Import/export HS code 25070020: Kaolin
A fine white clay, commonly used in making porcelain and paper products
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 23,583,433 |
| Belgium | 4,890,638 |
| Germany | 1,841,571 |
| China | 710,090 |
| India | 622,195 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 11,690,438 | 11,892,995 | +202,557 |
| Belgium | 3,171,264 | 1,719,374 | -1,451,890 |
| Germany | 868,790 | 972,781 | +103,991 |
| China | 409,250 | 300,840 | -108,410 |
| India | 343,937 | 278,258 | -65,679 |
| France | 80,339 | 237,897 | +157,558 |
| Spain | 35,883 | 231,782 | +195,899 |
| Italy | 96,990 | 49,972 | -47,018 |
| Sweden | 73,860 | 37,022 | -36,838 |
| Netherlands | 1,013 | 34,009 | +32,996 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 23,635,447 |
| Belgium | 4,535,814 |
| Germany | 1,818,569 |
| China | 933,625 |
| India | 700,470 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 11,905,690 | 11,729,757 | -175,933 |
| Belgium | 2,971,494 | 1,564,320 | -1,407,174 |
| Germany | 880,628 | 937,941 | +57,313 |
| China | 378,830 | 554,795 | +175,965 |
| India | 406,321 | 294,149 | -112,172 |
| Spain | 82,370 | 277,006 | +194,636 |
| France | 38,904 | 213,563 | +174,659 |
| United Kingdom | 87,331 | 132,162 | +44,831 |
| Sweden | 70,842 | 34,671 | -36,171 |
| Italy | 0 | 15,471 | +15,471 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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) | 29,775,229 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,744,653 |
| Air transport | 86,355 |
| Other | 1,406 |
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) | 15,559,305 | 14,215,924 | -1,343,381 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,252,596 | 1,492,057 | +239,461 |
| Air transport | 20,382 | 65,973 | +45,591 |
| Other | 1,406 | 0 | -1,406 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 13,414,765 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,332,893 |
| Felixstowe | 2,875,390 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,826,316 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,476,442 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 5,918,489 | 7,496,276 | +1,577,787 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,325,038 | 1,007,855 | -4,317,183 |
| Felixstowe | 967,023 | 1,908,367 | +941,344 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,510,328 | 1,315,988 | -194,340 |
| Liverpool Docks | 255,446 | 2,220,996 | +1,965,550 |
| Killingholme | 286,389 | 696,211 | +409,822 |
| Runcorn | 724,372 | 215,030 | -509,342 |
| Dover | 540,027 | 390,433 | -149,594 |
| Fowey Harbour | 667,298 | 0 | -667,298 |
| Immingham Docks | 328,797 | 242,737 | -86,060 |
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 | 11 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 7 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 60 |
| OMYA UK LIMITED | 56 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 48 |
| ASTON CHEMICALS LIMITED | 42 |
| LUSH MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 32 |
| EQUINE AMERICA HOLDINGS LIMITED | 30 |
| PERMASTORE LIMITED | 18 |
| COLORCON LIMITED | 16 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 14 |
| LAWRENCE INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 14 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 24,437,579 |
| Italy | 20,645,004 |
| Germany | 18,280,335 |
| India | 16,827,163 |
| France | 14,157,887 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 9,373,825 | 15,063,754 | +5,689,929 |
| Italy | 9,300,766 | 11,344,238 | +2,043,472 |
| Germany | 9,363,455 | 8,916,880 | -446,575 |
| India | 5,995,831 | 10,831,332 | +4,835,501 |
| France | 8,020,206 | 6,137,681 | -1,882,525 |
| Belgium | 6,730,325 | 5,384,413 | -1,345,912 |
| Egypt | 4,917,025 | 6,477,975 | +1,560,950 |
| Spain | 4,779,011 | 5,058,530 | +279,519 |
| Thailand | 4,904,123 | 3,127,674 | -1,776,449 |
| China | 4,324,270 | 3,129,204 | -1,195,066 |
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) | 157,228,117 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 79,412,784 |
| Air transport | 749,549 |
| Other | 167 |
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) | 75,261,229 | 81,966,888 | +6,705,659 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 39,991,206 | 39,421,578 | -569,628 |
| Air transport | 605,422 | 144,127 | -461,295 |
| Other | 39 | 128 | +89 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 71,260,443 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 48,985,181 |
| Fowey Harbour | 32,143,503 |
| Plymouth | 28,862,186 |
| London | 15,559,691 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 37,716,204 | 33,544,239 | -4,171,965 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,857,161 | 24,128,020 | -729,141 |
| Fowey Harbour | 8,815,181 | 23,328,322 | +14,513,141 |
| Plymouth | 11,364,805 | 17,497,381 | +6,132,576 |
| London | 7,287,859 | 8,271,832 | +983,973 |
| Portsmouth | 5,325,661 | 2,543,883 | -2,781,778 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 3,527,211 | 2,281,221 | -1,245,990 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,354,571 | 2,344,141 | -10,430 |
| Dover | 4,125,913 | 157,311 | -3,968,602 |
| Felixstowe | 3,074,471 | 1,093,371 | -1,981,100 |
Quick facts
HS code: 25070020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A fine white clay, commonly used in making porcelain and paper products