Import/export HS code 252321: White cement
A type of cement used for decorative purposes. It’s white in color and often used for tiles, sculptures, and architectural designs
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
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Suffolk | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West of England | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
|
4 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
|
Other mining and quarrying
|
2 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CASTLE CEMENT LIMITED | 47 |
| HOLCIM UK LIMITED | 36 |
| TARMAC CEMENT LIMITED | 24 |
| CEMEX INVESTMENTS LIMITED | 20 |
| A J CHAMPION & SONS LIMITED | 18 |
| MANNOK CEMENT (GB) LIMITED | 15 |
| TARMAC HOLDINGS LIMITED | 14 |
| BREEDON CEMENT LIMITED | 8 |
| AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 5 |
| DEGAFLOOR LIMITED | 5 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 4,333,572 |
| Falkland Islands | 357,238 |
| Norway | 130,059 |
| Denmark | 91,055 |
| Italy | 67,349 |
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 | 1,941,174 | 2,392,398 | +451,224 |
| Falkland Islands | 85,093 | 272,145 | +187,052 |
| Norway | 1,331 | 128,728 | +127,397 |
| Denmark | 42,511 | 48,544 | +6,033 |
| Italy | 38,093 | 29,256 | -8,837 |
| Ukraine | 13,791 | 6,918 | -6,873 |
| France | 17,126 | 3,007 | -14,119 |
| Belgium | 10,389 | 997 | -9,392 |
| United States | 10,229 | 0 | -10,229 |
| Netherlands | 5,600 | 2,624 | -2,976 |
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 | 3,666,113 |
| Ireland | 155,516 |
| Spain | 40,243 |
| XL | 4,245 |
| Portugal | 2,939 |
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 | 1,473,588 | 2,192,525 | +718,937 |
| Ireland | 129,255 | 26,261 | -102,994 |
| Spain | 21,429 | 18,814 | -2,615 |
| XL | 0 | 4,245 | +4,245 |
| Portugal | 2,426 | 513 | -1,913 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 3,880,780 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 707,947 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 499,261 |
| Air transport | 19,137 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 1,636,700 | 2,244,080 | +607,380 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 445,438 | 262,509 | -182,929 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 87,409 | 411,852 | +324,443 |
| Air transport | 18,223 | 914 | -17,309 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 3,880,780 |
| Milford | 326,839 |
| Southampton | 279,833 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 250,852 |
| Peterhead | 128,728 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 1,636,700 | 2,244,080 | +607,380 |
| Milford | 182,427 | 144,412 | -38,015 |
| Southampton | 6,045 | 273,788 | +267,743 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 138,669 | 112,183 | -26,486 |
| Peterhead | 0 | 128,728 | +128,728 |
| London Gateway Port | 79,048 | 118 | -78,930 |
| Fishguard | 55,641 | 1,560 | -54,081 |
| Heysham | 39,660 | 388 | -39,272 |
| Holyhead | 24,180 | 979 | -23,201 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,892 | 0 | -16,892 |
Quick facts
HS code: 252321
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A type of cement used for decorative purposes. It’s white in color and often used for tiles, sculptures, and architectural designs