Import/export HS code 2529: Feldspar and related minerals
Feldspar, leucite, nepheline, nepheline syenite, and fluorspar. These are natural minerals used in industries like ceramics and glass-making
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 6,085,161 |
| Germany | 4,988,706 |
| Turkey | 2,450,171 |
| Finland | 1,215,603 |
| Netherlands | 1,105,396 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 2,933,229 | 3,151,932 | +218,703 |
| Germany | 2,968,384 | 2,020,322 | -948,062 |
| Turkey | 1,320,187 | 1,129,984 | -190,203 |
| Finland | 566,144 | 649,459 | +83,315 |
| Netherlands | 965,599 | 139,797 | -825,802 |
| China | 168,157 | 485,549 | +317,392 |
| Poland | 183,262 | 159,898 | -23,364 |
| Czechia | 286,343 | 10,213 | -276,130 |
| Switzerland | 256,194 | 0 | -256,194 |
| Spain | 122,068 | 90,479 | -31,589 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 6,117,199 |
| China | 3,317,241 |
| Germany | 3,215,840 |
| Turkey | 2,743,671 |
| Finland | 1,183,761 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 2,956,457 | 3,160,742 | +204,285 |
| China | 2,809,625 | 507,616 | -2,302,009 |
| Germany | 1,300,468 | 1,915,372 | +614,904 |
| Turkey | 1,467,487 | 1,276,184 | -191,303 |
| Finland | 566,144 | 617,617 | +51,473 |
| Mexico | 271,220 | 413,673 | +142,453 |
| Czechia | 286,343 | 0 | -286,343 |
| Spain | 109,634 | 58,582 | -51,052 |
| Pakistan | 35,000 | 70,345 | +35,345 |
| Poland | 59,156 | 0 | -59,156 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 10 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 14,008,477 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,828,470 |
| Air transport | 222,059 |
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) | 7,392,502 | 6,615,975 | -776,527 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,348,112 | 1,480,358 | -867,754 |
| Air transport | 182,546 | 39,513 | -143,033 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 6,412,416 |
| TRT | 5,987,391 |
| Dover | 1,139,298 |
| Goole | 769,723 |
| Hull | 764,833 |
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 | 2,814,172 | 3,598,244 | +784,072 |
| TRT | 3,793,830 | 2,193,561 | -1,600,269 |
| Dover | 850,507 | 288,791 | -561,716 |
| Goole | 384,434 | 385,289 | +855 |
| Hull | 385,699 | 379,134 | -6,565 |
| Immingham Docks | 441,965 | 282,894 | -159,071 |
| Felixstowe | 313,775 | 282,940 | -30,835 |
| Eurotunnel | 191,499 | 193,184 | +1,685 |
| London | 139,314 | 220,749 | +81,435 |
| Killingholme | 174,048 | 61,342 | -112,706 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 7 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 242,143 |
| Turkey | 64,403 |
| Finland | 30,454 |
| Malaysia | 24,129 |
| India | 22,113 |
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 | 143,313 | 98,830 | -44,483 |
| Turkey | 44,839 | 19,564 | -25,275 |
| Finland | 12,836 | 17,618 | +4,782 |
| Malaysia | 12,875 | 11,254 | -1,621 |
| India | 10,446 | 11,667 | +1,221 |
| Netherlands | 20,622 | 0 | -20,622 |
| Israel | 0 | 17,186 | +17,186 |
| Indonesia | 3,888 | 9,488 | +5,600 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6,282 | 4,669 | -1,613 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 10,886 | +10,886 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 764 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 570 | 194 | -376 |
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) | 334,441 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 141,818 |
| Air transport | 17,370 |
| Other | 764 |
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) | 208,355 | 126,086 | -82,269 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 62,950 | 78,868 | +15,918 |
| Air transport | 1,000 | 16,370 | +15,370 |
| Other | 570 | 194 | -376 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 134,632 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 76,144 |
| London Gateway Port | 71,015 |
| Holyhead | 55,781 |
| Liverpool Docks | 51,666 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heysham | 71,546 | 63,086 | -8,460 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 52,662 | 23,482 | -29,180 |
| London Gateway Port | 34,760 | 36,255 | +1,495 |
| Holyhead | 39,107 | 16,674 | -22,433 |
| Liverpool Docks | 32,614 | 19,052 | -13,562 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,810 | 18,043 | +5,233 |
| Southampton | 9,500 | 20,297 | +10,797 |
| Hull | 12,426 | 0 | -12,426 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 6,563 | +6,563 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,000 | 5,543 | +4,543 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 2529
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Feldspar, leucite, nepheline, nepheline syenite, and fluorspar. These are natural minerals used in industries like ceramics and glass-making