Import/export HS code 250590: Various natural sands
Sands not listed, such as colored or non-silica sands, used in construction and manufacturing
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 7,007,757 |
| United States | 3,202,445 |
| Ireland | 2,068,202 |
| Belgium | 1,977,432 |
| Germany | 1,733,816 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,301,768 | 2,705,989 | -1,595,779 |
| United States | 1,547,039 | 1,655,406 | +108,367 |
| Ireland | 1,067,516 | 1,000,686 | -66,830 |
| Belgium | 1,262,374 | 715,058 | -547,316 |
| Germany | 429,415 | 1,304,401 | +874,986 |
| Japan | 157,356 | 201,320 | +43,964 |
| China | 128,023 | 180,533 | +52,510 |
| Italy | 107,575 | 152,389 | +44,814 |
| France | 35,468 | 82,877 | +47,409 |
| Australia | 62,317 | 36,017 | -26,300 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Australia | 7,604,516 |
| United States | 3,227,495 |
| Belgium | 1,887,465 |
| Netherlands | 743,847 |
| Germany | 441,037 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 3,902,640 | 3,701,876 | -200,764 |
| United States | 1,559,945 | 1,667,550 | +107,605 |
| Belgium | 1,256,328 | 631,137 | -625,191 |
| Netherlands | 585,242 | 158,605 | -426,637 |
| Germany | 221,512 | 219,525 | -1,987 |
| Japan | 188,942 | 210,535 | +21,593 |
| China | 130,522 | 181,317 | +50,795 |
| Italy | 111,241 | 140,235 | +28,994 |
| South Africa | 27,590 | 53,513 | +25,923 |
| Norway | 0 | 63,082 | +63,082 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 8 | +4 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 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) | 9,927,063 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,013,632 |
| Other | 2,119,166 |
| Air transport | 429,521 |
| Road transport | 1,600 |
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) | 5,435,775 | 4,491,288 | -944,487 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,504,485 | 2,509,147 | +4,662 |
| Other | 1,055,219 | 1,063,947 | +8,728 |
| Air transport | 206,129 | 223,392 | +17,263 |
| Road transport | 1,600 | 0 | -1,600 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,572,050 |
| Southampton | 2,768,836 |
| 000 | 2,119,166 |
| Medway | 1,632,990 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,464,957 |
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 | 1,613,733 | 1,958,317 | +344,584 |
| Southampton | 1,291,751 | 1,477,085 | +185,334 |
| 000 | 1,055,219 | 1,063,947 | +8,728 |
| Medway | 952,466 | 680,524 | -271,942 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 814,913 | 650,044 | -164,869 |
| Felixstowe | 664,323 | 684,342 | +20,019 |
| Harwich | 807,468 | 467,330 | -340,138 |
| Dover | 542,472 | 406,316 | -136,156 |
| Thamesport | 444,988 | 0 | -444,988 |
| London Gateway Port | 156,547 | 175,598 | +19,051 |
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
|
9 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
4 |
|
Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 8 |
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 6,621,705 |
| China | 3,288,649 |
| India | 3,174,962 |
| Thailand | 1,218,348 |
| Indonesia | 389,181 |
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 | 3,166,527 | 3,455,178 | +288,651 |
| China | 1,495,947 | 1,792,702 | +296,755 |
| India | 1,628,421 | 1,546,541 | -81,880 |
| Thailand | 536,227 | 682,121 | +145,894 |
| Indonesia | 60,024 | 329,157 | +269,133 |
| France | 95,893 | 144,777 | +48,884 |
| South Korea | 97,002 | 137,853 | +40,851 |
| Saudi Arabia | 133,085 | 51,200 | -81,885 |
| Poland | 88,623 | 57,532 | -31,091 |
| Sweden | 46,453 | 56,985 | +10,532 |
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 | 5,948,870 |
| Ireland | 184,762 |
| Spain | 20,580 |
| Germany | 4,804 |
| South Africa | 2,115 |
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 | 2,774,628 | 3,174,242 | +399,614 |
| Ireland | 91,317 | 93,445 | +2,128 |
| Spain | 20,580 | 0 | -20,580 |
| Germany | 2,658 | 2,146 | -512 |
| South Africa | 666 | 1,449 | +783 |
| Malaysia | 863 | 752 | -111 |
| Netherlands | 206 | 106 | -100 |
| Turkey | 305 | 0 | -305 |
| China | 0 | 264 | +264 |
| XL | 0 | 186 | +186 |
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) | 8,733,473 |
| Other | 6,240,267 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,027,200 |
| Air transport | 210,316 |
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) | 4,010,544 | 4,722,929 | +712,385 |
| Other | 2,927,715 | 3,312,552 | +384,837 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 538,818 | 488,382 | -50,436 |
| Air transport | 183,777 | 26,539 | -157,238 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 6,240,267 |
| Southampton | 4,585,551 |
| Felixstowe | 3,149,402 |
| London Gateway Port | 950,813 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 467,969 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 2,927,715 | 3,312,552 | +384,837 |
| Southampton | 2,080,161 | 2,505,390 | +425,229 |
| Felixstowe | 1,658,992 | 1,490,410 | -168,582 |
| London Gateway Port | 254,126 | 696,687 | +442,561 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 175,052 | 292,917 | +117,865 |
| Heysham | 125,026 | 61,659 | -63,367 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 77,042 | 16,049 | -60,993 |
| Liverpool Docks | 68,171 | 23,143 | -45,028 |
| Holyhead | 35,733 | 52,002 | +16,269 |
| Immingham Docks | 64,201 | 23,330 | -40,871 |
Quick facts
HS code: 250590
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sands not listed, such as colored or non-silica sands, used in construction and manufacturing