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 | 24,679,860 |
| Belgium | 3,858,127 |
| Germany | 1,851,152 |
| China | 860,037 |
| France | 828,452 |
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 | 12,625,930 | 12,053,930 | -572,000 |
| Belgium | 2,435,383 | 1,422,744 | -1,012,639 |
| Germany | 905,623 | 945,529 | +39,906 |
| China | 488,762 | 371,275 | -117,487 |
| France | 64,801 | 763,651 | +698,850 |
| India | 330,873 | 159,515 | -171,358 |
| Spain | 134,477 | 221,204 | +86,727 |
| Italy | 85,126 | 31,337 | -53,789 |
| Sweden | 108,531 | 3,399 | -105,132 |
| Luxembourg | 25,789 | 81,761 | +55,972 |
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 | 24,518,650 |
| Belgium | 3,511,182 |
| Germany | 1,830,303 |
| China | 1,312,796 |
| France | 758,157 |
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 | 12,646,606 | 11,872,044 | -774,562 |
| Belgium | 2,222,842 | 1,288,340 | -934,502 |
| Germany | 902,219 | 928,084 | +25,865 |
| China | 615,579 | 697,217 | +81,638 |
| France | 38,194 | 719,963 | +681,769 |
| India | 406,198 | 159,515 | -246,683 |
| Spain | 181,526 | 274,488 | +92,962 |
| United Kingdom | 105,359 | 124,928 | +19,569 |
| Sweden | 105,513 | 0 | -105,513 |
| Italy | 15,471 | 5,189 | -10,282 |
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 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| 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 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 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) | 30,018,828 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,218,914 |
| Air transport | 102,168 |
| 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) | 15,912,599 | 14,106,229 | -1,806,370 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,276,287 | 1,942,627 | +666,340 |
| Air transport | 60,042 | 42,126 | -17,916 |
| 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 | 15,866,582 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,006,241 |
| Felixstowe | 3,225,099 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,179,014 |
| 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 | 5,514,834 | 10,351,748 | +4,836,914 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,451,244 | 554,997 | -2,896,247 |
| Felixstowe | 2,549,358 | 675,741 | -1,873,617 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,003,667 | 1,175,347 | -828,320 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,470,075 | 1,269,454 | -200,621 |
| Killingholme | 581,261 | 456,639 | -124,622 |
| Dover | 269,199 | 664,021 | +394,822 |
| Immingham Docks | 401,735 | 466,575 | +64,840 |
| Runcorn | 368,535 | 0 | -368,535 |
| Eurotunnel | 74,605 | 266,574 | +191,969 |
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
|
10 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
8 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 6 |
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
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 | 52 |
| ASTON CHEMICALS LIMITED | 46 |
| LUSH MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 33 |
| EQUINE AMERICA HOLDINGS LIMITED | 30 |
| PERMASTORE LIMITED | 20 |
| 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+ | 16 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 25,981,448 |
| Italy | 20,632,922 |
| Germany | 18,520,130 |
| India | 17,238,166 |
| France | 14,767,676 |
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 | 13,072,094 | 12,909,354 | -162,740 |
| Italy | 10,193,880 | 10,439,042 | +245,162 |
| Germany | 9,476,305 | 9,043,825 | -432,480 |
| India | 5,904,107 | 11,334,059 | +5,429,952 |
| France | 8,570,906 | 6,196,770 | -2,374,136 |
| Egypt | 6,083,242 | 5,791,802 | -291,440 |
| Belgium | 7,266,654 | 4,529,340 | -2,737,314 |
| Spain | 5,888,645 | 3,320,689 | -2,567,956 |
| Thailand | 4,768,729 | 2,887,714 | -1,881,015 |
| Portugal | 4,127,348 | 2,677,593 | -1,449,755 |
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 | 103 |
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 | 103 | +103 |
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) | 155,519,441 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 81,652,081 |
| Air transport | 610,734 |
| Other | 270 |
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) | 80,163,591 | 75,355,850 | -4,807,741 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 44,016,529 | 37,635,552 | -6,380,977 |
| Air transport | 433,659 | 177,075 | -256,584 |
| Other | 121 | 149 | +28 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 68,748,821 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 48,875,295 |
| Fowey Harbour | 37,381,177 |
| Plymouth | 31,560,427 |
| London | 16,041,461 |
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 | 34,703,298 | 34,045,523 | -657,775 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,173,477 | 23,701,818 | -1,471,659 |
| Fowey Harbour | 19,593,096 | 17,788,081 | -1,805,015 |
| Plymouth | 15,935,658 | 15,624,769 | -310,889 |
| London | 8,702,071 | 7,339,390 | -1,362,681 |
| Portsmouth | 5,147,951 | 2,223,567 | -2,924,384 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 3,499,253 | 2,702,274 | -796,979 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,698,531 | 1,994,295 | -704,236 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,988,304 | 2,060,709 | +72,405 |
| Felixstowe | 2,173,042 | 923,178 | -1,249,864 |
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