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 | 22,079,626 |
| Croatia | 5,139,986 |
| Ireland | 2,495,444 |
| Spain | 1,771,535 |
| Turkey | 1,181,757 |
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 | 8,158,210 | 13,921,416 | +5,763,206 |
| Croatia | 2,840,985 | 2,299,001 | -541,984 |
| Ireland | 1,194,223 | 1,301,221 | +106,998 |
| Spain | 1,751,535 | 20,000 | -1,731,535 |
| Turkey | 376,091 | 805,666 | +429,575 |
| China | 771,546 | 208,393 | -563,153 |
| Netherlands | 542,623 | 409,831 | -132,792 |
| Egypt | 105,300 | 103,950 | -1,350 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 62,024 | +62,024 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 61,707 | +61,707 |
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 | 20,077,589 |
| Croatia | 5,152,336 |
| Brazil | 1,912,491 |
| Spain | 1,771,535 |
| Turkey | 1,181,757 |
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 | 8,132,118 | 11,945,471 | +3,813,353 |
| Croatia | 2,853,335 | 2,299,001 | -554,334 |
| Brazil | 0 | 1,912,491 | +1,912,491 |
| Spain | 1,751,535 | 20,000 | -1,731,535 |
| Turkey | 376,091 | 805,666 | +429,575 |
| China | 771,546 | 208,393 | -563,153 |
| Germany | 391,236 | 135,281 | -255,955 |
| Netherlands | 147,647 | 302,323 | +154,676 |
| Ireland | 77,684 | 145,731 | +68,047 |
| Egypt | 105,300 | 103,950 | -1,350 |
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 | 1 | +0 |
| 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 | 1 | 0 | -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) | 26,968,121 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,819,017 |
| Other | 2,272,029 |
| 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) | 11,126,346 | 15,841,775 | +4,715,429 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,518,095 | 2,300,922 | -1,217,173 |
| Other | 1,116,539 | 1,155,490 | +38,951 |
| 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 | 9,397,479 |
| Purfleet | 6,298,555 |
| Runcorn | 4,980,121 |
| Dover | 3,276,500 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,061,205 |
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 | 4,619,784 | 4,777,695 | +157,911 |
| Purfleet | 1,410,829 | 4,887,726 | +3,476,897 |
| Runcorn | 2,718,300 | 2,261,821 | -456,479 |
| Dover | 1,654,228 | 1,622,272 | -31,956 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,542,702 | 1,518,503 | -24,199 |
| 000 | 1,116,539 | 1,155,490 | +38,951 |
| Hull | 817,607 | 1,268,242 | +450,635 |
| Felixstowe | 645,590 | 443,906 | -201,684 |
| Belfast Port | 202,674 | 748,203 | +545,529 |
| Immingham Docks | 439,982 | 358,313 | -81,669 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 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 | 24,544,171 |
| France | 10,309,105 |
| Germany | 6,110,510 |
| South Africa | 4,336,500 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,548,677 |
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 | 11,069,803 | 13,474,368 | +2,404,565 |
| France | 4,622,660 | 5,686,445 | +1,063,785 |
| Germany | 5,084,271 | 1,026,239 | -4,058,032 |
| South Africa | 2,415,351 | 1,921,149 | -494,202 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,294,083 | 1,254,594 | -39,489 |
| Sweden | 1,326,817 | 912,078 | -414,739 |
| Denmark | 675,784 | 524,696 | -151,088 |
| United States | 636,489 | 199,371 | -437,118 |
| Netherlands | 593,016 | 93,234 | -499,782 |
| Australia | 343,315 | 128,188 | -215,127 |
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 | 22,313,339 |
| Turkey | 418,942 |
| Ireland | 103,570 |
| France | 25,469 |
| 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 | 10,009,547 | 12,303,792 | +2,294,245 |
| Turkey | 102,874 | 316,068 | +213,194 |
| Ireland | 19,481 | 84,089 | +64,608 |
| France | 13,889 | 11,580 | -2,309 |
| 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) | 23,741,662 |
| Other | 22,915,051 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,976,772 |
| Rail transport | 91,947 |
| 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) | 14,406,517 | 9,335,145 | -5,071,372 |
| Other | 10,148,071 | 12,766,980 | +2,618,909 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,299,927 | 4,676,845 | -1,623,082 |
| Rail transport | 7,528 | 84,419 | +76,891 |
| 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 | 22,915,051 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,990,802 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,564,400 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,902,842 |
| Southampton | 2,488,259 |
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 | 10,148,071 | 12,766,980 | +2,618,909 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,657,467 | 5,333,335 | -3,324,132 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,594,426 | 3,969,974 | +375,548 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,606,694 | 2,296,148 | +689,454 |
| Southampton | 2,189,208 | 299,051 | -1,890,157 |
| London | 1,256,952 | 616,418 | -640,534 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,002,479 | 319,179 | -683,300 |
| Dover | 917,334 | 343,239 | -574,095 |
| Holyhead | 465,148 | 394,452 | -70,696 |
| Milford | 324,065 | 291,381 | -32,684 |
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