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 | 2,595,574 |
| United States | 735,245 |
| Peru | 241,884 |
| Belgium | 165,208 |
| Ukraine | 45,642 |
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 | 1,806,167 | 789,407 | -1,016,760 |
| United States | 363,023 | 372,222 | +9,199 |
| Peru | 156,276 | 85,608 | -70,668 |
| Belgium | 81,026 | 84,182 | +3,156 |
| Ukraine | 45,642 | 0 | -45,642 |
| Netherlands | 31,733 | 0 | -31,733 |
| China | 6,268 | 0 | -6,268 |
| 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 | 729,419 |
| Peru | 241,884 |
| South Africa | 221,309 |
| Ukraine | 45,642 |
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 | 1,771,790 | 753,948 | -1,017,842 |
| United States | 363,023 | 366,396 | +3,373 |
| Peru | 156,276 | 85,608 | -70,668 |
| South Africa | 118,619 | 102,690 | -15,929 |
| Ukraine | 45,642 | 0 | -45,642 |
| Belgium | 17,689 | 17,991 | +302 |
| China | 6,268 | 5,826 | -442 |
| 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 | 0 | -1 |
| 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) | 3,227,885 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 592,936 |
| 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) | 2,017,147 | 1,210,738 | -806,409 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 471,215 | 121,721 | -349,494 |
| 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 | 401,371 |
| Southampton | 361,534 |
| Felixstowe | 281,555 |
| 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 | 1,463,111 | 752,908 | -710,203 |
| Liverpool Docks | 185,596 | 215,775 | +30,179 |
| Southampton | 190,180 | 171,354 | -18,826 |
| Felixstowe | 210,854 | 70,701 | -140,153 |
| Portsmouth | 274,296 | 0 | -274,296 |
| Immingham Docks | 55,290 | 58,594 | +3,304 |
| Killingholme | 78,235 | 20,799 | -57,436 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 1 |
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
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 | 81,250 |
| Canada | 28,716 |
| Romania | 24,765 |
| 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 | 515,988 | 840,284 | +324,296 |
| United States | 67,182 | 14,068 | -53,114 |
| Canada | 0 | 28,716 | +28,716 |
| Romania | 9,900 | 14,865 | +4,965 |
| Thailand | 3,912 | 12,793 | +8,881 |
| Turkey | 0 | 5,836 | +5,836 |
| Italy | 0 | 4,645 | +4,645 |
| Sweden | 3,800 | 0 | -3,800 |
| Germany | 3,038 | 0 | -3,038 |
| Ireland | 2,009 | 0 | -2,009 |
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) | 1,401,813 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 126,671 |
| 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) | 534,735 | 867,078 | +332,343 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 71,094 | 55,577 | -15,517 |
| Other | 25 | 0 | -25 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,118,679 |
| 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 | 516,364 | 602,315 | +85,951 |
| Portsmouth | 12,562 | 179,070 | +166,508 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 81,048 | +81,048 |
| Liverpool Docks | 47,017 | 14,068 | -32,949 |
| Southampton | 21,855 | 28,716 | +6,861 |
| Felixstowe | 2,222 | 12,793 | +10,571 |
| Dover | 0 | 4,645 | +4,645 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,800 | 0 | -3,800 |
| Fishguard | 2,009 | 0 | -2,009 |
| 000 | 25 | 0 | -25 |
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