Import/export HS code 2530: Various mineral substances
Minerals not listed elsewhere, including rare and specialized industrial materials
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 22,875,544 |
| Netherlands | 19,046,278 |
| Germany | 5,962,788 |
| China | 3,523,129 |
| Turkey | 2,898,859 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 10,652,048 | 12,223,496 | +1,571,448 |
| Netherlands | 8,784,038 | 10,262,240 | +1,478,202 |
| Germany | 3,844,052 | 2,118,736 | -1,725,316 |
| China | 1,775,404 | 1,747,725 | -27,679 |
| Turkey | 1,450,579 | 1,448,280 | -2,299 |
| South Africa | 1,099,855 | 928,387 | -171,468 |
| France | 826,358 | 783,159 | -43,199 |
| Austria | 616,478 | 646,293 | +29,815 |
| Spain | 417,803 | 501,240 | +83,437 |
| Finland | 223,781 | 526,207 | +302,426 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 26,024,020 |
| Netherlands | 10,418,057 |
| Germany | 7,252,894 |
| South Africa | 5,619,116 |
| Turkey | 2,998,637 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 13,283,655 | 12,740,365 | -543,290 |
| Netherlands | 3,981,781 | 6,436,276 | +2,454,495 |
| Germany | 4,440,747 | 2,812,147 | -1,628,600 |
| South Africa | 3,317,902 | 2,301,214 | -1,016,688 |
| Turkey | 1,536,167 | 1,462,470 | -73,697 |
| China | 553,955 | 1,854,564 | +1,300,609 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,205,138 | 922,557 | -282,581 |
| France | 708,306 | 732,966 | +24,660 |
| Austria | 623,671 | 655,682 | +32,011 |
| Spain | 487,448 | 458,386 | -29,062 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 15 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Lancashire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
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 | 11 | 14 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| West of England | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Kent | 3 | 5 | +2 |
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) | 49,110,066 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,409,081 |
| Air transport | 683,097 |
| Other | 243,424 |
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) | 23,031,566 | 26,078,500 | +3,046,934 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,373,272 | 7,035,809 | -2,337,463 |
| Air transport | 297,340 | 385,757 | +88,417 |
| Other | 86,629 | 156,795 | +70,166 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 14,710,030 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,256,680 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,207,389 |
| Felixstowe | 4,923,536 |
| London | 4,889,507 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 6,501,400 | 8,208,630 | +1,707,230 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,026,413 | 5,230,267 | +203,854 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,888,906 | 5,318,483 | +429,577 |
| Felixstowe | 2,480,387 | 2,443,149 | -37,238 |
| London | 2,020,494 | 2,869,013 | +848,519 |
| Dover | 1,734,467 | 1,283,631 | -450,836 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,769,707 | 1,164,606 | -605,101 |
| Thamesport | 1,166,100 | 1,689,610 | +523,510 |
| Killingholme | 2,028,006 | 353,209 | -1,674,797 |
| Hull | 1,024,715 | 850,503 | -174,212 |
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 | 34 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 18 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 14 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Manufacture of food products | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 38 |
| 2026-03 | 38 |
| 2026-02 | 34 |
| 2026-01 | 30 |
| 2025-12 | 27 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CORNELIUS GROUP PLC | 88 |
| DUPRE MINERALS LIMITED | 52 |
| ETEX BUILDING PERFORMANCE LIMITED | 52 |
| KOBERG LIMITED | 52 |
| JAMES DURRANS & SONS,LIMITED | 51 |
| PARKACRE LIMITED | 48 |
| PETS CHOICE LIMITED | 43 |
| LEASE-A-LEAF LIMITED | 41 |
| INTERNATIONAL PAINT LIMITED | 39 |
| TOLSA UK LIMITED | 33 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 54 |
| 54m+ | 37 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 3,911,860 |
| China | 2,782,614 |
| Germany | 2,736,702 |
| United States | 2,585,404 |
| Netherlands | 2,374,403 |
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 | 1,859,360 | 2,052,500 | +193,140 |
| China | 1,567,565 | 1,215,049 | -352,516 |
| Germany | 1,203,089 | 1,533,613 | +330,524 |
| United States | 1,640,442 | 944,962 | -695,480 |
| Netherlands | 1,586,914 | 787,489 | -799,425 |
| Sweden | 582,449 | 1,030,998 | +448,549 |
| Brazil | 812,371 | 338,368 | -474,003 |
| Singapore | 680,183 | 464,860 | -215,323 |
| Denmark | 478,882 | 551,209 | +72,327 |
| Belgium | 497,621 | 234,537 | -263,084 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 2,804,863 |
| Ireland | 51,796 |
| Netherlands | 9,767 |
| Australia | 7,391 |
| Germany | 5,960 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 1,280,338 | 1,524,525 | +244,187 |
| Ireland | 12,970 | 38,826 | +25,856 |
| Netherlands | 4,671 | 5,096 | +425 |
| Australia | 3,672 | 3,719 | +47 |
| Germany | 3,258 | 2,702 | -556 |
| United States | 1,275 | 0 | -1,275 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,841,110 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,007,382 |
| Other | 2,918,263 |
| Air transport | 1,018,895 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,349,351 | 5,491,759 | -857,592 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,952,017 | 4,055,365 | -896,652 |
| Other | 1,322,982 | 1,595,281 | +272,299 |
| Air transport | 932,695 | 86,200 | -846,495 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,906,626 |
| Southampton | 3,704,212 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,602,515 |
| 000 | 2,918,263 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,880,321 |
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 | 2,664,086 | 3,242,540 | +578,454 |
| Southampton | 2,323,759 | 1,380,453 | -943,306 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,942,479 | 1,660,036 | -282,443 |
| 000 | 1,322,982 | 1,595,281 | +272,299 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,735,103 | 1,145,218 | -589,885 |
| Felixstowe | 936,608 | 1,065,732 | +129,124 |
| Holyhead | 843,500 | 401,952 | -441,548 |
| London | 133,865 | 468,312 | +334,447 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 482,444 | 21,107 | -461,337 |
| Manchester Airport | 378,478 | 21,578 | -356,900 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 2530
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Minerals not listed elsewhere, including rare and specialized industrial materials