Import/export HS code 251990: Various magnesium products
Includes various forms of magnesium oxide and magnesia, often used in industrial processes
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 7,320,405 |
| Spain | 6,954,014 |
| Greece | 5,306,977 |
| Turkey | 4,562,633 |
| Germany | 3,512,702 |
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 | 3,872,980 | 3,447,425 | -425,555 |
| Spain | 3,477,600 | 3,476,414 | -1,186 |
| Greece | 2,436,511 | 2,870,466 | +433,955 |
| Turkey | 2,734,355 | 1,828,278 | -906,077 |
| Germany | 1,664,366 | 1,848,336 | +183,970 |
| Netherlands | 2,190,982 | 1,277,144 | -913,838 |
| Ireland | 1,812,776 | 1,382,492 | -430,284 |
| India | 790,841 | 494,702 | -296,139 |
| 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 | 9,045,463 |
| Greece | 6,489,184 |
| Spain | 4,818,332 |
| Turkey | 3,990,685 |
| 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 | 5,079,457 | 3,966,006 | -1,113,451 |
| Greece | 2,798,477 | 3,690,707 | +892,230 |
| Spain | 2,210,767 | 2,607,565 | +396,798 |
| Turkey | 2,747,672 | 1,243,013 | -1,504,659 |
| Japan | 877,681 | 1,366,707 | +489,026 |
| Israel | 911,206 | 892,988 | -18,218 |
| Netherlands | 1,051,147 | 539,036 | -512,111 |
| India | 916,641 | 499,590 | -417,051 |
| Mexico | 687,391 | 415,514 | -271,877 |
| United States | 535,661 | 383,258 | -152,403 |
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) | 26,684,561 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,965,975 |
| Other | 4,550,413 |
| Air transport | 727,991 |
| 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) | 14,243,483 | 12,441,078 | -1,802,405 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,262,553 | 3,703,422 | -559,131 |
| Other | 2,498,686 | 2,051,727 | -446,959 |
| Air transport | 384,742 | 343,249 | -41,493 |
| 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 | 9,360,234 |
| 000 | 4,550,413 |
| Goole | 4,435,936 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,359,869 |
| 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 | 4,917,226 | 4,443,008 | -474,218 |
| 000 | 2,498,686 | 2,051,727 | -446,959 |
| Goole | 1,694,955 | 2,740,981 | +1,046,026 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,351,887 | 2,007,982 | -343,905 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,374,260 | 1,789,184 | -585,076 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,533,692 | 1,422,614 | -111,078 |
| Glasson Dock | 1,649,498 | 1,061,838 | -587,660 |
| Dover | 1,124,139 | 734,003 | -390,136 |
| Southampton | 838,415 | 706,253 | -132,162 |
| Belfast Port | 472,191 | 189,046 | -283,145 |
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 | 20 |
| 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 | 15 |
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 19 |
| 2025-09 | 17 |
| 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 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 22 |
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 | 31 |
| 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 | 4,859,802 |
| Ireland | 2,781,068 |
| Italy | 2,391,955 |
| France | 1,556,613 |
| United States | 1,400,125 |
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 | 2,696,183 | 2,163,619 | -532,564 |
| Ireland | 1,123,714 | 1,657,354 | +533,640 |
| Italy | 1,276,506 | 1,115,449 | -161,057 |
| France | 907,321 | 649,292 | -258,029 |
| United States | 758,762 | 641,363 | -117,399 |
| India | 699,256 | 656,800 | -42,456 |
| Egypt | 796,700 | 493,579 | -303,121 |
| Romania | 607,388 | 606,867 | -521 |
| Poland | 643,783 | 442,051 | -201,732 |
| Spain | 547,717 | 433,291 | -114,426 |
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) | 15,459,201 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,672,316 |
| Other | 2,627,857 |
| Air transport | 243,770 |
| 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) | 8,334,791 | 7,124,410 | -1,210,381 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,541,030 | 3,131,286 | -1,409,744 |
| Other | 1,091,321 | 1,536,536 | +445,215 |
| Air transport | 130,544 | 113,226 | -17,318 |
| 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 | 9,655,901 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,157,151 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,035,644 |
| 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 | 5,510,840 | 4,145,061 | -1,365,779 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,669,277 | 1,487,874 | -181,403 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,197,135 | 838,509 | -1,358,626 |
| 000 | 1,091,321 | 1,536,536 | +445,215 |
| Hull | 1,070,239 | 1,073,099 | +2,860 |
| Southampton | 799,899 | 1,194,959 | +395,060 |
| Felixstowe | 589,384 | 631,807 | +42,423 |
| Liverpool Docks | 337,040 | 518,080 | +181,040 |
| Dover | 421,309 | 49,414 | -371,895 |
| 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: 251990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes various forms of magnesium oxide and magnesia, often used in industrial processes