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
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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 | 3,547,719 |
| France | 1,705,350 |
| United States | 1,323,048 |
| Spain | 1,005,231 |
| Germany | 728,934 |
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 | 1,961,913 | 1,585,806 | -376,107 |
| France | 918,603 | 786,747 | -131,856 |
| United States | 677,852 | 645,196 | -32,656 |
| Spain | 612,626 | 392,605 | -220,021 |
| Germany | 425,756 | 303,178 | -122,578 |
| Switzerland | 240,982 | 327,854 | +86,872 |
| Belgium | 254,505 | 88,145 | -166,360 |
| China | 159,348 | 95,651 | -63,697 |
| Czechia | 22,441 | 85,026 | +62,585 |
| Peru | 50,623 | 34,427 | -16,196 |
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 | 3,560,161 |
| United States | 1,545,254 |
| France | 1,539,071 |
| Spain | 1,057,607 |
| Germany | 912,328 |
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 | 1,972,281 | 1,587,880 | -384,401 |
| United States | 832,257 | 712,997 | -119,260 |
| France | 800,394 | 738,677 | -61,717 |
| Spain | 613,989 | 443,618 | -170,371 |
| Germany | 528,989 | 383,339 | -145,650 |
| Mexico | 240,014 | 287,777 | +47,763 |
| China | 169,570 | 101,879 | -67,691 |
| Belgium | 209,074 | 0 | -209,074 |
| Czechia | 22,441 | 85,026 | +62,585 |
| Peru | 50,623 | 34,427 | -16,196 |
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 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 6,949,802 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,828,607 |
| Air transport | 103,143 |
| Other | 339 |
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) | 3,672,740 | 3,277,062 | -395,678 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,744,621 | 1,083,986 | -660,635 |
| Air transport | 30,512 | 72,631 | +42,119 |
| Other | 241 | 98 | -143 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,739,027 |
| Dover | 2,637,041 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,486,348 |
| ZLC | 337,248 |
| Newhaven | 335,862 |
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 | 2,065,438 | 1,673,589 | -391,849 |
| Dover | 1,420,110 | 1,216,931 | -203,179 |
| Liverpool Docks | 865,398 | 620,950 | -244,448 |
| ZLC | 214,277 | 122,971 | -91,306 |
| Newhaven | 204,849 | 131,013 | -73,836 |
| Eurotunnel | 138,708 | 70,633 | -68,075 |
| Poole | 0 | 205,980 | +205,980 |
| London | 175,883 | 28,482 | -147,401 |
| Southampton | 133,611 | 54,452 | -79,159 |
| Killingholme | 48,862 | 75,268 | +26,406 |
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 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TOLSA UK LIMITED | 47 |
| ANPARIO PLC | 47 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 34 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 29 |
| OMYA UK LIMITED | 25 |
| IAW HOLDINGS LTD | 24 |
| MACROMIN LIMITED | 22 |
| AB AGRI LIMITED | 17 |
| INTERNATIONAL PAINT LIMITED | 16 |
| VILOFOSS LIMITED | 14 |
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 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | 1,406,059 |
| Netherlands | 186,726 |
| Oman | 119,125 |
| Czechia | 89,089 |
| Lithuania | 83,658 |
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 | 898,914 | 507,145 | -391,769 |
| Netherlands | 73,274 | 113,452 | +40,178 |
| Oman | 119,125 | 0 | -119,125 |
| Czechia | 51,996 | 37,093 | -14,903 |
| Lithuania | 41,382 | 42,276 | +894 |
| Colombia | 72,879 | 0 | -72,879 |
| Germany | 9,228 | 55,481 | +46,253 |
| Egypt | 4,692 | 35,161 | +30,469 |
| Philippines | 34,895 | 0 | -34,895 |
| Saudi Arabia | 28,591 | 0 | -28,591 |
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) | 1,828,338 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 227,996 |
| Air transport | 202,310 |
| Other | 25,554 |
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) | 1,087,142 | 741,196 | -345,946 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 115,564 | 112,432 | -3,132 |
| Air transport | 200,221 | 2,089 | -198,132 |
| Other | 12,479 | 13,075 | +596 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 591,349 |
| Holyhead | 535,558 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 312,524 |
| Heysham | 262,843 |
| Felixstowe | 141,598 |
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 | 321,973 | 269,376 | -52,597 |
| Holyhead | 371,319 | 164,239 | -207,080 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 145,019 | 167,505 | +22,486 |
| Heysham | 191,499 | 71,344 | -120,155 |
| Felixstowe | 49,038 | 92,560 | +43,522 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 120,725 | 1,011 | -119,714 |
| Immingham Docks | 62,167 | 31,917 | -30,250 |
| London Gateway Port | 33,082 | 45,087 | +12,005 |
| Glasgow Airport | 72,879 | 0 | -72,879 |
| 000 | 12,479 | 13,075 | +596 |
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