Import/export HS code 252330: Aluminous cement
A fast-setting cement used in high-temperature environments. Ideal for industrial applications like furnace linings and fireproofing
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 22,373,646 |
| Croatia | 4,408,638 |
| Ireland | 2,524,455 |
| Spain | 1,771,535 |
| Turkey | 1,190,635 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 6,757,901 | 15,615,745 | +8,857,844 |
| Croatia | 2,129,266 | 2,279,372 | +150,106 |
| Ireland | 1,033,032 | 1,491,423 | +458,391 |
| Spain | 1,746,092 | 25,443 | -1,720,649 |
| Turkey | 312,855 | 877,780 | +564,925 |
| China | 777,381 | 393,739 | -383,642 |
| Netherlands | 654,750 | 432,337 | -222,413 |
| Egypt | 0 | 209,250 | +209,250 |
| Germany | 81,185 | 5,924 | -75,261 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 62,024 | +62,024 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 20,378,900 |
| Croatia | 4,420,988 |
| Brazil | 1,912,491 |
| Spain | 1,771,535 |
| Turkey | 1,190,635 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 6,731,809 | 13,647,091 | +6,915,282 |
| Croatia | 2,141,616 | 2,279,372 | +137,756 |
| Brazil | 0 | 1,912,491 | +1,912,491 |
| Spain | 1,746,092 | 25,443 | -1,720,649 |
| Turkey | 312,855 | 877,780 | +564,925 |
| China | 777,381 | 393,739 | -383,642 |
| Germany | 513,549 | 140,033 | -373,516 |
| Netherlands | 195,275 | 298,228 | +102,953 |
| Ireland | 66,168 | 149,423 | +83,255 |
| Egypt | 0 | 209,250 | +209,250 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +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) | 26,083,379 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,586,740 |
| Other | 2,308,864 |
| Road transport | 2,680 |
| Air transport | 1,155 |
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) | 8,454,585 | 17,628,794 | +9,174,209 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,080,001 | 2,506,739 | -1,573,262 |
| Other | 966,864 | 1,342,000 | +375,136 |
| Road transport | 2,680 | 0 | -2,680 |
| Air transport | 1,155 | 0 | -1,155 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 9,468,388 |
| Purfleet | 6,318,189 |
| Runcorn | 4,232,536 |
| Dover | 3,365,365 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,259,502 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 3,272,449 | 6,195,939 | +2,923,490 |
| Purfleet | 1,418,113 | 4,900,076 | +3,481,963 |
| Runcorn | 2,002,694 | 2,229,842 | +227,148 |
| Dover | 1,709,635 | 1,655,730 | -53,905 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,556,168 | 1,703,334 | +147,166 |
| 000 | 966,864 | 1,342,000 | +375,136 |
| Hull | 711,975 | 1,291,672 | +579,697 |
| Felixstowe | 454,801 | 572,988 | +118,187 |
| Immingham Docks | 586,928 | 400,627 | -186,301 |
| Belfast Port | 130,560 | 820,317 | +689,757 |
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 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Construction of buildings | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 24,718,135 |
| France | 10,216,011 |
| Germany | 7,017,131 |
| South Africa | 4,557,924 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,591,807 |
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 | 10,375,906 | 14,342,229 | +3,966,323 |
| France | 3,864,900 | 6,351,111 | +2,486,211 |
| Germany | 5,244,615 | 1,772,516 | -3,472,099 |
| South Africa | 2,494,075 | 2,063,849 | -430,226 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,213,675 | 1,378,132 | +164,457 |
| Sweden | 1,381,032 | 1,130,418 | -250,614 |
| United States | 1,345,592 | 195,723 | -1,149,869 |
| Denmark | 610,157 | 588,543 | -21,614 |
| Netherlands | 669,118 | 139,462 | -529,656 |
| Australia | 436,509 | 128,188 | -308,321 |
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 | 22,473,641 |
| Turkey | 380,244 |
| Ireland | 88,537 |
| France | 27,693 |
| China | 32 |
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 | 9,444,919 | 13,028,722 | +3,583,803 |
| Turkey | 0 | 380,244 | +380,244 |
| Ireland | 8,901 | 79,636 | +70,735 |
| France | 15,118 | 12,575 | -2,543 |
| China | 0 | 32 | +32 |
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) | 25,253,695 |
| Other | 23,023,957 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,775,284 |
| Rail transport | 74,878 |
| Air transport | 31,474 |
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) | 13,953,036 | 11,300,659 | -2,652,377 |
| Other | 9,471,289 | 13,552,668 | +4,081,379 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,052,933 | 4,722,351 | -2,330,582 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 74,878 | +74,878 |
| Air transport | 31,474 | 0 | -31,474 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 23,023,957 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,036,873 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,635,973 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,157,898 |
| Southampton | 3,376,601 |
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 | 9,471,289 | 13,552,668 | +4,081,379 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,831,615 | 6,205,258 | -2,626,357 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,855,246 | 3,780,727 | -74,519 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,601,609 | 2,556,289 | +954,680 |
| Southampton | 2,737,172 | 639,429 | -2,097,743 |
| London | 1,089,171 | 806,923 | -282,248 |
| Dover | 777,230 | 552,406 | -224,824 |
| Eurotunnel | 662,141 | 659,517 | -2,624 |
| Holyhead | 545,864 | 421,463 | -124,401 |
| Milford | 217,965 | 346,543 | +128,578 |
Quick facts
HS code: 252330
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A fast-setting cement used in high-temperature environments. Ideal for industrial applications like furnace linings and fireproofing