Import/export HS code 283650: Calcium carbonate
A common mineral used in construction, paper, and as a dietary supplement
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 3,663,629 |
| Turkey | 2,687,395 |
| Belgium | 2,419,378 |
| United States | 1,294,624 |
| China | 1,053,803 |
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 | 2,008,186 | 1,655,443 | -352,743 |
| Turkey | 84,425 | 2,602,970 | +2,518,545 |
| Belgium | 1,550,844 | 868,534 | -682,310 |
| United States | 706,200 | 588,424 | -117,776 |
| China | 392,968 | 660,835 | +267,867 |
| Netherlands | 384,313 | 458,392 | +74,079 |
| Egypt | 332,822 | 509,812 | +176,990 |
| Germany | 324,621 | 244,607 | -80,014 |
| Italy | 157,123 | 98,142 | -58,981 |
| India | 145,310 | 52,466 | -92,844 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 3,629,775 |
| Turkey | 2,704,379 |
| Belgium | 2,367,140 |
| China | 1,755,351 |
| United States | 1,182,544 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,991,856 | 1,637,919 | -353,937 |
| Turkey | 99,601 | 2,604,778 | +2,505,177 |
| Belgium | 1,517,848 | 849,292 | -668,556 |
| China | 701,801 | 1,053,550 | +351,749 |
| United States | 593,540 | 589,004 | -4,536 |
| Egypt | 332,822 | 509,812 | +176,990 |
| India | 277,330 | 241,901 | -35,429 |
| Italy | 186,235 | 115,691 | -70,544 |
| Germany | 202,152 | 86,199 | -115,953 |
| United Kingdom | 173,948 | 55,053 | -118,895 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Merseyside | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 1 | -5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 3 | 2 | -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) | 7,301,570 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,879,038 |
| Air transport | 316,799 |
| Other | 116,310 |
| Road transport | 625 |
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) | 2,702,360 | 4,599,210 | +1,896,850 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,660,115 | 3,218,923 | -441,192 |
| Air transport | 139,007 | 177,792 | +38,785 |
| Other | 71,234 | 45,076 | -26,158 |
| Road transport | 0 | 625 | +625 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,622,551 |
| Belfast Port | 2,563,874 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,501,353 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,026,250 |
| Felixstowe | 865,654 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 1,926,354 | 1,696,197 | -230,157 |
| Belfast Port | 39,567 | 2,524,307 | +2,484,740 |
| Immingham Docks | 856,526 | 644,827 | -211,699 |
| Liverpool Docks | 489,059 | 537,191 | +48,132 |
| Felixstowe | 352,882 | 512,772 | +159,890 |
| London Gateway Port | 515,645 | 287,355 | -228,290 |
| Fowey Harbour | 665,782 | 0 | -665,782 |
| Eurotunnel | 388,784 | 262,705 | -126,079 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 288,819 | 245,609 | -43,210 |
| Killingholme | 161,145 | 291,277 | +130,132 |
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 | 25 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 22 |
| Manufacture of food products | 9 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 7 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 24 |
| 2026-03 | 16 |
| 2026-02 | 19 |
| 2026-01 | 16 |
| 2025-12 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CULTECH LTD | 75 |
| CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 65 |
| BRUNEL HEALTHCARE MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 60 |
| THOMPSON AND CAPPER LIMITED | 58 |
| ALPRO (UK) LIMITED | 50 |
| DIRECT FOOD INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 45 |
| AXALTA POWDER COATING SYSTEMS UK LIMITED | 44 |
| MINTEQ UK LIMITED | 40 |
| OMYA UK LIMITED | 39 |
| PARKACRE LIMITED | 34 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 36 |
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,687,699 |
| Netherlands | 2,623,033 |
| United States | 2,537,741 |
| India | 2,305,852 |
| Germany | 2,044,256 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,666,969 | 20,730 | -2,646,239 |
| Netherlands | 2,258,553 | 364,480 | -1,894,073 |
| United States | 2,303,449 | 234,292 | -2,069,157 |
| India | 1,558,408 | 747,444 | -810,964 |
| Germany | 1,542,115 | 502,141 | -1,039,974 |
| China | 1,056,319 | 656,317 | -400,002 |
| France | 981,152 | 392,417 | -588,735 |
| Italy | 821,403 | 205,501 | -615,902 |
| Poland | 407,618 | 462,155 | +54,537 |
| New Zealand | 363,813 | 198,771 | -165,042 |
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 | 37,542 |
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 | 6,729 | 30,813 | +24,084 |
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) | 11,818,031 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,527,397 |
| Air transport | 304,081 |
| Other | 38,293 |
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) | 9,216,838 | 2,601,193 | -6,615,645 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,537,941 | 2,989,456 | -4,548,485 |
| Air transport | 162,423 | 141,658 | -20,765 |
| Other | 7,480 | 30,813 | +23,333 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,187,085 |
| Southampton | 5,026,215 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,014,533 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,240,769 |
| Felixstowe | 2,036,404 |
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 | 5,977,756 | 1,209,329 | -4,768,427 |
| Southampton | 3,523,138 | 1,503,077 | -2,020,061 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,808,088 | 206,445 | -2,601,643 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,141,885 | 1,098,884 | -43,001 |
| Felixstowe | 1,606,560 | 429,844 | -1,176,716 |
| Harwich | 657,154 | 576,227 | -80,927 |
| London | 280,681 | 208,702 | -71,979 |
| Dover | 266,634 | 208,990 | -57,644 |
| Liverpool Docks | 318,908 | 19,720 | -299,188 |
| Holyhead | 37,869 | 55,772 | +17,903 |
Quick facts
HS code: 283650
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A common mineral used in construction, paper, and as a dietary supplement