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 | 1,841,531 |
| Spain | 1,035,963 |
| France | 849,624 |
| Belgium | 397,988 |
| Canada | 249,539 |
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 | 1,036,599 | 804,932 | -231,667 |
| Spain | 524,608 | 511,355 | -13,253 |
| France | 560,365 | 289,259 | -271,106 |
| Belgium | 257,663 | 140,325 | -117,338 |
| Canada | 142,022 | 107,517 | -34,505 |
| Turkey | 113,842 | 114,179 | +337 |
| Italy | 111,138 | 79,418 | -31,720 |
| Germany | 47,421 | 54,371 | +6,950 |
| United States | 64,902 | 31,407 | -33,495 |
| Netherlands | 29,663 | 17,391 | -12,272 |
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 | 1,880,169 |
| Spain | 974,585 |
| France | 824,894 |
| Malaysia | 369,451 |
| Turkey | 270,936 |
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 | 1,071,089 | 809,080 | -262,009 |
| Spain | 495,372 | 479,213 | -16,159 |
| France | 547,319 | 277,575 | -269,744 |
| Malaysia | 252,410 | 117,041 | -135,369 |
| Turkey | 133,750 | 137,186 | +3,436 |
| Canada | 142,022 | 107,517 | -34,505 |
| United States | 128,800 | 97,224 | -31,576 |
| Italy | 111,138 | 80,563 | -30,575 |
| India | 11,330 | 12,426 | +1,096 |
| Austria | 15,675 | 7,308 | -8,367 |
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 | 1 | -1 |
| 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 | 0 | -1 |
| 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) | 3,633,136 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,248,617 |
| Air transport | 222,300 |
| 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) | 1,961,054 | 1,672,082 | -288,972 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 878,418 | 370,199 | -508,219 |
| Air transport | 85,284 | 137,016 | +51,732 |
| 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 | 1,231,825 |
| Felixstowe | 1,068,814 |
| Southampton | 781,086 |
| London | 522,379 |
| Eurotunnel | 315,198 |
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 | 654,603 | 577,222 | -77,381 |
| Felixstowe | 583,781 | 485,033 | -98,748 |
| Southampton | 423,279 | 357,807 | -65,472 |
| London | 415,531 | 106,848 | -308,683 |
| Eurotunnel | 200,210 | 114,988 | -85,222 |
| Dover | 188,048 | 123,217 | -64,831 |
| Killingholme | 110,446 | 69,241 | -41,205 |
| London Gateway Port | 89,689 | 68,436 | -21,253 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,329 | 91,601 | +74,272 |
| ZLC | 84,258 | 0 | -84,258 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LKAB MINERALS LIMITED | 65 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 62 |
| OMYA UK LIMITED | 61 |
| LAWRENCE INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS LIMITED | 53 |
| ASTON CHEMICALS LIMITED | 48 |
| LKAB HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED | 43 |
| DEAN AND TRANTER LIMITED | 41 |
| COTY MANUFACTURING UK LIMITED | 32 |
| SUN CHEMICAL LIMITED | 15 |
| DUPRE MINERALS LIMITED | 13 |
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 | 2,273,718 |
| Netherlands | 1,016,283 |
| Belgium | 595,098 |
| Philippines | 380,168 |
| Thailand | 323,816 |
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 | 1,130,576 | 1,143,142 | +12,566 |
| Netherlands | 657,631 | 358,652 | -298,979 |
| Belgium | 412,510 | 182,588 | -229,922 |
| Philippines | 0 | 380,168 | +380,168 |
| Thailand | 193,468 | 130,348 | -63,120 |
| Sweden | 125,160 | 185,217 | +60,057 |
| China | 97,877 | 180,333 | +82,456 |
| United States | 141,742 | 111,870 | -29,872 |
| Mexico | 129,139 | 76,299 | -52,840 |
| Italy | 118,128 | 86,041 | -32,087 |
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) | 4,490,538 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,467,364 |
| Air transport | 140,771 |
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) | 2,421,237 | 2,069,301 | -351,936 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,170,602 | 1,296,762 | +126,160 |
| Air transport | 84,283 | 56,488 | -27,795 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,682,003 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,541,858 |
| London Gateway Port | 875,288 |
| Felixstowe | 863,053 |
| Southampton | 426,870 |
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 | 1,511,350 | 1,170,653 | -340,697 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 924,573 | 617,285 | -307,288 |
| London Gateway Port | 334,796 | 540,492 | +205,696 |
| Felixstowe | 328,595 | 534,458 | +205,863 |
| Southampton | 261,071 | 165,799 | -95,272 |
| Hull | 82,273 | 55,602 | -26,671 |
| Dover | 0 | 134,850 | +134,850 |
| London | 61,184 | 53,675 | -7,509 |
| Liverpool Docks | 53,445 | 55,014 | +1,569 |
| East Midlands Airport | 45,734 | 11,482 | -34,252 |
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