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 | 1,961,074 |
| France | 951,944 |
| Spain | 891,609 |
| Belgium | 323,025 |
| 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 | 1,124,576 | 836,498 | -288,078 |
| France | 462,932 | 489,012 | +26,080 |
| Spain | 483,403 | 408,206 | -75,197 |
| Belgium | 279,388 | 43,637 | -235,751 |
| Canada | 141,866 | 153,207 | +11,341 |
| Turkey | 149,957 | 83,418 | -66,539 |
| Italy | 103,404 | 96,229 | -7,175 |
| United States | 42,775 | 94,807 | +52,032 |
| Germany | 51,397 | 60,630 | +9,233 |
| Netherlands | 20,691 | 44,859 | +24,168 |
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 | 1,987,786 |
| France | 840,766 |
| Spain | 830,231 |
| Malaysia | 382,408 |
| 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 | 1,156,123 | 831,663 | -324,460 |
| France | 440,935 | 399,831 | -41,104 |
| Spain | 451,096 | 379,135 | -71,961 |
| Malaysia | 257,722 | 124,686 | -133,036 |
| Canada | 141,866 | 153,207 | +11,341 |
| Turkey | 164,331 | 112,799 | -51,532 |
| United States | 117,719 | 158,341 | +40,622 |
| Italy | 104,549 | 96,229 | -8,320 |
| Norway | 7,600 | 47,721 | +40,121 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 3,780,603 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,257,992 |
| Air transport | 244,335 |
| 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) | 2,025,295 | 1,755,308 | -269,987 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 787,228 | 470,764 | -316,464 |
| Air transport | 81,597 | 162,738 | +81,141 |
| 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 | 1,133,526 |
| Felixstowe | 1,079,635 |
| Southampton | 910,521 |
| London | 429,384 |
| Dover | 336,454 |
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 | 618,049 | 515,477 | -102,572 |
| Felixstowe | 664,453 | 415,182 | -249,271 |
| Southampton | 466,880 | 443,641 | -23,239 |
| London | 268,069 | 161,315 | -106,754 |
| Dover | 241,913 | 94,541 | -147,372 |
| Eurotunnel | 196,184 | 67,171 | -129,013 |
| Killingholme | 101,466 | 87,298 | -14,168 |
| London Gateway Port | 89,689 | 88,883 | -806 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,717 | 109,603 | +104,886 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,684 | 96,003 | +88,319 |
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
|
4 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
2 |
|
Specialised construction activities
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 6 |
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LKAB MINERALS LIMITED | 69 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 67 |
| OMYA UK LIMITED | 64 |
| LAWRENCE INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS LIMITED | 53 |
| ASTON CHEMICALS LIMITED | 50 |
| LKAB HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED | 43 |
| DEAN AND TRANTER LIMITED | 42 |
| COTY MANUFACTURING UK LIMITED | 37 |
| 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 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | 2,361,175 |
| Netherlands | 1,069,755 |
| Belgium | 536,811 |
| Philippines | 444,968 |
| Thailand | 375,203 |
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 | 1,149,279 | 1,211,896 | +62,617 |
| Netherlands | 514,975 | 554,780 | +39,805 |
| Belgium | 352,053 | 184,758 | -167,295 |
| Philippines | 250,568 | 194,400 | -56,168 |
| Thailand | 129,716 | 245,487 | +115,771 |
| United States | 153,802 | 185,591 | +31,789 |
| Sweden | 160,740 | 172,746 | +12,006 |
| China | 143,776 | 143,670 | -106 |
| Italy | 94,881 | 93,357 | -1,524 |
| Turkey | 92,338 | 86,166 | -6,172 |
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) | 4,796,601 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,784,036 |
| Air transport | 128,792 |
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) | 2,471,543 | 2,325,058 | -146,485 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,242,245 | 1,541,791 | +299,546 |
| Air transport | 73,650 | 55,142 | -18,508 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,853,962 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,522,802 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,209,097 |
| Felixstowe | 1,016,903 |
| Southampton | 352,529 |
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 | 1,459,741 | 1,394,221 | -65,520 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 941,722 | 581,080 | -360,642 |
| London Gateway Port | 289,523 | 919,574 | +630,051 |
| Felixstowe | 617,018 | 399,885 | -217,133 |
| Southampton | 221,500 | 131,029 | -90,471 |
| Liverpool Docks | 67,901 | 113,415 | +45,514 |
| Dover | 0 | 142,635 | +142,635 |
| London | 60,179 | 74,177 | +13,998 |
| Hull | 51,983 | 55,602 | +3,619 |
| East Midlands Airport | 36,493 | 11,549 | -24,944 |
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