Import/export HS code 28459090: Various isotopes and compounds
All other isotopes and their compounds not covered in specific HS codes
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 1,985,210 |
| Canada | 1,719,222 |
| Germany | 1,296,344 |
| France | 972,558 |
| Austria | 720,878 |
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 | 1,092,807 | 892,403 | -200,404 |
| Canada | 147,895 | 1,571,327 | +1,423,432 |
| Germany | 669,903 | 626,441 | -43,462 |
| France | 723,297 | 249,261 | -474,036 |
| Austria | 416,243 | 304,635 | -111,608 |
| Japan | 164,895 | 209,906 | +45,011 |
| Israel | 105,719 | 133,044 | +27,325 |
| China | 36,473 | 152,117 | +115,644 |
| Switzerland | 11,302 | 137,921 | +126,619 |
| Netherlands | 106,155 | 39,373 | -66,782 |
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 | 3,314,412 |
| Germany | 1,059,144 |
| Austria | 702,924 |
| France | 689,032 |
| Canada | 593,945 |
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 | 1,039,750 | 2,274,662 | +1,234,912 |
| Germany | 568,855 | 490,289 | -78,566 |
| Austria | 384,599 | 318,325 | -66,274 |
| France | 487,441 | 201,591 | -285,850 |
| Canada | 370,212 | 223,733 | -146,479 |
| Israel | 237,065 | 271,620 | +34,555 |
| Japan | 167,072 | 223,957 | +56,885 |
| China | 50,387 | 173,437 | +123,050 |
| Switzerland | 13,413 | 102,928 | +89,515 |
| Georgia | 77,341 | 37,774 | -39,567 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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 | 6,813,229 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 643,677 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 496,825 |
| Other | 7,564 |
| Road transport | 2,515 |
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 | 2,795,865 | 4,017,364 | +1,221,499 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 396,092 | 247,585 | -148,507 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 351,222 | 145,603 | -205,619 |
| Other | 7,150 | 414 | -6,736 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,515 | +2,515 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,521,688 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,412,333 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,024,797 |
| Birmingham Airport | 451,558 |
| Dover | 306,684 |
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 | 684,656 | 1,837,032 | +1,152,376 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,017,107 | 1,395,226 | +378,119 |
| East Midlands Airport | 612,458 | 412,339 | -200,119 |
| Birmingham Airport | 191,869 | 259,689 | +67,820 |
| Dover | 233,628 | 73,056 | -160,572 |
| London Gateway Port | 192,649 | 89,177 | -103,472 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 195,919 | 0 | -195,919 |
| Thamesport | 114,941 | 46,925 | -68,016 |
| Manchester Airport | 51,414 | 83,063 | +31,649 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,446 | 119,917 | +116,471 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Scientific research and development | 9 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 4 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 120 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 114 |
| SIEMENS HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 59 |
| CK ISOTOPES LIMITED | 58 |
| LGC LIMITED | 54 |
| GOSS SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS LIMITED | 46 |
| APOLLO SCIENTIFIC LTD | 43 |
| FLUOROCHEM LIMITED | 37 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 24 |
| QMX LABORATORIES LIMITED | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 989,862 |
| Switzerland | 222,743 |
| Austria | 157,839 |
| Netherlands | 74,829 |
| Germany | 71,182 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 462,956 | 526,906 | +63,950 |
| Switzerland | 214,247 | 8,496 | -205,751 |
| Austria | 9,235 | 148,604 | +139,369 |
| Netherlands | 9,898 | 64,931 | +55,033 |
| Germany | 52,480 | 18,702 | -33,778 |
| India | 48,023 | 13,254 | -34,769 |
| Taiwan | 27,643 | 0 | -27,643 |
| Ireland | 11,875 | 8,903 | -2,972 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 13,351 | +13,351 |
| Iraq | 10,607 | 0 | -10,607 |
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 | 1,412,436 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 308,952 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 963 |
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 | 593,518 | 818,918 | +225,400 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 265,020 | 43,932 | -221,088 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 963 | 0 | -963 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,189,844 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 218,789 |
| East Midlands Airport | 158,592 |
| 499 | 67,219 |
| London Stansted Airport | 25,104 |
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 | 515,133 | 674,711 | +159,578 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 184,702 | 34,087 | -150,615 |
| East Midlands Airport | 47,560 | 111,032 | +63,472 |
| 499 | 67,219 | 0 | -67,219 |
| London Stansted Airport | 17,020 | 8,084 | -8,936 |
| Holyhead | 11,875 | 8,903 | -2,972 |
| Manchester Airport | 12,625 | 6,135 | -6,490 |
| ZLC | 1,180 | 13,205 | +12,025 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 0 | 5,751 | +5,751 |
| Dover | 1,224 | 0 | -1,224 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28459090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: All other isotopes and their compounds not covered in specific HS codes