Import/export HS code 6913: Decorative ceramic items
Includes ceramic statues, figurines, and other ornamental pieces used for decoration
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 | 70,215,516 |
| Portugal | 16,304,478 |
| Germany | 7,962,017 |
| Viet Nam | 6,106,408 |
| Netherlands | 5,793,399 |
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 | 36,806,164 | 33,409,352 | -3,396,812 |
| Portugal | 8,143,266 | 8,161,212 | +17,946 |
| Germany | 4,685,774 | 3,276,243 | -1,409,531 |
| Viet Nam | 2,869,982 | 3,236,426 | +366,444 |
| Netherlands | 3,255,317 | 2,538,082 | -717,235 |
| Italy | 1,947,894 | 1,959,113 | +11,219 |
| France | 1,149,622 | 1,135,367 | -14,255 |
| Spain | 1,137,413 | 939,806 | -197,607 |
| Denmark | 748,415 | 804,472 | +56,057 |
| United States | 602,469 | 698,757 | +96,288 |
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 | 77,669,240 |
| Portugal | 18,400,256 |
| Germany | 6,938,547 |
| Viet Nam | 6,799,303 |
| Italy | 4,533,747 |
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 | 40,370,702 | 37,298,538 | -3,072,164 |
| Portugal | 9,326,993 | 9,073,263 | -253,730 |
| Germany | 4,139,423 | 2,799,124 | -1,340,299 |
| Viet Nam | 3,295,694 | 3,503,609 | +207,915 |
| Italy | 2,626,420 | 1,907,327 | -719,093 |
| Spain | 1,160,470 | 927,163 | -233,307 |
| France | 830,565 | 880,801 | +50,236 |
| Thailand | 849,376 | 480,538 | -368,838 |
| Netherlands | 419,438 | 404,216 | -15,222 |
| United States | 279,025 | 461,746 | +182,721 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 180 |
| Inner London - East | 86 |
| Greater Manchester | 83 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 69 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 46 |
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 | 140 | 101 | -39 |
| Inner London - East | 60 | 62 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 63 | 67 | +4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 49 | 41 | -8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 32 | 31 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 28 | 27 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 19 | 22 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 23 | 17 | -6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 22 | 15 | -7 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 18 | 19 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 79,150,665 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 32,862,592 |
| Air transport | 8,546,283 |
| Other | 6,738,354 |
| Road transport | 216,158 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 41,084,117 | 38,066,548 | -3,017,569 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,730,199 | 16,132,393 | -597,806 |
| Air transport | 4,867,792 | 3,678,491 | -1,189,301 |
| Other | 4,309,781 | 2,428,573 | -1,881,208 |
| Road transport | 156,077 | 60,081 | -95,996 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 43,200,888 |
| Southampton | 17,322,726 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,570,887 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,579,627 |
| Newhaven | 7,314,205 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 27,097,405 | 16,103,483 | -10,993,922 |
| Southampton | 8,845,403 | 8,477,323 | -368,080 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,523,781 | 8,047,106 | +6,523,325 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,853,514 | 3,726,113 | -127,401 |
| Newhaven | 3,368,824 | 3,945,381 | +576,557 |
| 000 | 4,309,781 | 2,428,573 | -1,881,208 |
| Dover | 2,459,715 | 3,181,170 | +721,455 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,233,948 | 1,975,464 | -258,484 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,737,679 | 2,120,133 | +382,454 |
| Thamesport | 2,352,284 | 868,227 | -1,484,057 |
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 | 531 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 331 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 45 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 31 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 28 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 152 |
| 2025-11 | 231 |
| 2025-10 | 255 |
| 2025-09 | 210 |
| 2025-08 | 202 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 120 |
| CHAIRS LIMITED | 119 |
| TJX UK | 119 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 117 |
| POUNDLAND LIMITED | 117 |
| CANDLELIGHT PRODUCTS LIMITED | 116 |
| DUNELM (SOFT FURNISHINGS) LTD | 113 |
| SIFCON INTERNATIONAL PLC | 112 |
| NEXT RETAIL LIMITED | 111 |
| PRIMARK STORES LIMITED | 110 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 449 |
| 0-1m | 294 |
| 54m+ | 170 |
| 15m-54m | 94 |
| Other | 74 |
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 | 4,768,504 |
| United States | 4,227,672 |
| France | 1,647,475 |
| Switzerland | 1,216,401 |
| Netherlands | 1,029,574 |
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 | 2,701,349 | 2,067,155 | -634,194 |
| United States | 2,698,166 | 1,529,506 | -1,168,660 |
| France | 756,863 | 890,612 | +133,749 |
| Switzerland | 540,397 | 676,004 | +135,607 |
| Netherlands | 294,508 | 735,066 | +440,558 |
| Germany | 619,778 | 311,448 | -308,330 |
| United Arab Emirates | 636,185 | 210,987 | -425,198 |
| Japan | 460,258 | 329,547 | -130,711 |
| Italy | 215,856 | 381,697 | +165,841 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 436,084 | 145,781 | -290,303 |
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 | 2,754,633 |
| XL | 801,944 |
| China | 312,587 |
| Ireland | 63,756 |
| Switzerland | 54,446 |
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 | 1,863,307 | 891,326 | -971,981 |
| XL | 172,198 | 629,746 | +457,548 |
| China | 194,090 | 118,497 | -75,593 |
| Ireland | 26,011 | 37,745 | +11,734 |
| Switzerland | 54,446 | 0 | -54,446 |
| Portugal | 2,923 | 2,126 | -797 |
| Bangladesh | 3,664 | 0 | -3,664 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,709 | 222 | -2,487 |
| Viet Nam | 1,698 | 139 | -1,559 |
| Romania | 1,517 | 0 | -1,517 |
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 | 8,422,987 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,653,847 |
| Other | 4,022,230 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,527,539 |
| Road transport | 9,179 |
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 | 5,031,950 | 3,391,037 | -1,640,913 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,740,360 | 3,913,487 | +173,127 |
| Other | 2,331,686 | 1,690,544 | -641,142 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,313,038 | 1,214,501 | -98,537 |
| Road transport | 5,723 | 3,456 | -2,267 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,517,635 |
| 000 | 4,022,230 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,916,968 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,398,157 |
| Dover | 1,336,888 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,352,683 | 2,164,952 | -187,731 |
| 000 | 2,331,686 | 1,690,544 | -641,142 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,515,596 | 1,401,372 | -1,114,224 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,543,101 | 855,056 | -688,045 |
| Dover | 613,249 | 723,639 | +110,390 |
| London Gateway Port | 376,321 | 307,946 | -68,375 |
| Southampton | 288,780 | 385,976 | +97,196 |
| ZLC | 403,153 | 269,849 | -133,304 |
| London Stansted Airport | 272,143 | 323,313 | +51,170 |
| Liverpool Docks | 292,864 | 289,155 | -3,709 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 6913
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes ceramic statues, figurines, and other ornamental pieces used for decoration