Import/export HS code 284442: Specific radioactive isotopes
Includes isotopes like actinium, californium, and polonium, used in research and medicine
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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 | 8,851,204 |
| Germany | 712,093 |
| Belgium | 167,640 |
| United States | 135,407 |
| Denmark | 20,251 |
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 | 5,158,958 | 3,692,246 | -1,466,712 |
| Germany | 481,048 | 231,045 | -250,003 |
| Belgium | 98,017 | 69,623 | -28,394 |
| United States | 40,430 | 94,977 | +54,547 |
| Denmark | 20,251 | 0 | -20,251 |
| Romania | 14,098 | 0 | -14,098 |
| Norway | 4,134 | 9,873 | +5,739 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7,112 | 0 | -7,112 |
| Czechia | 3,781 | 0 | -3,781 |
| Switzerland | 3,490 | 0 | -3,490 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 8,307,940 |
| Germany | 494,705 |
| United States | 441,737 |
| Netherlands | 285,202 |
| Israel | 90,469 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 4,965,776 | 3,342,164 | -1,623,612 |
| Germany | 263,660 | 231,045 | -32,615 |
| United States | 311,881 | 129,856 | -182,025 |
| Netherlands | 127,203 | 157,999 | +30,796 |
| Israel | 12,161 | 78,308 | +66,147 |
| Russia | 0 | 70,208 | +70,208 |
| NA | 26,754 | 0 | -26,754 |
| Switzerland | 3,490 | 0 | -3,490 |
| Canada | 2,818 | 0 | -2,818 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Suffolk | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,519,560 |
| Air transport | 1,104,557 |
| Other | 211,347 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 99,206 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,029,743 | 3,489,817 | -1,539,926 |
| Air transport | 594,667 | 509,890 | -84,777 |
| Other | 120,394 | 90,953 | -29,441 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 89,333 | 9,873 | -79,460 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 8,411,859 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 827,179 |
| 000 | 211,347 |
| East Midlands Airport | 210,996 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 99,206 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 4,947,048 | 3,464,811 | -1,482,237 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 457,137 | 370,042 | -87,095 |
| 000 | 120,394 | 90,953 | -29,441 |
| East Midlands Airport | 120,394 | 90,602 | -29,792 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 89,333 | 9,873 | -79,460 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 82,695 | 0 | -82,695 |
| London Stansted Airport | 13,413 | 45,735 | +32,322 |
| Hull | 0 | 25,006 | +25,006 |
| Prestwick Airport | 3,723 | 3,511 | -212 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Mining support service activities | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 66,995 |
| Germany | 44,036 |
| Denmark | 35,172 |
| Austria | 15,523 |
| China | 15,141 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 27,562 | 39,433 | +11,871 |
| Germany | 44,036 | 0 | -44,036 |
| Denmark | 35,172 | 0 | -35,172 |
| Austria | 15,523 | 0 | -15,523 |
| China | 12,699 | 2,442 | -10,257 |
| Norway | 4,402 | 9,911 | +5,509 |
| United States | 10,100 | 0 | -10,100 |
| Saudi Arabia | 6,349 | 0 | -6,349 |
| South Korea | 1,460 | 4,560 | +3,100 |
| Spain | 3,050 | 0 | -3,050 |
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 | 92,267 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 85,733 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 41,463 |
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 | 70,515 | 21,752 | -48,763 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 51,139 | 34,594 | -16,545 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 41,463 | 0 | -41,463 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 75,818 |
| Tyne | 71,949 |
| Hull | 53,046 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,100 |
| Glasgow Airport | 6,349 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 54,066 | 21,752 | -32,314 |
| Tyne | 71,949 | 0 | -71,949 |
| Hull | 18,452 | 34,594 | +16,142 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,100 | 0 | -10,100 |
| Glasgow Airport | 6,349 | 0 | -6,349 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 2,201 | 0 | -2,201 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 284442
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes isotopes like actinium, californium, and polonium, used in research and medicine