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 | 6,433,823 |
| Germany | 5,208,403 |
| Turkey | 2,524,120 |
| Finland | 1,293,646 |
| China | 1,082,274 |
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 | 3,267,684 | 3,166,139 | -101,545 |
| Germany | 2,948,976 | 2,259,427 | -689,549 |
| Turkey | 1,356,362 | 1,167,758 | -188,604 |
| Finland | 605,587 | 688,059 | +82,472 |
| China | 568,836 | 513,438 | -55,398 |
| Netherlands | 878,586 | 101,698 | -776,888 |
| Poland | 167,686 | 143,201 | -24,485 |
| Switzerland | 256,194 | 0 | -256,194 |
| Czechia | 242,317 | 10,213 | -232,104 |
| France | 27,270 | 213,163 | +185,893 |
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 | 6,465,861 |
| China | 3,607,062 |
| Germany | 3,433,612 |
| Turkey | 2,831,165 |
| Finland | 1,261,804 |
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 | 3,301,741 | 3,164,120 | -137,621 |
| China | 3,071,557 | 535,505 | -2,536,052 |
| Germany | 1,272,231 | 2,161,381 | +889,150 |
| Turkey | 1,516,208 | 1,314,957 | -201,251 |
| Finland | 590,891 | 670,913 | +80,022 |
| Mexico | 327,476 | 436,798 | +109,322 |
| Czechia | 242,317 | 0 | -242,317 |
| Spain | 105,010 | 68,013 | -36,997 |
| 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 | 11 |
| 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 | 9 | +0 |
| 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) | 14,907,118 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,028,095 |
| Air transport | 181,539 |
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) | 8,191,717 | 6,715,401 | -1,476,316 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,265,238 | 1,762,857 | -502,381 |
| Air transport | 144,507 | 37,032 | -107,475 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 7,210,843 |
| TRT | 6,019,293 |
| Dover | 1,090,979 |
| Immingham Docks | 922,316 |
| Goole | 769,723 |
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 | 3,526,367 | 3,684,476 | +158,109 |
| TRT | 3,822,604 | 2,196,689 | -1,625,915 |
| Dover | 852,745 | 238,234 | -614,511 |
| Immingham Docks | 424,148 | 498,168 | +74,020 |
| Goole | 384,434 | 385,289 | +855 |
| Hull | 386,609 | 369,442 | -17,167 |
| Felixstowe | 324,833 | 316,129 | -8,704 |
| Eurotunnel | 153,671 | 271,455 | +117,784 |
| London | 178,701 | 225,648 | +46,947 |
| Killingholme | 131,613 | 61,342 | -70,271 |
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 | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
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 | 7 |
| 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 | 261,368 |
| Turkey | 78,400 |
| Finland | 46,497 |
| Indonesia | 24,503 |
| Malaysia | 24,129 |
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 | 128,363 | 133,005 | +4,642 |
| Turkey | 38,249 | 40,151 | +1,902 |
| Finland | 12,836 | 33,661 | +20,825 |
| Indonesia | 6,284 | 18,219 | +11,935 |
| Malaysia | 12,875 | 11,254 | -1,621 |
| Netherlands | 20,622 | 8 | -20,614 |
| India | 13,523 | 3,990 | -9,533 |
| Israel | 0 | 17,186 | +17,186 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 13,431 | +13,431 |
| United States | 1,379 | 8,263 | +6,884 |
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 | 537 |
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 | 308 | 229 | -79 |
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) | 368,116 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 166,120 |
| Air transport | 18,302 |
| Other | 537 |
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) | 188,407 | 179,709 | -8,698 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 63,823 | 102,297 | +38,474 |
| Air transport | 5,000 | 13,302 | +8,302 |
| Other | 308 | 229 | -79 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 160,593 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 90,583 |
| London Gateway Port | 68,112 |
| Holyhead | 59,313 |
| Immingham Docks | 46,896 |
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 | 71,814 | 88,779 | +16,965 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 45,012 | 45,571 | +559 |
| London Gateway Port | 33,237 | 34,875 | +1,638 |
| Holyhead | 31,016 | 28,297 | -2,719 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,955 | 32,941 | +18,986 |
| Liverpool Docks | 25,492 | 15,917 | -9,575 |
| Southampton | 11,896 | 26,518 | +14,622 |
| Hull | 12,426 | 0 | -12,426 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 9,108 | +9,108 |
| 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