,933,768 | +196,686 |
| Felixstowe | 2,586,334 | 1,025,303 | -1,561,031 |
| 000 | 1,440,570 | 883,970 | -556,600 |
| Purfleet | 854,810 | 383,308 | -471,502 |
| London Gateway Port | 880,568 | 338,000 | -542,568 |
| London | 684,120 | 444,733 | -239,387 |
| Portsmouth | 214,238 | 501,839 | +287,601 |
| Eurotunnel | 457,841 | 188,738 | -269,103 |
| Middlesbrough | 299,811 | 161,303 | -138,508 |
| Killingholme | 218,709 | 132,785 | -85,924 |
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 | 94 |
| Specialised construction activities | 56 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 19 |
| Construction of buildings | 15 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 36 |
| 2025-11 | 48 |
| 2025-10 | 59 |
| 2025-09 | 56 |
| 2025-08 | 49 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ORIGINAL STYLE LIMITED | 100 |
| TOPPS TILES PLC | 62 |
| DOMUS TILES LIMITED | 52 |
| STONECREST MARBLE LIMITED | 51 |
| WALLS AND FLOORS LIMITED | 47 |
| SOLUS CERAMICS LIMITED | 46 |
| SPEC TILE LIMITED | 45 |
| PORCELANOSA UK LIMITED | 44 |
| FE REALISATIONS 2025 LIMITED | 44 |
| STARK BUILDING MATERIALS UK LIMITED | 43 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 160 |
| 0-1m | 125 |
| 54m+ | 28 |
| 15m-54m | 25 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,865,374 |
| United States | 2,357,498 |
| France | 232,952 |
| Nigeria | 198,038 |
| Iraq | 150,285 |
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 | 1,425,322 | 1,440,052 | +14,730 |
| United States | 1,426,278 | 931,220 | -495,058 |
| France | 110,905 | 122,047 | +11,142 |
| Nigeria | 198,038 | 0 | -198,038 |
| Iraq | 150,285 | 0 | -150,285 |
| Canada | 116,400 | 27,222 | -89,178 |
| Italy | 21,250 | 49,429 | +28,179 |
| Iceland | 27,704 | 39,101 | +11,397 |
| Australia | 54,707 | 5,866 | -48,841 |
| Germany | 44,451 | 15,264 | -29,187 |
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 | 1,606,560 |
| Spain | 447,536 |
| Poland | 155,570 |
| Turkey | 117,873 |
| Portugal | 105,038 |
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 | 928,901 | 677,659 | -251,242 |
| Spain | 217,708 | 229,828 | +12,120 |
| Poland | 98,825 | 56,745 | -42,080 |
| Turkey | 64,364 | 53,509 | -10,855 |
| Portugal | 40,052 | 64,986 | +24,934 |
| India | 26 | 102,698 | +102,672 |
| Ireland | 76,475 | 0 | -76,475 |
| Italy | 9,818 | 7,639 | -2,179 |
| Bulgaria | 2,150 | 0 | -2,150 |
| China | 154 | 0 | -154 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 2,631,580 |
| Air transport | 2,626,533 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 968,637 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 549,658 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 1,438,516 | 1,193,064 | -245,452 |
| Air transport | 1,556,299 | 1,070,234 | -486,065 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 496,481 | 472,156 | -24,325 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 432,777 | 116,881 | -315,896 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 2,631,580 |
| Bristol Airport | 1,250,150 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 609,371 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 466,652 |
| Birmingham Airport | 415,510 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 1,438,516 | 1,193,064 | -245,452 |
| Bristol Airport | 936,729 | 313,421 | -623,308 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 383,225 | 226,146 | -157,079 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 279,966 | 186,686 | -93,280 |
| Birmingham Airport | 99,454 | 316,056 | +216,602 |
| London | 198,038 | 17,886 | -180,152 |
| East Midlands Airport | 139,806 | 69,476 | -70,330 |
| London Gateway Port | 110,575 | 42,070 | -68,505 |
| Milford | 0 | 152,494 | +152,494 |
| Manchester Airport | 50,422 | 90,168 | +39,746 |
Quick facts
HS code: 690740
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ceramic products used for finishing surfaces, such as decorative tiles and trim pieces