Import/export HS code 691410: Porcelain or china ceramic products
Ceramic products made from porcelain or china, excluding decorative items
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.
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* 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 | 2,676,979 |
| Spain | 1,265,613 |
| Italy | 685,434 |
| Turkey | 451,373 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 228,711 |
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 | 1,368,690 | 1,308,289 | -60,401 |
| Spain | 745,021 | 520,592 | -224,429 |
| Italy | 464,349 | 221,085 | -243,264 |
| Turkey | 213,372 | 238,001 | +24,629 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 193,665 | 35,046 | -158,619 |
| India | 85,741 | 123,601 | +37,860 |
| France | 124,300 | 73,667 | -50,633 |
| Netherlands | 77,069 | 29,603 | -47,466 |
| United States | 61,876 | 44,293 | -17,583 |
| Germany | 74,605 | 20,009 | -54,596 |
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 | 3,086,055 |
| Turkey | 451,373 |
| Spain | 401,260 |
| Italy | 278,052 |
| India | 209,342 |
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 | 1,690,688 | 1,395,367 | -295,321 |
| Turkey | 213,372 | 238,001 | +24,629 |
| Spain | 219,447 | 181,813 | -37,634 |
| Italy | 227,441 | 50,611 | -176,830 |
| India | 85,741 | 123,601 | +37,860 |
| France | 62,833 | 59,839 | -2,994 |
| Portugal | 23,325 | 95,582 | +72,257 |
| United States | 49,666 | 37,781 | -11,885 |
| United Kingdom | 9,607 | 56,987 | +47,380 |
| Germany | 40,452 | 8,596 | -31,856 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 31 |
| Inner London - East | 21 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
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 | 22 | 16 | -6 |
| Inner London - East | 15 | 8 | -7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Kent | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 1 | -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) | 3,158,072 |
| Other | 1,346,240 |
| Air transport | 1,207,712 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 719,861 |
| Road transport | 39,284 |
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) | 1,632,148 | 1,525,924 | -106,224 |
| Other | 814,871 | 531,369 | -283,502 |
| Air transport | 645,417 | 562,295 | -83,122 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 496,277 | 223,584 | -272,693 |
| Road transport | 37,598 | 1,686 | -35,912 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,524,747 |
| 000 | 1,346,240 |
| London Gateway Port | 624,787 |
| Southampton | 430,530 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 367,744 |
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 | 794,775 | 729,972 | -64,803 |
| 000 | 814,871 | 531,369 | -283,502 |
| London Gateway Port | 292,696 | 332,091 | +39,395 |
| Southampton | 256,353 | 174,177 | -82,176 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 219,367 | 148,377 | -70,990 |
| Belfast Port | 134,097 | 143,328 | +9,231 |
| Dover | 217,552 | 15,239 | -202,313 |
| Luton Airport | 93,364 | 119,160 | +25,796 |
| Eurotunnel | 137,482 | 46,268 | -91,214 |
| London | 100,083 | 74,245 | -25,838 |
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 | 66 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 48 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 24 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TJX UK | 53 |
| WICKES BUILDING SUPPLIES LIMITED | 44 |
| WOODLODGE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 44 |
| RAK CERAMICS UK LIMITED | 43 |
| WALLS AND FLOORS LIMITED | 32 |
| 5025 LIFESTYLE LTD | 30 |
| TILE MOUNTAIN LIMITED | 28 |
| SAINT GERMAIN LIMITED | 24 |
| OLIVER BONAS LIMITED | 24 |
| WESTON GROUP PLC | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 74 |
| 54m+ | 35 |
| 0-1m | 30 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
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 | 1,088,439 |
| United States | 391,293 |
| France | 287,102 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 211,748 |
| Italy | 171,160 |
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 | 583,342 | 505,097 | -78,245 |
| United States | 291,764 | 99,529 | -192,235 |
| France | 88,626 | 198,476 | +109,850 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 59,126 | 152,622 | +93,496 |
| Italy | 162,660 | 8,500 | -154,160 |
| Germany | 107,887 | 15,259 | -92,628 |
| Switzerland | 28,850 | 85,869 | +57,019 |
| Netherlands | 51,695 | 33,670 | -18,025 |
| India | 83,795 | 0 | -83,795 |
| United Arab Emirates | 67,522 | 15,475 | -52,047 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 842,217 |
| Italy | 93,773 |
| Turkey | 2,218 |
| Ireland | 1,625 |
| China | 183 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 468,533 | 373,684 | -94,849 |
| Italy | 31,525 | 62,248 | +30,723 |
| Turkey | 2,218 | 0 | -2,218 |
| Ireland | 1,625 | 0 | -1,625 |
| China | 183 | 0 | -183 |
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 | 1,191,267 |
| Other | 940,016 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 938,094 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 168,705 |
| Road transport | 8,967 |
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 | 843,958 | 347,309 | -496,649 |
| Other | 504,084 | 435,932 | -68,152 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 518,974 | 419,120 | -99,854 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 157,564 | 11,141 | -146,423 |
| Road transport | 4,733 | 4,234 | -499 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 940,016 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 636,298 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 514,525 |
| East Midlands Airport | 322,576 |
| ZLC | 181,571 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 504,084 | 435,932 | -68,152 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 316,229 | 320,069 | +3,840 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 377,335 | 137,190 | -240,145 |
| East Midlands Airport | 224,861 | 97,715 | -127,146 |
| ZLC | 159,443 | 22,128 | -137,315 |
| London Stansted Airport | 85,093 | 84,290 | -803 |
| London Gateway Port | 125,209 | 1,025 | -124,184 |
| Holyhead | 54,445 | 35,076 | -19,369 |
| Eurotunnel | 74,597 | 0 | -74,597 |
| Dover | 41,209 | 30,824 | -10,385 |
Quick facts
HS code: 691410
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ceramic products made from porcelain or china, excluding decorative items