Import/export HS code 251110: Natural barium sulphate (barytes)
A heavy mineral used in oil drilling, paints, and as a filler in plastics and rubber
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 5,998,572 |
| Norway | 4,807,394 |
| China | 1,650,549 |
| Spain | 1,047,332 |
| Ireland | 303,442 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,378,161 | 2,620,411 | -757,750 |
| Norway | 3,392,721 | 1,414,673 | -1,978,048 |
| China | 856,713 | 793,836 | -62,877 |
| Spain | 516,850 | 530,482 | +13,632 |
| Ireland | 138,942 | 164,500 | +25,558 |
| Germany | 110,302 | 139,095 | +28,793 |
| Turkey | 119,696 | 84,006 | -35,690 |
| France | 55,122 | 15,892 | -39,230 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 35,260 | 15,729 | -19,531 |
| Morocco | 38,536 | 6,144 | -32,392 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 5,582,651 |
| Norway | 4,807,394 |
| Morocco | 1,405,173 |
| Spain | 1,084,641 |
| Netherlands | 869,313 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,636,551 | 2,946,100 | +309,549 |
| Norway | 3,392,721 | 1,414,673 | -1,978,048 |
| Morocco | 904,713 | 500,460 | -404,253 |
| Spain | 543,993 | 540,648 | -3,345 |
| Netherlands | 869,313 | 0 | -869,313 |
| Germany | 155,035 | 144,735 | -10,300 |
| Turkey | 59,246 | 57,606 | -1,640 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 20,250 | +20,250 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 6,525 | +6,525 |
| Belgium | 0 | 2,807 | +2,807 |
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 | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| South East Wales | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 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) | 13,617,535 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 562,199 |
| Other | 303,155 |
| Air transport | 20,496 |
| Road transport | 993 |
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) | 8,264,479 | 5,353,056 | -2,911,423 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 292,881 | 269,318 | -23,563 |
| Other | 138,655 | 164,500 | +25,845 |
| Air transport | 9,066 | 11,430 | +2,364 |
| Road transport | 993 | 0 | -993 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Goole | 4,705,156 |
| Peterhead | 3,474,778 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 2,394,742 |
| Felixstowe | 1,641,392 |
| Liverpool Docks | 544,345 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goole | 2,552,661 | 2,152,495 | -400,166 |
| Peterhead | 2,110,408 | 1,364,370 | -746,038 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,876,523 | 518,219 | -1,358,304 |
| Felixstowe | 803,417 | 837,975 | +34,558 |
| Liverpool Docks | 285,691 | 258,654 | -27,037 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 263,396 | 182,185 | -81,211 |
| 000 | 138,655 | 164,500 | +25,845 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 211,517 | 0 | -211,517 |
| Dover | 54,718 | 126,062 | +71,344 |
| Eurotunnel | 100,476 | 71,188 | -29,288 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 3 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 251110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A heavy mineral used in oil drilling, paints, and as a filler in plastics and rubber