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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 5,620,658 |
| Netherlands | 4,967,283 |
| China | 1,630,229 |
| Spain | 974,792 |
| Ireland | 275,424 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 4,131,173 | 1,489,485 | -2,641,688 |
| Netherlands | 2,690,203 | 2,277,080 | -413,123 |
| China | 963,089 | 667,140 | -295,949 |
| Spain | 533,812 | 440,980 | -92,832 |
| Ireland | 138,473 | 136,951 | -1,522 |
| Germany | 134,649 | 77,952 | -56,697 |
| Turkey | 99,338 | 93,014 | -6,324 |
| France | 52,111 | 17,866 | -34,245 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 40,479 | 15,729 | -24,750 |
| Morocco | 5,104 | 44,680 | +39,576 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 5,620,658 |
| China | 4,475,213 |
| Morocco | 1,447,982 |
| Spain | 1,012,759 |
| Netherlands | 881,992 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 4,131,173 | 1,489,485 | -2,641,688 |
| China | 2,074,429 | 2,400,784 | +326,355 |
| Morocco | 830,888 | 617,094 | -213,794 |
| Spain | 563,941 | 448,818 | -115,123 |
| Netherlands | 879,063 | 2,929 | -876,134 |
| Germany | 167,278 | 95,640 | -71,638 |
| Turkey | 51,538 | 53,964 | +2,426 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 20,250 | +20,250 |
| China, Macao Special Administrative Region | 14,252 | 0 | -14,252 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 3,484 | +3,484 |
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 | 4 |
| 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 | 2 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 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) | 13,314,515 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 520,016 |
| Other | 275,137 |
| Air transport | 15,333 |
| 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) | 8,380,036 | 4,934,479 | -3,445,557 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 328,314 | 191,702 | -136,612 |
| Other | 138,186 | 136,951 | -1,235 |
| Air transport | 7,734 | 7,599 | -135 |
| Road transport | 993 | 0 | -993 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Goole | 3,609,231 |
| Peterhead | 3,360,740 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 3,351,022 |
| Felixstowe | 1,596,595 |
| Liverpool Docks | 495,662 |
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 | 1,875,356 | 1,733,875 | -141,481 |
| Peterhead | 1,930,922 | 1,429,818 | -501,104 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 2,969,508 | 381,514 | -2,587,994 |
| Felixstowe | 885,805 | 710,790 | -175,015 |
| Liverpool Docks | 221,760 | 273,902 | +52,142 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 283,696 | 197,633 | -86,063 |
| 000 | 138,186 | 136,951 | -1,235 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 211,517 | +211,517 |
| Immingham Docks | 167,658 | 17,718 | -149,940 |
| Eurotunnel | 110,365 | 54,390 | -55,975 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
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