Import/export HS code 691410: Porcelain or china ceramic products
Ceramic products made from porcelain or china, excluding decorative items
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- 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 | 3,273,094 |
| Spain | 1,404,101 |
| Italy | 773,708 |
| Turkey | 656,819 |
| India | 232,639 |
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 | 1,531,184 | 1,741,910 | +210,726 |
| Spain | 678,661 | 725,440 | +46,779 |
| Italy | 462,098 | 311,610 | -150,488 |
| Turkey | 242,579 | 414,240 | +171,661 |
| India | 128,952 | 103,687 | -25,265 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 210,583 | 21,501 | -189,082 |
| France | 94,881 | 127,774 | +32,893 |
| Portugal | 33,961 | 97,287 | +63,326 |
| United States | 60,775 | 53,975 | -6,800 |
| Netherlands | 71,876 | 22,873 | -49,003 |
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 | 3,693,373 |
| Turkey | 656,819 |
| Spain | 459,123 |
| Italy | 233,818 |
| India | 232,639 |
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 | 1,863,590 | 1,829,783 | -33,807 |
| Turkey | 242,579 | 414,240 | +171,661 |
| Spain | 185,281 | 273,842 | +88,561 |
| Italy | 178,629 | 55,189 | -123,440 |
| India | 128,952 | 103,687 | -25,265 |
| Portugal | 47,374 | 114,531 | +67,157 |
| France | 38,794 | 103,930 | +65,136 |
| United States | 49,103 | 39,571 | -9,532 |
| United Kingdom | 9,607 | 59,412 | +49,805 |
| Germany | 37,469 | 8,596 | -28,873 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 34 |
| Inner London - East | 22 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 11 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 |
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 | 19 | 23 | +4 |
| Inner London - East | 14 | 10 | -4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 9 | +4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 4 | +2 |
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) | 3,930,142 |
| Other | 1,549,150 |
| Air transport | 1,359,847 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 709,298 |
| Road transport | 31,474 |
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) | 1,734,693 | 2,195,449 | +460,756 |
| Other | 825,005 | 724,145 | -100,860 |
| Air transport | 724,670 | 635,177 | -89,493 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 456,146 | 253,152 | -202,994 |
| Road transport | 31,474 | 0 | -31,474 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,890,344 |
| 000 | 1,549,150 |
| London Gateway Port | 794,255 |
| Southampton | 585,108 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 366,451 |
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 | 824,502 | 1,065,842 | +241,340 |
| 000 | 825,005 | 724,145 | -100,860 |
| London Gateway Port | 335,163 | 459,092 | +123,929 |
| Southampton | 294,043 | 291,065 | -2,978 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 305,685 | 60,766 | -244,919 |
| Luton Airport | 103,709 | 214,304 | +110,595 |
| Belfast Port | 144,409 | 140,324 | -4,085 |
| Dover | 202,201 | 15,321 | -186,880 |
| Eurotunnel | 81,116 | 116,751 | +35,635 |
| East Midlands Airport | 92,240 | 94,678 | +2,438 |
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 | 72 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 55 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 10 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 14 |
| 2026-03 | 19 |
| 2026-02 | 19 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-12 | 20 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TJX UK | 57 |
| WICKES BUILDING SUPPLIES LIMITED | 48 |
| WOODLODGE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 44 |
| RAK CERAMICS UK LIMITED | 43 |
| WALLS AND FLOORS LIMITED | 32 |
| 5025 LIFESTYLE LTD | 31 |
| SAINT GERMAIN LIMITED | 28 |
| TILE MOUNTAIN LIMITED | 28 |
| 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 | 80 |
| 54m+ | 37 |
| 0-1m | 36 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| 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 | 1,193,401 |
| United States | 342,152 |
| France | 260,151 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 188,794 |
| Italy | 155,427 |
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 | 606,625 | 586,776 | -19,849 |
| United States | 249,542 | 92,610 | -156,932 |
| France | 223,710 | 36,441 | -187,269 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 10,809 | 177,985 | +167,176 |
| Italy | 88,239 | 67,188 | -21,051 |
| Germany | 103,899 | 29,636 | -74,263 |
| Switzerland | 63,237 | 49,935 | -13,302 |
| India | 83,795 | 18,420 | -65,375 |
| Netherlands | 54,536 | 37,686 | -16,850 |
| United Arab Emirates | 66,008 | 10,525 | -55,483 |
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 | 919,974 |
| Italy | 121,611 |
| Turkey | 2,218 |
| Ireland | 1,254 |
| China | 197 |
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 | 479,261 | 440,713 | -38,548 |
| Italy | 40,372 | 81,239 | +40,867 |
| Turkey | 2,218 | 0 | -2,218 |
| Ireland | 1,254 | 0 | -1,254 |
| China | 183 | 14 | -169 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 1,045,254 |
| Air transport | 1,042,521 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 908,734 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 165,978 |
| Road transport | 7,569 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 523,288 | 521,966 | -1,322 |
| Air transport | 651,182 | 391,339 | -259,843 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 605,978 | 302,756 | -303,222 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 155,497 | 10,481 | -145,016 |
| Road transport | 3,335 | 4,234 | +899 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 1,045,254 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 662,289 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 410,526 |
| East Midlands Airport | 267,892 |
| London Stansted Airport | 201,161 |
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 | 523,288 | 521,966 | -1,322 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 478,339 | 183,950 | -294,389 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 242,003 | 168,523 | -73,480 |
| East Midlands Airport | 196,712 | 71,180 | -125,532 |
| London Stansted Airport | 82,532 | 118,629 | +36,097 |
| ZLC | 131,311 | 27,021 | -104,290 |
| London Gateway Port | 123,542 | 0 | -123,542 |
| Dover | 37,691 | 51,506 | +13,815 |
| Holyhead | 56,125 | 32,140 | -23,985 |
| Liverpool Docks | 19,780 | 11,419 | -8,361 |
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