Import/export HS code 2519: Magnesium products
Natural magnesite, fused magnesia, and other magnesium oxides, used in industrial and chemical applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 7,781,001 |
| Spain | 7,690,630 |
| Turkey | 6,111,231 |
| Greece | 5,448,222 |
| Netherlands | 3,666,341 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3,542,712 | 4,238,289 | +695,577 |
| Spain | 4,109,359 | 3,581,271 | -528,088 |
| Turkey | 3,253,434 | 2,857,797 | -395,637 |
| Greece | 2,531,544 | 2,916,678 | +385,134 |
| Netherlands | 2,245,771 | 1,420,570 | -825,201 |
| Ireland | 1,716,279 | 1,862,637 | +146,358 |
| Germany | 1,547,896 | 1,998,457 | +450,561 |
| India | 730,133 | 607,138 | -122,995 |
| Japan | 381,431 | 755,304 | +373,873 |
| Mexico | 354,164 | 305,168 | -48,996 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 9,761,195 |
| Greece | 6,630,429 |
| Turkey | 5,549,536 |
| Spain | 5,348,902 |
| Japan | 2,329,742 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 4,807,554 | 4,953,641 | +146,087 |
| Greece | 2,791,608 | 3,838,821 | +1,047,213 |
| Turkey | 3,266,751 | 2,282,785 | -983,966 |
| Spain | 2,737,684 | 2,611,218 | -126,466 |
| Japan | 939,602 | 1,390,140 | +450,538 |
| Israel | 811,692 | 1,046,883 | +235,191 |
| Netherlands | 1,099,376 | 647,108 | -452,268 |
| India | 855,933 | 612,026 | -243,907 |
| Mexico | 694,091 | 478,505 | -215,586 |
| United States | 560,444 | 393,298 | -167,146 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Cheshire | 5 |
| Merseyside | 5 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 3 | +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) | 28,988,990 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,116,637 |
| Other | 5,055,513 |
| Air transport | 845,351 |
| Road transport | 30,076 |
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) | 14,343,383 | 14,645,607 | +302,224 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,828,252 | 4,288,385 | -539,867 |
| Other | 2,650,542 | 2,404,971 | -245,571 |
| Air transport | 411,139 | 434,212 | +23,073 |
| Road transport | 0 | 30,076 | +30,076 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 10,016,064 |
| 000 | 5,055,513 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,476,629 |
| Goole | 4,435,936 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,233,543 |
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 | 5,110,365 | 4,905,699 | -204,666 |
| 000 | 2,650,542 | 2,404,971 | -245,571 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,303,858 | 2,172,771 | -131,087 |
| Goole | 1,183,815 | 3,252,121 | +2,068,306 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,309,696 | 1,923,847 | -385,849 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,597,196 | 1,608,856 | +11,660 |
| Glasson Dock | 2,123,527 | 1,061,838 | -1,061,689 |
| Dover | 959,601 | 939,922 | -19,679 |
| Southampton | 886,288 | 793,719 | -92,569 |
| Middlesbrough | 741,066 | 711,226 | -29,840 |
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 | 21 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 11 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 9 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of food products | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 16 |
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 20 |
| 2025-09 | 18 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 101 |
| D A CHEMICALS GROUP LIMITED | 47 |
| OMYA UK LIMITED | 46 |
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 43 |
| LKAB MINERALS LIMITED | 43 |
| SCHLUMBERGER OILFIELD UK LIMITED | 42 |
| AB INBEV UK LIMITED | 26 |
| NICHE FUSED MAGNESIA LIMITED | 25 |
| BRUNEL HEALTHCARE MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 23 |
| LKAB HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 35 |
| 1m-15m | 32 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 5,031,357 |
| Ireland | 2,839,167 |
| Italy | 2,433,119 |
| France | 1,721,458 |
| United States | 1,460,254 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,668,839 | 2,362,518 | -306,321 |
| Ireland | 1,143,467 | 1,695,700 | +552,233 |
| Italy | 1,178,939 | 1,254,180 | +75,241 |
| France | 936,013 | 785,445 | -150,568 |
| United States | 759,228 | 701,026 | -58,202 |
| India | 638,928 | 721,390 | +82,462 |
| Egypt | 796,700 | 493,579 | -303,121 |
| Romania | 470,859 | 755,387 | +284,528 |
| Poland | 670,772 | 466,928 | -203,844 |
| Spain | 587,418 | 504,032 | -83,386 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 1,743,064 |
| XI | 616,386 |
| China | 235,183 |
| Belgium | 64,123 |
| Ireland | 9,070 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 854,397 | 888,667 | +34,270 |
| XI | 82,849 | 533,537 | +450,688 |
| China | 99,419 | 135,764 | +36,345 |
| Belgium | 64,123 | 0 | -64,123 |
| Ireland | 506 | 8,564 | +8,058 |
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) | 16,280,556 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,047,609 |
| Other | 2,667,826 |
| Air transport | 289,021 |
| Road transport | 3,035 |
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) | 8,131,759 | 8,148,797 | +17,038 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,630,984 | 3,416,625 | -1,214,359 |
| Other | 1,101,294 | 1,566,532 | +465,238 |
| Air transport | 152,224 | 136,797 | -15,427 |
| Road transport | 3,035 | 0 | -3,035 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,389,249 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,280,715 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,142,884 |
| 000 | 2,667,826 |
| Hull | 2,145,578 |
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 | 5,486,681 | 4,902,568 | -584,113 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,702,109 | 1,578,606 | -123,503 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,137,882 | 1,005,002 | -1,132,880 |
| 000 | 1,101,294 | 1,566,532 | +465,238 |
| Hull | 970,833 | 1,174,745 | +203,912 |
| Southampton | 820,942 | 1,256,329 | +435,387 |
| Felixstowe | 604,124 | 631,807 | +27,683 |
| Liverpool Docks | 279,939 | 575,181 | +295,242 |
| Dover | 443,958 | 96,642 | -347,316 |
| Harwich | 80,631 | 151,472 | +70,841 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 2519
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Natural magnesite, fused magnesia, and other magnesium oxides, used in industrial and chemical applications