Import/export HS code 2512: Natural lightweight siliceous earths
Includes materials like kieselguhr, tripolite, and diatomite, used in filters and absorbents, whether calcined or not, with a light weight
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 3,616,195 |
| France | 1,802,057 |
| United States | 1,271,615 |
| Spain | 991,849 |
| Switzerland | 792,134 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 1,897,788 | 1,718,407 | -179,381 |
| France | 898,240 | 903,817 | +5,577 |
| United States | 689,204 | 582,411 | -106,793 |
| Spain | 522,399 | 469,450 | -52,949 |
| Switzerland | 293,950 | 498,184 | +204,234 |
| Germany | 431,067 | 316,724 | -114,343 |
| Belgium | 241,183 | 85,317 | -155,866 |
| China | 95,150 | 129,269 | +34,119 |
| Czechia | 43,281 | 107,200 | +63,919 |
| Peru | 53,916 | 41,790 | -12,126 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 3,620,743 |
| France | 1,638,145 |
| United States | 1,517,504 |
| Spain | 1,044,225 |
| Germany | 930,633 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 1,911,382 | 1,709,361 | -202,021 |
| France | 808,575 | 829,570 | +20,995 |
| United States | 838,375 | 679,129 | -159,246 |
| Spain | 574,775 | 469,450 | -105,325 |
| Germany | 526,816 | 403,817 | -122,999 |
| Mexico | 261,619 | 494,665 | +233,046 |
| China | 109,889 | 142,940 | +33,051 |
| Belgium | 153,231 | 6,090 | -147,141 |
| Czechia | 43,281 | 107,200 | +63,919 |
| Peru | 53,916 | 41,790 | -12,126 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Kent | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,550,089 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,601,555 |
| Air transport | 119,209 |
| Other | 287 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,674,146 | 3,875,943 | +201,797 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,609,104 | 992,451 | -616,653 |
| Air transport | 45,440 | 73,769 | +28,329 |
| Other | 167 | 120 | -47 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,768,169 |
| Dover | 2,849,915 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,389,657 |
| ZLC | 478,729 |
| Newhaven | 387,142 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,987,926 | 1,780,243 | -207,683 |
| Dover | 1,404,908 | 1,445,007 | +40,099 |
| Liverpool Docks | 824,506 | 565,151 | -259,355 |
| ZLC | 190,670 | 288,059 | +97,389 |
| Newhaven | 205,391 | 181,751 | -23,640 |
| Poole | 22,690 | 183,290 | +160,600 |
| Eurotunnel | 156,219 | 43,442 | -112,777 |
| London | 140,649 | 51,250 | -89,399 |
| London Gateway Port | 58,792 | 95,178 | +36,386 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,958 | 112,729 | +88,771 |
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
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
7 |
|
Manufacture of beverages
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
3 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 7 |
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TOLSA UK LIMITED | 52 |
| ANPARIO PLC | 52 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 37 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 33 |
| OMYA UK LIMITED | 27 |
| IAW HOLDINGS LTD | 26 |
| MACROMIN LIMITED | 22 |
| AB AGRI LIMITED | 19 |
| ASTON CHEMICALS LIMITED | 16 |
| VILOFOSS LIMITED | 16 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | 1,175,257 |
| Netherlands | 221,872 |
| Czechia | 83,056 |
| Lithuania | 82,169 |
| Germany | 81,176 |
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 | 873,213 | 302,044 | -571,169 |
| Netherlands | 101,015 | 120,857 | +19,842 |
| Czechia | 50,336 | 32,720 | -17,616 |
| Lithuania | 40,792 | 41,377 | +585 |
| Germany | 57,645 | 23,531 | -34,114 |
| Colombia | 72,879 | 0 | -72,879 |
| Sweden | 1,051 | 64,439 | +63,388 |
| Egypt | 4,692 | 35,161 | +30,469 |
| Spain | 19,630 | 14,958 | -4,672 |
| Greece | 2,035 | 24,500 | +22,465 |
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 | 3,435 |
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 | 0 | 3,435 | +3,435 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,720,808 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 175,119 |
| Air transport | 93,067 |
| Other | 26,236 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,130,005 | 590,803 | -539,202 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 78,075 | 97,044 | +18,969 |
| Air transport | 82,107 | 10,960 | -71,147 |
| Other | 13,175 | 13,061 | -114 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 503,255 |
| Holyhead | 451,178 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 332,067 |
| Heysham | 203,912 |
| Immingham Docks | 176,187 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 318,394 | 184,861 | -133,533 |
| Holyhead | 390,148 | 61,030 | -329,118 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 200,418 | 131,649 | -68,769 |
| Heysham | 163,141 | 40,771 | -122,370 |
| Immingham Docks | 63,593 | 112,594 | +49,001 |
| Felixstowe | 49,938 | 88,234 | +38,296 |
| Glasgow Airport | 72,879 | 0 | -72,879 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 45,087 | +45,087 |
| 000 | 13,175 | 13,061 | -114 |
| Poole | 18,430 | 0 | -18,430 |
Quick facts
HS code: 2512
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes materials like kieselguhr, tripolite, and diatomite, used in filters and absorbents, whether calcined or not, with a light weight