Import/export HS code 2518: Dolomite in blocks or slabs
Dolomite, whether treated or not, cut into rectangular blocks or slabs. Includes raw, calcined, or sintered dolomite
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 24,007,757 |
| Norway | 8,791,405 |
| Portugal | 2,022,258 |
| Turkey | 1,767,114 |
| Belgium | 882,759 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 11,874,063 | 12,133,694 | +259,631 |
| Norway | 4,623,268 | 4,168,137 | -455,131 |
| Portugal | 320,331 | 1,701,927 | +1,381,596 |
| Turkey | 754,190 | 1,012,924 | +258,734 |
| Belgium | 732,470 | 150,289 | -582,181 |
| Ireland | 272,423 | 295,456 | +23,033 |
| Netherlands | 122,616 | 410,594 | +287,978 |
| China | 11,497 | 194,386 | +182,889 |
| Poland | 0 | 144,407 | +144,407 |
| Sweden | 84,848 | 59,096 | -25,752 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 24,333,034 |
| Norway | 8,804,560 |
| Turkey | 1,767,114 |
| Portugal | 1,664,733 |
| Germany | 905,640 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 11,424,488 | 12,908,546 | +1,484,058 |
| Norway | 4,636,423 | 4,168,137 | -468,286 |
| Turkey | 754,190 | 1,012,924 | +258,734 |
| Portugal | 863,546 | 801,187 | -62,359 |
| Germany | 486,775 | 418,865 | -67,910 |
| Ireland | 265,859 | 292,131 | +26,272 |
| Belgium | 239,866 | 150,289 | -89,577 |
| Netherlands | 58,719 | 183,429 | +124,710 |
| China | 11,497 | 196,016 | +184,519 |
| Poland | 1,544 | 142,216 | +140,672 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 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) | 35,868,194 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,244,363 |
| Air transport | 57,432 |
| Other | 31,957 |
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) | 16,246,850 | 19,621,344 | +3,374,494 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,534,031 | 710,332 | -1,823,699 |
| Air transport | 49,277 | 8,155 | -41,122 |
| Other | 20,420 | 11,537 | -8,883 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 10,624,987 |
| 499 | 8,732,435 |
| Hartlepool | 6,016,059 |
| Goole | 4,562,405 |
| ROS | 3,589,178 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 5,211,784 | 5,413,203 | +201,419 |
| 499 | 4,521,424 | 4,211,011 | -310,413 |
| Hartlepool | 3,140,445 | 2,875,614 | -264,831 |
| Goole | 2,169,135 | 2,393,270 | +224,135 |
| ROS | 1,389,324 | 2,199,854 | +810,530 |
| Immingham Docks | 908,689 | 898,425 | -10,264 |
| Belfast Port | 479,257 | 432,185 | -47,072 |
| Ayr Harbour | 416,398 | 370,070 | -46,328 |
| TRT | 458,815 | 252,251 | -206,564 |
| Hull | 1,182 | 541,200 | +540,018 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Other mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
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 | 8 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 2518
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Dolomite, whether treated or not, cut into rectangular blocks or slabs. Includes raw, calcined, or sintered dolomite