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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* 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 | 198,571 |
| Japan | 183,986 |
| China | 66,577 |
| 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 | 164,485 | +130,399 |
| Japan | 0 | 183,986 | +183,986 |
| China | 43,562 | 23,015 | -20,547 |
| Taiwan | 11,894 | 14,219 | +2,325 |
| Netherlands | 2,518 | 10,784 | +8,266 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,086 | 4,725 | +2,639 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 213,298 |
| Japan | 183,986 |
| United States | 66,610 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 47,538 | 165,760 | +118,222 |
| Japan | 0 | 183,986 | +183,986 |
| United States | 34,086 | 32,524 | -1,562 |
| Taiwan | 11,894 | 14,219 | +2,325 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 315,723 |
| Other | 131,961 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 47,676 |
| 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 | 51,195 | 264,528 | +213,333 |
| Other | 0 | 131,961 | +131,961 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 42,951 | 4,725 | -38,226 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 169,621 |
| 000 | 131,961 |
| London Stansted Airport | 107,203 |
| Southampton | 28,323 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,852 | 149,769 | +129,917 |
| 000 | 0 | 131,961 | +131,961 |
| London Stansted Airport | 19,721 | 87,482 | +67,761 |
| Southampton | 28,323 | 0 | -28,323 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 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 | 5 |
| GOODFELLOW CAMBRIDGE LIMITED | 4 |
| NEWMET LIMITED | 3 |
| 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 |
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 | 195,848 |
| United States | 171,312 |
| Germany | 18,055 |
| Canada | 10,479 |
| Netherlands | 8,808 |
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 | 167,787 | 28,061 | -139,726 |
| United States | 152,755 | 18,557 | -134,198 |
| Germany | 0 | 18,055 | +18,055 |
| Canada | 0 | 10,479 | +10,479 |
| Netherlands | 6,749 | 2,059 | -4,690 |
| 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) | 323,651 |
| Air transport | 72,804 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,863 |
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) | 295,590 | 28,061 | -267,529 |
| Air transport | 38,169 | 34,635 | -3,534 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,749 | 20,114 | +13,365 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 151,438 |
| Southampton | 88,061 |
| Felixstowe | 84,152 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 26,863 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 151,438 | 0 | -151,438 |
| Southampton | 60,000 | 28,061 | -31,939 |
| Felixstowe | 84,152 | 0 | -84,152 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,749 | 20,114 | +13,365 |
| 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