Import/export HS code 251910: Natural magnesite
Raw magnesium carbonate, used in making refractory materials and chemicals
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,467,604 |
| China | 164,049 |
| Ireland | 118,098 |
| Norway | 101,882 |
| India | 33,577 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 756,378 | 711,226 | -45,152 |
| China | 142,051 | 21,998 | -120,053 |
| Ireland | 31,440 | 86,658 | +55,218 |
| Norway | 0 | 101,882 | +101,882 |
| India | 20,146 | 13,431 | -6,715 |
| France | 11,295 | 15,342 | +4,047 |
| Netherlands | 13,518 | 10,499 | -3,019 |
| Spain | 2,559 | 13,909 | +11,350 |
| Denmark | 0 | 12,106 | +12,106 |
| Canada | 0 | 5,526 | +5,526 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,477,857 |
| China | 245,670 |
| India | 33,577 |
| United Kingdom | 31,903 |
| France | 26,637 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 756,378 | 721,479 | -34,899 |
| China | 115,554 | 130,116 | +14,562 |
| India | 20,146 | 13,431 | -6,715 |
| United Kingdom | 31,903 | 0 | -31,903 |
| France | 11,295 | 15,342 | +4,047 |
| Netherlands | 8,112 | 6,875 | -1,237 |
| Denmark | 0 | 12,106 | +12,106 |
| Spain | 2,559 | 3,653 | +1,094 |
| Canada | 0 | 5,526 | +5,526 |
| United States | 0 | 4,517 | +4,517 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Norfolk | 1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 976,703 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 795,079 |
| Other | 116,156 |
| Air transport | 91,652 |
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) | 169,745 | 806,958 | +637,213 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 757,595 | 37,484 | -720,111 |
| Other | 29,495 | 86,661 | +57,166 |
| Air transport | 20,552 | 71,100 | +50,548 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 1,452,292 |
| 000 | 116,156 |
| Southampton | 96,102 |
| Felixstowe | 88,978 |
| East Midlands Airport | 47,152 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 741,066 | 711,226 | -29,840 |
| 000 | 29,495 | 86,661 | +57,166 |
| Southampton | 92,122 | 3,980 | -88,142 |
| Felixstowe | 62,795 | 26,183 | -36,612 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 47,152 | +47,152 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 44,701 | +44,701 |
| Thamesport | 11,295 | 15,342 | +4,047 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,112 | 12,106 | +3,994 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,357 | 4,517 | -10,840 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 17,422 | +17,422 |
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 | 1 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 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 | 2 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 133,033 |
| Austria | 86,169 |
| Netherlands | 82,425 |
| Germany | 36,721 |
| United States | 36,182 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 63,896 | 69,137 | +5,241 |
| Austria | 47,250 | 38,919 | -8,331 |
| Netherlands | 39,070 | 43,355 | +4,285 |
| Germany | 5,065 | 31,656 | +26,591 |
| United States | 36,182 | 0 | -36,182 |
| Switzerland | 17,562 | 14,621 | -2,941 |
| Sweden | 19,921 | 8,364 | -11,557 |
| Ireland | 13,209 | 4,921 | -8,288 |
| Spain | 9,478 | 2,717 | -6,761 |
| Australia | 7,321 | 4,017 | -3,304 |
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) | 437,792 |
| Air transport | 41,362 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,610 |
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) | 224,102 | 213,690 | -10,412 |
| Air transport | 30,100 | 11,262 | -18,838 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,253 | 7,357 | -21,896 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 416,566 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 33,272 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,249 |
| Holyhead | 18,130 |
| Southampton | 16,361 |
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 | 207,797 | 208,769 | +972 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 23,510 | 9,762 | -13,748 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,892 | 7,357 | -5,535 |
| Holyhead | 13,209 | 4,921 | -8,288 |
| Southampton | 16,361 | 0 | -16,361 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,673 | 0 | -4,673 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,917 | 1,500 | -417 |
| Dover | 3,096 | 0 | -3,096 |
Quick facts
HS code: 251910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Raw magnesium carbonate, used in making refractory materials and chemicals