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 | 76,020,667 |
| Portugal | 18,565,147 |
| Germany | 7,678,186 |
| Viet Nam | 7,271,200 |
| Netherlands | 6,322,722 |
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 | 39,125,976 | 36,894,691 | -2,231,285 |
| Portugal | 8,902,625 | 9,662,522 | +759,897 |
| Germany | 4,587,954 | 3,090,232 | -1,497,722 |
| Viet Nam | 3,661,216 | 3,609,984 | -51,232 |
| Netherlands | 3,107,079 | 3,215,643 | +108,564 |
| Italy | 2,110,927 | 1,810,331 | -300,596 |
| France | 1,205,808 | 1,302,025 | +96,217 |
| Spain | 1,225,727 | 890,010 | -335,717 |
| United States | 489,099 | 1,401,814 | +912,715 |
| Denmark | 883,019 | 840,802 | -42,217 |
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 | 84,169,332 |
| Portugal | 20,557,298 |
| Viet Nam | 7,909,074 |
| Germany | 6,662,350 |
| Italy | 4,562,674 |
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 | 42,813,638 | 41,355,694 | -1,457,944 |
| Portugal | 9,887,345 | 10,669,953 | +782,608 |
| Viet Nam | 4,084,157 | 3,824,917 | -259,240 |
| Germany | 3,954,391 | 2,707,959 | -1,246,432 |
| Italy | 2,780,328 | 1,782,346 | -997,982 |
| Spain | 1,274,961 | 814,397 | -460,564 |
| France | 904,975 | 1,052,162 | +147,187 |
| United States | 248,526 | 1,154,953 | +906,427 |
| Thailand | 777,595 | 509,531 | -268,064 |
| Netherlands | 393,333 | 579,206 | +185,873 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 186 |
| Greater Manchester | 85 |
| Inner London - East | 85 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 70 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 47 |
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 | 137 | 120 | -17 |
| Greater Manchester | 66 | 67 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 58 | 57 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 48 | 41 | -7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 31 | 34 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 30 | 33 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 18 | 21 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 21 | 19 | -2 |
| Kent | 20 | 18 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 23 | 16 | -7 |
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) | 86,455,235 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 36,566,803 |
| Air transport | 9,204,584 |
| Other | 5,999,642 |
| Road transport | 252,347 |
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) | 43,096,597 | 43,358,638 | +262,041 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,446,598 | 18,120,205 | -326,393 |
| Air transport | 4,290,268 | 4,914,316 | +624,048 |
| Other | 5,048,690 | 950,952 | -4,097,738 |
| Road transport | 128,414 | 123,933 | -4,481 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 43,194,187 |
| Southampton | 18,093,113 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,701,199 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,451,796 |
| Newhaven | 8,232,765 |
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 | 26,563,378 | 16,630,809 | -9,932,569 |
| Southampton | 9,177,165 | 8,915,948 | -261,217 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,212,600 | 10,488,599 | +7,275,999 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,050,081 | 4,401,715 | +351,634 |
| Newhaven | 4,197,412 | 4,035,353 | -162,059 |
| Dover | 2,998,715 | 3,565,063 | +566,348 |
| 000 | 5,048,690 | 950,952 | -4,097,738 |
| 499 | 178,697 | 4,771,759 | +4,593,062 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,373,687 | 2,114,755 | -258,932 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,203,320 | 1,896,195 | -307,125 |
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
|
548 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
316 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
51 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
31 |
|
Other professional, scientific and technical activities
|
28 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 172 |
| 2026-04 | 185 |
| 2026-03 | 178 |
| 2026-02 | 177 |
| 2026-01 | 152 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TJX UK | 124 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 124 |
| CHAIRS LIMITED | 123 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 122 |
| POUNDLAND LIMITED | 122 |
| CANDLELIGHT PRODUCTS LIMITED | 121 |
| DUNELM (SOFT FURNISHINGS) LTD | 118 |
| SIFCON INTERNATIONAL PLC | 117 |
| NEXT RETAIL LIMITED | 116 |
| PRIMARK STORES LIMITED | 115 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 451 |
| 0-1m | 292 |
| 54m+ | 169 |
| 15m-54m | 99 |
| 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 | 4,862,341 |
| United States | 3,955,961 |
| France | 1,894,811 |
| Switzerland | 1,206,774 |
| Netherlands | 1,167,143 |
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 | 2,657,607 | 2,204,734 | -452,873 |
| United States | 2,539,537 | 1,416,424 | -1,123,113 |
| France | 973,787 | 921,024 | -52,763 |
| Switzerland | 585,332 | 621,442 | +36,110 |
| Netherlands | 341,914 | 825,229 | +483,315 |
| United Arab Emirates | 640,440 | 226,376 | -414,064 |
| Germany | 487,258 | 298,785 | -188,473 |
| Japan | 446,447 | 238,993 | -207,454 |
| Italy | 348,053 | 319,853 | -28,200 |
| China | 337,802 | 319,372 | -18,430 |
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 | 2,443,579 |
| XL | 1,208,481 |
| China | 346,682 |
| Ireland | 85,409 |
| Switzerland | 34,711 |
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 | 1,466,478 | 977,101 | -489,377 |
| XL | 568,445 | 640,036 | +71,591 |
| China | 182,594 | 164,088 | -18,506 |
| Ireland | 20,420 | 64,989 | +44,569 |
| Switzerland | 34,711 | 0 | -34,711 |
| Portugal | 2,276 | 2,506 | +230 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,698 | 2,118 | +420 |
| Viet Nam | 1,629 | 0 | -1,629 |
| Germany | 612 | 0 | -612 |
| India | 149 | 124 | -25 |
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 | 8,147,931 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,875,961 |
| Other | 4,149,364 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,471,181 |
| Road transport | 4,769 |
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 | 4,715,509 | 3,432,422 | -1,283,087 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,055,394 | 3,820,567 | -234,827 |
| Other | 2,286,266 | 1,863,098 | -423,168 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,414,742 | 1,056,439 | -358,303 |
| Road transport | 1,313 | 3,456 | +2,143 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,349,941 |
| 000 | 4,149,364 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,897,859 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,194,157 |
| Dover | 1,557,154 |
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 | 2,400,695 | 1,949,246 | -451,449 |
| 000 | 2,286,266 | 1,863,098 | -423,168 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,248,795 | 1,649,064 | -599,731 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,433,966 | 760,191 | -673,775 |
| Dover | 795,172 | 761,982 | -33,190 |
| Harwich | 105,551 | 643,310 | +537,759 |
| London Gateway Port | 410,494 | 330,388 | -80,106 |
| Southampton | 374,122 | 311,070 | -63,052 |
| London Stansted Airport | 256,218 | 334,089 | +77,871 |
| ZLC | 262,923 | 314,315 | +51,392 |
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