Import/export HS code 2513: Natural abrasives and pumice stone
Covers pumice stone, emery, natural corundum, garnet, and other natural abrasives, often used for polishing or grinding, even if heat-treated
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Greece | 21,599,256 |
| China | 3,132,789 |
| Turkey | 1,378,078 |
| United States | 655,986 |
| Germany | 529,630 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 10,192,971 | 11,406,285 | +1,213,314 |
| China | 1,942,482 | 1,190,307 | -752,175 |
| Turkey | 731,048 | 647,030 | -84,018 |
| United States | 288,465 | 367,521 | +79,056 |
| Germany | 406,834 | 122,796 | -284,038 |
| Brazil | 0 | 196,747 | +196,747 |
| Netherlands | 77,726 | 89,673 | +11,947 |
| Australia | 100,766 | 0 | -100,766 |
| Egypt | 89,545 | 0 | -89,545 |
| Italy | 56,488 | 20,901 | -35,587 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Greece | 21,599,256 |
| China | 3,301,190 |
| Turkey | 1,455,583 |
| United States | 669,467 |
| Germany | 474,974 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 10,192,971 | 11,406,285 | +1,213,314 |
| China | 1,964,609 | 1,336,581 | -628,028 |
| Turkey | 797,389 | 658,194 | -139,195 |
| United States | 296,366 | 373,101 | +76,735 |
| Germany | 406,720 | 68,254 | -338,466 |
| Brazil | 0 | 166,984 | +166,984 |
| India | 88,459 | 26,655 | -61,804 |
| Australia | 100,766 | 9,383 | -91,383 |
| Egypt | 89,545 | 0 | -89,545 |
| Italy | 54,274 | 27,150 | -27,124 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Merseyside | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,290,007 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 864,925 |
| Air transport | 83,066 |
| Other | 14,545 |
| Road transport | 1,531 |
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) | 13,417,740 | 13,872,267 | +454,527 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 624,049 | 240,876 | -383,173 |
| Air transport | 23,711 | 59,355 | +35,644 |
| Other | 10,502 | 4,043 | -6,459 |
| Road transport | 1,531 | 0 | -1,531 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 6,541,754 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,833,265 |
| Felixstowe | 3,970,239 |
| London | 3,674,610 |
| Hull | 3,560,105 |
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 | 3,616,558 | 2,925,196 | -691,362 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,485,193 | 3,348,072 | +862,879 |
| Felixstowe | 2,416,384 | 1,553,855 | -862,529 |
| London | 1,708,392 | 1,966,218 | +257,826 |
| Hull | 1,032,532 | 2,527,573 | +1,495,041 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,880,607 | 812,224 | -1,068,383 |
| London Gateway Port | 369,232 | 461,058 | +91,826 |
| Southampton | 198,598 | 327,863 | +129,265 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 86,939 | 87,752 | +813 |
| Dover | 92,325 | 20,246 | -72,079 |
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 | 13 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas | 1 |
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 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ALF (AQUATIC DISTRIBUTORS) LTD | 58 |
| THE BOOTS COMPANY PLC | 44 |
| WL REALISATIONS (2023) LIMITED | 42 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 37 |
| BOUD MINERALS LIMITED | 37 |
| BOOTS UK LIMITED | 34 |
| INTERNATIONAL PAINT LIMITED | 27 |
| RICHARD BAKER HARRISON LIMITED | 25 |
| HODGE CLEMCO LIMITED | 15 |
| PENNINE AGGREGATES LIMITED | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 249,048 |
| Italy | 238,881 |
| United Arab Emirates | 217,566 |
| Norway | 201,082 |
| Netherlands | 169,590 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 134,215 | 114,833 | -19,382 |
| Italy | 132,389 | 106,492 | -25,897 |
| United Arab Emirates | 112,451 | 105,115 | -7,336 |
| Norway | 11,395 | 189,687 | +178,292 |
| Netherlands | 43,119 | 126,471 | +83,352 |
| Sweden | 69,921 | 91,976 | +22,055 |
| Australia | 84,488 | 64,246 | -20,242 |
| Qatar | 145,380 | 0 | -145,380 |
| Ireland | 72,469 | 60,221 | -12,248 |
| Spain | 62,516 | 46,492 | -16,024 |
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 | 4,876 |
| United States | 1,523 |
| China | 920 |
| Nicaragua | 193 |
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 | 1,578 | 3,298 | +1,720 |
| United States | 1,011 | 512 | -499 |
| China | 653 | 267 | -386 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 193 | +193 |
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) | 1,257,609 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,244,707 |
| Air transport | 91,605 |
| Other | 7,738 |
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) | 600,173 | 657,436 | +57,263 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 635,149 | 609,558 | -25,591 |
| Air transport | 34,137 | 57,468 | +23,331 |
| Other | 3,332 | 4,406 | +1,074 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 775,621 |
| London Gateway Port | 648,796 |
| Immingham Docks | 280,395 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 195,159 |
| Felixstowe | 149,971 |
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 | 389,164 | 386,457 | -2,707 |
| London Gateway Port | 364,338 | 284,458 | -79,880 |
| Immingham Docks | 108,672 | 171,723 | +63,051 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 53,223 | 141,936 | +88,713 |
| Felixstowe | 134,376 | 15,595 | -118,781 |
| London | 55,337 | 56,811 | +1,474 |
| Southampton | 23,920 | 69,593 | +45,673 |
| Harwich | 0 | 81,436 | +81,436 |
| Liverpool Docks | 42,579 | 34,830 | -7,749 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 30,116 | 22,429 | -7,687 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 2513
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Covers pumice stone, emery, natural corundum, garnet, and other natural abrasives, often used for polishing or grinding, even if heat-treated