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Trade Data: 27 March 2024, Wednesday

UK Aluminium Ores and Concentrates Importers (HS Code 26060000)

Complete directory of 31 British companies that imported aluminium ores and concentrates under HS Code 26060000, including bauxite, calcined bauxite, and alumina-bearing raw materials. Verified trade records with buyer names, addresses, and shipment dates for international suppliers.

Market Overview: The United Kingdom imported aluminium ores and concentrates (HS Code 26060000) through 31 distinct buyer entities during the recorded trade period spanning January to June 2023. The UK's aluminium ore import market is predominantly driven by the refractory industry, which consumes calcined bauxite and high-alumina minerals for steelmaking, cement production, and foundry applications. Unlike many countries where aluminium ore imports feed primary aluminium smelting, the UK's primary aluminium smelting capacity has diminished significantly, shifting the demand towards industrial mineral applications. Major import hubs include Scunthorpe and Flixborough in North Lincolnshire (a historic refractory and steel centre), Derby (home to multiple refractory product manufacturers), Suffolk, and South Yorkshire. The trade data reveals that many of these imports are concentrated at a limited number of shared facility addresses, suggesting warehousing, toll-processing, or multi-tenant industrial park operations that consolidate shipments for downstream distribution.

UK Aluminium Ore Imports at a Glance

31

Importer Companies Recorded

26060000

HS Code for Aluminium Ores and Concentrates

6

Months of Trade Activity (Jan - Jun 2023)

Bauxite

Primary Ore Type Under This Classification

Understanding HS Code 26060000

Classification

Aluminium ores and concentrates, including bauxite (raw and calcined) and other alumina-bearing minerals

Primary Use in UK

Refractory products, abrasives, high-friction surfacing, cement additives, and industrial mineral applications

Key Source Countries

China, Turkey, India, Guyana, Brazil, Guinea, and Ireland are major global bauxite and aluminium ore exporters

UK Import Pattern

Predominantly industrial mineral use rather than primary aluminium smelting due to reduced UK smelting capacity

All Recorded Importer Companies

Minerals Processor

1. Jiangsu Guolian Plate Co. Ltd

Chinese industrial company recorded as an aluminium ore consignee at a Suffolk facility, likely involved in toll processing or warehousing of bauxite and aluminium mineral products through a UK-based logistics partner.

Bury Road, Chedburgh, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Refractories

2. Trent Refractories Ltd

UK-based refractory products manufacturer located in the Scunthorpe industrial corridor of North Lincolnshire, a region with deep historical ties to the steel and refractory industries. The company imports aluminium ores and concentrates, particularly calcined bauxite, as essential raw materials for producing high-temperature refractory linings used in steelmaking furnaces, kilns, and incinerators.

Menshaway, Queensway Industrial Estate, Brigge Road, Scunthorpe
High-Temperature Materials

3. VITCAS Ltd

Specialist supplier of high-temperature insulation materials, refractory cements, and fireproof products. VITCAS imports aluminium ore concentrates for use in their range of refractory mortars, castables, and ceramic fibre products that serve the construction, metalworking, and petrochemical industries throughout the United Kingdom.

Bury Road, Chedburgh, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Maritime / Logistics

4. Apex Maritime Korea Co

Maritime and logistics company recorded as a consignee for aluminium ore shipments arriving at a shared Suffolk warehousing facility, likely acting as a freight forwarding or consolidated shipping agent for mineral cargo destined for multiple end-users in the UK market.

Bury Road, Chedburgh, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Paper & Pulp

5. New Bamboo Paper Co., Limited

International paper manufacturing company recorded as importing aluminium ore at a Bristol location. The import of aluminium-bearing minerals by a paper company may relate to the use of alumina-based compounds in paper coating, sizing, or water treatment processes within paper production operations.

204-208 Broomhill Road, Bristol
Lighting / Industrial

6. Global Light Co., LLC

Industrial company recorded as a consignee for aluminium ore shipments at a shared Suffolk facility. While the company name suggests lighting or optical products, the import of aluminium ore indicates involvement in aluminium-based manufacturing processes or mineral trading activities.

Bury Road, Chedburgh, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Paper & Pulp

7. PT. Indah Kiat Pulp and Paper TBK

Indonesian pulp and paper manufacturing conglomerate recorded as importing aluminium ore at a facility in Leicestershire. As one of Asia's largest paper producers, the company's UK import activity likely relates to raw material sourcing for paper coating and processing chemicals used in their international operations.

Newbold Works, Melbourne Road, Lount, Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Textiles

8. Jiangsu Ered Textiles Science and Technology Co. Ltd

Chinese textile technology company recorded as an aluminium ore consignee at a Bridgend, Wales location. The import of aluminium-bearing minerals by a textile firm may relate to the use of alum compounds in textile dyeing, finishing, and waterproofing processes.

Pencoed, Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan
Spice Processing

9. Swani Spice Mills Pvt Limited

Indian spice processing company recorded as importing aluminium ore at a Surrey facility. The import may relate to the use of alumina-based compounds in food processing equipment, packaging materials, or industrial mineral processing activities at the UK location.

Cedar Court, Guildford Road, Fetcham, Leatherhead
Global Refractories Leader

10. HarbisonWalker International

One of the world's largest and most respected refractory products companies, with over 100 years of history. HWI manufactures a comprehensive range of refractory solutions including fireclay, mullite, bauxite, and extra-high alumina products. The company's UK operation at Bromborough, Merseyside imports aluminium ores and calcined bauxite as critical raw materials for their refractory brick and monolithic lining products used in steel, cement, and petrochemical industries globally. HarbisonWalker International is a member of the Refractories Institute and supplies markets across Europe from their UK facility.

Dock Road South, Bromborough, Merseyside
Minerals Trading

11. LEADER (UK) Limited

UK-based minerals and raw materials trading company with import activities recorded at two locations: Rotherham, South Yorkshire, and Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire. LEADER (UK) serves as a distribution and supply chain partner for industrial minerals including aluminium ores, connecting international producers with UK-based manufacturing customers in the refractory, abrasive, and construction sectors.

Chesterton Way, Eastwood Trading Estate, Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Industrial Minerals

12. LKAB Minerals Ltd

A leading industrial minerals supplier and part of the Swedish state-owned LKAB Group. LKAB Minerals operates a significant processing facility at Flixborough, Scunthorpe, offering services from primary crushing to layering and blending of minerals. The company is a major importer and processor of calcined bauxite, which it supplies to the refractory, high-friction surfacing, and abrasives industries. LKAB Minerals holds regular industry seminars and is recognised for its technical expertise in mineral processing and consistent quality supply of industrial minerals to formulators, compounders, and engineers across the UK and European markets.

Stather Road, Flixborough, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire
Global Mineral Trading

13. POSSEHL Erzkontor GmbH & Co. KG

Part of the CREMER ERZKONTOR group, one of the world's leading traders of minerals, ores, metals, and chemicals. Possehl Erzkontor serves numerous industries worldwide, procuring and trading industrial minerals including aluminium ores and bauxite. The company is particularly strong in the refractory minerals sector and has been on a mission to fully integrate its supply chain by 2024. The UK entity operates from Bromborough, Merseyside, managing mineral imports and distribution for the British and European industrial markets.

Dock Road South, Bromborough, Merseyside
Surface Preparation

14. Hodge Clemco Ltd

UK-based surface preparation and finishing equipment specialist. The company imports aluminium ore minerals, particularly calcined bauxite, for use in abrasive blasting media and high-friction surface treatments. Hodge Clemco supplies equipment and consumables to the corrosion protection, shipbuilding, and industrial coatings sectors throughout the United Kingdom.

3 Oak Lock Mews, Chiswick, London
Protective Coatings

15. Jotun Paints (Europe) Limited

European subsidiary of Jotun A/S, one of the world's leading manufacturers of paints, coatings, and powder coatings. The UK operation at Derby imports aluminium ore concentrates, particularly alumina-bearing minerals used as extenders and functional fillers in high-performance industrial coatings, marine paints, and protective coating systems deployed in demanding offshore, marine, and infrastructure environments.

Raynesway, Derby
Engineering / Testing

16. Strain Measurement Devices Ltd

Engineering and measurement technology company sharing a Chiswick, London address with other importers. The import of aluminium ore by this company may relate to aluminium-based components used in their measurement and testing equipment, or to shared logistics arrangements at the facility.

3 Oak Lock Mews, Chiswick, London
Refractories

17. DSF Refractories & Minerals Ltd

UK refractory products and minerals supplier based in Derby. DSF Refractories imports aluminium ores and bauxite-based raw materials for manufacturing refractory shapes, castables, and specialist high-temperature products serving the steel, glass, cement, and non-ferrous metals industries across the United Kingdom and export markets.

Raynesway, Derby
Petroleum / Chemicals

18. Haltermann Carless UK Limited

UK subsidiary of Haltermann Carless, a global supplier of hydrocarbon solvents and specialty chemicals. The company's import of aluminium ore at an Aberdeen location may relate to the use of alumina-based catalysts or mineral additives in their chemical processing and solvent production operations serving the oil, gas, and chemical industries.

HM Revenue and Customs, Ruby House, 8 Ruby Place, Aberdeen
Power Distribution

19. Electricity North West Ltd

Electricity distribution network operator for North West England. The company's import of aluminium ore likely relates to aluminium-based components used in electrical transmission infrastructure, cable systems, or substation equipment, rather than direct mineral processing activities.

Orgreave Drive, Dore House Industrial Estate, Handsworth, Sheffield
Refractories

20. RESCO Products (UK) Limited

UK subsidiary of RESCO Products, an American refractory manufacturer supplying high-performance refractory solutions to the steel, foundry, and petrochemical industries. The Derby-based operation imports aluminium ores and calcined bauxite as essential ingredients for their refractory castables, gunning mixes, and repair materials used in high-temperature industrial applications.

Raynesway, Derby
Industrial Services

21. HI Way Services Limited

Industrial services company operating from the Flixborough, Scunthorpe area, a major hub for minerals processing in the UK. The company imports aluminium ore products likely in connection with logistics, processing, or distribution services for the refractory and industrial minerals sector concentrated in this North Lincolnshire industrial region.

Stather Road, Flixborough, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire
Stone Wool Insulation

22. ROCKWOOL Ltd

UK subsidiary of the ROCKWOOL Group, one of the world's leading manufacturers of stone wool insulation. The UK operation is based at Bridgend, South Wales with over 500 employees, and operates a stone wool manufacturing factory. ROCKWOOL imports aluminium ores and bauxite as raw materials used in the production of their non-combustible, thermally efficient, and durable stone wool insulation products for the UK construction industry.

Bury Road, Chedburgh, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Marine Coatings

23. International Paint Limited

Major international marine and protective coatings manufacturer. The company imports aluminium ore concentrates for use as functional mineral fillers and extenders in their high-performance anti-fouling, anti-corrosive, and protective coating systems deployed on commercial ships, offshore installations, and industrial structures worldwide.

Bury Road, Chedburgh, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Chemical Research

24. Avocado Research Chemicals Limited

Specialist chemical research and supply company based in Derbyshire. The import of aluminium ore may relate to the use of aluminium and alumina compounds in their research chemical product range, or to the sourcing of mineral-based raw materials for chemical synthesis and laboratory applications.

Friden, Newhaven, Near Buxton, Derbyshire
Traffic Safety

25. Trustseal Ltd

UK-based supplier of traffic safety and road surface materials operating from the Scunthorpe industrial area. Trustseal imports calcined bauxite and aluminium ore minerals for use in high-friction surfacing applications, road surface treatments, and anti-skid aggregate products that improve road safety across the UK road network.

Menshaway, Queensway Industrial Estate, Brigge Road, Scunthorpe
Road Safety Materials

26. Hitex Traffic Safety Limited

UK manufacturer and supplier of traffic safety materials and road surface treatments. Based at the same Queensway Industrial Estate in Scunthorpe, the company imports aluminium ores, particularly calcined bauxite, as the primary mineral aggregate for high-friction road surfacing systems that enhance skid resistance and road safety performance.

Menshaway, Queensway Industrial Estate, Brigge Road, Scunthorpe
Foundry / Castings

27. Intocast UK Ltd

UK subsidiary of Intocast AG, a Swiss-based group specialising in foundry and metallurgical products. The Flixborough, Scunthorpe operation imports aluminium ores and bauxite-based minerals used in foundry consumables, casting aids, and refractory products supplied to the UK's metal casting and foundry industry.

Stather Road, Flixborough, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire
Metallurgical Supplies

28. REMET UK Ltd

UK subsidiary of REMET Incorporated, a global leader in the supply of products and materials for the investment casting and precision foundry industry. Operating from Surrey, REMET imports aluminium-bearing minerals used in the production of shell building materials, binders, and refractory products for the aerospace, medical, and precision engineering casting sectors.

Cedar Court, Guildford Road, Fetcham, Leatherhead
Motorsport Engineering

29. Nitron Racing Systems Limited

UK high-performance automotive and motorsport engineering company based in Stockport. The import of aluminium ore may relate to the sourcing of aluminium-based raw materials for their precision-engineered suspension components, damper systems, and performance automotive parts supplied to motorsport teams and automotive manufacturers.

Borron Street, Stockport
Aggregates Supplier

30. Francis Flower (Northern) Ltd

Part of the Francis Flower Group, a long-established UK supplier of industrial minerals and aggregates. The Canterbury-based operation imports aluminium ores and bauxite products for processing and distribution to the construction, refractory, and specialist industrial mineral markets throughout southern England and the broader UK market.

Unit 32, Thomas Way, Lakesview Int Bus Park, Hersden, Canterbury
Industrial Minerals

31. John Winter and Company Ltd

UK industrial minerals merchant and trading company operating from the Bromborough, Merseyside area. John Winter imports and distributes aluminium ores and concentrates, along with other industrial minerals, serving the refractory, construction, and manufacturing sectors across the North West of England and beyond.

Dock Road South, Bromborough, Merseyside

Complete Import Data Table

#Trade DateImporter CompanyLocation
101.04.2023Jiangsu Guolian Plate Co. LtdBury St Edmunds, Suffolk
201.02.2023Trent Refractories LtdScunthorpe
301.01.2023VITCAS LtdBury St Edmunds, Suffolk
401.03.2023Apex Maritime Korea CoBury St Edmunds, Suffolk
501.03.2023New Bamboo Paper Co., LimitedBristol
601.02.2023Global Light Co., LLCBury St Edmunds, Suffolk
701.01.2023PT. Indah Kiat Pulp and Paper TBKAshby-de-la-Zouch
801.02.2023Jiangsu Ered Textiles Science TechnologyBridgend, Mid Glamorgan
901.01.2023Swani Spice Mills Pvt LimitedLeatherhead, Surrey
1001.01.2023HarbisonWalker InternationalBromborough, Merseyside
1101.04.2023LEADER (UK) LimitedRotherham, South Yorkshire
1201.01.2023LKAB Minerals LtdFlixborough, Scunthorpe
1301.04.2023POSSEHL Erzkontor GmbH & Co. KGBromborough, Merseyside
1401.03.2023Hodge Clemco LtdChiswick, London
1501.04.2023Jotun Paints (Europe) LimitedDerby
1601.01.2023Strain Measurement Devices LtdChiswick, London
1701.01.2023DSF Refractories & Minerals LtdDerby
1801.05.2023Haltermann Carless UK LimitedAberdeen
1901.06.2023Electricity North West LtdSheffield
2001.01.2023RESCO Products (UK) LimitedDerby
2101.01.2023HI Way Services LimitedFlixborough, Scunthorpe
2201.05.2023ROCKWOOL LtdBury St Edmunds, Suffolk
2301.03.2023International Paint LimitedBury St Edmunds, Suffolk
2401.01.2023Avocado Research Chemicals LtdBuxton, Derbyshire
2501.05.2023Trustseal LtdScunthorpe
2601.06.2023Hitex Traffic Safety LimitedScunthorpe
2701.05.2023Intocast UK LtdFlixborough, Scunthorpe
2801.01.2023REMET UK LtdLeatherhead, Surrey
2901.05.2023Nitron Racing Systems LimitedStockport
3001.06.2023Francis Flower (Northern) LtdCanterbury
3101.04.2023John Winter and Company LtdBromborough, Merseyside

Regional Import Hub Analysis

Scunthorpe / Flixborough Cluster

The Scunthorpe and Flixborough area in North Lincolnshire emerges as the single largest concentration of aluminium ore importers, with seven companies operating from the region including LKAB Minerals Ltd, Trent Refractories Ltd, HI Way Services Limited, Intocast UK Ltd, Trustseal Ltd, and Hitex Traffic Safety Limited. This clustering reflects the area's deep historical roots in the steel and refractory industries, where proximity to the former Scunthorpe steelworks created a natural hub for mineral processing and distribution. LKAB Minerals' Flixborough facility serves as a major processing centre offering crushing, blending, and toll processing services. The Stather Road industrial area functions as a shared logistics and warehousing zone for multiple mineral importers.

Derby Refractories Corridor

Derby hosts three significant aluminium ore importers: Jotun Paints (Europe) Limited, DSF Refractories & Minerals Ltd, and RESCO Products (UK) Limited, all located at Raynesway. This concentration reflects Derby's established position as a centre for high-performance coatings and refractory manufacturing in the UK. The Raynesway industrial estate provides shared infrastructure for companies processing bauxite and alumina-bearing raw materials into value-added refractory and coating products.

Suffolk Consolidation Hub

Bury Road in Chedburgh, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk appears as a shared address for five importer companies including Jiangsu Guolian Plate Co. Ltd, VITCAS Ltd, Global Light Co. LLC, ROCKWOOL Ltd, and International Paint Limited. This pattern strongly suggests the presence of a warehousing, distribution, or toll-processing facility that consolidates aluminium ore shipments on behalf of multiple downstream customers, a common arrangement in the UK industrial minerals supply chain.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS Code 26060000?
HS Code 26060000 classifies "Aluminium ores and concentrates" under Chapter 26 of the Harmonized System, which covers ores, slag, and ash. The primary product under this code is bauxite, both in its raw form and as calcined bauxite, which is the principal ore of aluminium. Other alumina-bearing minerals and concentrates that are processed to extract aluminium content also fall under this classification. In the UK Combined Nomenclature, the equivalent code is CN 2606 00 00. The code is used by HM Revenue and Customs to track imports, assess applicable duties, and compile trade statistics for aluminium-bearing mineral commodities entering the United Kingdom.
Why does the UK import aluminium ores if it has limited aluminium smelting?
The UK's aluminium ore imports are primarily driven by industrial mineral applications rather than primary aluminium smelting. The UK's last major primary aluminium smelter closed in the early 2000s, but the demand for bauxite and calcined bauxite remains strong due to its essential role in the refractory industry (for steelmaking and high-temperature applications), abrasive and high-friction surfacing materials (for road safety), stone wool insulation manufacturing, and as functional fillers in paints and coatings. The UK remains a significant consumer of these value-added mineral products even without domestic primary aluminium production.
Which UK regions have the highest concentration of aluminium ore importers?
The data reveals three primary regional clusters for aluminium ore imports: the Scunthorpe and Flixborough area in North Lincolnshire (7 importers, led by LKAB Minerals), Derby and the Raynesway industrial estate (3 importers in refractories and coatings), and the Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk area (5 importers at a shared Bury Road facility). Additional significant locations include Bromborough, Merseyside (3 importers including HarbisonWalker International and Possehl Erzkontor), and London (2 importers at a shared Chiswick address).
What is calcined bauxite and why is it imported?
Calcined bauxite is bauxite that has been heated to high temperatures (approximately 1,400 to 1,600 degrees Celsius) to remove moisture and drive off volatile compounds, resulting in a hard, dense, and chemically stable material with very high aluminium oxide (alumina) content, typically above 85 percent. Calcined bauxite is imported extensively by the UK refractory industry because its exceptional hardness, thermal stability, and chemical resistance make it ideal for producing refractory bricks, castables, and monolithic linings that withstand the extreme conditions inside steelmaking furnaces, cement kilns, and incinerators. It is also the primary mineral used in high-friction road surfacing aggregate.
How can international suppliers connect with UK aluminium ore importers?
International suppliers of bauxite and aluminium ore concentrates can connect with UK importers through several channels: trade data platforms such as Volza, Trademo, and Panjiva provide verified importer contact details and shipment histories; industry associations including the British Ceramic Confederation and the Refractories Association facilitate networking; B2B marketplaces like TradeWheel and Ithalat Ihracat offer curated importer directories; and direct outreach to the companies listed in this directory using their registered UK addresses. Suppliers should ensure compliance with UK customs regulations, provide certificates of analysis and origin, and be prepared to meet the quality specifications required by the refractory and industrial minerals sectors.

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