Import/export HS code 250860: Mullite
A heat-resistant mineral used in industrial applications like kilns and furnaces
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 1,086,961 |
| China | 903,960 |
| Germany | 666,977 |
| Hungary | 511,548 |
| Luxembourg | 141,324 |
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 | 404,237 | 682,724 | +278,487 |
| China | 603,799 | 300,161 | -303,638 |
| Germany | 271,812 | 395,165 | +123,353 |
| Hungary | 290,205 | 221,343 | -68,862 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 141,324 | +141,324 |
| Netherlands | 25,139 | 57,423 | +32,284 |
| Spain | 1,189 | 52,092 | +50,903 |
| France | 9,054 | 25,836 | +16,782 |
| Panama | 0 | 11,272 | +11,272 |
| Italy | 0 | 4,620 | +4,620 |
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 | 1,115,591 |
| China | 929,051 |
| Hungary | 581,032 |
| Germany | 568,735 |
| Japan | 260,310 |
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 | 417,566 | 698,025 | +280,459 |
| China | 604,556 | 324,495 | -280,061 |
| Hungary | 315,344 | 265,688 | -49,656 |
| Germany | 120,543 | 448,192 | +327,649 |
| Japan | 143,780 | 116,530 | -27,250 |
| Spain | 0 | 39,030 | +39,030 |
| Turkey | 3,797 | 0 | -3,797 |
| Tonga | 3,646 | 0 | -3,646 |
| Barbados | 2,516 | 0 | -2,516 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 1 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,521,617 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,107,761 |
| Other | 578,418 |
| Road transport | 193,506 |
| Air transport | 102,406 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 607,227 | 914,390 | +307,163 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 652,700 | 455,061 | -197,639 |
| Other | 305,885 | 272,533 | -33,352 |
| Road transport | 0 | 193,506 | +193,506 |
| Air transport | 45,936 | 56,470 | +10,534 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 905,803 |
| Dover | 598,006 |
| 000 | 578,418 |
| Liverpool Docks | 295,218 |
| Killingholme | 218,366 |
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 | 559,226 | 346,577 | -212,649 |
| Dover | 317,553 | 280,453 | -37,100 |
| 000 | 305,885 | 272,533 | -33,352 |
| Liverpool Docks | 123,801 | 171,417 | +47,616 |
| Killingholme | 63,225 | 155,141 | +91,916 |
| 499 | 0 | 193,506 | +193,506 |
| Eurotunnel | 62,938 | 112,454 | +49,516 |
| Immingham Docks | 61,634 | 53,162 | -8,472 |
| Southampton | 7,785 | 59,601 | +51,816 |
| Hull | 3,292 | 60,399 | +57,107 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 6 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
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 | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,226,261 |
| Italy | 855,468 |
| France | 494,708 |
| Germany | 453,615 |
| Belgium | 374,911 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 396,697 | 829,564 | +432,867 |
| Italy | 387,466 | 468,002 | +80,536 |
| France | 192,521 | 302,187 | +109,666 |
| Germany | 267,826 | 185,789 | -82,037 |
| Belgium | 284,539 | 90,372 | -194,167 |
| Netherlands | 100,640 | 40,256 | -60,384 |
| Czechia | 103,099 | 23,010 | -80,089 |
| Poland | 53,481 | 39,115 | -14,366 |
| United States | 41,130 | 0 | -41,130 |
| Thailand | 19,866 | 10,653 | -9,213 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,526,932 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,342,241 |
| Air transport | 65,487 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,331,986 | 1,194,946 | -137,040 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 510,214 | 832,027 | +321,813 |
| Air transport | 41,139 | 24,348 | -16,791 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,097,666 |
| Southampton | 902,607 |
| Immingham Docks | 356,694 |
| Felixstowe | 291,177 |
| Dover | 123,891 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,105,131 | 992,535 | -112,596 |
| Southampton | 117,142 | 785,465 | +668,323 |
| Immingham Docks | 185,630 | 171,064 | -14,566 |
| Felixstowe | 271,444 | 19,733 | -251,711 |
| Dover | 92,611 | 31,280 | -61,331 |
| Portsmouth | 33,815 | 10,576 | -23,239 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,799 | 18,350 | +10,551 |
| Harwich | 25,116 | 0 | -25,116 |
| London Stansted Airport | 20,178 | 0 | -20,178 |
| ZLC | 11,329 | 0 | -11,329 |
Quick facts
HS code: 250860
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A heat-resistant mineral used in industrial applications like kilns and furnaces