Import/export HS code 250850: Andalusite, kyanite, sillimanite
Natural minerals used in high-temperature applications like refractories and ceramics
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 2,611,598 |
| United States | 794,338 |
| Peru | 266,179 |
| Belgium | 165,208 |
| Ukraine | 74,710 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,066,225 | 1,545,373 | +479,148 |
| United States | 374,102 | 420,236 | +46,134 |
| Peru | 155,856 | 110,323 | -45,533 |
| Belgium | 81,026 | 84,182 | +3,156 |
| Ukraine | 74,710 | 0 | -74,710 |
| Netherlands | 31,733 | 0 | -31,733 |
| China | 21,101 | 0 | -21,101 |
| Germany | 0 | 1,040 | +1,040 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 2,525,738 |
| United States | 788,512 |
| Peru | 266,179 |
| South Africa | 237,333 |
| Ukraine | 74,710 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,015,824 | 1,509,914 | +494,090 |
| United States | 374,102 | 414,410 | +40,308 |
| Peru | 155,856 | 110,323 | -45,533 |
| South Africa | 134,643 | 102,690 | -31,953 |
| Ukraine | 74,710 | 0 | -74,710 |
| Belgium | 17,689 | 17,991 | +302 |
| China | 21,101 | 5,826 | -15,275 |
| Netherlands | 10,828 | 0 | -10,828 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 3,324,895 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 639,239 |
| Air transport | 1,773 |
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) | 1,285,462 | 2,039,433 | +753,971 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 517,518 | 121,721 | -395,797 |
| Air transport | 1,773 | 0 | -1,773 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| TRT | 2,216,019 |
| Liverpool Docks | 431,650 |
| Southampton | 390,348 |
| Felixstowe | 361,062 |
| Portsmouth | 274,296 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRT | 707,145 | 1,508,874 | +801,729 |
| Liverpool Docks | 191,950 | 239,700 | +47,750 |
| Southampton | 194,905 | 195,443 | +538 |
| Felixstowe | 265,646 | 95,416 | -170,230 |
| Portsmouth | 274,296 | 0 | -274,296 |
| Immingham Docks | 55,290 | 58,594 | +3,304 |
| Killingholme | 82,948 | 20,799 | -62,149 |
| Dover | 20,138 | 42,328 | +22,190 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,662 | 0 | -10,662 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,773 | 0 | -1,773 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,356,272 |
| United States | 86,039 |
| Canada | 28,716 |
| Romania | 24,750 |
| Thailand | 16,705 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 502,480 | 853,792 | +351,312 |
| United States | 51,806 | 34,233 | -17,573 |
| Canada | 0 | 28,716 | +28,716 |
| Romania | 14,850 | 9,900 | -4,950 |
| Thailand | 2,222 | 14,483 | +12,261 |
| Germany | 7,171 | 0 | -7,171 |
| Italy | 0 | 4,645 | +4,645 |
| Sweden | 3,800 | 0 | -3,800 |
| Ireland | 2,762 | 0 | -2,762 |
| Turkey | 0 | 2,302 | +2,302 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 25 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 25 | 0 | -25 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,400,536 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 134,074 |
| Other | 25 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 528,449 | 872,087 | +343,638 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 56,642 | 77,432 | +20,790 |
| Other | 25 | 0 | -25 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,116,649 |
| Portsmouth | 191,632 |
| Newhaven | 81,048 |
| Liverpool Docks | 61,085 |
| Southampton | 50,571 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 509,325 | 607,324 | +97,999 |
| Portsmouth | 12,562 | 179,070 | +166,508 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 81,048 | +81,048 |
| Liverpool Docks | 47,017 | 14,068 | -32,949 |
| Southampton | 0 | 50,571 | +50,571 |
| Felixstowe | 2,222 | 12,793 | +10,571 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,414 | 0 | -6,414 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,789 | 0 | -4,789 |
| Dover | 0 | 4,645 | +4,645 |
| Fishguard | 2,762 | 0 | -2,762 |
Quick facts
HS code: 250850
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Natural minerals used in high-temperature applications like refractories and ceramics