Import/export HS code 2521: Limestone for lime or cement
Limestone flux and other calcareous stones used to make lime or cement, essential in construction and industrial processes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 569,799 |
| Ireland | 518,902 |
| Norway | 146,083 |
| United States | 95,789 |
| France | 42,209 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 412,065 | 157,734 | -254,331 |
| Ireland | 152,023 | 366,879 | +214,856 |
| Norway | 0 | 146,083 | +146,083 |
| United States | 21,557 | 74,232 | +52,675 |
| France | 42,209 | 0 | -42,209 |
| Turkey | 29,878 | 3,586 | -26,292 |
| Poland | 12,580 | 10,207 | -2,373 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | 0 | 14,568 | +14,568 |
| Italy | 13,093 | 0 | -13,093 |
| Belgium | 12,571 | 3 | -12,568 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 556,859 |
| Norway | 146,083 |
| United States | 81,607 |
| Turkey | 60,156 |
| France | 41,804 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 411,635 | 145,224 | -266,411 |
| Norway | 0 | 146,083 | +146,083 |
| United States | 21,557 | 60,050 | +38,493 |
| Turkey | 29,878 | 30,278 | +400 |
| France | 41,804 | 0 | -41,804 |
| Italy | 24,793 | 1,925 | -22,868 |
| Poland | 10,226 | 10,207 | -19 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | 0 | 14,568 | +14,568 |
| Germany | 5,754 | 642 | -5,112 |
| Portugal | 0 | 5,097 | +5,097 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Essex | 2 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 847,517 |
| Other | 514,610 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 97,897 |
| Air transport | 25,594 |
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) | 456,529 | 390,988 | -65,541 |
| Other | 149,987 | 364,623 | +214,636 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 79,692 | 18,205 | -61,487 |
| Air transport | 16,436 | 9,158 | -7,278 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 514,610 |
| London Gateway Port | 411,623 |
| Inverness | 146,083 |
| Southampton | 137,445 |
| Felixstowe | 137,275 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 149,987 | 364,623 | +214,636 |
| London Gateway Port | 318,651 | 92,972 | -225,679 |
| Inverness | 0 | 146,083 | +146,083 |
| Southampton | 53,157 | 84,288 | +31,131 |
| Felixstowe | 81,682 | 55,593 | -26,089 |
| Dover | 33,093 | 10,605 | -22,488 |
| Purfleet | 41,804 | 3 | -41,801 |
| Birmingham Airport | 11,839 | 3,545 | -8,294 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 11,654 | +11,654 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,500 | 3,289 | -1,211 |
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 | 8 |
| Specialised construction activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 2 |
| Services to buildings and landscape activities | 2 |
| Construction of buildings | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BRIDGE STREET STONE LIMITED | 44 |
| GROUNDWORK TERRACOTTA & STONE LTD | 25 |
| FORAS LIMITED | 23 |
| STRATA STONES LIMITED | 21 |
| GIO-TEX LTD | 21 |
| DEAN AND TRANTER LIMITED | 21 |
| CULTECH LTD | 20 |
| STONE PLUS UK LIMITED | 15 |
| WHITE HALL FLAGSTONES LTD | 15 |
| PRICES PAVING AND TILE LIMITED | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,538,636 |
| Germany | 1,370,636 |
| Denmark | 1,109,062 |
| Netherlands | 185,641 |
| Iceland | 146,327 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,312,471 | 1,226,165 | -86,306 |
| Germany | 606,936 | 763,700 | +156,764 |
| Denmark | 386,231 | 722,831 | +336,600 |
| Netherlands | 40,706 | 144,935 | +104,229 |
| Iceland | 78,283 | 68,044 | -10,239 |
| Norway | 38,800 | 34,374 | -4,426 |
| Brazil | 21,234 | 49,014 | +27,780 |
| Sweden | 31,882 | 34,178 | +2,296 |
| Turkey | 19,068 | 19,067 | -1 |
| Switzerland | 12,000 | 0 | -12,000 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 2,253,212 |
| Ireland | 24,817 |
| Spain | 3,150 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 1,177,647 | 1,075,565 | -102,082 |
| Ireland | 1,644 | 23,173 | +21,529 |
| Spain | 3,150 | 0 | -3,150 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,885,274 |
| Other | 2,308,183 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 443,708 |
| Air transport | 5,265 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,147,685 | 1,737,589 | +589,904 |
| Other | 1,193,941 | 1,114,242 | -79,699 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 222,391 | 221,317 | -1,074 |
| Air transport | 2,059 | 3,206 | +1,147 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Sunderland | 2,649,443 |
| 000 | 2,308,183 |
| Immingham Docks | 270,204 |
| Liverpool Docks | 158,929 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 80,998 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 1,033,060 | 1,616,383 | +583,323 |
| 000 | 1,193,941 | 1,114,242 | -79,699 |
| Immingham Docks | 139,353 | 130,851 | -8,502 |
| Liverpool Docks | 58,529 | 100,400 | +41,871 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 41,515 | 39,483 | -2,032 |
| London Gateway Port | 21,234 | 50,662 | +29,428 |
| Milford | 51,126 | 0 | -51,126 |
| Holyhead | 4,692 | 14,023 | +9,331 |
| 499 | 9,612 | 0 | -9,612 |
| Heysham | 7,333 | 0 | -7,333 |
Quick facts
HS code: 2521
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Limestone flux and other calcareous stones used to make lime or cement, essential in construction and industrial processes