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 | 25,735,069 |
| Belgium | 4,113,543 |
| Germany | 2,016,227 |
| China | 790,407 |
| France | 754,702 |
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 | 11,490,386 | 14,244,683 | +2,754,297 |
| Belgium | 2,456,743 | 1,656,800 | -799,943 |
| Germany | 935,332 | 1,080,895 | +145,563 |
| China | 479,032 | 311,375 | -167,657 |
| France | 57,076 | 697,626 | +640,550 |
| India | 319,744 | 227,362 | -92,382 |
| Spain | 93,063 | 226,059 | +132,996 |
| Italy | 84,721 | 30,667 | -54,054 |
| Sweden | 108,531 | 3,399 | -105,132 |
| Luxembourg | 22,689 | 84,861 | +62,172 |
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 | 25,658,686 |
| Belgium | 3,758,661 |
| Germany | 1,995,378 |
| China | 1,173,279 |
| France | 682,112 |
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 | 11,609,347 | 14,049,339 | +2,439,992 |
| Belgium | 2,252,455 | 1,506,206 | -746,249 |
| Germany | 946,372 | 1,049,006 | +102,634 |
| China | 508,068 | 665,211 | +157,143 |
| France | 29,072 | 653,040 | +623,968 |
| India | 398,019 | 227,362 | -170,657 |
| Spain | 132,224 | 278,673 | +146,449 |
| United Kingdom | 97,633 | 145,124 | +47,491 |
| Sweden | 105,513 | 0 | -105,513 |
| Italy | 15,471 | 0 | -15,471 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 |
| 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 | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 31,258,745 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,334,884 |
| Air transport | 104,301 |
| 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) | 14,788,260 | 16,470,485 | +1,682,225 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,291,264 | 2,043,620 | +752,356 |
| Air transport | 22,891 | 81,410 | +58,519 |
| 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 | 16,632,877 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,682,731 |
| Felixstowe | 3,003,593 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,968,107 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,967,943 |
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 | 6,087,887 | 10,544,990 | +4,457,103 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,987,643 | 695,088 | -3,292,555 |
| Felixstowe | 1,506,948 | 1,496,645 | -10,303 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,489,049 | 1,479,058 | -9,991 |
| Liverpool Docks | 787,617 | 2,180,326 | +1,392,709 |
| Dover | 392,828 | 672,375 | +279,547 |
| Killingholme | 475,820 | 579,056 | +103,236 |
| Immingham Docks | 385,547 | 438,463 | +52,916 |
| Runcorn | 368,535 | 0 | -368,535 |
| Fowey Harbour | 315,832 | 0 | -315,832 |
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 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 61 |
| OMYA UK LIMITED | 58 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 51 |
| ASTON CHEMICALS LIMITED | 46 |
| LUSH MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 32 |
| EQUINE AMERICA HOLDINGS LIMITED | 30 |
| PERMASTORE LIMITED | 19 |
| LAWRENCE INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 18 |
| GLOBAL CERAMIC MATERIALS LIMITED | 17 |
| COLORCON LIMITED | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 26,993,971 |
| Italy | 21,708,642 |
| Germany | 19,211,575 |
| India | 17,516,860 |
| France | 14,813,230 |
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 | 12,096,413 | 14,897,558 | +2,801,145 |
| Italy | 10,207,475 | 11,501,167 | +1,293,692 |
| Germany | 9,584,694 | 9,626,881 | +42,187 |
| India | 6,187,795 | 11,329,065 | +5,141,270 |
| France | 8,562,313 | 6,250,917 | -2,311,396 |
| Belgium | 6,767,242 | 5,493,492 | -1,273,750 |
| Egypt | 5,471,771 | 6,577,485 | +1,105,714 |
| Spain | 4,294,247 | 5,300,016 | +1,005,769 |
| Thailand | 4,766,794 | 3,380,784 | -1,386,010 |
| China | 3,850,718 | 3,224,596 | -626,122 |
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 | 40 |
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 | 40 | +40 |
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) | 160,345,106 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 85,458,591 |
| Air transport | 576,505 |
| Other | 207 |
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) | 76,298,189 | 84,046,917 | +7,748,728 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 44,425,173 | 41,033,418 | -3,391,755 |
| Air transport | 437,553 | 138,952 | -298,601 |
| Other | 121 | 86 | -35 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 71,985,191 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 51,203,318 |
| Fowey Harbour | 36,456,118 |
| Plymouth | 32,450,983 |
| London | 16,800,569 |
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 | 35,023,464 | 36,961,727 | +1,938,263 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,232,565 | 25,970,753 | +738,188 |
| Fowey Harbour | 15,379,856 | 21,076,262 | +5,696,406 |
| Plymouth | 14,883,357 | 17,567,626 | +2,684,269 |
| London | 8,771,215 | 8,029,354 | -741,861 |
| Portsmouth | 5,331,589 | 2,453,881 | -2,877,708 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 3,662,264 | 2,831,203 | -831,061 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,779,018 | 2,092,635 | -686,383 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,950,628 | 2,311,814 | +361,186 |
| Felixstowe | 2,899,718 | 1,076,307 | -1,823,411 |
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