Import/export HS code 2530: Various mineral substances
Minerals not listed elsewhere, including rare and specialized industrial materials
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 18,921,298 |
| Netherlands | 16,774,751 |
| Germany | 6,466,805 |
| China | 4,502,229 |
| South Africa | 2,104,692 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 9,635,975 | 9,285,323 | -350,652 |
| Netherlands | 7,979,277 | 8,795,474 | +816,197 |
| Germany | 3,875,873 | 2,590,932 | -1,284,941 |
| China | 2,222,171 | 2,280,058 | +57,887 |
| South Africa | 1,073,085 | 1,031,607 | -41,478 |
| Turkey | 1,405,895 | 663,706 | -742,189 |
| France | 1,227,409 | 685,925 | -541,484 |
| Austria | 813,193 | 496,721 | -316,472 |
| Belgium | 1,096,168 | 142,015 | -954,153 |
| Spain | 465,743 | 504,435 | +38,692 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 22,523,715 |
| Netherlands | 9,238,570 |
| South Africa | 7,370,490 |
| Germany | 7,278,260 |
| Turkey | 2,166,689 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 11,894,471 | 10,629,244 | -1,265,227 |
| Netherlands | 4,531,720 | 4,706,850 | +175,130 |
| South Africa | 4,403,051 | 2,967,439 | -1,435,612 |
| Germany | 4,065,109 | 3,213,151 | -851,958 |
| Turkey | 1,430,287 | 736,402 | -693,885 |
| Saudi Arabia | 483,529 | 1,200,726 | +717,197 |
| China | 513,528 | 1,155,248 | +641,720 |
| France | 986,141 | 646,479 | -339,662 |
| Austria | 820,073 | 507,861 | -312,212 |
| Spain | 532,071 | 436,922 | -95,149 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 14 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
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 | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Kent | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 4 | -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) | 43,053,346 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,717,227 |
| Air transport | 638,260 |
| Other | 299,959 |
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) | 21,333,666 | 21,719,680 | +386,014 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,647,374 | 7,069,853 | -3,577,521 |
| Air transport | 296,472 | 341,788 | +45,316 |
| Other | 175,909 | 124,050 | -51,859 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 11,158,941 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,859,414 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,918,690 |
| Felixstowe | 4,984,978 |
| London | 3,992,319 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 5,431,750 | 5,727,191 | +295,441 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,924,174 | 4,935,240 | +11,066 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,180,273 | 4,738,417 | +558,144 |
| Felixstowe | 2,896,928 | 2,088,050 | -808,878 |
| London | 1,493,295 | 2,499,024 | +1,005,729 |
| Dover | 2,726,803 | 1,137,561 | -1,589,242 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,883,454 | 1,791,951 | -91,503 |
| Thamesport | 1,205,453 | 1,517,868 | +312,415 |
| Killingholme | 1,644,212 | 882,464 | -761,748 |
| London Gateway Port | 617,101 | 974,351 | +357,250 |
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 | 32 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 19 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 14 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Manufacture of food products | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 25 |
| 2025-10 | 30 |
| 2025-09 | 30 |
| 2025-08 | 27 |
| 2025-07 | 35 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CORNELIUS GROUP PLC | 85 |
| JAMES DURRANS & SONS,LIMITED | 49 |
| DUPRE MINERALS LIMITED | 48 |
| ETEX BUILDING PERFORMANCE LIMITED | 47 |
| KOBERG LIMITED | 47 |
| PARKACRE LIMITED | 43 |
| PETS CHOICE LIMITED | 38 |
| LEASE-A-LEAF LIMITED | 38 |
| INTERNATIONAL PAINT LIMITED | 35 |
| TOLSA UK LIMITED | 33 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 55 |
| 54m+ | 34 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 3,622,344 |
| China | 2,730,386 |
| Germany | 2,677,219 |
| United States | 2,629,980 |
| Netherlands | 2,182,834 |
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 | 1,889,741 | 1,732,603 | -157,138 |
| China | 1,536,763 | 1,193,623 | -343,140 |
| Germany | 1,349,541 | 1,327,678 | -21,863 |
| United States | 1,715,086 | 914,894 | -800,192 |
| Netherlands | 1,389,903 | 792,931 | -596,972 |
| Sweden | 483,818 | 1,238,471 | +754,653 |
| Belgium | 1,023,499 | 234,823 | -788,676 |
| Singapore | 912,286 | 282,266 | -630,020 |
| Brazil | 814,719 | 349,175 | -465,544 |
| Denmark | 526,902 | 429,005 | -97,897 |
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 | 2,560,501 |
| Ireland | 43,906 |
| XU | 32,649 |
| Netherlands | 9,165 |
| Australia | 7,128 |
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 | 1,298,358 | 1,262,143 | -36,215 |
| Ireland | 25,752 | 18,154 | -7,598 |
| XU | 18,579 | 14,070 | -4,509 |
| Netherlands | 4,745 | 4,420 | -325 |
| Australia | 3,294 | 3,834 | +540 |
| Germany | 2,961 | 3,027 | +66 |
| United States | 1,486 | 319 | -1,167 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,341,770 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,185,949 |
| Other | 2,661,142 |
| Air transport | 1,069,226 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,368,590 | 4,973,180 | -2,395,410 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,078,379 | 4,107,570 | -970,809 |
| Other | 1,355,175 | 1,305,967 | -49,208 |
| Air transport | 921,288 | 147,938 | -773,350 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,193,459 |
| Southampton | 4,338,198 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,839,149 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,326,325 |
| 000 | 2,661,142 |
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 | 2,317,113 | 2,876,346 | +559,233 |
| Southampton | 2,735,714 | 1,602,484 | -1,133,230 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,727,390 | 1,111,759 | -1,615,631 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,111,341 | 1,214,984 | -896,357 |
| 000 | 1,355,175 | 1,305,967 | -49,208 |
| Felixstowe | 912,036 | 898,754 | -13,282 |
| Holyhead | 727,322 | 560,374 | -166,948 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 423,347 | 74,789 | -348,558 |
| London | 80,685 | 415,721 | +335,036 |
| Manchester Airport | 378,478 | 14,498 | -363,980 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 2530
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Minerals not listed elsewhere, including rare and specialized industrial materials