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 | 3,374,558 |
| United States | 669,821 |
| Peru | 253,785 |
| Belgium | 164,822 |
| 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 | 1,716,359 | 1,658,199 | -58,160 |
| United States | 348,908 | 320,913 | -27,995 |
| Peru | 119,980 | 133,805 | +13,825 |
| Belgium | 81,700 | 83,122 | +1,422 |
| Ukraine | 66,649 | 8,061 | -58,588 |
| China | 46,167 | 0 | -46,167 |
| Netherlands | 20,905 | 10,828 | -10,077 |
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 | 3,287,658 |
| United States | 663,995 |
| Peru | 253,785 |
| South Africa | 236,947 |
| 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 | 1,683,647 | 1,604,011 | -79,636 |
| United States | 348,908 | 315,087 | -33,821 |
| Peru | 119,980 | 133,805 | +13,825 |
| South Africa | 135,317 | 101,630 | -33,687 |
| Ukraine | 66,649 | 8,061 | -58,588 |
| China | 46,167 | 5,826 | -40,341 |
| Belgium | 0 | 35,680 | +35,680 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 10,828 | +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 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 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) | 3,942,876 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 670,947 |
| 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) | 1,960,395 | 1,982,481 | +22,086 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 438,500 | 232,447 | -206,053 |
| 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 | 2,945,845 |
| Liverpool Docks | 388,094 |
| Felixstowe | 368,479 |
| Southampton | 314,642 |
| Portsmouth | 307,430 |
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 | 1,436,971 | 1,508,874 | +71,903 |
| Liverpool Docks | 218,231 | 169,863 | -48,368 |
| Felixstowe | 241,520 | 126,959 | -114,561 |
| Southampton | 148,685 | 165,957 | +17,272 |
| Portsmouth | 201,465 | 105,965 | -95,500 |
| Immingham Docks | 37,601 | 75,243 | +37,642 |
| Killingholme | 82,948 | 20,799 | -62,149 |
| Dover | 20,812 | 41,268 | +20,456 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 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 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 15m-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 | 1,004,483 |
| United States | 86,039 |
| Romania | 24,750 |
| Canada | 14,411 |
| Germany | 7,171 |
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 | 501,037 | 503,446 | +2,409 |
| United States | 51,806 | 34,233 | -17,573 |
| Romania | 9,900 | 14,850 | +4,950 |
| Canada | 0 | 14,411 | +14,411 |
| Germany | 7,171 | 0 | -7,171 |
| Thailand | 2,222 | 2,857 | +635 |
| Sweden | 3,800 | 0 | -3,800 |
| Ireland | 2,762 | 0 | -2,762 |
| Poland | 0 | 1,448 | +1,448 |
| Czechia | 1,326 | 0 | -1,326 |
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 | 34 |
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 | 30 | 4 | -26 |
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) | 1,043,117 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 108,143 |
| Other | 34 |
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) | 523,373 | 519,744 | -3,629 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 56,642 | 51,501 | -5,141 |
| Other | 30 | 4 | -26 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 914,429 |
| Portsmouth | 68,094 |
| Liverpool Docks | 61,085 |
| Newhaven | 54,032 |
| Southampton | 36,266 |
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 | 504,249 | 410,180 | -94,069 |
| Portsmouth | 12,562 | 55,532 | +42,970 |
| Liverpool Docks | 47,017 | 14,068 | -32,949 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 54,032 | +54,032 |
| Southampton | 0 | 36,266 | +36,266 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,414 | 0 | -6,414 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,789 | 0 | -4,789 |
| Felixstowe | 2,222 | 1,167 | -1,055 |
| Fishguard | 2,762 | 0 | -2,762 |
| 000 | 30 | 4 | -26 |
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