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 | 8,995,112 |
| Spain | 8,078,728 |
| Greece | 5,301,826 |
| Turkey | 5,072,453 |
| Germany | 4,078,112 |
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 | 3,999,695 | 4,995,417 | +995,722 |
| Spain | 4,722,537 | 3,356,191 | -1,366,346 |
| Greece | 2,542,531 | 2,759,295 | +216,764 |
| Turkey | 2,770,837 | 2,301,616 | -469,221 |
| Germany | 1,546,613 | 2,531,499 | +984,886 |
| Ireland | 1,946,719 | 1,973,613 | +26,894 |
| Netherlands | 1,973,338 | 1,401,852 | -571,486 |
| India | 916,300 | 422,946 | -493,354 |
| Japan | 337,025 | 716,960 | +379,935 |
| United States | 316,767 | 387,571 | +70,804 |
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 | 10,757,545 |
| Greece | 6,482,719 |
| Spain | 6,015,648 |
| Turkey | 4,504,979 |
| Japan | 2,329,558 |
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 | 5,069,808 | 5,687,737 | +617,929 |
| Greece | 2,944,977 | 3,537,742 | +592,765 |
| Spain | 3,272,016 | 2,743,632 | -528,384 |
| Turkey | 2,784,154 | 1,720,825 | -1,063,329 |
| Japan | 701,441 | 1,628,117 | +926,676 |
| Israel | 946,181 | 1,141,439 | +195,258 |
| Netherlands | 1,003,415 | 626,570 | -376,845 |
| India | 979,184 | 427,834 | -551,350 |
| Germany | 530,031 | 515,096 | -14,935 |
| Mexico | 649,802 | 376,444 | -273,358 |
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 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Merseyside | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Cheshire | 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 | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Merseyside | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +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) | 29,979,003 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,579,716 |
| Other | 5,282,886 |
| Air transport | 735,802 |
| 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) | 15,637,350 | 14,341,653 | -1,295,697 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,031,497 | 4,548,219 | +516,722 |
| Other | 2,736,745 | 2,546,141 | -190,604 |
| Air transport | 420,128 | 315,674 | -104,454 |
| Road transport | 10,957 | 19,119 | +8,162 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 10,243,362 |
| Goole | 6,639,491 |
| 000 | 5,282,886 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,945,397 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,102,306 |
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 | 4,757,081 | 5,486,281 | +729,200 |
| Goole | 2,181,422 | 4,458,069 | +2,276,647 |
| 000 | 2,736,745 | 2,546,141 | -190,604 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,638,760 | 2,306,637 | -332,123 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,334,099 | 1,768,207 | -565,892 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,594,967 | 1,410,247 | -184,720 |
| Glasson Dock | 2,207,934 | 503,402 | -1,704,532 |
| Dover | 1,202,396 | 763,781 | -438,615 |
| Southampton | 711,907 | 874,724 | +162,817 |
| Belfast Port | 458,983 | 174,256 | -284,727 |
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 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 9 |
| Manufacture of food products | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 19 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 23 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-12 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 105 |
| D A CHEMICALS GROUP LIMITED | 48 |
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 46 |
| OMYA UK LIMITED | 46 |
| LKAB MINERALS LIMITED | 45 |
| SCHLUMBERGER OILFIELD UK LIMITED | 44 |
| NICHE FUSED MAGNESIA LIMITED | 28 |
| AB INBEV UK LIMITED | 28 |
| BRUNEL HEALTHCARE MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 27 |
| AZELIS 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+ | 36 |
| 1m-15m | 31 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 5,165,874 |
| Ireland | 3,337,324 |
| Italy | 2,510,169 |
| France | 1,617,170 |
| United States | 1,609,470 |
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 | 2,632,073 | 2,533,801 | -98,272 |
| Ireland | 1,308,569 | 2,028,755 | +720,186 |
| Italy | 1,245,438 | 1,264,731 | +19,293 |
| France | 940,282 | 676,888 | -263,394 |
| United States | 778,524 | 830,946 | +52,422 |
| India | 750,243 | 708,581 | -41,662 |
| Romania | 634,323 | 640,310 | +5,987 |
| Spain | 566,798 | 647,853 | +81,055 |
| Egypt | 677,658 | 535,706 | -141,952 |
| Poland | 581,019 | 559,440 | -21,579 |
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 | 1,715,850 |
| XI | 1,075,346 |
| China | 301,821 |
| Belgium | 10,190 |
| Ireland | 8,564 |
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 | 1,042,717 | 673,133 | -369,584 |
| XI | 81,766 | 993,580 | +911,814 |
| China | 140,706 | 161,115 | +20,409 |
| Belgium | 10,190 | 0 | -10,190 |
| Ireland | 0 | 8,564 | +8,564 |
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) | 16,690,465 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,693,180 |
| Other | 3,111,771 |
| Air transport | 246,779 |
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) | 8,266,274 | 8,424,191 | +157,917 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,099,314 | 3,593,866 | -505,448 |
| Other | 1,275,379 | 1,836,392 | +561,013 |
| Air transport | 113,748 | 133,031 | +19,283 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,047,100 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,490,631 |
| 000 | 3,111,771 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,901,996 |
| Southampton | 2,481,301 |
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 | 5,193,898 | 4,853,202 | -340,696 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,632,805 | 1,857,826 | +225,021 |
| 000 | 1,275,379 | 1,836,392 | +561,013 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,146,769 | 755,227 | -1,391,542 |
| Southampton | 804,671 | 1,676,630 | +871,959 |
| Hull | 1,129,410 | 1,144,040 | +14,630 |
| Felixstowe | 557,784 | 647,431 | +89,647 |
| Liverpool Docks | 344,135 | 544,193 | +200,058 |
| Dover | 264,904 | 65,665 | -199,239 |
| Harwich | 98,802 | 167,642 | +68,840 |
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