Import/export HS code 681591: Magnesite or dolomite articles
Products containing magnesite, dolomite, or chromite, often used in construction or industrial applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 7,649,144 |
| Spain | 1,276,954 |
| Austria | 908,615 |
| Belgium | 758,111 |
| Norway | 595,767 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3,291,749 | 4,357,395 | +1,065,646 |
| Spain | 821,550 | 455,404 | -366,146 |
| Austria | 456,986 | 451,629 | -5,357 |
| Belgium | 607,753 | 150,358 | -457,395 |
| Norway | 252,495 | 343,272 | +90,777 |
| Denmark | 153,116 | 332,179 | +179,063 |
| France | 398,420 | 70,904 | -327,516 |
| Netherlands | 121,866 | 148,985 | +27,119 |
| United States | 188,793 | 0 | -188,793 |
| Germany | 32,468 | 10,516 | -21,952 |
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 | 8,607,202 |
| Spain | 1,289,437 |
| France | 1,019,741 |
| Norway | 592,889 |
| Denmark | 526,935 |
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 | 4,007,482 | 4,599,720 | +592,238 |
| Spain | 821,550 | 467,887 | -353,663 |
| France | 675,207 | 344,534 | -330,673 |
| Norway | 251,200 | 341,689 | +90,489 |
| Denmark | 209,042 | 317,893 | +108,851 |
| Austria | 100,679 | 107,931 | +7,252 |
| United States | 188,793 | 1,768 | -187,025 |
| Germany | 62,982 | 27,271 | -35,711 |
| Belgium | 0 | 54,618 | +54,618 |
| South Africa | 17,465 | 19,925 | +2,460 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Lancashire | 3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -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) | 9,436,257 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,965,071 |
| Air transport | 291,011 |
| Other | 115,024 |
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) | 4,137,407 | 5,298,850 | +1,161,443 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,020,903 | 944,168 | -1,076,735 |
| Air transport | 227,636 | 63,375 | -164,261 |
| Other | 53,979 | 61,045 | +7,066 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,836,464 |
| Felixstowe | 3,640,491 |
| Dover | 1,205,575 |
| Southampton | 1,041,683 |
| Eurotunnel | 671,765 |
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 | 2,735,956 | 2,100,508 | -635,448 |
| Felixstowe | 1,265,705 | 2,374,786 | +1,109,081 |
| Dover | 749,553 | 456,022 | -293,531 |
| Southampton | 418,080 | 623,603 | +205,523 |
| Eurotunnel | 438,019 | 233,746 | -204,273 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 255,526 | 165,422 | -90,104 |
| Liverpool Docks | 184,128 | 29,734 | -154,394 |
| Belfast Airport | 175,162 | 0 | -175,162 |
| London Gateway Port | 16,037 | 105,329 | +89,292 |
| 000 | 53,979 | 61,045 | +7,066 |
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 | 15 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DUNELM (SOFT FURNISHINGS) LTD | 61 |
| ELEMENT SIX (UK) LIMITED. | 58 |
| TJX UK | 43 |
| SCHIEDEL CHIMNEY SYSTEMS LIMITED | 41 |
| SCHIEDEL CHIMNEY SYSTEMS LIMITED | 41 |
| GIFTWORKS LIMITED | 36 |
| SIFCON INTERNATIONAL PLC | 29 |
| VESUVIUS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 22 |
| KFCO MARKETING LLP | 20 |
| SIG TRADING LIMITED | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 41,718 |
| Ireland | 36,766 |
| Belgium | 32,079 |
| Viet Nam | 25,903 |
| Mexico | 20,239 |
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 | 41,718 | 0 | -41,718 |
| Ireland | 12,977 | 23,789 | +10,812 |
| Belgium | 32,079 | 0 | -32,079 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 25,903 | +25,903 |
| Mexico | 20,239 | 0 | -20,239 |
| India | 0 | 19,789 | +19,789 |
| Switzerland | 15,369 | 0 | -15,369 |
| France | 4,944 | 4,794 | -150 |
| Austria | 0 | 7,034 | +7,034 |
| Poland | 7,003 | 0 | -7,003 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 15,381 |
| Germany | 6,635 |
| Saudi Arabia | 4,998 |
| China | 31 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2,521 | 12,860 | +10,339 |
| Germany | 4,673 | 1,962 | -2,711 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,527 | 2,471 | -56 |
| China | 0 | 31 | +31 |
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 | 84,986 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 81,499 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 52,912 |
| Other | 28,818 |
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 | 37,024 | 47,962 | +10,938 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 53,141 | 28,358 | -24,783 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 38,613 | 14,299 | -24,314 |
| Other | 11,387 | 17,431 | +6,044 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 44,964 |
| Liverpool Docks | 32,902 |
| 000 | 28,818 |
| East Midlands Airport | 27,436 |
| Southampton | 25,903 |
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 | 37,023 | 7,941 | -29,082 |
| Liverpool Docks | 32,902 | 0 | -32,902 |
| 000 | 11,387 | 17,431 | +6,044 |
| East Midlands Airport | 18,451 | 8,985 | -9,466 |
| Southampton | 0 | 25,903 | +25,903 |
| ZLC | 9,757 | 14,812 | +5,055 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 24,165 | +24,165 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,239 | 0 | -20,239 |
| London Stansted Airport | 8,816 | 0 | -8,816 |
| Holyhead | 1,590 | 6,358 | +4,768 |
Quick facts
HS code: 681591
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Products containing magnesite, dolomite, or chromite, often used in construction or industrial applications