Import/export HS code 280512: Calcium
A metal used in steelmaking, cement production, and as a dietary supplement
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 191,292 |
| Netherlands | 121,221 |
| China | 53,018 |
| United States | 17,779 |
| Austria | 11,747 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 135,340 | 55,952 | -79,388 |
| Netherlands | 42,989 | 78,232 | +35,243 |
| China | 5,988 | 47,030 | +41,042 |
| United States | 10,553 | 7,226 | -3,327 |
| Austria | 0 | 11,747 | +11,747 |
| Germany | 0 | 7,348 | +7,348 |
| Israel | 5,300 | 0 | -5,300 |
| India | 3,201 | 0 | -3,201 |
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 | 307,035 |
| United States | 33,372 |
| Russia | 24,530 |
| France | 16,013 |
| Austria | 15,837 |
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 | 162,274 | 144,761 | -17,513 |
| United States | 13,326 | 20,046 | +6,720 |
| Russia | 5,300 | 19,230 | +13,930 |
| France | 3,433 | 12,580 | +9,147 |
| Austria | 15,837 | 0 | -15,837 |
| India | 3,201 | 0 | -3,201 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 1,835 | +1,835 |
| Germany | 0 | 1,735 | +1,735 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 215,872 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 115,577 |
| Air transport | 72,109 |
| Other | 7,348 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 88,707 | 127,165 | +38,458 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 87,913 | 27,664 | -60,249 |
| Air transport | 26,751 | 45,358 | +18,607 |
| Other | 0 | 7,348 | +7,348 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 119,793 |
| Dover | 114,927 |
| London Stansted Airport | 45,729 |
| Harwich | 43,150 |
| Eurotunnel | 41,122 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 11,586 | 108,207 | +96,621 |
| Dover | 107,368 | 7,559 | -99,809 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,289 | 34,440 | +23,151 |
| Harwich | 31,403 | 11,747 | -19,656 |
| Eurotunnel | 24,539 | 16,583 | -7,956 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,519 | 0 | -8,519 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 977 | 7,290 | +6,313 |
| 000 | 0 | 7,348 | +7,348 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,257 | 2,028 | -2,229 |
| Southampton | 0 | 5,522 | +5,522 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 4 |
| 2025-04 | 3 |
| 2024-10 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 24,737 |
| Ireland | 9,066 |
| India | 8,477 |
| Malaysia | 8,295 |
| Germany | 6,074 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 0 | 24,737 | +24,737 |
| Ireland | 3,928 | 5,138 | +1,210 |
| India | 0 | 8,477 | +8,477 |
| Malaysia | 8,295 | 0 | -8,295 |
| Germany | 0 | 6,074 | +6,074 |
| China | 0 | 4,566 | +4,566 |
| France | 3,010 | 0 | -3,010 |
| Taiwan | 3,003 | 0 | -3,003 |
| Belgium | 2,910 | 0 | -2,910 |
| United States | 985 | 1,163 | +178 |
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) | 39,723 |
| Air transport | 35,626 |
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) | 9,848 | 29,875 | +20,027 |
| Air transport | 13,385 | 22,241 | +8,856 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 30,657 |
| ZLC | 20,877 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,601 |
| Holyhead | 9,066 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,148 |
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 | 5,920 | 24,737 | +18,817 |
| ZLC | 12,400 | 8,477 | -3,923 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 12,601 | +12,601 |
| Holyhead | 3,928 | 5,138 | +1,210 |
| London Stansted Airport | 985 | 1,163 | +178 |
Quick facts
HS code: 280512
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A metal used in steelmaking, cement production, and as a dietary supplement