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 | 1,803,670 |
| Netherlands | 1,487,078 |
| South Africa | 844,263 |
| Spain | 431,466 |
| France | 363,182 |
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 | 925,213 | 878,457 | -46,756 |
| Netherlands | 765,900 | 721,178 | -44,722 |
| South Africa | 444,237 | 400,026 | -44,211 |
| Spain | 252,817 | 178,649 | -74,168 |
| France | 154,570 | 208,612 | +54,042 |
| Brazil | 123,211 | 8,337 | -114,874 |
| Belgium | 90,381 | 21,896 | -68,485 |
| Germany | 12,205 | 17,772 | +5,567 |
| India | 16,138 | 4,322 | -11,816 |
| 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 | 1,803,670 |
| Netherlands | 1,407,181 |
| South Africa | 990,616 |
| Spain | 431,466 |
| France | 353,790 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 925,213 | 878,457 | -46,756 |
| Netherlands | 700,574 | 706,607 | +6,033 |
| South Africa | 568,694 | 421,922 | -146,772 |
| Spain | 252,817 | 178,649 | -74,168 |
| France | 145,178 | 208,612 | +63,434 |
| Brazil | 123,211 | 8,337 | -114,874 |
| Germany | 31,250 | 17,803 | -13,447 |
| India | 16,138 | 4,322 | -11,816 |
| Gabon | 0 | 14,834 | +14,834 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 3,250,505 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,960,218 |
| Air transport | 20,482 |
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) | 1,747,548 | 1,502,957 | -244,591 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,020,986 | 939,232 | -81,754 |
| Air transport | 18,941 | 1,541 | -17,400 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,785,429 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,656,032 |
| London | 483,397 |
| London Gateway Port | 366,557 |
| Dover | 351,767 |
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 | 869,388 | 916,041 | +46,653 |
| Immingham Docks | 874,949 | 781,083 | -93,866 |
| London | 278,154 | 205,243 | -72,911 |
| London Gateway Port | 221,927 | 144,630 | -77,297 |
| Dover | 150,677 | 201,090 | +50,413 |
| Liverpool Docks | 216,353 | 94,735 | -121,618 |
| Middlesbrough | 92,414 | 18,303 | -74,111 |
| Killingholme | 40,589 | 21,896 | -18,693 |
| Hull | 17,377 | 8,020 | -9,357 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 22,356 | +22,356 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INDUSTRIAL MINERAL SERVICES LTD | 28 |
| VIBRANTZ MINERALS LIMITED | 26 |
| VITABIOTICS LIMITED | 23 |
| NORKEM LIMITED | 18 |
| KNAUF INSULATION LIMITED | 17 |
| ARDAGH GLASS LIMITED | 12 |
| C.A.S. FILTRATION LIMITED | 9 |
| U K NUTRITION LIMITED | 7 |
| SAINT-GOBAIN ISOVER UK LIMITED | 5 |
| 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 | 106,365 |
| France | 81,389 |
| Netherlands | 35,944 |
| Sweden | 32,322 |
| Ireland | 29,343 |
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 | 24,042 | 82,323 | +58,281 |
| France | 46,157 | 35,232 | -10,925 |
| Netherlands | 35,944 | 0 | -35,944 |
| Sweden | 32,322 | 0 | -32,322 |
| Ireland | 29,343 | 0 | -29,343 |
| Viet Nam | 7,470 | 6,968 | -502 |
| Egypt | 10,640 | 0 | -10,640 |
| China | 0 | 9,269 | +9,269 |
| Italy | 0 | 6,824 | +6,824 |
| Turkey | 0 | 4,921 | +4,921 |
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) | 281,829 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 55,427 |
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) | 153,265 | 128,564 | -24,701 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,269 | 21,158 | -13,111 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 185,415 |
| Immingham Docks | 68,266 |
| London Gateway Port | 21,250 |
| Portsmouth | 14,964 |
| Southampton | 14,732 |
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 | 67,404 | 118,011 | +50,607 |
| Immingham Docks | 68,266 | 0 | -68,266 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,640 | 10,610 | -30 |
| Portsmouth | 4,411 | 10,553 | +6,142 |
| Southampton | 7,470 | 7,262 | -208 |
| Holyhead | 12,420 | 0 | -12,420 |
| Heysham | 11,123 | 0 | -11,123 |
| Felixstowe | 5,800 | 3,286 | -2,514 |
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