Import/export HS code 251810: Raw dolomite
Dolomite that has not been calcined or sintered, used in construction or industrial applications
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 22,949,243 |
| Norway | 8,647,908 |
| Portugal | 2,022,258 |
| Turkey | 1,767,114 |
| Belgium | 801,728 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 11,998,499 | 10,950,744 | -1,047,755 |
| Norway | 4,956,701 | 3,691,207 | -1,265,494 |
| Portugal | 320,331 | 1,701,927 | +1,381,596 |
| Turkey | 955,394 | 811,720 | -143,674 |
| Belgium | 651,439 | 150,289 | -501,150 |
| Ireland | 268,753 | 295,456 | +26,703 |
| Netherlands | 56,959 | 414,043 | +357,084 |
| Sweden | 14,330 | 10,761 | -3,569 |
| Germany | 14,016 | 7,832 | -6,184 |
| China | 12,800 | 3,720 | -9,080 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 23,093,277 |
| Norway | 8,647,908 |
| Turkey | 1,767,114 |
| Portugal | 1,664,733 |
| Germany | 824,892 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 11,404,878 | 11,688,399 | +283,521 |
| Norway | 4,956,701 | 3,691,207 | -1,265,494 |
| Turkey | 955,394 | 811,720 | -143,674 |
| Portugal | 863,546 | 801,187 | -62,359 |
| Germany | 459,736 | 365,156 | -94,580 |
| Ireland | 265,859 | 292,131 | +26,272 |
| Belgium | 239,866 | 150,289 | -89,577 |
| Netherlands | 56,959 | 224,956 | +167,997 |
| Sweden | 10,169 | 10,761 | +592 |
| China | 12,800 | 3,720 | -9,080 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 34,633,655 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,627,914 |
| Other | 31,957 |
| Air transport | 11,258 |
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) | 17,120,483 | 17,513,172 | +392,689 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,101,881 | 526,033 | -1,575,848 |
| Other | 20,420 | 11,537 | -8,883 |
| Air transport | 9,872 | 1,386 | -8,486 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 10,063,978 |
| 499 | 8,423,215 |
| Hartlepool | 5,880,685 |
| Goole | 4,485,092 |
| ROS | 3,486,639 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 5,276,231 | 4,787,747 | -488,484 |
| 499 | 4,410,350 | 4,012,865 | -397,485 |
| Hartlepool | 3,122,990 | 2,757,695 | -365,295 |
| Goole | 2,295,164 | 2,189,928 | -105,236 |
| ROS | 1,640,802 | 1,845,837 | +205,035 |
| Immingham Docks | 933,070 | 569,643 | -363,427 |
| Belfast Port | 702,707 | 208,735 | -493,972 |
| Ayr Harbour | 416,398 | 370,070 | -46,328 |
| TRT | 377,784 | 252,251 | -125,533 |
| Hull | 1,182 | 541,200 | +540,018 |
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 | 6 |
| Other mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Accommodation | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OMYA UK LIMITED | 60 |
| SIBELCO UK LIMITED | 36 |
| DERBYSHIRE AGGREGATES LIMITED | 34 |
| STONEPACK LTD | 10 |
| JOTUN PAINTS (EUROPE) LIMITED | 6 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 6 |
| WESTLAND HORTICULTURE LIMITED | 5 |
| ARDAGH GLASS LIMITED | 4 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 2 |
| CROWN CREST GROUP LIMITED | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 251810
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Dolomite that has not been calcined or sintered, used in construction or industrial applications