Import/export HS code 251910: Natural magnesite
Raw magnesium carbonate, used in making refractory materials and chemicals
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,467,604 |
| China | 172,092 |
| Ireland | 150,791 |
| Norway | 115,583 |
| India | 32,489 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 756,378 | 711,226 | -45,152 |
| China | 122,992 | 49,100 | -73,892 |
| Ireland | 31,440 | 119,351 | +87,911 |
| Norway | 0 | 115,583 | +115,583 |
| India | 25,991 | 6,498 | -19,493 |
| France | 15,654 | 11,001 | -4,653 |
| Netherlands | 13,518 | 10,499 | -3,019 |
| Spain | 2,559 | 13,909 | +11,350 |
| Denmark | 5,196 | 9,159 | +3,963 |
| Canada | 0 | 5,526 | +5,526 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,477,857 |
| China | 267,414 |
| India | 32,489 |
| United Kingdom | 31,903 |
| France | 26,655 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 756,378 | 721,479 | -34,899 |
| China | 96,495 | 170,919 | +74,424 |
| India | 25,991 | 6,498 | -19,493 |
| United Kingdom | 31,903 | 0 | -31,903 |
| France | 15,654 | 11,001 | -4,653 |
| Netherlands | 8,112 | 6,875 | -1,237 |
| Denmark | 5,196 | 9,159 | +3,963 |
| Spain | 2,559 | 3,653 | +1,094 |
| Canada | 0 | 5,526 | +5,526 |
| United States | 0 | 4,517 | +4,517 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Norfolk | 1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +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) | 1,014,640 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 797,328 |
| Other | 148,849 |
| Air transport | 75,992 |
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) | 179,949 | 834,691 | +654,742 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 762,791 | 34,537 | -728,254 |
| Other | 29,495 | 119,354 | +89,859 |
| Air transport | 1,493 | 74,499 | +73,006 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 1,452,292 |
| 000 | 148,849 |
| Southampton | 96,102 |
| Felixstowe | 87,890 |
| London Gateway Port | 56,606 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 741,066 | 711,226 | -29,840 |
| 000 | 29,495 | 119,354 | +89,859 |
| Southampton | 92,122 | 3,980 | -88,142 |
| Felixstowe | 68,640 | 19,250 | -49,390 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 56,606 | +56,606 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 50,551 | +50,551 |
| London | 3,533 | 32,628 | +29,095 |
| Thamesport | 15,654 | 11,001 | -4,653 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,308 | 9,159 | -4,149 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 17,422 | +17,422 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 1 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 133,033 |
| Austria | 94,399 |
| Netherlands | 76,565 |
| Germany | 38,071 |
| United States | 36,182 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 85,218 | 47,815 | -37,403 |
| Austria | 49,383 | 45,016 | -4,367 |
| Netherlands | 36,060 | 40,505 | +4,445 |
| Germany | 5,065 | 33,006 | +27,941 |
| United States | 36,182 | 0 | -36,182 |
| Sweden | 19,921 | 8,364 | -11,557 |
| Switzerland | 14,477 | 11,463 | -3,014 |
| Ireland | 13,209 | 4,921 | -8,288 |
| Australia | 7,321 | 4,017 | -3,304 |
| Spain | 6,546 | 2,717 | -3,829 |
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) | 430,668 |
| Air transport | 40,989 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,610 |
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) | 236,755 | 193,913 | -42,842 |
| Air transport | 28,488 | 12,501 | -15,987 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,253 | 7,357 | -21,896 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 408,097 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 33,272 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,249 |
| Holyhead | 18,130 |
| Southampton | 16,361 |
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 | 220,450 | 187,647 | -32,803 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 23,510 | 9,762 | -13,748 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,892 | 7,357 | -5,535 |
| Holyhead | 13,209 | 4,921 | -8,288 |
| Southampton | 16,361 | 0 | -16,361 |
| Dover | 3,096 | 1,345 | -1,751 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,917 | 1,500 | -417 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,061 | 0 | -3,061 |
| ZLC | 0 | 1,239 | +1,239 |
Quick facts
HS code: 251910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Raw magnesium carbonate, used in making refractory materials and chemicals