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 | 24,045,786 |
| Belgium | 4,795,159 |
| Germany | 1,730,448 |
| China | 718,367 |
| India | 679,064 |
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 | 12,072,874 | 11,972,912 | -99,962 |
| Belgium | 3,181,956 | 1,613,203 | -1,568,753 |
| Germany | 781,739 | 948,709 | +166,970 |
| China | 414,234 | 304,133 | -110,101 |
| India | 400,806 | 278,258 | -122,548 |
| France | 91,712 | 234,184 | +142,472 |
| Spain | 28,938 | 199,246 | +170,308 |
| Italy | 93,243 | 49,479 | -43,764 |
| Sweden | 73,860 | 37,022 | -36,838 |
| Netherlands | 1,013 | 31,276 | +30,263 |
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 | 24,137,913 |
| Belgium | 4,465,249 |
| Germany | 1,706,223 |
| China | 904,510 |
| India | 760,144 |
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 | 12,291,262 | 11,846,651 | -444,611 |
| Belgium | 2,980,193 | 1,485,056 | -1,495,137 |
| Germany | 793,577 | 912,646 | +119,069 |
| China | 383,814 | 520,696 | +136,882 |
| India | 465,995 | 294,149 | -171,846 |
| Spain | 71,678 | 243,977 | +172,299 |
| France | 38,886 | 208,755 | +169,869 |
| United Kingdom | 92,896 | 102,453 | +9,557 |
| 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 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| 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) | 30,191,848 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,625,541 |
| Air transport | 71,026 |
| 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) | 16,010,883 | 14,180,965 | -1,829,918 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,167,198 | 1,458,343 | +291,145 |
| Air transport | 22,542 | 48,484 | +25,942 |
| 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 | 12,706,224 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,437,470 |
| Felixstowe | 2,967,952 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,755,751 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,488,728 |
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 | 5,661,904 | 7,044,320 | +1,382,416 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,986,348 | 1,451,122 | -4,535,226 |
| Felixstowe | 968,100 | 1,999,852 | +1,031,752 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,523,411 | 1,232,340 | -291,071 |
| Liverpool Docks | 286,013 | 2,202,715 | +1,916,702 |
| Killingholme | 227,023 | 735,039 | +508,016 |
| Runcorn | 724,372 | 215,030 | -509,342 |
| Dover | 540,249 | 366,558 | -173,691 |
| Fowey Harbour | 667,298 | 0 | -667,298 |
| Immingham Docks | 302,064 | 183,184 | -118,880 |
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 | 12 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 7 |
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 | 47 |
| ASTON CHEMICALS LIMITED | 41 |
| LUSH MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 31 |
| EQUINE AMERICA HOLDINGS LIMITED | 30 |
| PERMASTORE LIMITED | 17 |
| COLORCON LIMITED | 15 |
| LAWRENCE INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 13 |
| GLOBAL CERAMIC MATERIALS LIMITED | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 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 | 25,672,396 |
| Italy | 20,446,684 |
| Germany | 18,444,088 |
| India | 16,812,490 |
| France | 14,145,367 |
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 | 11,190,482 | 14,481,914 | +3,291,432 |
| Italy | 9,084,185 | 11,362,499 | +2,278,314 |
| Germany | 9,627,113 | 8,816,975 | -810,138 |
| India | 6,322,148 | 10,490,342 | +4,168,194 |
| France | 8,051,653 | 6,093,714 | -1,957,939 |
| Belgium | 6,873,211 | 5,517,600 | -1,355,611 |
| Egypt | 5,404,993 | 5,922,674 | +517,681 |
| Spain | 3,796,010 | 6,021,985 | +2,225,975 |
| Thailand | 4,773,978 | 3,235,554 | -1,538,424 |
| China | 4,477,040 | 3,076,409 | -1,400,631 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 167 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 0 | 167 | +167 |
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) | 159,043,613 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 78,977,565 |
| Air transport | 744,700 |
| 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) | 78,998,449 | 80,045,164 | +1,046,715 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 39,593,820 | 39,383,745 | -210,075 |
| Air transport | 592,860 | 151,840 | -441,020 |
| Other | 0 | 167 | +167 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 71,411,452 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 49,250,423 |
| Fowey Harbour | 30,727,604 |
| Plymouth | 29,542,447 |
| London | 14,947,935 |
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 | 38,446,167 | 32,965,285 | -5,480,882 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,203,024 | 24,047,399 | -1,155,625 |
| Fowey Harbour | 8,584,584 | 22,143,020 | +13,558,436 |
| Plymouth | 11,986,035 | 17,556,412 | +5,570,377 |
| London | 6,649,393 | 8,298,542 | +1,649,149 |
| Portsmouth | 5,295,755 | 2,548,062 | -2,747,693 |
| Dover | 6,080,235 | 171,367 | -5,908,868 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 3,498,387 | 2,241,605 | -1,256,782 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,379,384 | 2,290,107 | -89,277 |
| Felixstowe | 3,145,854 | 1,107,341 | -2,038,513 |
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