Import/export HS code 250590: Various natural sands
Sands not listed, such as colored or non-silica sands, used in construction and manufacturing
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 7,671,752 |
| United States | 3,033,128 |
| Belgium | 2,252,244 |
| Ireland | 1,907,417 |
| Germany | 1,376,086 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,134,413 | 3,537,339 | -597,074 |
| United States | 1,460,665 | 1,572,463 | +111,798 |
| Belgium | 1,478,818 | 773,426 | -705,392 |
| Ireland | 869,893 | 1,037,524 | +167,631 |
| Germany | 381,175 | 994,911 | +613,736 |
| China | 163,267 | 156,762 | -6,505 |
| Japan | 178,221 | 124,850 | -53,371 |
| Italy | 78,018 | 121,009 | +42,991 |
| Norway | 68,756 | 63,082 | -5,674 |
| France | 34,543 | 61,837 | +27,294 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Australia | 7,855,183 |
| United States | 3,046,964 |
| Belgium | 2,170,893 |
| Netherlands | 749,439 |
| Germany | 455,840 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 4,151,667 | 3,703,516 | -448,151 |
| United States | 1,454,041 | 1,592,923 | +138,882 |
| Belgium | 1,466,062 | 704,831 | -761,231 |
| Netherlands | 65,963 | 683,476 | +617,513 |
| Germany | 234,232 | 221,608 | -12,624 |
| Japan | 211,524 | 138,324 | -73,200 |
| China | 182,933 | 158,673 | -24,260 |
| Italy | 76,318 | 123,118 | +46,800 |
| Norway | 68,756 | 63,082 | -5,674 |
| South Africa | 24,202 | 55,763 | +31,561 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 10,145,782 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,294,008 |
| Other | 1,867,691 |
| Air transport | 284,826 |
| Road transport | 1,600 |
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) | 5,254,283 | 4,891,499 | -362,784 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,792,466 | 2,501,542 | -290,924 |
| Other | 848,931 | 1,018,760 | +169,829 |
| Air transport | 67,366 | 217,460 | +150,094 |
| Road transport | 1,600 | 0 | -1,600 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,512,807 |
| Southampton | 2,608,607 |
| Medway | 1,933,248 |
| 000 | 1,867,691 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,519,954 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,672,607 | 1,840,200 | +167,593 |
| Southampton | 1,236,432 | 1,372,175 | +135,743 |
| Medway | 1,168,636 | 764,612 | -404,024 |
| 000 | 848,931 | 1,018,760 | +169,829 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 837,977 | 681,977 | -156,000 |
| Harwich | 717,407 | 631,062 | -86,345 |
| Felixstowe | 655,247 | 629,907 | -25,340 |
| Dover | 621,443 | 409,114 | -212,329 |
| Thamesport | 24,553 | 420,435 | +395,882 |
| London Gateway Port | 155,095 | 130,342 | -24,753 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 2 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 6,223,801 |
| China | 2,846,042 |
| India | 2,771,523 |
| Thailand | 974,802 |
| Saudi Arabia | 339,686 |
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 | 2,759,307 | 3,464,494 | +705,187 |
| China | 912,511 | 1,933,531 | +1,021,020 |
| India | 1,172,359 | 1,599,164 | +426,805 |
| Thailand | 337,410 | 637,392 | +299,982 |
| Saudi Arabia | 195,265 | 144,421 | -50,844 |
| Indonesia | 61,539 | 246,933 | +185,394 |
| South Korea | 68,507 | 155,616 | +87,109 |
| France | 76,818 | 138,631 | +61,813 |
| Saint Helena | 176,391 | 9,180 | -167,211 |
| Poland | 77,984 | 66,562 | -11,422 |
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 | 5,449,547 |
| Ireland | 146,263 |
| Spain | 20,580 |
| Germany | 5,734 |
| South Africa | 1,766 |
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 | 2,300,105 | 3,149,442 | +849,337 |
| Ireland | 49,339 | 96,924 | +47,585 |
| Spain | 20,580 | 0 | -20,580 |
| Germany | 3,438 | 2,296 | -1,142 |
| South Africa | 695 | 1,071 | +376 |
| Malaysia | 556 | 885 | +329 |
| Turkey | 455 | 305 | -150 |
| Netherlands | 208 | 179 | -29 |
| China | 0 | 80 | +80 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,126,065 |
| Other | 5,695,089 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,071,918 |
| Air transport | 226,238 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,256,763 | 4,869,302 | +1,612,539 |
| Other | 2,410,586 | 3,284,503 | +873,917 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 550,238 | 521,680 | -28,558 |
| Air transport | 118,231 | 108,007 | -10,224 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 5,695,089 |
| Southampton | 3,977,973 |
| Felixstowe | 2,835,978 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,103,341 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 468,520 |
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 | 2,410,586 | 3,284,503 | +873,917 |
| Southampton | 1,440,923 | 2,537,050 | +1,096,127 |
| Felixstowe | 1,238,011 | 1,597,967 | +359,956 |
| London Gateway Port | 405,049 | 698,292 | +293,243 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 182,871 | 285,649 | +102,778 |
| Heysham | 113,850 | 93,579 | -20,271 |
| Liverpool Docks | 111,559 | 54,572 | -56,987 |
| Plymouth | 112,158 | 0 | -112,158 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,444 | 67,010 | +44,566 |
| Immingham Docks | 53,172 | 27,972 | -25,200 |
Quick facts
HS code: 250590
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sands not listed, such as colored or non-silica sands, used in construction and manufacturing