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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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 198,445 |
| United States | 116,717 |
| Germany | 32,151 |
| China | 16,634 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 139,453 | 58,992 | -80,461 |
| United States | 58,433 | 58,284 | -149 |
| Germany | 26,713 | 5,438 | -21,275 |
| China | 14,862 | 1,772 | -13,090 |
| 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 | 278,623 |
| United States | 93,166 |
| Netherlands | 4,398 |
| 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 | 197,208 | 81,415 | -115,793 |
| United States | 40,302 | 52,864 | +12,562 |
| Netherlands | 4,398 | 0 | -4,398 |
| 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 | 170,852 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 144,985 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 45,312 |
| 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 | 105,909 | 64,943 | -40,966 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 112,081 | 32,904 | -79,177 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,570 | 39,742 | +34,172 |
| 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 | 113,081 |
| Immingham Docks | 111,137 |
| Felixstowe | 32,674 |
| Birmingham Airport | 28,444 |
| Portsmouth | 26,750 |
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 | 61,587 | 51,494 | -10,093 |
| Immingham Docks | 111,137 | 0 | -111,137 |
| 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 | 10,426 | 7,341 | -3,085 |
| London | 0 | 7,500 | +7,500 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,503 | 4,377 | +2,874 |
| Harwich | 0 | 5,138 | +5,138 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| 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 | 51,767 |
| 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 | 30,639 | 150,374 | +119,735 |
| South Africa | 27,829 | 70,788 | +42,959 |
| United States | 19,335 | 32,432 | +13,097 |
| France | 15,495 | 9,747 | -5,748 |
| 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 | 305,566 |
| 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 | 122,237 | 183,329 | +61,092 |
| 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 | 214,659 |
| 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 | 84,535 | 130,124 | +45,589 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 142,113 | +142,113 |
| East Midlands Airport | 26,631 | 24,170 | -2,461 |
| ZLC | 11,071 | 16,948 | +5,877 |
| 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