Import/export HS code 2602: Manganese ores and concentrates
Manganese ores and their concentrates, including those mixed with iron, with at least 20% manganese content when dry
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,086,887 |
| Netherlands | 1,545,020 |
| South Africa | 782,430 |
| Spain | 465,720 |
| France | 401,534 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,243,194 | 843,693 | -399,501 |
| Netherlands | 838,612 | 706,408 | -132,204 |
| South Africa | 482,014 | 300,416 | -181,598 |
| Spain | 151,809 | 313,911 | +162,102 |
| France | 180,243 | 221,291 | +41,048 |
| Brazil | 123,211 | 8,337 | -114,874 |
| Belgium | 71,643 | 40,285 | -31,358 |
| Germany | 12,205 | 17,772 | +5,567 |
| India | 6,882 | 6,403 | -479 |
| Poland | 0 | 2,940 | +2,940 |
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 | 2,086,887 |
| Netherlands | 1,488,875 |
| South Africa | 919,891 |
| Spain | 465,720 |
| France | 392,142 |
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 | 1,243,194 | 843,693 | -399,501 |
| Netherlands | 797,038 | 691,837 | -105,201 |
| South Africa | 579,190 | 340,701 | -238,489 |
| Spain | 151,809 | 313,911 | +162,102 |
| France | 170,851 | 221,291 | +50,440 |
| Brazil | 123,211 | 8,337 | -114,874 |
| Germany | 16,041 | 17,803 | +1,762 |
| Gabon | 0 | 14,834 | +14,834 |
| India | 6,882 | 6,403 | -479 |
| United States | 12,205 | 0 | -12,205 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Merseyside | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 3,522,933 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,041,454 |
| Air transport | 11,226 |
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) | 2,002,298 | 1,520,635 | -481,663 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,100,633 | 940,821 | -159,812 |
| Air transport | 9,685 | 1,541 | -8,144 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,082,140 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,524,005 |
| London | 569,395 |
| London Gateway Port | 502,830 |
| Dover | 351,613 |
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 | 1,114,996 | 967,144 | -147,852 |
| Immingham Docks | 890,760 | 633,245 | -257,515 |
| London | 330,630 | 238,765 | -91,865 |
| London Gateway Port | 339,658 | 163,172 | -176,486 |
| Dover | 176,350 | 175,263 | -1,087 |
| Liverpool Docks | 97,733 | 113,417 | +15,684 |
| Middlesbrough | 92,414 | 34,841 | -57,573 |
| Killingholme | 31,220 | 29,163 | -2,057 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 48,855 | +48,855 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 28,783 | +28,783 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 5 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INDUSTRIAL MINERAL SERVICES LTD | 30 |
| VIBRANTZ MINERALS LIMITED | 29 |
| VITABIOTICS LIMITED | 24 |
| KNAUF INSULATION LIMITED | 18 |
| NORKEM LIMITED | 18 |
| ARDAGH GLASS LIMITED | 13 |
| C.A.S. FILTRATION LIMITED | 9 |
| SAINT-GOBAIN ISOVER UK LIMITED | 8 |
| U K NUTRITION LIMITED | 7 |
| RUMENCO LIMITED | 3 |
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 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Hungary | 134,207 |
| France | 77,842 |
| Netherlands | 35,944 |
| Ireland | 29,343 |
| Sweden | 28,512 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 37,456 | 96,751 | +59,295 |
| France | 52,513 | 25,329 | -27,184 |
| Netherlands | 35,944 | 0 | -35,944 |
| Ireland | 29,343 | 0 | -29,343 |
| Sweden | 16,163 | 12,349 | -3,814 |
| Germany | 0 | 20,821 | +20,821 |
| Egypt | 10,640 | 0 | -10,640 |
| China | 0 | 9,269 | +9,269 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 6,968 | +6,968 |
| Italy | 2,053 | 4,771 | +2,718 |
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) | 324,540 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 44,147 |
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) | 175,088 | 149,452 | -25,636 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,981 | 32,166 | +20,185 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 215,813 |
| Immingham Docks | 64,456 |
| Felixstowe | 21,399 |
| London Gateway Port | 21,250 |
| Portsmouth | 14,964 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 78,674 | 137,139 | +58,465 |
| Immingham Docks | 52,107 | 12,349 | -39,758 |
| Felixstowe | 6,847 | 14,552 | +7,705 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,640 | 10,610 | -30 |
| Portsmouth | 14,964 | 0 | -14,964 |
| Holyhead | 12,420 | 0 | -12,420 |
| Heysham | 11,123 | 0 | -11,123 |
| Southampton | 294 | 6,968 | +6,674 |
Quick facts
HS code: 2602
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Manganese ores and their concentrates, including those mixed with iron, with at least 20% manganese content when dry