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 | 22,625,856 |
| Norway | 9,252,184 |
| Portugal | 2,139,388 |
| Turkey | 1,355,225 |
| Ireland | 834,601 |
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 | 12,044,124 | 10,581,732 | -1,462,392 |
| Norway | 4,872,997 | 4,379,187 | -493,810 |
| Portugal | 1,199,032 | 940,356 | -258,676 |
| Turkey | 543,505 | 811,720 | +268,215 |
| Ireland | 306,353 | 528,248 | +221,895 |
| Belgium | 651,439 | 150,289 | -501,150 |
| Netherlands | 24,383 | 434,061 | +409,678 |
| Germany | 12,039 | 38,252 | +26,213 |
| Sweden | 14,330 | 12,630 | -1,700 |
| China | 8,747 | 3,720 | -5,027 |
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 | 22,889,105 |
| Norway | 9,252,184 |
| Portugal | 1,654,215 |
| Turkey | 1,355,225 |
| Germany | 853,335 |
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 | 12,159,543 | 10,729,562 | -1,429,981 |
| Norway | 4,872,997 | 4,379,187 | -493,810 |
| Portugal | 1,033,233 | 620,982 | -412,251 |
| Turkey | 543,505 | 811,720 | +268,215 |
| Germany | 457,759 | 395,576 | -62,183 |
| Ireland | 303,459 | 518,693 | +215,234 |
| Belgium | 239,866 | 150,289 | -89,577 |
| Netherlands | 24,383 | 244,974 | +220,591 |
| Sweden | 10,169 | 12,630 | +2,461 |
| China | 8,747 | 3,720 | -5,027 |
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 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 35,513,353 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,986,624 |
| Other | 46,620 |
| Air transport | 26,866 |
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) | 18,419,812 | 17,093,541 | -1,326,271 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,228,841 | 757,783 | -471,058 |
| Other | 20,394 | 26,226 | +5,832 |
| Air transport | 9,872 | 16,994 | +7,122 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 10,155,911 |
| 499 | 7,883,489 |
| Hartlepool | 6,213,431 |
| Goole | 4,491,574 |
| ROS | 3,429,064 |
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 | 5,832,402 | 4,323,509 | -1,508,893 |
| 499 | 4,402,632 | 3,480,857 | -921,775 |
| Hartlepool | 2,855,378 | 3,358,053 | +502,675 |
| Goole | 2,127,207 | 2,364,367 | +237,160 |
| ROS | 1,835,270 | 1,593,794 | -241,476 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,049,067 | 445,645 | -603,422 |
| Belfast Port | 702,707 | 439,114 | -263,593 |
| TRT | 377,784 | 342,255 | -35,529 |
| Ayr Harbour | 384,107 | 182,652 | -201,455 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OMYA UK LIMITED | 64 |
| SIBELCO UK LIMITED | 38 |
| DERBYSHIRE AGGREGATES LIMITED | 36 |
| STONEPACK LTD | 11 |
| WESTLAND HORTICULTURE LIMITED | 8 |
| JOTUN PAINTS (EUROPE) LIMITED | 6 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 6 |
| ARDAGH GLASS LIMITED | 5 |
| PENNINE AGGREGATES LIMITED | 2 |
| BOSTIK 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