Import/export HS code 252330: Aluminous cement
A fast-setting cement used in high-temperature environments. Ideal for industrial applications like furnace linings and fireproofing
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 18,160,668 |
| Croatia | 4,605,926 |
| Ireland | 2,169,138 |
| Spain | 1,771,612 |
| Netherlands | 1,214,007 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 3,824,445 | 14,336,223 | +10,511,778 |
| Croatia | 2,157,725 | 2,448,201 | +290,476 |
| Ireland | 880,170 | 1,288,968 | +408,798 |
| Spain | 1,754,122 | 17,490 | -1,736,632 |
| Netherlands | 777,718 | 436,289 | -341,429 |
| China | 765,251 | 368,806 | -396,445 |
| Turkey | 127,436 | 749,660 | +622,224 |
| Egypt | 0 | 209,250 | +209,250 |
| Germany | 192,953 | 6,223 | -186,730 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 62,024 | +62,024 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 16,209,426 |
| Croatia | 4,618,276 |
| Brazil | 1,912,491 |
| Spain | 1,771,612 |
| China | 1,134,057 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 3,824,445 | 12,384,981 | +8,560,536 |
| Croatia | 2,170,075 | 2,448,201 | +278,126 |
| Brazil | 0 | 1,912,491 | +1,912,491 |
| Spain | 1,754,122 | 17,490 | -1,736,632 |
| China | 765,251 | 368,806 | -396,445 |
| Germany | 628,191 | 257,002 | -371,189 |
| Turkey | 127,436 | 749,660 | +622,224 |
| Netherlands | 318,138 | 182,741 | -135,397 |
| Egypt | 0 | 209,250 | +209,250 |
| Ireland | 31,712 | 112,823 | +81,111 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Essex | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
| Kent | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South 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) | 21,071,943 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,321,818 |
| Other | 2,032,163 |
| Road transport | 2,680 |
| Air transport | 1,155 |
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) | 4,702,622 | 16,369,321 | +11,666,699 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,922,458 | 2,399,360 | -2,523,098 |
| Other | 856,018 | 1,176,145 | +320,127 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,680 | +2,680 |
| Air transport | 1,155 | 0 | -1,155 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 9,517,508 |
| Runcorn | 4,385,916 |
| Dover | 2,906,145 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,874,671 |
| Purfleet | 2,868,710 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 1,938,769 | 7,578,739 | +5,639,970 |
| Runcorn | 1,983,480 | 2,402,436 | +418,956 |
| Dover | 1,435,808 | 1,470,337 | +34,529 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,333,570 | 1,541,101 | +207,531 |
| Purfleet | 67,818 | 2,800,892 | +2,733,074 |
| Hull | 1,061,099 | 1,047,160 | -13,939 |
| 000 | 856,018 | 1,176,145 | +320,127 |
| Immingham Docks | 739,524 | 369,811 | -369,713 |
| Felixstowe | 271,786 | 539,778 | +267,992 |
| Liverpool Docks | 528,496 | 114,806 | -413,690 |
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 | 9 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 4 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
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 | 6 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 22,070,525 |
| Germany | 8,316,610 |
| France | 8,231,035 |
| South Africa | 5,339,353 |
| Sweden | 2,569,698 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 9,511,212 | 12,559,313 | +3,048,101 |
| Germany | 4,484,442 | 3,832,168 | -652,274 |
| France | 1,935,828 | 6,295,207 | +4,359,379 |
| South Africa | 3,353,165 | 1,986,188 | -1,366,977 |
| Sweden | 1,544,220 | 1,025,478 | -518,742 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,115,905 | 1,447,887 | +331,982 |
| United States | 1,692,087 | 200,676 | -1,491,411 |
| Denmark | 302,597 | 759,624 | +457,027 |
| Netherlands | 673,257 | 258,115 | -415,142 |
| Australia | 619,214 | 105,660 | -513,554 |
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 | 20,084,219 |
| Turkey | 298,827 |
| XU | 52,363 |
| Ireland | 51,961 |
| France | 26,475 |
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 | 8,548,337 | 11,535,882 | +2,987,545 |
| Turkey | 83,600 | 215,227 | +131,627 |
| XU | 2,244 | 50,119 | +47,875 |
| Ireland | 0 | 51,961 | +51,961 |
| France | 13,659 | 12,816 | -843 |
| China | 2,674 | 0 | -2,674 |
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) | 24,062,940 |
| Other | 20,516,519 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,994,356 |
| Air transport | 48,243 |
| Rail transport | 7,528 |
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) | 10,374,631 | 13,688,309 | +3,313,678 |
| Other | 8,650,514 | 11,866,005 | +3,215,491 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,474,145 | 4,520,211 | -4,953,934 |
| Air transport | 48,243 | 0 | -48,243 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 7,528 | +7,528 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 20,516,519 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,471,429 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,266,239 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,133,360 |
| Southampton | 3,942,805 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 8,650,514 | 11,866,005 | +3,215,491 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,211,400 | 7,260,029 | +48,629 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,048,456 | 3,217,783 | -1,830,673 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,793,858 | 2,339,502 | +545,644 |
| Southampton | 2,925,834 | 1,016,971 | -1,908,863 |
| London | 596,452 | 1,264,170 | +667,718 |
| Dover | 809,808 | 918,512 | +108,704 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 1,265,271 | +1,265,271 |
| Holyhead | 511,964 | 315,791 | -196,173 |
| Milford | 254,869 | 283,411 | +28,542 |
Quick facts
HS code: 252330
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A fast-setting cement used in high-temperature environments. Ideal for industrial applications like furnace linings and fireproofing