Import/export HS code 253020: Natural magnesium sulfates
Kieserite and epsomite, natural minerals used in fertilizers and industrial processes
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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 | 5,270,210 |
| China | 853,836 |
| Belgium | 475,528 |
| Ireland | 65,832 |
| Poland | 38,300 |
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 | 3,055,124 | 2,215,086 | -840,038 |
| China | 285,032 | 568,804 | +283,772 |
| Belgium | 475,528 | 0 | -475,528 |
| Ireland | 44,039 | 21,793 | -22,246 |
| Poland | 0 | 38,300 | +38,300 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 27,119 | +27,119 |
| Spain | 6,083 | 0 | -6,083 |
| India | 0 | 4,741 | +4,741 |
| United States | 0 | 2,042 | +2,042 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 5,216,148 |
| China | 853,836 |
| Belgium | 486,623 |
| Poland | 38,300 |
| Spain | 6,083 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,001,062 | 2,215,086 | -785,976 |
| China | 285,032 | 568,804 | +283,772 |
| Belgium | 465,008 | 21,615 | -443,393 |
| Poland | 0 | 38,300 | +38,300 |
| Spain | 6,083 | 0 | -6,083 |
| India | 0 | 4,741 | +4,741 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 3,777 | +3,777 |
| United States | 0 | 3,769 | +3,769 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Norfolk | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 |
| Essex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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) | 3,871,888 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,733,968 |
| Other | 130,414 |
| Air transport | 7,421 |
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) | 1,646,212 | 2,225,676 | +579,464 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,103,552 | 630,416 | -1,473,136 |
| Other | 108,621 | 21,793 | -86,828 |
| Air transport | 7,421 | 0 | -7,421 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,548,020 |
| Great Yarmouth | 1,056,761 |
| London | 960,014 |
| Sharpness Docks | 950,195 |
| Purfleet | 762,996 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 1,106,394 | 441,626 | -664,768 |
| Great Yarmouth | 869,636 | 187,125 | -682,511 |
| London | 469,066 | 490,948 | +21,882 |
| Sharpness Docks | 294,695 | 655,500 | +360,805 |
| Purfleet | 667,874 | 95,122 | -572,752 |
| Felixstowe | 234,598 | 363,284 | +128,686 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,716 | 344,723 | +329,007 |
| London Gateway Port | 49,096 | 242,119 | +193,023 |
| 000 | 108,621 | 21,793 | -86,828 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,099 | 15,360 | -11,739 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 4 |
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+ | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 58,283 |
| Estonia | 9,705 |
| United States | 8,803 |
| Falkland Islands | 3,080 |
| Turkey | 2,249 |
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 | 24,319 | 33,964 | +9,645 |
| Estonia | 3,011 | 6,694 | +3,683 |
| United States | 0 | 8,803 | +8,803 |
| Falkland Islands | 0 | 3,080 | +3,080 |
| Turkey | 2,249 | 0 | -2,249 |
| Poland | 2,162 | 0 | -2,162 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 1,714 | +1,714 |
| Greece | 0 | 1,584 | +1,584 |
| India | 0 | 1,417 | +1,417 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 1,026 | +1,026 |
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 | 8,246 |
| XU | 8 |
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 | 4,749 | 3,497 | -1,252 |
| XU | 8 | 0 | -8 |
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) | 65,919 |
| Air transport | 10,122 |
| Other | 8,254 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,211 |
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) | 26,148 | 39,771 | +13,623 |
| Air transport | 1,319 | 8,803 | +7,484 |
| Other | 4,757 | 3,497 | -1,260 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 6,211 | +6,211 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,890 |
| Holyhead | 15,632 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,016 |
| Heysham | 12,305 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,803 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,586 | 9,304 | +2,718 |
| Holyhead | 3,931 | 11,701 | +7,770 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,642 | 9,374 | +3,732 |
| Heysham | 2,913 | 9,392 | +6,479 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 8,803 | +8,803 |
| 000 | 4,757 | 3,497 | -1,260 |
| Milford | 7,076 | 0 | -7,076 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 3,131 | +3,131 |
| Southampton | 0 | 3,080 | +3,080 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,319 | 0 | -1,319 |
Quick facts
HS code: 253020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Kieserite and epsomite, natural minerals used in fertilizers and industrial processes