Import/export HS code 2525: Mica and mica waste
A mineral used in electronics, cosmetics, and construction. Includes raw mica, sheets, and waste materials
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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 | 2,068,225 |
| Spain | 971,753 |
| France | 961,782 |
| Belgium | 382,974 |
| Canada | 295,073 |
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 | 1,180,807 | 887,418 | -293,389 |
| Spain | 499,256 | 472,497 | -26,759 |
| France | 496,341 | 465,441 | -30,900 |
| Belgium | 307,274 | 75,700 | -231,574 |
| Canada | 129,008 | 166,065 | +37,057 |
| Turkey | 117,391 | 108,651 | -8,740 |
| Italy | 110,920 | 105,964 | -4,956 |
| United States | 49,446 | 96,531 | +47,085 |
| Germany | 52,353 | 62,312 | +9,959 |
| Netherlands | 28,746 | 47,890 | +19,144 |
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 | 2,100,489 |
| Spain | 910,375 |
| France | 906,404 |
| Malaysia | 384,144 |
| Canada | 295,073 |
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 | 1,216,182 | 884,307 | -331,875 |
| Spain | 466,949 | 443,426 | -23,523 |
| France | 471,931 | 434,473 | -37,458 |
| Malaysia | 300,357 | 83,787 | -216,570 |
| Canada | 129,008 | 166,065 | +37,057 |
| United States | 129,483 | 160,023 | +30,540 |
| Turkey | 137,299 | 138,032 | +733 |
| Italy | 112,065 | 105,964 | -6,101 |
| Norway | 12,042 | 35,527 | +23,485 |
| Germany | 7,372 | 30,077 | +22,705 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Merseyside | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 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) | 3,979,600 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,341,285 |
| Air transport | 246,598 |
| Other | 7,327 |
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) | 2,053,078 | 1,926,522 | -126,556 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 874,844 | 466,441 | -408,403 |
| Air transport | 78,757 | 167,841 | +89,084 |
| Other | 7,327 | 0 | -7,327 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,203,530 |
| Felixstowe | 1,158,478 |
| Southampton | 953,664 |
| London | 494,841 |
| Dover | 354,479 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 613,944 | 589,586 | -24,358 |
| Felixstowe | 653,002 | 505,476 | -147,526 |
| Southampton | 507,543 | 446,121 | -61,422 |
| London | 314,886 | 179,955 | -134,931 |
| Dover | 235,755 | 118,724 | -117,031 |
| Eurotunnel | 239,294 | 87,146 | -152,148 |
| Killingholme | 110,228 | 95,787 | -14,441 |
| London Gateway Port | 89,689 | 88,883 | -806 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,240 | 95,023 | +83,783 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 44,865 | 39,024 | -5,841 |
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 | 7 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Specialised construction activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LKAB MINERALS LIMITED | 68 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 66 |
| OMYA UK LIMITED | 63 |
| LAWRENCE INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS LIMITED | 53 |
| ASTON CHEMICALS LIMITED | 49 |
| LKAB HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED | 43 |
| DEAN AND TRANTER LIMITED | 42 |
| COTY MANUFACTURING UK LIMITED | 36 |
| SUN CHEMICAL LIMITED | 17 |
| LAWRENCE INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 14 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,519,377 |
| Netherlands | 1,149,721 |
| Belgium | 588,280 |
| Philippines | 444,968 |
| Thailand | 391,597 |
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 | 1,118,419 | 1,400,958 | +282,539 |
| Netherlands | 616,931 | 532,790 | -84,141 |
| Belgium | 402,079 | 186,201 | -215,878 |
| Philippines | 150,876 | 294,092 | +143,216 |
| Thailand | 146,110 | 245,487 | +99,377 |
| Sweden | 139,290 | 207,909 | +68,619 |
| United States | 147,451 | 166,301 | +18,850 |
| China | 121,516 | 189,564 | +68,048 |
| Italy | 110,152 | 108,099 | -2,053 |
| Mexico | 102,470 | 78,361 | -24,109 |
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) | 5,016,148 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,887,062 |
| Air transport | 142,225 |
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) | 2,472,586 | 2,543,562 | +70,976 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,190,486 | 1,696,576 | +506,090 |
| Air transport | 84,673 | 57,552 | -27,121 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,069,736 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,602,740 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,300,339 |
| Felixstowe | 971,662 |
| Southampton | 364,022 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,522,963 | 1,546,773 | +23,810 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 876,593 | 726,147 | -150,446 |
| London Gateway Port | 351,837 | 948,502 | +596,665 |
| Felixstowe | 493,363 | 478,299 | -15,064 |
| Southampton | 203,701 | 160,321 | -43,380 |
| Liverpool Docks | 67,901 | 82,879 | +14,978 |
| Dover | 0 | 134,850 | +134,850 |
| London | 60,179 | 59,334 | -845 |
| Hull | 51,983 | 55,602 | +3,619 |
| East Midlands Airport | 45,031 | 11,549 | -33,482 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 2525
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A mineral used in electronics, cosmetics, and construction. Includes raw mica, sheets, and waste materials