Import/export HS code 2846: Rare-earth metal compounds
Chemical compounds made from rare-earth metals like yttrium, scandium, or mixtures of these metals
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 9,013,698 |
| Italy | 4,638,013 |
| United States | 1,964,754 |
| Japan | 1,438,765 |
| Thailand | 1,209,439 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 149,908 | 8,863,790 | +8,713,882 |
| Italy | 1,652,707 | 2,985,306 | +1,332,599 |
| United States | 651,982 | 1,312,772 | +660,790 |
| Japan | 501,959 | 936,806 | +434,847 |
| Thailand | 355,509 | 853,930 | +498,421 |
| Austria | 593,826 | 537,751 | -56,075 |
| France | 426,503 | 507,129 | +80,626 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 886,910 | +886,910 |
| Netherlands | 475,320 | 265,409 | -209,911 |
| China | 278,535 | 420,073 | +141,538 |
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 | 10,759,776 |
| Italy | 4,610,141 |
| United States | 2,208,697 |
| Austria | 1,255,998 |
| Thailand | 1,255,525 |
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 | 1,019,547 | 9,740,229 | +8,720,682 |
| Italy | 1,624,835 | 2,985,306 | +1,360,471 |
| United States | 598,344 | 1,610,353 | +1,012,009 |
| Austria | 624,058 | 631,940 | +7,882 |
| Thailand | 460,671 | 794,854 | +334,183 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 886,910 | +886,910 |
| Japan | 393,766 | 462,512 | +68,746 |
| Estonia | 387,493 | 321,302 | -66,191 |
| France | 166,737 | 452,658 | +285,921 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 170,870 | +170,870 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +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) | 10,469,375 |
| Air transport | 10,254,471 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,907,110 |
| Other | 169,859 |
| Road transport | 48,594 |
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) | 2,589,886 | 7,879,489 | +5,289,603 |
| Air transport | 1,209,402 | 9,045,069 | +7,835,667 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,516,544 | 1,390,566 | -125,978 |
| Other | 169,645 | 214 | -169,431 |
| Road transport | 3,703 | 44,891 | +41,188 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 7,215,599 |
| Dover | 6,412,287 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,712,295 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,594,575 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,443,475 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 450,799 | 6,764,800 | +6,314,001 |
| Dover | 2,343,919 | 4,068,368 | +1,724,449 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 368,906 | 1,343,389 | +974,483 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,325 | 1,578,250 | +1,561,925 |
| Immingham Docks | 596,086 | 847,389 | +251,303 |
| Felixstowe | 248,351 | 923,765 | +675,414 |
| Harwich | 2,921 | 986,607 | +983,686 |
| London Stansted Airport | 126,716 | 485,137 | +358,421 |
| Eurotunnel | 181,289 | 371,238 | +189,949 |
| East Midlands Airport | 136,415 | 255,817 | +119,402 |
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 | 16 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 14 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 9 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 29 |
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,405,823 |
| Germany | 613,213 |
| France | 489,779 |
| China | 444,271 |
| Spain | 408,538 |
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 | 83,789 | 1,322,034 | +1,238,245 |
| Germany | 381,787 | 231,426 | -150,361 |
| France | 231,677 | 258,102 | +26,425 |
| China | 234,354 | 209,917 | -24,437 |
| Spain | 159,200 | 249,338 | +90,138 |
| Japan | 62,718 | 96,982 | +34,264 |
| Belgium | 57,834 | 81,710 | +23,876 |
| Poland | 40,173 | 35,750 | -4,423 |
| Australia | 72,395 | 3,339 | -69,056 |
| North Macedonia | 72,397 | 0 | -72,397 |
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 | 2,624,199 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,486,275 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 361,250 |
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 | 736,602 | 1,887,597 | +1,150,995 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 659,123 | 827,152 | +168,029 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 284,892 | 76,358 | -208,534 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 1,276,826 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,099,293 |
| East Midlands Airport | 734,629 |
| Immingham Docks | 278,043 |
| Harwich | 202,383 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 38,553 | 1,238,273 | +1,199,720 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 497,049 | 602,244 | +105,195 |
| East Midlands Airport | 418,061 | 316,568 | -101,493 |
| Immingham Docks | 89,756 | 188,287 | +98,531 |
| Harwich | 202,383 | 0 | -202,383 |
| ZLC | 87,518 | 113,624 | +26,106 |
| London Stansted Airport | 73,469 | 74,286 | +817 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 28,334 | 108,878 | +80,544 |
| Dover | 63,227 | 39,396 | -23,831 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 69,096 | 29,597 | -39,499 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 2846
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemical compounds made from rare-earth metals like yttrium, scandium, or mixtures of these metals