Import/export HS code 28053039: Europium, holmium, erbium, thulium, ytterbium, lutetium, and yttrium
Used in lasers, phosphors, and nuclear control rods
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 122,422 |
| Netherlands | 84,931 |
| Germany | 33,952 |
| China | 18,175 |
| Austria | 7,500 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 75,628 | 46,794 | -28,834 |
| Netherlands | 25,939 | 58,992 | +33,053 |
| Germany | 26,713 | 7,239 | -19,474 |
| China | 14,862 | 3,313 | -11,549 |
| Austria | 0 | 7,500 | +7,500 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,503 | 2,772 | +1,269 |
| France | 944 | 969 | +25 |
| Japan | 0 | 1,862 | +1,862 |
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 | 170,828 |
| United States | 98,871 |
| Netherlands | 2,021 |
| Japan | 1,862 |
| United Kingdom | 1,448 |
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 | 86,071 | 84,757 | -1,314 |
| United States | 57,497 | 41,374 | -16,123 |
| Netherlands | 2,021 | 0 | -2,021 |
| Japan | 0 | 1,862 | +1,862 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 1,448 | +1,448 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 177,522 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 45,312 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,848 |
| Other | 18,348 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 120,727 | 56,795 | -63,932 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,570 | 39,742 | +34,172 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 944 | 32,904 | +31,960 |
| Other | 18,348 | 0 | -18,348 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 120,327 |
| Felixstowe | 32,674 |
| Birmingham Airport | 28,444 |
| Portsmouth | 26,750 |
| 000 | 18,348 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 78,782 | 41,545 | -37,237 |
| Felixstowe | 5,570 | 27,104 | +21,534 |
| Birmingham Airport | 26,713 | 1,731 | -24,982 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 26,750 | +26,750 |
| 000 | 18,348 | 0 | -18,348 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,049 | 9,142 | +1,093 |
| London | 0 | 7,500 | +7,500 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,503 | 4,377 | +2,874 |
| Harwich | 0 | 5,138 | +5,138 |
| Southampton | 0 | 3,382 | +3,382 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
| 2025-03 | 3 |
| 2024-12 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TESTBOURNE LIMITED | 4 |
| NEWMET LIMITED | 2 |
| LESS COMMON METALS LIMITED | 2 |
| BÜHLER UK LIMITED | 1 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 1 |
| JOHNSON MATTHEY PLC | 1 |
| GOODFELLOW CAMBRIDGE LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 181,013 |
| South Africa | 98,617 |
| United States | 64,871 |
| France | 25,242 |
| Israel | 21,653 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 31,772 | 149,241 | +117,469 |
| South Africa | 53,114 | 45,503 | -7,611 |
| United States | 26,190 | 38,681 | +12,491 |
| France | 16,830 | 8,412 | -8,418 |
| Israel | 0 | 21,653 | +21,653 |
| Japan | 8,240 | 13,189 | +4,949 |
| Czechia | 5,625 | 15,332 | +9,707 |
| Netherlands | 13,133 | 4,616 | -8,517 |
| China | 2,793 | 2,682 | -111 |
| Switzerland | 3,540 | 1,547 | -1,993 |
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 | 318,670 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 155,246 |
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 | 156,845 | 161,825 | +4,980 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,133 | 142,113 | +128,980 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 227,763 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 142,113 |
| East Midlands Airport | 50,801 |
| ZLC | 28,019 |
| Felixstowe | 13,133 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 114,612 | 113,151 | -1,461 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 142,113 | +142,113 |
| East Midlands Airport | 27,764 | 23,037 | -4,727 |
| ZLC | 14,469 | 13,550 | -919 |
| Felixstowe | 13,133 | 0 | -13,133 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 12,087 | +12,087 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28053039
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Used in lasers, phosphors, and nuclear control rods