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 | 1,361,447 |
| France | 723,224 |
| China | 465,436 |
| Spain | 298,576 |
| 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 | 690,281 | 671,166 | -19,115 |
| France | 702,781 | 20,443 | -682,338 |
| China | 280,231 | 185,205 | -95,026 |
| Spain | 86,756 | 211,820 | +125,064 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 171,616 | +171,616 |
| United States | 75,087 | 68,426 | -6,661 |
| Netherlands | 85,529 | 57,687 | -27,842 |
| Belgium | 59,327 | 69,125 | +9,798 |
| Luxembourg | 72,231 | 0 | -72,231 |
| 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 | 1,386,577 |
| France | 735,537 |
| China | 475,578 |
| Spain | 384,958 |
| 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 | 715,411 | 671,166 | -44,245 |
| France | 706,430 | 29,107 | -677,323 |
| China | 284,194 | 191,384 | -92,810 |
| Spain | 133,888 | 251,070 | +117,182 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 171,616 | +171,616 |
| United States | 75,087 | 66,333 | -8,754 |
| Netherlands | 34,604 | 44,115 | +9,511 |
| Canada | 29,244 | 37,475 | +8,231 |
| Luxembourg | 61,294 | 0 | -61,294 |
| United Arab Emirates | 34,975 | 5,765 | -29,210 |
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) | 2,428,164 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,100,306 |
| Air transport | 116,994 |
| Road transport | 46,306 |
| Other | 5,015 |
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) | 1,138,776 | 1,289,388 | +150,612 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 907,143 | 193,163 | -713,980 |
| Air transport | 84,122 | 32,872 | -51,250 |
| Road transport | 16,344 | 29,962 | +13,618 |
| Other | 2,934 | 2,081 | -853 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,646,657 |
| London | 627,879 |
| Dover | 290,779 |
| Eurotunnel | 227,742 |
| Southampton | 175,630 |
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 | 759,005 | 887,652 | +128,647 |
| London | 546,454 | 81,425 | -465,029 |
| Dover | 188,162 | 102,617 | -85,545 |
| Eurotunnel | 219,943 | 7,799 | -212,144 |
| Southampton | 121,617 | 54,013 | -67,604 |
| Liverpool Docks | 16,649 | 153,340 | +136,691 |
| London Gateway Port | 74,746 | 91,113 | +16,367 |
| Immingham Docks | 54,432 | 35,126 | -19,306 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 65,899 | 15,587 | -50,312 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PURATOS LIMITED | 47 |
| OMYA UK LIMITED | 41 |
| R. AND E. BAMFORD LIMITED | 33 |
| A.R. WHOLESALE LIMITED | 23 |
| ALBERT E.JAMES & SON LIMITED | 22 |
| SIKA LIMITED | 22 |
| 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+ | 9 |
| 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 | 10,556,073 |
| Australia | 532,662 |
| India | 344,592 |
| Sweden | 315,617 |
| Pakistan | 285,856 |
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 | 5,204,357 | 5,351,716 | +147,359 |
| Australia | 518,637 | 14,025 | -504,612 |
| India | 164,074 | 180,518 | +16,444 |
| Sweden | 165,704 | 149,913 | -15,791 |
| Pakistan | 268,676 | 17,180 | -251,496 |
| France | 85,735 | 94,660 | +8,925 |
| United Arab Emirates | 96,675 | 66,648 | -30,027 |
| Latvia | 82,995 | 46,845 | -36,150 |
| Norway | 65,890 | 63,841 | -2,049 |
| Bangladesh | 59,210 | 53,275 | -5,935 |
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 | 9,531,419 |
| China | 3,343 |
| 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 | 4,350,026 | 5,181,393 | +831,367 |
| China | 1,919 | 1,424 | -495 |
| 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 | 9,586,945 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,074,120 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,690,749 |
| Air transport | 26,406 |
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 | 4,371,716 | 5,215,229 | +843,513 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,409,118 | 665,002 | -744,116 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,239,645 | 451,104 | -788,541 |
| Air transport | 6,240 | 20,166 | +13,926 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 9,586,945 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,048,160 |
| Immingham Docks | 824,069 |
| Holyhead | 458,484 |
| Liverpool Docks | 437,335 |
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 | 4,371,716 | 5,215,229 | +843,513 |
| London Gateway Port | 815,265 | 232,895 | -582,370 |
| Immingham Docks | 452,373 | 371,696 | -80,677 |
| Holyhead | 422,695 | 35,789 | -386,906 |
| Liverpool Docks | 348,531 | 88,804 | -259,727 |
| Southampton | 272,347 | 138,887 | -133,460 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 94,766 | 128,618 | +33,852 |
| Felixstowe | 111,184 | 54,643 | -56,541 |
| 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