Import/export HS code 690911: Porcelain lab tools
Lab or technical ceramic tools made of porcelain or china
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,495,420 |
| United States | 1,182,159 |
| France | 664,522 |
| Germany | 332,760 |
| Japan | 321,926 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 801,458 | 693,962 | -107,496 |
| United States | 781,723 | 400,436 | -381,287 |
| France | 211,171 | 453,351 | +242,180 |
| Germany | 188,608 | 144,152 | -44,456 |
| Japan | 246,300 | 75,626 | -170,674 |
| Netherlands | 103,767 | 5,151 | -98,616 |
| Ireland | 90,293 | 4 | -90,289 |
| Italy | 39,190 | 47,403 | +8,213 |
| Austria | 37,887 | 13,898 | -23,989 |
| Sweden | 26,501 | 0 | -26,501 |
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 | 1,672,002 |
| United States | 882,164 |
| France | 726,118 |
| Japan | 602,353 |
| Austria | 108,114 |
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 | 940,127 | 731,875 | -208,252 |
| United States | 509,447 | 372,717 | -136,730 |
| France | 326,187 | 399,931 | +73,744 |
| Japan | 474,214 | 128,139 | -346,075 |
| Austria | 65,278 | 42,836 | -22,442 |
| Germany | 44,032 | 57,426 | +13,394 |
| Czechia | 38,261 | 46,639 | +8,378 |
| Taiwan | 37,325 | 39,171 | +1,846 |
| United Kingdom | 25,853 | 12,123 | -13,730 |
| South Korea | 3,128 | 25,433 | +22,305 |
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 | 6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Cheshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
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 | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 3,007,253 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 743,020 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 672,957 |
| Other | 33,950 |
| Road transport | 14,690 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,893,023 | 1,114,230 | -778,793 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 276,438 | 466,582 | +190,144 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 379,816 | 293,141 | -86,675 |
| Other | 20,155 | 13,795 | -6,360 |
| Road transport | 0 | 14,690 | +14,690 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 2,157,807 |
| London Stansted Airport | 661,585 |
| Eurotunnel | 477,496 |
| Thamesport | 302,514 |
| Dover | 210,509 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,227,194 | 930,613 | -296,581 |
| London Stansted Airport | 516,139 | 145,446 | -370,693 |
| Eurotunnel | 138,645 | 338,851 | +200,206 |
| Thamesport | 242,408 | 60,106 | -182,302 |
| Dover | 97,937 | 112,572 | +14,635 |
| Southampton | 89,141 | 101,269 | +12,128 |
| Felixstowe | 35,684 | 71,412 | +35,728 |
| Luton Airport | 88,041 | 0 | -88,041 |
| Birmingham Airport | 33,772 | 19,398 | -14,374 |
| London | 12,456 | 24,686 | +12,230 |
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 | 18 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 12 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 18 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HOWMET LIMITED | 109 |
| OXFORD INSTRUMENTS NANOTECHNOLOGY TOOLS LIMITED | 77 |
| KLA CORPORATION UK LIMITED | 57 |
| AESSEAL PLC | 50 |
| SMITH SCIENTIFIC LIMITED | 50 |
| RENISHAW P L C | 42 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 36 |
| TN UNITED KINGDOM, LTD. | 28 |
| COORSTEK LIMITED | 25 |
| AGATE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 19 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 31 |
| 54m+ | 30 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 287,431 |
| Germany | 199,378 |
| India | 160,314 |
| France | 146,170 |
| Netherlands | 117,825 |
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 | 85,195 | 202,236 | +117,041 |
| Germany | 119,970 | 79,408 | -40,562 |
| India | 72,725 | 87,589 | +14,864 |
| France | 75,406 | 70,764 | -4,642 |
| Netherlands | 73,526 | 44,299 | -29,227 |
| Sweden | 27,744 | 54,770 | +27,026 |
| Japan | 21,398 | 56,848 | +35,450 |
| Mexico | 37,852 | 25,357 | -12,495 |
| Taiwan | 18,600 | 25,833 | +7,233 |
| Turkey | 39,717 | 2,596 | -37,121 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 754 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 0 | 754 | +754 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,011,822 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 269,844 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 210,335 |
| Other | 783 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 464,683 | 547,139 | +82,456 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 148,202 | 121,642 | -26,560 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 107,789 | 102,546 | -5,243 |
| Other | 29 | 754 | +725 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 332,335 |
| East Midlands Airport | 315,556 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 213,339 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 142,834 |
| London Stansted Airport | 127,599 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 170,834 | 161,501 | -9,333 |
| East Midlands Airport | 133,767 | 181,789 | +48,022 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 96,633 | 116,706 | +20,073 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 86,890 | 55,944 | -30,946 |
| London Stansted Airport | 48,849 | 78,750 | +29,901 |
| Southampton | 26,949 | 88,004 | +61,055 |
| Immingham Docks | 26,726 | 53,656 | +26,930 |
| London Gateway Port | 41,885 | 14,542 | -27,343 |
| Holyhead | 22,991 | 12,042 | -10,949 |
| Felixstowe | 31,644 | 0 | -31,644 |
Quick facts
HS code: 690911
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lab or technical ceramic tools made of porcelain or china