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 | 4,723,039 |
| China | 1,712,580 |
| India | 101,926 |
| Ireland | 63,077 |
| 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 | 3,083,424 | 1,639,615 | -1,443,809 |
| China | 383,340 | 1,329,240 | +945,900 |
| India | 0 | 101,926 | +101,926 |
| Ireland | 30,495 | 32,582 | +2,087 |
| Poland | 38,300 | 0 | -38,300 |
| Netherlands | 5,504 | 21,615 | +16,111 |
| Spain | 6,083 | 0 | -6,083 |
| Belgium | 0 | 4,505 | +4,505 |
| United States | 2,042 | 0 | -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 | 4,723,039 |
| China | 1,712,580 |
| India | 101,926 |
| Poland | 38,300 |
| Belgium | 21,615 |
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 | 3,083,424 | 1,639,615 | -1,443,809 |
| China | 383,340 | 1,329,240 | +945,900 |
| India | 0 | 101,926 | +101,926 |
| Poland | 38,300 | 0 | -38,300 |
| Belgium | 0 | 21,615 | +21,615 |
| Netherlands | 3,777 | 4,505 | +728 |
| Spain | 6,083 | 0 | -6,083 |
| United States | 3,769 | 0 | -3,769 |
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 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +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) | 4,570,639 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,037,534 |
| Other | 63,077 |
| 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) | 2,285,873 | 2,284,766 | -1,107 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,225,399 | 812,135 | -413,264 |
| Other | 30,495 | 32,582 | +2,087 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,435,716 |
| Dover | 1,411,276 |
| Sharpness Docks | 866,278 |
| London | 821,087 |
| Great Yarmouth | 762,957 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 378,491 | 1,057,225 | +678,734 |
| Dover | 902,579 | 508,697 | -393,882 |
| Sharpness Docks | 430,784 | 435,494 | +4,710 |
| London | 331,933 | 489,154 | +157,221 |
| Great Yarmouth | 646,665 | 116,292 | -530,373 |
| Purfleet | 393,243 | 11,049 | -382,194 |
| Immingham Docks | 327,265 | 73,606 | -253,659 |
| London Gateway Port | 40,110 | 272,015 | +231,905 |
| 499 | 0 | 99,757 | +99,757 |
| 000 | 30,495 | 32,582 | +2,087 |
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 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 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+ | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | 72,713 |
| Estonia | 12,767 |
| United States | 8,803 |
| Barbados | 3,950 |
| Falkland Islands | 3,080 |
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 | 38,688 | 34,025 | -4,663 |
| Estonia | 5,685 | 7,082 | +1,397 |
| United States | 8,803 | 0 | -8,803 |
| Barbados | 0 | 3,950 | +3,950 |
| Falkland Islands | 0 | 3,080 | +3,080 |
| Poland | 2,162 | 0 | -2,162 |
| New Zealand | 1,714 | 0 | -1,714 |
| India | 1,417 | 260 | -1,157 |
| Greece | 0 | 1,584 | +1,584 |
| Turkey | 1,319 | 0 | -1,319 |
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 | 6,273 |
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 | 6,273 | 0 | -6,273 |
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) | 84,462 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,421 |
| Air transport | 10,122 |
| Other | 6,273 |
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) | 40,745 | 43,717 | +2,972 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,131 | 7,290 | +4,159 |
| Air transport | 10,122 | 0 | -10,122 |
| Other | 6,273 | 0 | -6,273 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 23,804 |
| Liverpool Docks | 19,928 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,022 |
| Holyhead | 15,632 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heysham | 3,248 | 20,556 | +17,308 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,016 | 4,912 | -10,104 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,330 | 9,692 | +1,362 |
| Holyhead | 7,075 | 8,557 | +1,482 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,803 | 0 | -8,803 |
| Milford | 7,076 | 0 | -7,076 |
| 000 | 6,273 | 0 | -6,273 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 3,950 | +3,950 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,131 | 0 | -3,131 |
| Southampton | 0 | 3,080 | +3,080 |
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