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 | 1,630,347 |
| United States | 1,433,206 |
| France | 944,152 |
| Japan | 572,993 |
| Germany | 353,211 |
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 | 852,384 | 777,963 | -74,421 |
| United States | 831,905 | 601,301 | -230,604 |
| France | 251,538 | 692,614 | +441,076 |
| Japan | 246,300 | 326,693 | +80,393 |
| Germany | 190,411 | 162,800 | -27,611 |
| Italy | 44,886 | 78,466 | +33,580 |
| Netherlands | 103,540 | 10,391 | -93,149 |
| Ireland | 90,296 | 0 | -90,296 |
| Austria | 37,887 | 13,898 | -23,989 |
| Sweden | 26,501 | 3,727 | -22,774 |
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 | 1,835,020 |
| United States | 1,056,197 |
| France | 997,306 |
| Japan | 854,916 |
| Austria | 128,611 |
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 | 998,011 | 837,009 | -161,002 |
| United States | 559,629 | 496,568 | -63,061 |
| France | 371,110 | 626,196 | +255,086 |
| Japan | 474,214 | 380,702 | -93,512 |
| Austria | 65,278 | 63,333 | -1,945 |
| Germany | 59,736 | 60,071 | +335 |
| United Kingdom | 26,921 | 84,279 | +57,358 |
| Czechia | 31,858 | 60,989 | +29,131 |
| Taiwan | 36,215 | 37,301 | +1,086 |
| South Korea | 4,840 | 32,293 | +27,453 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Cheshire | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 5 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -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 | 3,630,584 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,029,555 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 763,391 |
| Other | 33,722 |
| 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 | 1,959,500 | 1,671,084 | -288,416 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 315,972 | 713,583 | +397,611 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 414,754 | 348,637 | -66,117 |
| Other | 23,964 | 9,758 | -14,206 |
| Road transport | 14,690 | 0 | -14,690 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 2,736,361 |
| London Stansted Airport | 706,868 |
| Eurotunnel | 702,314 |
| Dover | 304,930 |
| Thamesport | 300,114 |
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 | 1,308,788 | 1,427,573 | +118,785 |
| London Stansted Airport | 505,977 | 200,891 | -305,086 |
| Eurotunnel | 183,568 | 518,746 | +335,178 |
| Dover | 94,395 | 210,535 | +116,140 |
| Thamesport | 237,211 | 62,903 | -174,308 |
| Southampton | 120,808 | 95,090 | -25,718 |
| Felixstowe | 44,152 | 64,123 | +19,971 |
| Luton Airport | 88,041 | 0 | -88,041 |
| Birmingham Airport | 34,681 | 20,815 | -13,866 |
| 499 | 0 | 44,901 | +44,901 |
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 | 19 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 13 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 9 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 17 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HOWMET LIMITED | 112 |
| OXFORD INSTRUMENTS NANOTECHNOLOGY TOOLS LIMITED | 81 |
| KLA CORPORATION UK LIMITED | 61 |
| AESSEAL PLC | 53 |
| SMITH SCIENTIFIC LIMITED | 53 |
| RENISHAW P L C | 42 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 40 |
| TN UNITED KINGDOM, LTD. | 28 |
| COORSTEK LIMITED | 25 |
| AGATE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 21 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 33 |
| 1m-15m | 32 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 299,798 |
| Germany | 230,992 |
| India | 182,951 |
| France | 157,472 |
| Netherlands | 120,364 |
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 | 96,519 | 203,279 | +106,760 |
| Germany | 122,113 | 108,879 | -13,234 |
| India | 75,069 | 107,882 | +32,813 |
| France | 85,082 | 72,390 | -12,692 |
| Netherlands | 67,024 | 53,340 | -13,684 |
| Sweden | 36,642 | 60,966 | +24,324 |
| Japan | 10,853 | 65,246 | +54,393 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 75,301 | +75,301 |
| Mexico | 37,852 | 27,808 | -10,044 |
| Czechia | 9,377 | 54,331 | +44,954 |
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 | 1,178,497 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 333,038 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 250,135 |
| 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 | 523,372 | 655,125 | +131,753 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 147,525 | 185,513 | +37,988 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 97,244 | 152,891 | +55,647 |
| Other | 29 | 754 | +725 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 380,904 |
| East Midlands Airport | 358,238 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 289,364 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 186,293 |
| Southampton | 135,865 |
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 | 191,945 | 188,959 | -2,986 |
| East Midlands Airport | 141,292 | 216,946 | +75,654 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 128,656 | 160,708 | +32,052 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 79,164 | 107,129 | +27,965 |
| Southampton | 16,404 | 119,461 | +103,057 |
| London Stansted Airport | 48,849 | 81,201 | +32,352 |
| Immingham Docks | 35,624 | 59,852 | +24,228 |
| London Gateway Port | 41,885 | 27,037 | -14,848 |
| Holyhead | 21,142 | 15,716 | -5,426 |
| 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