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
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 5,345,994 |
| Norway | 4,522,419 |
| China | 1,699,430 |
| Spain | 979,046 |
| Ireland | 287,694 |
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 | 3,516,829 | 1,829,165 | -1,687,664 |
| Norway | 3,106,423 | 1,415,996 | -1,690,427 |
| China | 906,861 | 792,569 | -114,292 |
| Spain | 562,604 | 416,442 | -146,162 |
| Ireland | 135,818 | 151,876 | +16,058 |
| Germany | 92,959 | 145,651 | +52,692 |
| Turkey | 117,825 | 82,619 | -35,206 |
| France | 48,101 | 12,797 | -35,304 |
| Morocco | 38,536 | 6,144 | -32,392 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 27,313 | 15,729 | -11,584 |
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 | 5,615,276 |
| Norway | 4,522,419 |
| Morocco | 1,277,764 |
| Spain | 1,008,680 |
| Netherlands | 320,244 |
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 | 3,283,401 | 2,331,875 | -951,526 |
| Norway | 3,106,423 | 1,415,996 | -1,690,427 |
| Morocco | 955,592 | 322,172 | -633,420 |
| Spain | 583,961 | 424,719 | -159,242 |
| Netherlands | 320,244 | 0 | -320,244 |
| Germany | 134,415 | 148,196 | +13,781 |
| Turkey | 81,275 | 56,219 | -25,056 |
| 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 | 6 |
| 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 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 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) | 12,631,427 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 548,014 |
| Other | 287,407 |
| Air transport | 19,483 |
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) | 8,194,801 | 4,436,626 | -3,758,175 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 267,311 | 280,703 | +13,392 |
| Other | 135,531 | 151,876 | +16,345 |
| Air transport | 8,053 | 11,430 | +3,377 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Goole | 4,159,252 |
| Peterhead | 3,474,778 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 2,006,258 |
| Felixstowe | 1,683,744 |
| Liverpool Docks | 469,600 |
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 | 2,619,715 | 1,539,537 | -1,080,178 |
| Peterhead | 2,288,696 | 1,186,082 | -1,102,614 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,486,716 | 519,542 | -967,174 |
| Felixstowe | 856,134 | 827,610 | -28,524 |
| Liverpool Docks | 294,169 | 175,431 | -118,738 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 278,354 | 136,110 | -142,244 |
| 000 | 135,531 | 151,876 | +16,345 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 211,517 | 0 | -211,517 |
| Dover | 55,724 | 142,463 | +86,739 |
| Eurotunnel | 93,297 | 68,171 | -25,126 |
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
|
8 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 6 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 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