Import/export HS code 253020: Natural magnesium sulfates
Kieserite and epsomite, natural minerals used in fertilizers and industrial processes
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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 | 4,545,865 |
| China | 908,610 |
| Belgium | 214,301 |
| Ireland | 55,715 |
| Poland | 38,300 |
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 | 2,848,934 | 1,696,931 | -1,152,003 |
| China | 295,100 | 613,510 | +318,410 |
| Belgium | 214,301 | 0 | -214,301 |
| Ireland | 33,922 | 21,793 | -12,129 |
| Poland | 0 | 38,300 | +38,300 |
| Netherlands | 1,727 | 25,392 | +23,665 |
| India | 0 | 9,807 | +9,807 |
| Spain | 6,083 | 0 | -6,083 |
| United States | 0 | 2,042 | +2,042 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 4,556,385 |
| China | 908,610 |
| Belgium | 225,396 |
| Poland | 38,300 |
| India | 9,807 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,859,454 | 1,696,931 | -1,162,523 |
| China | 295,100 | 613,510 | +318,410 |
| Belgium | 203,781 | 21,615 | -182,166 |
| Poland | 0 | 38,300 | +38,300 |
| India | 0 | 9,807 | +9,807 |
| Spain | 6,083 | 0 | -6,083 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 3,777 | +3,777 |
| United States | 1,727 | 2,042 | +315 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Norfolk | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 |
| Essex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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) | 3,569,866 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,174,840 |
| Other | 55,715 |
| Air transport | 7,421 |
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) | 1,727,915 | 1,841,951 | +114,036 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,630,809 | 544,031 | -1,086,778 |
| Other | 33,922 | 21,793 | -12,129 |
| Air transport | 7,421 | 0 | -7,421 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,408,201 |
| Sharpness Docks | 950,195 |
| London | 824,187 |
| Felixstowe | 652,656 |
| Great Yarmouth | 646,665 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 1,087,336 | 320,865 | -766,471 |
| Sharpness Docks | 452,847 | 497,348 | +44,501 |
| London | 413,539 | 410,648 | -2,891 |
| Felixstowe | 242,965 | 409,691 | +166,726 |
| Great Yarmouth | 459,540 | 187,125 | -272,415 |
| Purfleet | 474,500 | 33,099 | -441,401 |
| Immingham Docks | 125,384 | 236,144 | +110,760 |
| London Gateway Port | 49,096 | 242,119 | +193,023 |
| 000 | 33,922 | 21,793 | -12,129 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 36,226 | 6,233 | -29,993 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 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+ | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 59,563 |
| Estonia | 9,705 |
| United States | 8,803 |
| Falkland Islands | 3,080 |
| Poland | 2,162 |
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 | 30,165 | 29,398 | -767 |
| Estonia | 5,685 | 4,020 | -1,665 |
| United States | 8,803 | 0 | -8,803 |
| Falkland Islands | 0 | 3,080 | +3,080 |
| Poland | 2,162 | 0 | -2,162 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 1,714 | +1,714 |
| Greece | 0 | 1,584 | +1,584 |
| India | 0 | 1,417 | +1,417 |
| Turkey | 1,319 | 0 | -1,319 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 1,026 | +1,026 |
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 | 8,246 |
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 | 4,749 | 3,497 | -1,252 |
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) | 66,277 |
| Air transport | 10,122 |
| Other | 8,246 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,211 |
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) | 33,746 | 32,531 | -1,215 |
| Air transport | 10,122 | 0 | -10,122 |
| Other | 4,749 | 3,497 | -1,252 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 6,211 | +6,211 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 15,632 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,016 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,960 |
| Heysham | 13,593 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,803 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 3,931 | 11,701 | +7,770 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,980 | 5,036 | -4,944 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,330 | 6,630 | -1,700 |
| Heysham | 4,429 | 9,164 | +4,735 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,803 | 0 | -8,803 |
| 000 | 4,749 | 3,497 | -1,252 |
| Milford | 7,076 | 0 | -7,076 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 3,131 | +3,131 |
| Southampton | 0 | 3,080 | +3,080 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,319 | 0 | -1,319 |
Quick facts
HS code: 253020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Kieserite and epsomite, natural minerals used in fertilizers and industrial processes