Import/export HS code 25070020: Kaolin
A fine white clay, commonly used in making porcelain and paper products
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 22,777,276 |
| Belgium | 4,553,809 |
| Germany | 1,776,565 |
| China | 695,171 |
| India | 604,143 |
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 | 11,817,385 | 10,959,891 | -857,494 |
| Belgium | 2,919,984 | 1,633,825 | -1,286,159 |
| Germany | 847,446 | 929,119 | +81,673 |
| China | 415,323 | 279,848 | -135,475 |
| India | 328,916 | 275,227 | -53,689 |
| France | 73,614 | 237,897 | +164,283 |
| Spain | 51,546 | 216,119 | +164,573 |
| Italy | 97,024 | 42,161 | -54,863 |
| Sweden | 108,531 | 2,351 | -106,180 |
| Netherlands | 1,013 | 34,009 | +32,996 |
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 | 22,819,980 |
| Belgium | 4,206,718 |
| Germany | 1,755,716 |
| China | 918,706 |
| India | 682,418 |
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 | 12,023,327 | 10,796,653 | -1,226,674 |
| Belgium | 2,722,665 | 1,484,053 | -1,238,612 |
| Germany | 860,535 | 895,181 | +34,646 |
| China | 384,903 | 533,803 | +148,900 |
| India | 391,300 | 291,118 | -100,182 |
| Spain | 94,090 | 257,509 | +163,419 |
| France | 35,950 | 213,563 | +177,613 |
| United Kingdom | 91,164 | 125,978 | +34,814 |
| Sweden | 105,513 | 0 | -105,513 |
| Italy | 3,977 | 11,494 | +7,517 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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) | 28,607,005 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,659,554 |
| Air transport | 84,213 |
| Other | 1,406 |
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) | 15,481,833 | 13,125,172 | -2,356,661 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,221,592 | 1,437,962 | +216,370 |
| Air transport | 18,240 | 65,973 | +47,733 |
| Other | 1,406 | 0 | -1,406 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 13,370,986 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,567,182 |
| Felixstowe | 2,863,804 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,736,834 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,458,390 |
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 | 6,176,756 | 7,194,230 | +1,017,474 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,792,111 | 775,071 | -4,017,040 |
| Felixstowe | 1,132,750 | 1,731,054 | +598,304 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,500,241 | 1,236,593 | -263,648 |
| Liverpool Docks | 495,974 | 1,962,416 | +1,466,442 |
| Killingholme | 327,635 | 654,965 | +327,330 |
| Dover | 489,080 | 383,819 | -105,261 |
| Runcorn | 484,758 | 215,030 | -269,728 |
| Fowey Harbour | 667,298 | 0 | -667,298 |
| Immingham Docks | 364,340 | 207,194 | -157,146 |
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 | 11 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 7 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 60 |
| OMYA UK LIMITED | 56 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 48 |
| ASTON CHEMICALS LIMITED | 42 |
| LUSH MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 32 |
| EQUINE AMERICA HOLDINGS LIMITED | 30 |
| PERMASTORE LIMITED | 18 |
| COLORCON LIMITED | 16 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 14 |
| LAWRENCE INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 14 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 23,378,761 |
| Italy | 20,036,396 |
| Germany | 17,564,612 |
| India | 16,434,607 |
| France | 13,652,076 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 8,958,186 | 14,420,575 | +5,462,389 |
| Italy | 10,050,308 | 9,986,088 | -64,220 |
| Germany | 9,469,728 | 8,094,884 | -1,374,844 |
| India | 6,143,336 | 10,291,271 | +4,147,935 |
| France | 8,101,570 | 5,550,506 | -2,551,064 |
| Belgium | 7,020,605 | 4,475,455 | -2,545,150 |
| Egypt | 5,215,155 | 6,099,533 | +884,378 |
| Spain | 4,067,240 | 4,574,465 | +507,225 |
| Thailand | 4,913,873 | 2,884,637 | -2,029,236 |
| Portugal | 3,432,708 | 3,876,647 | +443,939 |
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) | 150,168,373 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 77,075,862 |
| Air transport | 729,272 |
| Other | 167 |
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) | 74,444,896 | 75,723,477 | +1,278,581 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 42,514,703 | 34,561,159 | -7,953,544 |
| Air transport | 603,583 | 125,689 | -477,894 |
| Other | 71 | 96 | +25 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 68,268,029 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 47,028,412 |
| Fowey Harbour | 32,143,503 |
| Plymouth | 27,969,065 |
| London | 15,274,813 |
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 | 37,004,265 | 31,263,764 | -5,740,501 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,494,609 | 21,533,803 | -3,960,806 |
| Fowey Harbour | 10,775,396 | 21,368,107 | +10,592,711 |
| Plymouth | 11,407,920 | 16,561,145 | +5,153,225 |
| London | 8,387,193 | 6,887,620 | -1,499,573 |
| Portsmouth | 5,311,422 | 2,258,989 | -3,052,433 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 3,122,233 | 1,683,288 | -1,438,945 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,601,148 | 1,896,445 | -704,703 |
| Felixstowe | 3,219,233 | 889,967 | -2,329,266 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,091,254 | 1,644,415 | -446,839 |
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