Import/export HS code 2525: Mica and mica waste
A mineral used in electronics, cosmetics, and construction. Includes raw mica, sheets, and waste materials
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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 | 1,958,132 |
| Spain | 1,072,630 |
| France | 871,847 |
| Belgium | 457,009 |
| Canada | 281,892 |
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 | 1,089,757 | 868,375 | -221,382 |
| Spain | 530,434 | 542,196 | +11,762 |
| France | 529,612 | 342,235 | -187,377 |
| Belgium | 299,920 | 157,089 | -142,831 |
| Canada | 160,494 | 121,398 | -39,096 |
| Turkey | 112,474 | 126,701 | +14,227 |
| Italy | 85,833 | 104,723 | +18,890 |
| Germany | 43,703 | 59,758 | +16,055 |
| United States | 69,900 | 31,407 | -38,493 |
| Netherlands | 23,182 | 23,872 | +690 |
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 | 1,996,770 |
| Spain | 1,015,367 |
| France | 840,567 |
| Malaysia | 428,472 |
| Turkey | 282,090 |
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 | 1,124,247 | 872,523 | -251,724 |
| Spain | 505,313 | 510,054 | +4,741 |
| France | 503,535 | 337,032 | -166,503 |
| Malaysia | 296,184 | 132,288 | -163,896 |
| Turkey | 132,382 | 149,708 | +17,326 |
| Canada | 160,494 | 121,398 | -39,096 |
| United States | 130,998 | 104,128 | -26,870 |
| Italy | 85,833 | 105,868 | +20,035 |
| India | 11,330 | 12,426 | +1,096 |
| Austria | 8,331 | 14,652 | +6,321 |
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 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 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) | 3,826,616 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,331,530 |
| Air transport | 230,593 |
| Other | 7,327 |
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) | 2,007,140 | 1,819,476 | -187,664 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 880,665 | 450,865 | -429,800 |
| Air transport | 86,693 | 143,900 | +57,207 |
| Other | 7,327 | 0 | -7,327 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,278,530 |
| Felixstowe | 1,140,701 |
| Southampton | 832,479 |
| London | 561,635 |
| Eurotunnel | 378,334 |
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 | 657,695 | 620,835 | -36,860 |
| Felixstowe | 643,146 | 497,555 | -145,591 |
| Southampton | 415,199 | 417,280 | +2,081 |
| London | 421,830 | 139,805 | -282,025 |
| Eurotunnel | 257,959 | 120,375 | -137,584 |
| Dover | 152,457 | 162,824 | +10,367 |
| Killingholme | 85,141 | 94,546 | +9,405 |
| London Gateway Port | 89,689 | 68,436 | -21,253 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,114 | 93,406 | +76,292 |
| ZLC | 82,741 | 1,517 | -81,224 |
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 | 7 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Specialised construction activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LKAB MINERALS LIMITED | 65 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 62 |
| OMYA UK LIMITED | 61 |
| LAWRENCE INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS LIMITED | 53 |
| ASTON CHEMICALS LIMITED | 48 |
| LKAB HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED | 43 |
| DEAN AND TRANTER LIMITED | 41 |
| COTY MANUFACTURING UK LIMITED | 32 |
| SUN CHEMICAL LIMITED | 15 |
| DUPRE MINERALS LIMITED | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,347,759 |
| Netherlands | 1,066,770 |
| Belgium | 631,950 |
| Philippines | 380,168 |
| Sweden | 348,694 |
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 | 1,082,725 | 1,265,034 | +182,309 |
| Netherlands | 685,761 | 381,009 | -304,752 |
| Belgium | 404,210 | 227,740 | -176,470 |
| Philippines | 0 | 380,168 | +380,168 |
| Sweden | 163,477 | 185,217 | +21,740 |
| Thailand | 145,565 | 178,251 | +32,686 |
| China | 97,877 | 180,333 | +82,456 |
| United States | 148,871 | 116,049 | -32,822 |
| Mexico | 127,081 | 103,873 | -23,208 |
| Italy | 128,089 | 99,441 | -28,648 |
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) | 4,601,240 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,715,224 |
| Air transport | 140,771 |
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) | 2,298,404 | 2,302,836 | +4,432 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,304,537 | 1,410,687 | +106,150 |
| Air transport | 76,971 | 63,800 | -13,171 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,790,179 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,651,179 |
| London Gateway Port | 929,098 |
| Felixstowe | 886,041 |
| Southampton | 430,758 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,532,894 | 1,257,285 | -275,609 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 904,344 | 746,835 | -157,509 |
| London Gateway Port | 346,632 | 582,466 | +235,834 |
| Felixstowe | 331,985 | 554,056 | +222,071 |
| Southampton | 217,056 | 213,702 | -3,354 |
| Hull | 62,390 | 75,485 | +13,095 |
| Dover | 0 | 134,850 | +134,850 |
| London | 76,230 | 53,675 | -22,555 |
| Liverpool Docks | 53,445 | 55,014 | +1,569 |
| East Midlands Airport | 38,422 | 18,794 | -19,628 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 2525
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A mineral used in electronics, cosmetics, and construction. Includes raw mica, sheets, and waste materials