Import/export HS code 252921: Fluorspar with low calcium fluoride
Fluorspar containing 97% or less calcium fluoride, used in industries like metallurgy and chemical production
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,094,736 |
| China | 1,313,811 |
| Netherlands | 944,096 |
| Poland | 304,745 |
| Switzerland | 256,194 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,245,306 | 849,430 | -1,395,876 |
| China | 449,647 | 864,164 | +414,517 |
| Netherlands | 822,159 | 121,937 | -700,222 |
| Poland | 156,977 | 147,768 | -9,209 |
| Switzerland | 256,194 | 0 | -256,194 |
| France | 40,905 | 163,256 | +122,351 |
| Pakistan | 35,000 | 70,345 | +35,345 |
| Belgium | 28,640 | 13,635 | -15,005 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 13,979 | +13,979 |
| South Africa | 10,222 | 0 | -10,222 |
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 | 3,762,716 |
| Germany | 1,580,906 |
| Mexico | 769,849 |
| Pakistan | 105,345 |
| Poland | 59,156 |
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 | 2,885,695 | 877,021 | -2,008,674 |
| Germany | 731,476 | 849,430 | +117,954 |
| Mexico | 322,131 | 447,718 | +125,587 |
| Pakistan | 35,000 | 70,345 | +35,345 |
| Poland | 59,156 | 0 | -59,156 |
| South Africa | 10,222 | 0 | -10,222 |
| Italy | 4,753 | 0 | -4,753 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 4,062 | +4,062 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | 4,996,023 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,285,012 |
| Air transport | 15,974 |
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) | 3,355,017 | 1,641,006 | -1,714,011 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 684,968 | 600,044 | -84,924 |
| Air transport | 8,448 | 7,526 | -922 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| TRT | 3,524,017 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,092,671 |
| Dover | 475,997 |
| Eurotunnel | 335,464 |
| Hull | 223,070 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRT | 2,814,056 | 709,961 | -2,104,095 |
| Liverpool Docks | 441,199 | 651,472 | +210,273 |
| Dover | 393,531 | 82,466 | -311,065 |
| Eurotunnel | 62,594 | 272,870 | +210,276 |
| Hull | 203,587 | 19,483 | -184,104 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 209,228 | +209,228 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 154,389 | +154,389 |
| Harwich | 47,773 | 43,930 | -3,843 |
| London | 17,018 | 70,345 | +53,327 |
| Southampton | 35,000 | 0 | -35,000 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 1 |
| 2024-10 | 1 |
| 2024-07 | 1 |
| 2024-06 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MARCEGAGLIA STAINLESS SHEFFIELD LTD | 3 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 1 |
| FURLONG MILLS LTD | 1 |
| OUTOKUMPU STAINLESS LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 8,710 |
| Germany | 500 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,379 | 7,331 | +5,952 |
| Germany | 0 | 500 | +500 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 5,543 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,167 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 500 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 0 | 5,543 | +5,543 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,379 | 1,788 | +409 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 500 | +500 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 5,543 |
| Southampton | 1,788 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,379 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 500 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 5,543 | +5,543 |
| Southampton | 0 | 1,788 | +1,788 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,379 | 0 | -1,379 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 500 | +500 |
Quick facts
HS code: 252921
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fluorspar containing 97% or less calcium fluoride, used in industries like metallurgy and chemical production