Import/export HS code 69139010: Common pottery decorative items
Decorative ceramic items made from basic, everyday pottery materials
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 | 16,202,300 |
| Portugal | 13,315,967 |
| Viet Nam | 4,198,803 |
| Netherlands | 2,531,533 |
| Germany | 968,807 |
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 | 8,760,044 | 7,442,256 | -1,317,788 |
| Portugal | 6,110,762 | 7,205,205 | +1,094,443 |
| Viet Nam | 1,790,363 | 2,408,440 | +618,077 |
| Netherlands | 1,285,308 | 1,246,225 | -39,083 |
| Germany | 571,197 | 397,610 | -173,587 |
| Italy | 542,129 | 313,358 | -228,771 |
| Sweden | 433,380 | 227,928 | -205,452 |
| Belgium | 181,956 | 204,439 | +22,483 |
| Lithuania | 192,855 | 175,951 | -16,904 |
| France | 156,678 | 187,692 | +31,014 |
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 | 17,818,790 |
| Portugal | 14,347,416 |
| Viet Nam | 4,623,154 |
| Germany | 1,149,294 |
| Italy | 851,627 |
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 | 9,621,466 | 8,197,324 | -1,424,142 |
| Portugal | 6,753,243 | 7,594,173 | +840,930 |
| Viet Nam | 2,027,068 | 2,596,086 | +569,018 |
| Germany | 581,154 | 568,140 | -13,014 |
| Italy | 520,995 | 330,632 | -190,363 |
| Netherlands | 153,532 | 248,994 | +95,462 |
| Lithuania | 195,125 | 175,951 | -19,174 |
| France | 135,751 | 170,064 | +34,313 |
| India | 116,057 | 82,157 | -33,900 |
| Mexico | 71,424 | 125,592 | +54,168 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 63 |
| Inner London - East | 32 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 19 |
| Greater Manchester | 17 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 17 |
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 | 42 | 42 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 20 | 20 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 | 13 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 16 | 8 | -8 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| Kent | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 4 | -4 |
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) | 21,416,372 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,277,748 |
| Air transport | 1,197,543 |
| Other | 873,989 |
| Road transport | 8,727 |
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) | 11,108,670 | 10,307,702 | -800,968 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,498,538 | 9,779,210 | +1,280,672 |
| Air transport | 610,329 | 587,214 | -23,115 |
| Other | 795,279 | 78,710 | -716,569 |
| Road transport | 0 | 8,727 | +8,727 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 10,474,557 |
| Newhaven | 6,422,763 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,523,931 |
| Southampton | 3,994,458 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,897,408 |
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 | 6,989,847 | 3,484,710 | -3,505,137 |
| Newhaven | 3,434,457 | 2,988,306 | -446,151 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,771,605 | 2,752,326 | +980,721 |
| Southampton | 1,535,441 | 2,459,017 | +923,576 |
| London Gateway Port | 972,033 | 2,925,375 | +1,953,342 |
| Dover | 1,197,388 | 2,211,605 | +1,014,217 |
| Liverpool Docks | 963,036 | 1,088,274 | +125,238 |
| Immingham Docks | 871,023 | 550,185 | -320,838 |
| Thamesport | 795,751 | 299,509 | -496,242 |
| 000 | 795,279 | 78,710 | -716,569 |
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
|
179 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
131 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
23 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
9 |
|
Other personal service activities
|
9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 59 |
| 2026-04 | 58 |
| 2026-03 | 59 |
| 2026-02 | 59 |
| 2026-01 | 56 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CHAIRS LIMITED | 121 |
| POUNDLAND LIMITED | 113 |
| R J B STONE LIMITED | 103 |
| APAC GROUP LIMITED | 90 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 76 |
| GALLERY DIRECT LIMITED | 72 |
| HEAVEN SENDS LIMITED | 70 |
| RICHARD LANG & SON LIMITED | 69 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 66 |
| SIFCON INTERNATIONAL PLC | 66 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 163 |
| 0-1m | 91 |
| 54m+ | 61 |
| 15m-54m | 41 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 794,539 |
| United States | 599,520 |
| Switzerland | 491,761 |
| Belgium | 379,748 |
| Netherlands | 208,053 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 588,561 | 205,978 | -382,583 |
| United States | 314,910 | 284,610 | -30,300 |
| Switzerland | 434,485 | 57,276 | -377,209 |
| Belgium | 255,030 | 124,718 | -130,312 |
| Netherlands | 103,367 | 104,686 | +1,319 |
| Ireland | 96,348 | 86,965 | -9,383 |
| United Arab Emirates | 70,800 | 35,237 | -35,563 |
| Germany | 78,995 | 19,679 | -59,316 |
| Spain | 58,408 | 27,737 | -30,671 |
| Chile | 0 | 68,166 | +68,166 |
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 | 14,456 |
| XI | 3,625 |
| Viet Nam | 1,362 |
| Germany | 303 |
| Netherlands | 254 |
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 | 7,482 | 6,974 | -508 |
| XI | 2,171 | 1,454 | -717 |
| Viet Nam | 1,362 | 0 | -1,362 |
| Germany | 303 | 0 | -303 |
| Netherlands | 140 | 114 | -26 |
| Portugal | 16 | 0 | -16 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,306,110 |
| Air transport | 1,122,028 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 415,568 |
| Other | 27,949 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,690,505 | 615,605 | -1,074,900 |
| Air transport | 587,794 | 534,234 | -53,560 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 210,733 | 204,835 | -5,898 |
| Other | 12,268 | 15,681 | +3,413 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,342,330 |
| Dover | 695,217 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 411,280 |
| East Midlands Airport | 311,801 |
| ZLC | 245,695 |
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 | 1,018,895 | 323,435 | -695,460 |
| Dover | 548,847 | 146,370 | -402,477 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 148,530 | 262,750 | +114,220 |
| East Midlands Airport | 229,472 | 82,329 | -147,143 |
| ZLC | 100,867 | 144,828 | +43,961 |
| London Gateway Port | 54,346 | 83,449 | +29,103 |
| Liverpool Docks | 52,608 | 60,407 | +7,799 |
| London Stansted Airport | 69,095 | 40,357 | -28,738 |
| Southampton | 65,327 | 41,209 | -24,118 |
| Holyhead | 53,378 | 39,286 | -14,092 |
Quick facts
HS code: 69139010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Decorative ceramic items made from basic, everyday pottery materials