Import/export HS code 25070020: Kaolin
A fine white clay, commonly used in making porcelain and paper products
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 26,046,221 |
| Belgium | 3,886,217 |
| Germany | 1,855,431 |
| China | 1,267,407 |
| France | 1,212,030 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 13,595,929 | 12,450,292 | -1,145,637 |
| Belgium | 2,452,423 | 1,433,794 | -1,018,629 |
| Germany | 908,122 | 947,309 | +39,187 |
| China | 789,955 | 477,452 | -312,503 |
| France | 258,082 | 953,948 | +695,866 |
| India | 425,702 | 231,103 | -194,599 |
| Spain | 179,880 | 267,521 | +87,641 |
| Ireland | 178,070 | 192,400 | +14,330 |
| Italy | 114,985 | 54,835 | -60,150 |
| Sweden | 108,531 | 3,399 | -105,132 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 26,018,637 |
| Belgium | 3,513,632 |
| Germany | 1,859,754 |
| China | 1,626,796 |
| France | 1,089,126 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 13,731,327 | 12,287,310 | -1,444,017 |
| Belgium | 2,224,574 | 1,289,058 | -935,516 |
| Germany | 930,328 | 929,426 | -902 |
| China | 824,402 | 802,394 | -22,008 |
| France | 219,862 | 869,264 | +649,402 |
| India | 503,383 | 232,667 | -270,716 |
| Spain | 232,159 | 320,144 | +87,985 |
| Ireland | 176,664 | 192,400 | +15,736 |
| United Kingdom | 105,359 | 165,851 | +60,492 |
| Sweden | 105,513 | 0 | -105,513 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 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) | 32,193,776 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,979,367 |
| Air transport | 180,039 |
| Other | 17,284 |
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) | 17,383,844 | 14,809,932 | -2,573,912 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,677,371 | 2,301,996 | +624,625 |
| Air transport | 88,528 | 91,511 | +2,983 |
| Other | 17,284 | 0 | -17,284 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 17,126,722 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,270,037 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,486,891 |
| Felixstowe | 3,472,069 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,739,529 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 6,461,499 | 10,665,223 | +4,203,724 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,603,129 | 666,908 | -2,936,221 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,177,887 | 1,309,004 | -868,883 |
| Felixstowe | 2,728,392 | 743,677 | -1,984,715 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,470,075 | 1,269,454 | -200,621 |
| Dover | 356,638 | 795,367 | +438,729 |
| Killingholme | 581,686 | 456,839 | -124,847 |
| Immingham Docks | 416,436 | 475,078 | +58,642 |
| Runcorn | 368,535 | 0 | -368,535 |
| Eurotunnel | 99,383 | 267,543 | +168,160 |
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
|
18 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
11 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
|
5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 10 |
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LUSH MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 66 |
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 62 |
| OMYA UK LIMITED | 60 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 52 |
| ASTON CHEMICALS LIMITED | 46 |
| EQUINE PRODUCTS U.K. LIMITED | 33 |
| FS ANIMAL HEALTH LLP | 31 |
| EQUINE AMERICA HOLDINGS LIMITED | 30 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 26 |
| R. AND E. BAMFORD LIMITED | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 24 |
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 40,962,872 |
| Turkey | 37,996,925 |
| Italy | 33,331,690 |
| Spain | 28,607,518 |
| Germany | 21,468,025 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 12,719,004 | 28,243,868 | +15,524,864 |
| Turkey | 19,559,033 | 18,437,892 | -1,121,141 |
| Italy | 16,752,077 | 16,579,613 | -172,464 |
| Spain | 15,599,816 | 13,007,702 | -2,592,114 |
| Germany | 11,073,014 | 10,395,011 | -678,003 |
| Egypt | 11,019,638 | 10,432,987 | -586,651 |
| France | 8,949,025 | 6,548,548 | -2,400,477 |
| Portugal | 7,891,579 | 5,396,381 | -2,495,198 |
| China | 6,554,708 | 6,623,350 | +68,642 |
| Belgium | 7,363,898 | 4,621,608 | -2,742,290 |
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 | 169 |
| Germany | 5 |
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 | 0 | 169 | +169 |
| Germany | 0 | 5 | +5 |
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) | 294,083,023 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 86,961,804 |
| Air transport | 761,106 |
| Other | 3,116 |
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) | 146,133,231 | 147,949,792 | +1,816,561 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 46,794,993 | 40,166,811 | -6,628,182 |
| Air transport | 567,435 | 193,671 | -373,764 |
| Other | 1,781 | 1,335 | -446 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 111,675,175 |
| Plymouth | 78,632,299 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 52,369,846 |
| Fowey Harbour | 37,826,671 |
| Teignmouth | 29,402,235 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 51,117,229 | 60,557,946 | +9,440,717 |
| Plymouth | 38,366,135 | 40,266,164 | +1,900,029 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,021,283 | 25,348,563 | -1,672,720 |
| Fowey Harbour | 19,658,948 | 18,167,723 | -1,491,225 |
| Teignmouth | 14,522,028 | 14,880,207 | +358,179 |
| London | 9,087,422 | 7,693,397 | -1,394,025 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 10,200,845 | 5,979,844 | -4,221,001 |
| Poole | 6,120,712 | 3,394,856 | -2,725,856 |
| Portsmouth | 5,235,428 | 2,361,293 | -2,874,135 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,240,135 | 2,967,792 | -272,343 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 25070020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A fine white clay, commonly used in making porcelain and paper products