Import/export HS code 2519: Magnesium products
Natural magnesite, fused magnesia, and other magnesium oxides, used in industrial and chemical applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 7,492,497 |
| Spain | 6,970,482 |
| Turkey | 6,030,237 |
| Greece | 5,306,977 |
| Germany | 3,513,934 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3,995,972 | 3,496,525 | -499,447 |
| Spain | 3,480,159 | 3,490,323 | +10,164 |
| Turkey | 3,490,733 | 2,539,504 | -951,229 |
| Greece | 2,436,511 | 2,870,466 | +433,955 |
| Germany | 1,664,366 | 1,849,568 | +185,202 |
| Netherlands | 2,204,500 | 1,287,643 | -916,857 |
| Ireland | 1,844,216 | 1,501,843 | -342,373 |
| India | 816,832 | 501,200 | -315,632 |
| Japan | 336,489 | 740,058 | +403,569 |
| Mexico | 380,700 | 255,447 | -125,253 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 9,312,877 |
| Greece | 6,489,184 |
| Turkey | 5,468,542 |
| Spain | 4,824,544 |
| Japan | 2,244,388 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 5,175,952 | 4,136,925 | -1,039,027 |
| Greece | 2,798,477 | 3,690,707 | +892,230 |
| Turkey | 3,504,050 | 1,964,492 | -1,539,558 |
| Spain | 2,213,326 | 2,611,218 | +397,892 |
| Japan | 877,681 | 1,366,707 | +489,026 |
| Israel | 911,206 | 893,883 | -17,323 |
| Netherlands | 1,059,259 | 545,911 | -513,348 |
| India | 942,632 | 506,088 | -436,544 |
| Mexico | 687,391 | 418,719 | -268,672 |
| United States | 535,661 | 387,775 | -147,886 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Cheshire | 5 |
| Merseyside | 5 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
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) | 27,699,201 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,763,303 |
| Other | 4,699,262 |
| Air transport | 803,983 |
| Road transport | 30,076 |
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) | 14,423,432 | 13,275,769 | -1,147,663 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,025,344 | 3,737,959 | -1,287,385 |
| Other | 2,528,181 | 2,171,081 | -357,100 |
| Air transport | 386,235 | 417,748 | +31,513 |
| Road transport | 0 | 30,076 | +30,076 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 9,448,124 |
| 000 | 4,699,262 |
| Goole | 4,435,936 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,382,336 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,163,444 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,985,866 | 4,462,258 | -523,608 |
| 000 | 2,528,181 | 2,171,081 | -357,100 |
| Goole | 1,694,955 | 2,740,981 | +1,046,026 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,365,195 | 2,017,141 | -348,054 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,374,260 | 1,789,184 | -585,076 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,533,692 | 1,479,220 | -54,472 |
| Glasson Dock | 1,649,498 | 1,061,838 | -587,660 |
| Dover | 1,124,139 | 748,882 | -375,257 |
| Southampton | 930,537 | 710,233 | -220,304 |
| Middlesbrough | 741,066 | 711,226 | -29,840 |
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 | 21 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 11 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 9 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of food products | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 16 |
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 20 |
| 2025-09 | 18 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 101 |
| D A CHEMICALS GROUP LIMITED | 47 |
| OMYA UK LIMITED | 46 |
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 43 |
| LKAB MINERALS LIMITED | 43 |
| SCHLUMBERGER OILFIELD UK LIMITED | 42 |
| AB INBEV UK LIMITED | 26 |
| NICHE FUSED MAGNESIA LIMITED | 25 |
| BRUNEL HEALTHCARE MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 23 |
| LKAB HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 35 |
| 1m-15m | 32 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 4,897,873 |
| Ireland | 2,799,198 |
| Italy | 2,395,372 |
| France | 1,689,646 |
| United States | 1,436,307 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,701,248 | 2,196,625 | -504,623 |
| Ireland | 1,136,923 | 1,662,275 | +525,352 |
| Italy | 1,278,423 | 1,116,949 | -161,474 |
| France | 992,539 | 697,107 | -295,432 |
| United States | 794,944 | 641,363 | -153,581 |
| India | 699,256 | 656,800 | -42,456 |
| Egypt | 796,700 | 493,579 | -303,121 |
| Romania | 607,388 | 606,867 | -521 |
| Poland | 647,563 | 442,051 | -205,512 |
| Spain | 554,263 | 436,008 | -118,255 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 1,734,737 |
| XI | 608,698 |
| China | 235,183 |
| Belgium | 40,169 |
| Ireland | 9,070 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 855,267 | 879,470 | +24,203 |
| XI | 85,031 | 523,667 | +438,636 |
| China | 110,348 | 124,835 | +14,487 |
| Belgium | 40,169 | 0 | -40,169 |
| Ireland | 506 | 8,564 | +8,058 |
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) | 15,889,869 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,708,926 |
| Other | 2,627,857 |
| Air transport | 284,759 |
| Road transport | 3,035 |
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) | 8,571,546 | 7,318,323 | -1,253,223 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,570,283 | 3,138,643 | -1,431,640 |
| Other | 1,091,321 | 1,536,536 | +445,215 |
| Air transport | 159,032 | 125,727 | -33,305 |
| Road transport | 3,035 | 0 | -3,035 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,063,998 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,157,151 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,055,893 |
| 000 | 2,627,857 |
| Hull | 2,143,338 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,731,290 | 4,332,708 | -1,398,582 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,669,277 | 1,487,874 | -181,403 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,210,027 | 845,866 | -1,364,161 |
| 000 | 1,091,321 | 1,536,536 | +445,215 |
| Hull | 1,070,239 | 1,073,099 | +2,860 |
| Southampton | 816,260 | 1,194,959 | +378,699 |
| Felixstowe | 589,384 | 631,807 | +42,423 |
| Liverpool Docks | 337,040 | 518,080 | +181,040 |
| Dover | 424,405 | 50,759 | -373,646 |
| Harwich | 80,631 | 151,472 | +70,841 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 2519
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Natural magnesite, fused magnesia, and other magnesium oxides, used in industrial and chemical applications