Import/export HS code 253090: Various unspecified minerals
Minerals not covered by other codes, including rare and specialized materials
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 22,118,082 |
| Netherlands | 14,450,313 |
| Turkey | 2,183,984 |
| France | 1,326,364 |
| Austria | 1,203,769 |
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 | 10,161,485 | 11,956,597 | +1,795,112 |
| Netherlands | 7,583,987 | 6,866,326 | -717,661 |
| Turkey | 1,076,065 | 1,107,919 | +31,854 |
| France | 793,642 | 532,722 | -260,920 |
| Austria | 556,468 | 647,301 | +90,833 |
| Germany | 592,174 | 453,762 | -138,412 |
| Spain | 455,264 | 366,283 | -88,981 |
| Finland | 205,369 | 522,018 | +316,649 |
| China | 247,681 | 454,403 | +206,722 |
| Italy | 94,760 | 287,282 | +192,522 |
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 | 25,010,785 |
| Netherlands | 9,795,533 |
| Germany | 2,392,154 |
| Turkey | 2,194,774 |
| France | 1,226,790 |
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 | 12,807,441 | 12,203,344 | -604,097 |
| Netherlands | 4,128,404 | 5,667,129 | +1,538,725 |
| Germany | 1,263,912 | 1,128,242 | -135,670 |
| Turkey | 1,087,565 | 1,107,209 | +19,644 |
| France | 706,294 | 520,496 | -185,798 |
| Austria | 578,379 | 647,394 | +69,015 |
| China | 253,361 | 551,951 | +298,590 |
| Spain | 468,348 | 294,352 | -173,996 |
| Finland | 205,369 | 523,042 | +317,673 |
| Italy | 135,014 | 289,527 | +154,513 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
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 | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Kent | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +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) | 35,268,345 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,038,496 |
| Air transport | 608,300 |
| Other | 175,067 |
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) | 15,971,379 | 19,296,966 | +3,325,587 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,400,682 | 4,637,814 | -1,762,868 |
| Air transport | 289,444 | 318,856 | +29,412 |
| Other | 69,096 | 105,971 | +36,875 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 14,856,183 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,770,448 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,802,858 |
| Thamesport | 2,762,905 |
| Felixstowe | 2,064,685 |
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 | 6,576,045 | 8,280,138 | +1,704,093 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,340,953 | 4,429,495 | +88,542 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,700,495 | 4,102,363 | +401,868 |
| Thamesport | 1,266,598 | 1,496,307 | +229,709 |
| Felixstowe | 1,088,110 | 976,575 | -111,535 |
| Killingholme | 1,794,377 | 247,547 | -1,546,830 |
| London | 561,130 | 1,167,974 | +606,844 |
| Hull | 810,530 | 603,894 | -206,636 |
| Dover | 704,676 | 578,311 | -126,365 |
| London Gateway Port | 159,079 | 418,661 | +259,582 |
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
|
28 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
14 |
|
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
|
9 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
8 |
|
Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities
|
7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 28 |
| 2026-04 | 31 |
| 2026-03 | 31 |
| 2026-02 | 27 |
| 2026-01 | 22 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 41 |
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 3,710,999 |
| Germany | 2,644,430 |
| China | 2,635,659 |
| Netherlands | 2,533,240 |
| United States | 2,442,517 |
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 | 1,785,079 | 1,925,920 | +140,841 |
| Germany | 1,271,309 | 1,373,121 | +101,812 |
| China | 1,648,840 | 986,819 | -662,021 |
| Netherlands | 1,496,097 | 1,037,143 | -458,954 |
| United States | 1,421,261 | 1,021,256 | -400,005 |
| Singapore | 547,165 | 538,391 | -8,774 |
| Brazil | 678,318 | 348,751 | -329,567 |
| Denmark | 410,641 | 540,802 | +130,161 |
| Sweden | 573,762 | 99,909 | -473,853 |
| Sri Lanka | 325,170 | 314,784 | -10,386 |
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 | 2,764,660 |
| Ireland | 55,385 |
| Netherlands | 9,453 |
| Germany | 5,719 |
| United States | 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 | 1,253,408 | 1,511,252 | +257,844 |
| Ireland | 15,346 | 40,039 | +24,693 |
| Netherlands | 5,121 | 4,332 | -789 |
| Germany | 3,574 | 2,145 | -1,429 |
| United States | 960 | 0 | -960 |
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) | 10,062,430 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,581,850 |
| Other | 2,845,546 |
| Air transport | 916,720 |
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) | 5,424,393 | 4,638,037 | -786,356 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,826,327 | 3,755,523 | -1,070,804 |
| Other | 1,282,639 | 1,562,907 | +280,268 |
| Air transport | 796,303 | 120,417 | -675,886 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,465,498 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,682,367 |
| Southampton | 3,384,299 |
| 000 | 2,845,546 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,267,297 |
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 | 2,231,780 | 2,233,718 | +1,938 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,721,799 | 1,960,568 | +238,769 |
| Southampton | 2,053,834 | 1,330,465 | -723,369 |
| 000 | 1,282,639 | 1,562,907 | +280,268 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,379,723 | 887,574 | -492,149 |
| Felixstowe | 1,091,596 | 1,162,673 | +71,077 |
| Holyhead | 834,180 | 349,205 | -484,975 |
| London | 265,955 | 352,897 | +86,942 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 383,677 | 63,490 | -320,187 |
| Manchester Airport | 382,870 | 17,186 | -365,684 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 253090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Minerals not covered by other codes, including rare and specialized materials