Import/export HS code 251990: Various magnesium products
Includes various forms of magnesium oxide and magnesia, often used in industrial processes
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 9,040,169 |
| Spain | 6,982,034 |
| Greece | 5,278,671 |
| Turkey | 4,688,522 |
| Germany | 4,215,269 |
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 | 4,377,177 | 4,662,992 | +285,815 |
| Spain | 4,439,289 | 2,542,745 | -1,896,544 |
| Greece | 2,773,898 | 2,504,773 | -269,125 |
| Turkey | 2,770,692 | 1,917,830 | -852,862 |
| Germany | 1,830,171 | 2,385,098 | +554,927 |
| Ireland | 1,956,383 | 1,926,774 | -29,609 |
| Netherlands | 1,838,476 | 1,283,376 | -555,100 |
| India | 900,996 | 404,891 | -496,105 |
| Japan | 415,721 | 595,256 | +179,535 |
| United States | 326,079 | 334,549 | +8,470 |
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 | 10,694,648 |
| Greece | 6,320,747 |
| Spain | 5,299,185 |
| Turkey | 4,119,001 |
| Japan | 2,278,652 |
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 | 5,358,393 | 5,336,255 | -22,138 |
| Greece | 3,047,031 | 3,273,716 | +226,685 |
| Spain | 3,087,502 | 2,211,683 | -875,819 |
| Turkey | 2,811,604 | 1,307,397 | -1,504,207 |
| Japan | 779,637 | 1,499,015 | +719,378 |
| Israel | 1,032,233 | 1,117,093 | +84,860 |
| Netherlands | 802,199 | 610,568 | -191,631 |
| India | 905,884 | 404,891 | -500,993 |
| Germany | 613,564 | 427,612 | -185,952 |
| Mexico | 592,272 | 349,820 | -242,452 |
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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Cheshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
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) | 28,548,872 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,129,081 |
| Other | 5,095,593 |
| Air transport | 699,938 |
| 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) | 15,705,364 | 12,843,508 | -2,861,856 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,016,840 | 4,112,241 | +95,401 |
| Other | 2,852,818 | 2,242,775 | -610,043 |
| Air transport | 416,285 | 283,653 | -132,632 |
| Road transport | 30,076 | 0 | -30,076 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 9,719,856 |
| Goole | 6,639,491 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,139,958 |
| 000 | 5,095,593 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,025,093 |
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 | 4,967,205 | 4,752,651 | -214,554 |
| Goole | 2,722,313 | 3,917,178 | +1,194,865 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,799,852 | 2,340,106 | -459,746 |
| 000 | 2,852,818 | 2,242,775 | -610,043 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,155,918 | 1,869,175 | -286,743 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,279,752 | 1,381,514 | +101,762 |
| Glasson Dock | 2,017,924 | 0 | -2,017,924 |
| Dover | 1,018,484 | 678,989 | -339,495 |
| Southampton | 933,583 | 682,406 | -251,177 |
| Belfast Port | 395,316 | 238,567 | -156,749 |
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
|
19 |
|
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
|
11 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
9 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 20 |
| 2026-04 | 19 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 23 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 106 |
| D A CHEMICALS GROUP LIMITED | 49 |
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 47 |
| OMYA UK LIMITED | 46 |
| LKAB MINERALS LIMITED | 45 |
| SCHLUMBERGER OILFIELD UK LIMITED | 44 |
| NICHE FUSED MAGNESIA LIMITED | 29 |
| AB INBEV UK LIMITED | 29 |
| BRUNEL HEALTHCARE MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 28 |
| 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+ | 34 |
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 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 | 5,140,310 |
| Ireland | 3,243,914 |
| Italy | 2,396,431 |
| United States | 1,630,350 |
| India | 1,497,535 |
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 | 2,703,194 | 2,437,116 | -266,078 |
| Ireland | 1,114,232 | 2,129,682 | +1,015,450 |
| Italy | 1,234,110 | 1,162,321 | -71,789 |
| United States | 872,765 | 757,585 | -115,180 |
| India | 790,153 | 707,382 | -82,771 |
| France | 868,231 | 623,561 | -244,670 |
| Egypt | 632,568 | 612,572 | -19,996 |
| Romania | 677,564 | 523,259 | -154,305 |
| Spain | 603,585 | 578,311 | -25,274 |
| Poland | 602,118 | 415,260 | -186,858 |
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 | 1,516,972 |
| XI | 1,193,353 |
| China | 306,994 |
| 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 | 860,374 | 656,598 | -203,776 |
| XI | 87,805 | 1,105,548 | +1,017,743 |
| China | 140,385 | 166,609 | +26,224 |
| 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) | 16,246,767 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,577,039 |
| Other | 3,025,883 |
| Air transport | 228,049 |
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) | 8,599,822 | 7,646,945 | -952,877 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,220,457 | 3,356,582 | -863,875 |
| Other | 1,088,564 | 1,937,319 | +848,755 |
| Air transport | 111,534 | 116,515 | +4,981 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,711,708 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,573,844 |
| 000 | 3,025,883 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,795,933 |
| Southampton | 2,564,961 |
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 | 5,205,588 | 4,506,120 | -699,468 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,839,088 | 1,734,756 | -104,332 |
| 000 | 1,088,564 | 1,937,319 | +848,755 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,038,696 | 757,237 | -1,281,459 |
| Southampton | 1,028,529 | 1,536,432 | +507,903 |
| Hull | 1,154,783 | 931,240 | -223,543 |
| Felixstowe | 561,477 | 596,654 | +35,177 |
| Liverpool Docks | 498,563 | 420,673 | -77,890 |
| Dover | 175,280 | 59,900 | -115,380 |
| Harwich | 77,184 | 150,606 | +73,422 |
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