Import/export HS code 28053080: Various rare-earth metals
Other rare-earth metals not specifically listed, used in various high-tech applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 359,649 |
| Japan | 183,986 |
| China | 60,080 |
| Taiwan | 26,113 |
| Netherlands | 13,302 |
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 | 34,086 | 325,563 | +291,477 |
| Japan | 0 | 183,986 | +183,986 |
| China | 37,065 | 23,015 | -14,050 |
| Taiwan | 14,570 | 11,543 | -3,027 |
| Netherlands | 2,518 | 10,784 | +8,266 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 4,725 | +4,725 |
| Austria | 1,890 | 0 | -1,890 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 227,688 |
| China | 204,715 |
| Japan | 183,986 |
| Taiwan | 26,113 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,725 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 34,086 | 193,602 | +159,516 |
| China | 38,955 | 165,760 | +126,805 |
| Japan | 0 | 183,986 | +183,986 |
| Taiwan | 14,570 | 11,543 | -3,027 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 4,725 | +4,725 |
| Netherlands | 2,518 | 0 | -2,518 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 311,891 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 204,003 |
| Other | 131,961 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,890 |
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 | 45,288 | 266,603 | +221,315 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 42,951 | 161,052 | +118,101 |
| Other | 0 | 131,961 | +131,961 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,890 | 0 | -1,890 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 184,650 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 169,621 |
| 000 | 131,961 |
| London Stansted Airport | 103,371 |
| Birmingham Airport | 15,734 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 28,323 | 156,327 | +128,004 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,528 | 147,093 | +124,565 |
| 000 | 0 | 131,961 | +131,961 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,138 | 92,233 | +81,095 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 15,734 | +15,734 |
| Thamesport | 14,628 | 0 | -14,628 |
| Belfast Airport | 0 | 11,543 | +11,543 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,433 | 0 | -10,433 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 4,725 | +4,725 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,890 | 0 | -1,890 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TESTBOURNE LIMITED | 16 |
| LESS COMMON METALS LIMITED | 6 |
| NEWMET LIMITED | 4 |
| GOODFELLOW CAMBRIDGE LIMITED | 4 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 2 |
| ICD EUROPE LTD. | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Australia | 248,375 |
| United States | 171,312 |
| Germany | 21,304 |
| Canada | 10,479 |
| Netherlands | 7,352 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 137,787 | 110,588 | -27,199 |
| United States | 152,755 | 18,557 | -134,198 |
| Germany | 0 | 21,304 | +21,304 |
| Canada | 0 | 10,479 | +10,479 |
| Netherlands | 5,293 | 2,059 | -3,234 |
| Philippines | 6,508 | 0 | -6,508 |
| India | 3,328 | 2,953 | -375 |
| Israel | 1,816 | 2,646 | +830 |
| Ukraine | 1,565 | 0 | -1,565 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 376,178 |
| Air transport | 72,804 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 28,656 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 265,590 | 110,588 | -155,002 |
| Air transport | 38,169 | 34,635 | -3,534 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,293 | 23,363 | +18,070 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 170,588 |
| Liverpool Docks | 151,438 |
| Felixstowe | 54,152 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 28,656 |
| Manchester Airport | 23,635 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 60,000 | 110,588 | +50,588 |
| Liverpool Docks | 151,438 | 0 | -151,438 |
| Felixstowe | 54,152 | 0 | -54,152 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,293 | 23,363 | +18,070 |
| Manchester Airport | 23,635 | 0 | -23,635 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,698 | 15,335 | +10,637 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,600 | 15,024 | +13,424 |
| ZLC | 6,508 | 0 | -6,508 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,728 | 4,276 | +2,548 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28053080
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other rare-earth metals not specifically listed, used in various high-tech applications