Import/export HS code 280512: Calcium
A metal used in steelmaking, cement production, and as a dietary supplement
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 182,077 |
| Netherlands | 123,827 |
| China | 52,983 |
| Ireland | 15,041 |
| Austria | 11,747 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 106,204 | 75,873 | -30,331 |
| Netherlands | 69,820 | 54,007 | -15,813 |
| China | 19,572 | 33,411 | +13,839 |
| Ireland | 0 | 15,041 | +15,041 |
| Austria | 0 | 11,747 | +11,747 |
| United States | 8,229 | 3,254 | -4,975 |
| Germany | 7,348 | 1,807 | -5,541 |
| Japan | 0 | 5,931 | +5,931 |
| Israel | 5,300 | 0 | -5,300 |
| India | 2,224 | 0 | -2,224 |
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 | 246,806 |
| Russia | 70,194 |
| United States | 35,691 |
| Germany | 18,685 |
| France | 16,013 |
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 | 147,127 | 99,679 | -47,448 |
| Russia | 18,300 | 51,894 | +33,594 |
| United States | 25,850 | 9,841 | -16,009 |
| Germany | 0 | 18,685 | +18,685 |
| France | 16,013 | 0 | -16,013 |
| Japan | 0 | 5,931 | +5,931 |
| India | 2,224 | 0 | -2,224 |
| Switzerland | 1,835 | 0 | -1,835 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 266,931 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 66,839 |
| Air transport | 63,609 |
| Other | 22,389 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 144,070 | 122,861 | -21,209 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,245 | 36,594 | +6,349 |
| Air transport | 37,034 | 26,575 | -10,459 |
| Other | 7,348 | 15,041 | +7,693 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 182,407 |
| Dover | 54,542 |
| Eurotunnel | 46,628 |
| London Stansted Airport | 39,618 |
| Harwich | 27,313 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 77,999 | 104,408 | +26,409 |
| Dover | 37,804 | 16,738 | -21,066 |
| Eurotunnel | 39,387 | 7,241 | -32,146 |
| London Stansted Airport | 16,878 | 22,740 | +5,862 |
| Harwich | 15,566 | 11,747 | -3,819 |
| 000 | 7,348 | 15,041 | +7,693 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,290 | 1,807 | -5,483 |
| Southampton | 0 | 8,521 | +8,521 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,257 | 2,028 | -2,229 |
| Belfast Airport | 0 | 5,931 | +5,931 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
4 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
2 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
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 | 4 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 41,814 |
| Germany | 33,074 |
| Ireland | 13,492 |
| India | 8,477 |
| Nigeria | 4,970 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 10,389 | 31,425 | +21,036 |
| Germany | 6,074 | 27,000 | +20,926 |
| Ireland | 6,623 | 6,869 | +246 |
| India | 0 | 8,477 | +8,477 |
| Nigeria | 1,961 | 3,009 | +1,048 |
| China | 0 | 4,566 | +4,566 |
| Taiwan | 3,003 | 0 | -3,003 |
| United States | 0 | 1,163 | +1,163 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 56,355 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 49,163 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,143 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 12,140 | 44,215 | +32,075 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,012 | 32,151 | +15,139 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 6,143 | +6,143 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 35,671 |
| London Stansted Airport | 28,163 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,610 |
| Holyhead | 13,492 |
| ZLC | 12,582 |
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 | 10,389 | 25,282 | +14,893 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 28,163 | +28,163 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,035 | 7,575 | -460 |
| Holyhead | 6,623 | 6,869 | +246 |
| ZLC | 4,105 | 8,477 | +4,372 |
| London | 0 | 6,143 | +6,143 |
Quick facts
HS code: 280512
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A metal used in steelmaking, cement production, and as a dietary supplement