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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 3,791,882 |
| France | 1,973,623 |
| United States | 1,435,694 |
| Spain | 1,001,224 |
| Switzerland | 806,638 |
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 | 1,909,504 | 1,882,378 | -27,126 |
| France | 907,954 | 1,065,669 | +157,715 |
| United States | 744,443 | 691,251 | -53,192 |
| Spain | 532,331 | 468,893 | -63,438 |
| Switzerland | 274,416 | 532,222 | +257,806 |
| Germany | 410,691 | 350,799 | -59,892 |
| Belgium | 242,192 | 58,788 | -183,404 |
| China | 161,380 | 106,871 | -54,509 |
| Czechia | 43,281 | 107,200 | +63,919 |
| Peru | 42,738 | 52,968 | +10,230 |
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 | 3,796,430 |
| France | 1,798,875 |
| United States | 1,668,050 |
| Spain | 1,053,600 |
| Germany | 953,968 |
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 | 1,924,220 | 1,872,210 | -52,010 |
| France | 811,266 | 987,609 | +176,343 |
| United States | 900,371 | 767,679 | -132,692 |
| Spain | 551,081 | 502,519 | -48,562 |
| Germany | 493,627 | 460,341 | -33,286 |
| Mexico | 256,695 | 500,346 | +243,651 |
| China | 171,187 | 125,474 | -45,713 |
| Belgium | 158,526 | 0 | -158,526 |
| Czechia | 43,281 | 107,200 | +63,919 |
| Peru | 42,738 | 52,968 | +10,230 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| 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 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| 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 | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +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) | 7,806,353 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,917,041 |
| Air transport | 106,573 |
| Other | 383 |
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) | 3,627,849 | 4,178,504 | +550,655 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,723,287 | 1,193,754 | -529,533 |
| Air transport | 45,959 | 60,614 | +14,655 |
| Other | 263 | 120 | -143 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,942,816 |
| Dover | 2,993,593 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,605,738 |
| ZLC | 493,233 |
| Newhaven | 359,731 |
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 | 1,976,848 | 1,965,968 | -10,880 |
| Dover | 1,340,027 | 1,653,566 | +313,539 |
| Liverpool Docks | 910,814 | 694,924 | -215,890 |
| ZLC | 222,913 | 270,320 | +47,407 |
| Newhaven | 205,391 | 154,340 | -51,051 |
| Eurotunnel | 164,920 | 46,407 | -118,513 |
| Poole | 0 | 205,980 | +205,980 |
| Southampton | 135,643 | 52,420 | -83,223 |
| London | 141,645 | 32,011 | -109,634 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 33,066 | 112,729 | +79,663 |
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 | 8 |
| Manufacture of food products | 4 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TOLSA UK LIMITED | 51 |
| ANPARIO PLC | 51 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 36 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 32 |
| OMYA UK LIMITED | 26 |
| IAW HOLDINGS LTD | 25 |
| 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+ | 14 |
| 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 | 1,300,245 |
| Netherlands | 221,928 |
| Czechia | 92,125 |
| Lithuania | 82,893 |
| 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 | 859,094 | 441,151 | -417,943 |
| Netherlands | 67,098 | 154,830 | +87,732 |
| Czechia | 44,895 | 47,230 | +2,335 |
| Lithuania | 41,516 | 41,377 | -139 |
| Germany | 57,645 | 23,531 | -34,114 |
| Colombia | 72,879 | 0 | -72,879 |
| Sweden | 1,051 | 64,439 | +63,388 |
| Oman | 64,000 | 0 | -64,000 |
| Egypt | 4,692 | 35,161 | +30,469 |
| Spain | 19,630 | 14,958 | -4,672 |
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) | 1,856,408 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 177,938 |
| Air transport | 157,067 |
| Other | 27,377 |
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) | 1,092,308 | 764,100 | -328,208 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 49,280 | 128,658 | +79,378 |
| Air transport | 146,107 | 10,960 | -135,147 |
| Other | 12,548 | 14,829 | +2,281 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 557,435 |
| Holyhead | 481,857 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 341,860 |
| Heysham | 242,024 |
| Immingham Docks | 181,766 |
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 | 275,563 | 281,872 | +6,309 |
| Holyhead | 382,812 | 99,045 | -283,767 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 186,398 | 155,462 | -30,936 |
| Heysham | 185,758 | 56,266 | -129,492 |
| Immingham Docks | 56,902 | 124,864 | +67,962 |
| Felixstowe | 26,129 | 106,541 | +80,412 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 66,611 | 8,382 | -58,229 |
| Glasgow Airport | 72,879 | 0 | -72,879 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,819 | 45,087 | +42,268 |
| 000 | 12,548 | 14,829 | +2,281 |
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