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 | 1,908,336 |
| Spain | 1,064,221 |
| France | 879,049 |
| Belgium | 455,532 |
| Canada | 309,821 |
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 | 1,081,499 | 826,837 | -254,662 |
| Spain | 530,858 | 533,363 | +2,505 |
| France | 527,008 | 352,041 | -174,967 |
| Belgium | 266,977 | 188,555 | -78,422 |
| Canada | 163,034 | 146,787 | -16,247 |
| Turkey | 93,307 | 139,451 | +46,144 |
| Italy | 103,116 | 104,887 | +1,771 |
| United States | 90,365 | 32,299 | -58,066 |
| Germany | 46,707 | 58,766 | +12,059 |
| Netherlands | 35,389 | 23,872 | -11,517 |
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 | 1,946,974 |
| Spain | 1,006,958 |
| France | 846,292 |
| Malaysia | 428,472 |
| Canada | 309,821 |
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 | 1,115,989 | 830,985 | -285,004 |
| Spain | 515,225 | 491,733 | -23,492 |
| France | 500,931 | 345,361 | -155,570 |
| Malaysia | 263,241 | 165,231 | -98,010 |
| Canada | 163,034 | 146,787 | -16,247 |
| Turkey | 114,975 | 171,946 | +56,971 |
| United States | 154,467 | 104,028 | -50,439 |
| Italy | 103,116 | 106,032 | +2,916 |
| India | 9,559 | 14,197 | +4,638 |
| Norway | 9,722 | 13,764 | +4,042 |
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) | 3,836,615 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,347,992 |
| Air transport | 226,938 |
| 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) | 2,035,950 | 1,800,665 | -235,285 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 847,069 | 500,923 | -346,146 |
| Air transport | 76,411 | 150,527 | +74,116 |
| 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 | 1,298,050 |
| Felixstowe | 1,158,755 |
| Southampton | 793,573 |
| London | 547,234 |
| Eurotunnel | 377,167 |
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 | 660,659 | 637,391 | -23,268 |
| Felixstowe | 651,435 | 507,320 | -144,115 |
| Southampton | 407,627 | 385,946 | -21,681 |
| London | 397,623 | 149,611 | -248,012 |
| Eurotunnel | 257,784 | 119,383 | -138,401 |
| Dover | 169,980 | 164,051 | -5,929 |
| Killingholme | 103,116 | 94,018 | -9,098 |
| London Gateway Port | 111,046 | 60,501 | -50,545 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,235 | 98,305 | +87,070 |
| ZLC | 49,798 | 34,460 | -15,338 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LKAB MINERALS LIMITED | 64 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 62 |
| OMYA UK LIMITED | 61 |
| LAWRENCE INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS LIMITED | 53 |
| ASTON CHEMICALS LIMITED | 47 |
| LKAB HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED | 43 |
| DEAN AND TRANTER LIMITED | 41 |
| COTY MANUFACTURING UK LIMITED | 31 |
| 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 | 2,350,468 |
| Netherlands | 1,004,214 |
| Belgium | 640,694 |
| Philippines | 380,168 |
| Sweden | 324,169 |
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 | 1,116,036 | 1,234,432 | +118,396 |
| Netherlands | 667,987 | 336,227 | -331,760 |
| Belgium | 379,041 | 261,653 | -117,388 |
| Philippines | 0 | 380,168 | +380,168 |
| Sweden | 164,526 | 159,643 | -4,883 |
| Thailand | 145,565 | 178,251 | +32,686 |
| China | 97,877 | 180,333 | +82,456 |
| Mexico | 159,461 | 103,873 | -55,588 |
| United States | 132,687 | 129,519 | -3,168 |
| Italy | 128,089 | 91,903 | -36,186 |
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) | 4,441,941 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,833,338 |
| Air transport | 127,751 |
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) | 2,163,289 | 2,278,652 | +115,363 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,445,835 | 1,387,503 | -58,332 |
| Air transport | 72,532 | 55,219 | -17,313 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,616,915 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,655,310 |
| London Gateway Port | 916,410 |
| Felixstowe | 888,727 |
| Southampton | 474,924 |
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 | 1,476,551 | 1,140,364 | -336,187 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 841,750 | 813,560 | -28,190 |
| London Gateway Port | 324,206 | 592,204 | +267,998 |
| Felixstowe | 334,671 | 554,056 | +219,385 |
| Southampton | 261,222 | 213,702 | -47,520 |
| Hull | 62,390 | 75,485 | +13,095 |
| Dover | 0 | 134,850 | +134,850 |
| London | 76,230 | 53,675 | -22,555 |
| Liverpool Docks | 53,445 | 50,099 | -3,346 |
| Killingholme | 93,407 | 0 | -93,407 |
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