Import/export HS code 283650: Calcium carbonate
A common mineral used in construction, paper, and as a dietary supplement
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.
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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 | 3,628,483 |
| Turkey | 2,675,834 |
| Belgium | 2,285,185 |
| United States | 1,042,502 |
| China | 966,935 |
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 | 2,098,339 | 1,530,144 | -568,195 |
| Turkey | 71,834 | 2,604,000 | +2,532,166 |
| Belgium | 830,993 | 1,454,192 | +623,199 |
| United States | 596,303 | 446,199 | -150,104 |
| China | 417,169 | 549,766 | +132,597 |
| Netherlands | 427,820 | 514,689 | +86,869 |
| Egypt | 373,364 | 416,330 | +42,966 |
| Germany | 340,000 | 251,478 | -88,522 |
| Norway | 187,640 | 134,902 | -52,738 |
| Denmark | 239,154 | 0 | -239,154 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 3,590,949 |
| Turkey | 2,695,247 |
| Belgium | 2,253,466 |
| China | 1,677,163 |
| United States | 997,015 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2,078,180 | 1,512,769 | -565,411 |
| Turkey | 89,439 | 2,605,808 | +2,516,369 |
| Belgium | 849,001 | 1,404,465 | +555,464 |
| China | 711,340 | 965,823 | +254,483 |
| United States | 607,813 | 389,202 | -218,611 |
| Egypt | 373,364 | 416,330 | +42,966 |
| India | 345,650 | 236,641 | -109,009 |
| Norway | 183,286 | 139,508 | -43,778 |
| Germany | 195,436 | 97,301 | -98,135 |
| Italy | 187,453 | 95,547 | -91,906 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Merseyside | 5 |
| Cheshire | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 1 | -5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 2 | +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) | 7,118,295 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,823,720 |
| Air transport | 322,180 |
| Other | 153,229 |
| Road transport | 625 |
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) | 2,281,309 | 4,836,986 | +2,555,677 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,752,249 | 3,071,471 | -680,778 |
| Air transport | 105,082 | 217,098 | +112,016 |
| Other | 77,516 | 75,713 | -1,803 |
| Road transport | 0 | 625 | +625 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,453,324 |
| Belfast Port | 2,563,874 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,694,273 |
| London Gateway Port | 925,357 |
| Felixstowe | 860,482 |
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 | 2,009,324 | 1,444,000 | -565,324 |
| Belfast Port | 24,931 | 2,538,943 | +2,514,012 |
| Immingham Docks | 936,776 | 757,497 | -179,279 |
| London Gateway Port | 557,419 | 367,938 | -189,481 |
| Felixstowe | 492,934 | 367,548 | -125,386 |
| Liverpool Docks | 415,293 | 362,329 | -52,964 |
| Eurotunnel | 384,756 | 293,391 | -91,365 |
| Fowey Harbour | 0 | 665,782 | +665,782 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 324,947 | 255,188 | -69,759 |
| Southampton | 276,684 | 138,079 | -138,605 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 26 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 24 |
| Manufacture of food products | 9 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 7 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 16 |
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 21 |
| 2025-09 | 20 |
| 2025-08 | 18 |
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+ | 36 |
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 18 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | 4,070,651 |
| Belgium | 3,448,771 |
| Netherlands | 2,595,429 |
| India | 2,498,501 |
| Germany | 2,458,329 |
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 | 3,676,574 | 394,077 | -3,282,497 |
| Belgium | 3,065,098 | 383,673 | -2,681,425 |
| Netherlands | 2,254,808 | 340,621 | -1,914,187 |
| India | 1,633,074 | 865,427 | -767,647 |
| Germany | 2,052,602 | 405,727 | -1,646,875 |
| China | 1,173,735 | 685,699 | -488,036 |
| France | 1,289,809 | 340,389 | -949,420 |
| Italy | 1,136,690 | 165,222 | -971,468 |
| Poland | 490,603 | 367,458 | -123,145 |
| Switzerland | 680,470 | 2,238 | -678,232 |
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 | 7,832 |
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 | 3,212 | 4,620 | +1,408 |
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) | 13,991,897 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,836,058 |
| Air transport | 257,384 |
| Other | 8,603 |
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) | 10,876,570 | 3,115,327 | -7,761,243 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,121,723 | 2,714,335 | -7,407,388 |
| Air transport | 161,982 | 95,402 | -66,580 |
| Other | 3,983 | 4,620 | +637 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,631,538 |
| Southampton | 6,623,125 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,699,905 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,567,190 |
| Felixstowe | 2,223,081 |
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 | 7,188,061 | 1,443,477 | -5,744,584 |
| Southampton | 5,296,377 | 1,326,748 | -3,969,629 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,453,399 | 246,506 | -3,206,893 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,019,633 | 1,547,557 | +527,924 |
| Felixstowe | 2,038,353 | 184,728 | -1,853,625 |
| Harwich | 637,938 | 617,043 | -20,895 |
| Liverpool Docks | 420,136 | 55,049 | -365,087 |
| Dover | 211,229 | 194,350 | -16,879 |
| London | 292,201 | 75,063 | -217,138 |
| Killingholme | 138,387 | 0 | -138,387 |
Quick facts
HS code: 283650
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A common mineral used in construction, paper, and as a dietary supplement