Import/export HS code 2509: Chalk
A soft, white limestone used in construction, agriculture, and as a writing tool
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Greece | 1,393,722 |
| France | 733,610 |
| China | 480,695 |
| Spain | 299,604 |
| Viet Nam | 171,616 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 691,724 | 701,998 | +10,274 |
| France | 706,060 | 27,550 | -678,510 |
| China | 289,448 | 191,247 | -98,201 |
| Spain | 85,096 | 214,508 | +129,412 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 171,616 | +171,616 |
| Netherlands | 85,159 | 58,764 | -26,395 |
| Belgium | 60,266 | 65,271 | +5,005 |
| United States | 72,527 | 41,747 | -30,780 |
| Luxembourg | 84,183 | 0 | -84,183 |
| Canada | 29,244 | 39,924 | +10,680 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Greece | 1,418,852 |
| France | 746,136 |
| China | 489,823 |
| Spain | 384,377 |
| Viet Nam | 171,616 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 716,854 | 701,998 | -14,856 |
| France | 710,939 | 35,197 | -675,742 |
| China | 293,411 | 196,412 | -96,999 |
| Spain | 131,338 | 253,039 | +121,701 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 171,616 | +171,616 |
| United States | 72,527 | 41,099 | -31,428 |
| Netherlands | 38,801 | 40,230 | +1,429 |
| Luxembourg | 73,246 | 0 | -73,246 |
| Canada | 29,244 | 37,475 | +8,231 |
| United Arab Emirates | 25,051 | 15,689 | -9,362 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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) | 2,453,276 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,112,297 |
| Air transport | 122,841 |
| Road transport | 46,306 |
| Other | 5,060 |
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) | 1,157,342 | 1,295,934 | +138,592 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 908,285 | 204,012 | -704,273 |
| Air transport | 85,189 | 37,652 | -47,537 |
| Road transport | 16,344 | 29,962 | +13,618 |
| Other | 2,827 | 2,233 | -594 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,665,239 |
| London | 607,358 |
| Dover | 299,225 |
| Eurotunnel | 230,699 |
| Southampton | 195,417 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 765,138 | 900,101 | +134,963 |
| London | 558,406 | 48,952 | -509,454 |
| Dover | 185,101 | 114,124 | -70,977 |
| Eurotunnel | 220,750 | 9,949 | -210,801 |
| Southampton | 137,999 | 57,418 | -80,581 |
| London Gateway Port | 61,517 | 108,248 | +46,731 |
| Liverpool Docks | 16,649 | 147,385 | +130,736 |
| Immingham Docks | 44,508 | 44,303 | -205 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 59,674 | 21,812 | -37,862 |
| Belfast Airport | 16,344 | 29,962 | +13,618 |
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 food products | 6 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PURATOS LIMITED | 46 |
| OMYA UK LIMITED | 41 |
| R. AND E. BAMFORD LIMITED | 33 |
| SIKA LIMITED | 22 |
| A.R. WHOLESALE LIMITED | 22 |
| ALBERT E.JAMES & SON LIMITED | 21 |
| DIRECT FOOD INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 17 |
| GEM IMPORTS LIMITED | 13 |
| MAKER INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS LIMITED | 12 |
| EOC UK LIMITED | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 10,477,204 |
| Australia | 529,701 |
| India | 351,048 |
| Sweden | 311,900 |
| Pakistan | 296,003 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 5,278,032 | 5,199,172 | -78,860 |
| Australia | 516,607 | 13,094 | -503,513 |
| India | 138,721 | 212,327 | +73,606 |
| Sweden | 166,023 | 145,877 | -20,146 |
| Pakistan | 278,823 | 17,180 | -261,643 |
| France | 86,732 | 90,141 | +3,409 |
| United Arab Emirates | 87,986 | 75,337 | -12,649 |
| Norway | 68,988 | 60,215 | -8,773 |
| Latvia | 75,441 | 46,256 | -29,185 |
| Bangladesh | 59,460 | 54,268 | -5,192 |
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 | 9,403,809 |
| China | 3,399 |
| Poland | 2,173 |
| Cyprus | 8 |
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 | 4,357,678 | 5,046,131 | +688,453 |
| China | 2,041 | 1,358 | -683 |
| Poland | 2,173 | 0 | -2,173 |
| Cyprus | 0 | 8 | +8 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 9,459,659 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,088,770 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,713,534 |
| Air transport | 35,481 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 4,379,764 | 5,079,895 | +700,131 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,448,607 | 640,163 | -808,444 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,220,534 | 493,000 | -727,534 |
| Air transport | 19,935 | 15,546 | -4,389 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 9,459,659 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,058,099 |
| Immingham Docks | 812,477 |
| Liverpool Docks | 486,769 |
| Holyhead | 465,013 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 4,379,764 | 5,079,895 | +700,131 |
| London Gateway Port | 815,525 | 242,574 | -572,951 |
| Immingham Docks | 441,885 | 370,592 | -71,293 |
| Liverpool Docks | 405,570 | 81,199 | -324,371 |
| Holyhead | 429,812 | 35,201 | -394,611 |
| Southampton | 242,628 | 170,111 | -72,517 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 92,683 | 111,982 | +19,299 |
| Felixstowe | 111,434 | 55,636 | -55,798 |
| Heysham | 65,273 | 2,852 | -62,421 |
| Poole | 9,381 | 36,422 | +27,041 |
Quick facts
HS code: 2509
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A soft, white limestone used in construction, agriculture, and as a writing tool