Import/export HS code 690919: Various ceramic tools
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 14,774,432 |
| China | 4,541,752 |
| Japan | 4,176,624 |
| France | 3,775,222 |
| United States | 3,265,110 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 8,792,329 | 5,982,103 | -2,810,226 |
| China | 2,752,289 | 1,789,463 | -962,826 |
| Japan | 2,329,680 | 1,846,944 | -482,736 |
| France | 2,112,353 | 1,662,869 | -449,484 |
| United States | 1,638,295 | 1,626,815 | -11,480 |
| Netherlands | 1,375,797 | 1,466,113 | +90,316 |
| Taiwan | 883,858 | 701,996 | -181,862 |
| Switzerland | 399,201 | 538,361 | +139,160 |
| Thailand | 386,245 | 550,052 | +163,807 |
| Poland | 361,243 | 390,730 | +29,487 |
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 | 11,844,264 |
| China | 6,879,602 |
| Japan | 5,355,078 |
| France | 4,016,206 |
| United States | 3,853,507 |
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 | 7,119,858 | 4,724,406 | -2,395,452 |
| China | 3,776,911 | 3,102,691 | -674,220 |
| Japan | 2,786,675 | 2,568,403 | -218,272 |
| France | 2,524,304 | 1,491,902 | -1,032,402 |
| United States | 2,013,554 | 1,839,953 | -173,601 |
| Taiwan | 854,224 | 680,721 | -173,503 |
| Switzerland | 599,387 | 611,657 | +12,270 |
| Thailand | 369,790 | 546,289 | +176,499 |
| Czechia | 339,081 | 411,344 | +72,263 |
| Poland | 373,831 | 312,448 | -61,383 |
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 | 31 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 22 |
| Inner London - West | 20 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 20 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 22 | 23 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 12 | 16 | +4 |
| Inner London - West | 13 | 15 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 16 | 15 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 14 | 12 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 15 | 8 | -7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 13 | 12 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 13 | 10 | -3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 7 | 9 | +2 |
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) | 17,592,112 |
| Air transport | 15,971,335 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,412,406 |
| Other | 145,436 |
| Road transport | 11,028 |
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) | 10,380,889 | 7,211,223 | -3,169,666 |
| Air transport | 8,220,625 | 7,750,710 | -469,915 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,352,333 | 3,060,073 | -1,292,260 |
| Other | 121,388 | 24,048 | -97,340 |
| Road transport | 0 | 11,028 | +11,028 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 8,599,689 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,254,910 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,449,976 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,286,820 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,221,242 |
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 | 4,617,474 | 3,982,215 | -635,259 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,901,369 | 3,353,541 | -547,828 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,858,611 | 2,591,365 | +732,754 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,962,397 | 1,324,423 | -1,637,974 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,593,753 | 627,489 | -966,264 |
| London Gateway Port | 804,749 | 1,119,319 | +314,570 |
| Thamesport | 953,575 | 601,815 | -351,760 |
| Birmingham Airport | 838,124 | 643,311 | -194,813 |
| Manchester Airport | 786,844 | 552,617 | -234,227 |
| Southampton | 1,076,333 | 199,198 | -877,135 |
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 | 52 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 49 |
| Other manufacturing | 42 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 30 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 29 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 71 |
| 2026-03 | 67 |
| 2026-02 | 59 |
| 2026-01 | 65 |
| 2025-12 | 56 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JOHNSON MATTHEY PLC | 123 |
| RENISHAW P L C | 107 |
| GOODFELLOW CAMBRIDGE LIMITED | 95 |
| NSK BEARINGS EUROPE LIMITED | 79 |
| TN UNITED KINGDOM, LTD. | 72 |
| SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY (IRELAND) | 62 |
| NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO UK LIMITED | 59 |
| AKS PRECISION BALL EUROPE LIMITED | 58 |
| INSETO (UK) LIMITED | 56 |
| DRUCK LIMITED | 56 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 155 |
| 1m-15m | 124 |
| 15m-54m | 36 |
| 0-1m | 23 |
| Other | 21 |
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 | 17,539,638 |
| Denmark | 12,228,607 |
| Germany | 2,983,637 |
| Netherlands | 2,330,603 |
| Malaysia | 2,107,014 |
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 | 10,956,641 | 6,582,997 | -4,373,644 |
| Denmark | 5,801,777 | 6,426,830 | +625,053 |
| Germany | 1,578,296 | 1,405,341 | -172,955 |
| Netherlands | 927,296 | 1,403,307 | +476,011 |
| Malaysia | 1,307,790 | 799,224 | -508,566 |
| Taiwan | 1,156,960 | 882,789 | -274,171 |
| Singapore | 1,425,943 | 499,913 | -926,030 |
| Japan | 869,087 | 952,335 | +83,248 |
| China | 810,618 | 1,007,282 | +196,664 |
| Mexico | 992,898 | 660,414 | -332,484 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 743 |
| Italy | 85 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 395 | 348 | -47 |
| Italy | 85 | 0 | -85 |
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 | 24,784,990 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,949,815 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,170,973 |
| Other | 828 |
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 | 13,770,990 | 11,014,000 | -2,756,990 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,733,451 | 10,216,364 | +1,482,913 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,129,069 | 4,041,904 | -4,087,165 |
| Other | 480 | 348 | -132 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 12,603,615 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,166,372 |
| Southampton | 9,932,045 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,197,918 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,251,964 |
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 | 6,168,618 | 6,434,997 | +266,379 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,540,955 | 4,625,417 | -915,538 |
| Southampton | 6,838,334 | 3,093,711 | -3,744,623 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,768,291 | 3,429,627 | -1,338,664 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,128,487 | 3,123,477 | +994,990 |
| ZLC | 1,579,685 | 1,878,991 | +299,306 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,394,959 | 943,095 | -451,864 |
| London Gateway Port | 977,219 | 293,347 | -683,872 |
| Dover | 499,791 | 465,799 | -33,992 |
| Felixstowe | 130,112 | 341,766 | +211,654 |
Quick facts
HS code: 690919
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of ceramic tools for labs, farms, or packing