Import/export HS code 2529: Feldspar and related minerals
Feldspar, leucite, nepheline, nepheline syenite, and fluorspar. These are natural minerals used in industries like ceramics and glass-making
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 6,085,161 |
| Germany | 4,468,566 |
| Turkey | 2,534,718 |
| Netherlands | 2,093,353 |
| Finland | 1,215,857 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 2,879,213 | 3,205,948 | +326,735 |
| Germany | 2,320,545 | 2,148,021 | -172,524 |
| Turkey | 1,429,812 | 1,104,906 | -324,906 |
| Netherlands | 1,913,847 | 179,506 | -1,734,341 |
| Finland | 549,752 | 666,105 | +116,353 |
| China | 222,757 | 485,549 | +262,792 |
| Poland | 218,462 | 179,367 | -39,095 |
| Czechia | 299,869 | 43,663 | -256,206 |
| Switzerland | 256,194 | 0 | -256,194 |
| Spain | 130,613 | 96,635 | -33,978 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 6,117,199 |
| China | 4,396,382 |
| Turkey | 2,838,601 |
| Germany | 2,641,805 |
| Finland | 1,184,015 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 2,902,441 | 3,214,758 | +312,317 |
| China | 3,888,766 | 507,616 | -3,381,150 |
| Turkey | 1,557,645 | 1,280,956 | -276,689 |
| Germany | 633,754 | 2,008,051 | +1,374,297 |
| Finland | 549,752 | 634,263 | +84,511 |
| Mexico | 246,447 | 465,117 | +218,670 |
| Czechia | 299,869 | 33,450 | -266,419 |
| Spain | 113,878 | 68,964 | -44,914 |
| Pakistan | 35,000 | 70,345 | +35,345 |
| Poland | 52,150 | 21,369 | -30,781 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 10 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 14,241,171 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,249,156 |
| Air transport | 280,709 |
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) | 7,532,247 | 6,708,924 | -823,323 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,578,722 | 1,670,434 | -908,288 |
| Air transport | 241,196 | 39,513 | -201,683 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 6,422,683 |
| TRT | 6,102,520 |
| Dover | 1,241,320 |
| Hull | 772,057 |
| Goole | 769,723 |
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 | 2,829,246 | 3,593,437 | +764,191 |
| TRT | 3,839,731 | 2,262,789 | -1,576,942 |
| Dover | 832,363 | 408,957 | -423,406 |
| Hull | 379,916 | 392,141 | +12,225 |
| Goole | 384,434 | 385,289 | +855 |
| Immingham Docks | 421,627 | 329,723 | -91,904 |
| Felixstowe | 423,400 | 257,862 | -165,538 |
| Killingholme | 431,308 | 61,342 | -369,966 |
| Eurotunnel | 204,491 | 192,993 | -11,498 |
| London | 105,410 | 254,291 | +148,881 |
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 | 7 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 268,134 |
| Turkey | 70,352 |
| Finland | 42,284 |
| India | 26,713 |
| Netherlands | 20,647 |
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 | 135,842 | 132,292 | -3,550 |
| Turkey | 40,886 | 29,466 | -11,420 |
| Finland | 24,666 | 17,618 | -7,048 |
| India | 15,046 | 11,667 | -3,379 |
| Netherlands | 14,767 | 5,880 | -8,887 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 17,446 | +17,446 |
| Israel | 0 | 17,186 | +17,186 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 12,611 | +12,611 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6,282 | 4,669 | -1,613 |
| Denmark | 6,163 | 3,489 | -2,674 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 923 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 646 | 277 | -369 |
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) | 368,710 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 148,069 |
| Air transport | 16,411 |
| Other | 923 |
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) | 199,260 | 169,450 | -29,810 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 58,897 | 89,172 | +30,275 |
| Air transport | 1,000 | 15,411 | +14,411 |
| Other | 646 | 277 | -369 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 145,013 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 84,443 |
| London Gateway Port | 74,850 |
| Liverpool Docks | 61,960 |
| Holyhead | 61,076 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heysham | 61,403 | 83,610 | +22,207 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 51,059 | 33,384 | -17,675 |
| London Gateway Port | 32,097 | 42,753 | +10,656 |
| Liverpool Docks | 42,908 | 19,052 | -23,856 |
| Holyhead | 31,464 | 29,612 | -1,852 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,970 | 18,043 | +3,073 |
| Hull | 24,256 | 0 | -24,256 |
| Southampton | 0 | 18,223 | +18,223 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 6,563 | +6,563 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,000 | 5,543 | +4,543 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 2529
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Feldspar, leucite, nepheline, nepheline syenite, and fluorspar. These are natural minerals used in industries like ceramics and glass-making