Import/export HS code 252921: Fluorspar with low calcium fluoride
Fluorspar containing 97% or less calcium fluoride, used in industries like metallurgy and chemical production
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,121,379 |
| Netherlands | 1,129,109 |
| China | 453,111 |
| Poland | 368,670 |
| Switzerland | 256,194 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,334,830 | 786,549 | -1,548,281 |
| Netherlands | 992,759 | 136,350 | -856,409 |
| China | 8,448 | 444,663 | +436,215 |
| Poland | 189,303 | 179,367 | -9,936 |
| Switzerland | 256,194 | 0 | -256,194 |
| France | 13,635 | 109,080 | +95,445 |
| Pakistan | 35,000 | 70,345 | +35,345 |
| Belgium | 0 | 28,640 | +28,640 |
| South Africa | 10,222 | 0 | -10,222 |
| United States | 0 | 4,062 | +4,062 |
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 | 3,200,901 |
| Germany | 1,520,947 |
| Mexico | 683,081 |
| Pakistan | 105,345 |
| Poland | 73,519 |
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 | 2,756,238 | 444,663 | -2,311,575 |
| Germany | 734,398 | 786,549 | +52,151 |
| Mexico | 239,944 | 443,137 | +203,193 |
| Pakistan | 35,000 | 70,345 | +35,345 |
| Poland | 64,589 | 8,930 | -55,659 |
| South Africa | 10,222 | 0 | -10,222 |
| Italy | 3,383 | 1,370 | -2,013 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 4,062 | +4,062 |
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) | 4,135,323 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,451,533 |
| Air transport | 15,974 |
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) | 2,859,278 | 1,276,045 | -1,583,233 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 976,048 | 475,485 | -500,563 |
| Air transport | 8,448 | 7,526 | -922 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| TRT | 3,524,017 |
| Dover | 578,998 |
| Liverpool Docks | 441,199 |
| Eurotunnel | 364,748 |
| Hull | 272,489 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRT | 2,814,056 | 709,961 | -2,104,095 |
| Dover | 381,528 | 197,470 | -184,058 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 441,199 | +441,199 |
| Eurotunnel | 187,323 | 177,425 | -9,898 |
| Hull | 242,996 | 29,493 | -213,503 |
| Killingholme | 123,584 | 0 | -123,584 |
| London | 3,383 | 83,980 | +80,597 |
| Harwich | 37,234 | 39,892 | +2,658 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 57,105 | +57,105 |
| Southampton | 35,000 | 0 | -35,000 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2024-10 | 1 |
| 2024-07 | 1 |
| 2024-06 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MARCEGAGLIA STAINLESS SHEFFIELD LTD | 3 |
| FURLONG MILLS LTD | 1 |
| OUTOKUMPU STAINLESS LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 6,922 |
| Germany | 500 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,379 | 5,543 | +4,164 |
| Germany | 0 | 500 | +500 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 5,543 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,379 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 500 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 0 | 5,543 | +5,543 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,379 | 0 | -1,379 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 500 | +500 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 5,543 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,379 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 500 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 5,543 | +5,543 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,379 | 0 | -1,379 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 500 | +500 |
Quick facts
HS code: 252921
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fluorspar containing 97% or less calcium fluoride, used in industries like metallurgy and chemical production