Import/export HS code 284610: Cerium compounds
Chemical compounds containing cerium, used in polishing, glass production, and catalysts
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 365,622 |
| United States | 312,439 |
| China | 192,709 |
| France | 131,857 |
| Germany | 110,507 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 198,770 | 166,852 | -31,918 |
| United States | 236,784 | 75,655 | -161,129 |
| China | 117,250 | 75,459 | -41,791 |
| France | 68,310 | 63,547 | -4,763 |
| Germany | 44,984 | 65,523 | +20,539 |
| Japan | 66,540 | 41,251 | -25,289 |
| Netherlands | 45,407 | 0 | -45,407 |
| Italy | 30,569 | 7,186 | -23,383 |
| Belgium | 3,432 | 2,998 | -434 |
| India | 0 | 3,845 | +3,845 |
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 | 522,808 |
| Austria | 239,079 |
| Estonia | 134,558 |
| United States | 123,926 |
| Japan | 107,791 |
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 | 370,024 | 152,784 | -217,240 |
| Austria | 124,934 | 114,145 | -10,789 |
| Estonia | 108,577 | 25,981 | -82,596 |
| United States | 61,049 | 62,877 | +1,828 |
| Japan | 66,540 | 41,251 | -25,289 |
| France | 51,050 | 47,887 | -3,163 |
| India | 11,703 | 38,258 | +26,555 |
| Germany | 17,246 | 8,085 | -9,161 |
| Italy | 2,697 | 7,186 | +4,489 |
| Norway | 3,457 | 0 | -3,457 |
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 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| North Wales | 2 |
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 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Wales | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 494,818 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 399,207 |
| Air transport | 234,591 |
| Other | 168,671 |
| Road transport | 25,280 |
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) | 268,503 | 226,315 | -42,188 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 259,208 | 139,999 | -119,209 |
| Air transport | 122,847 | 111,744 | -11,103 |
| Other | 168,457 | 214 | -168,243 |
| Road transport | 0 | 25,280 | +25,280 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 353,825 |
| 000 | 168,671 |
| Eurotunnel | 103,576 |
| London | 92,709 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 71,717 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 251,275 | 102,550 | -148,725 |
| 000 | 168,457 | 214 | -168,243 |
| Eurotunnel | 60,794 | 42,782 | -18,012 |
| London | 14,739 | 77,970 | +63,231 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 60,482 | 11,235 | -49,247 |
| Southampton | 38,884 | 32,443 | -6,441 |
| Immingham Docks | 44,532 | 25,981 | -18,551 |
| Middlesbrough | 70,013 | 0 | -70,013 |
| Birmingham Airport | 7,325 | 57,390 | +50,065 |
| London Stansted Airport | 20,874 | 35,842 | +14,968 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 12 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 5 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 2 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 269,197 |
| China | 119,220 |
| North Macedonia | 72,397 |
| South Korea | 57,400 |
| Poland | 56,760 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 85,727 | 183,470 | +97,743 |
| China | 62,151 | 57,069 | -5,082 |
| North Macedonia | 72,397 | 0 | -72,397 |
| South Korea | 16,080 | 41,320 | +25,240 |
| Poland | 31,516 | 25,244 | -6,272 |
| Australia | 51,781 | 1,719 | -50,062 |
| France | 45,317 | 5,591 | -39,726 |
| United States | 16,465 | 29,495 | +13,030 |
| Latvia | 2,830 | 37,079 | +34,249 |
| Finland | 13,338 | 16,397 | +3,059 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 496,088 |
| Air transport | 388,962 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 83,454 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 256,207 | 239,881 | -16,326 |
| Air transport | 181,094 | 207,868 | +26,774 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 55,015 | 28,439 | -26,576 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 450,046 |
| East Midlands Airport | 127,111 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 81,363 |
| ZLC | 77,427 |
| London Gateway Port | 69,116 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 223,681 | 226,365 | +2,684 |
| East Midlands Airport | 71,949 | 55,162 | -16,787 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 57,755 | 23,608 | -34,147 |
| ZLC | 19,712 | 57,715 | +38,003 |
| London Gateway Port | 40,677 | 28,439 | -12,238 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 0 | 50,834 | +50,834 |
| Dover | 32,526 | 12,504 | -20,022 |
| London Stansted Airport | 24,244 | 9,531 | -14,713 |
| Felixstowe | 14,338 | 0 | -14,338 |
| Glasgow Airport | 3,790 | 6,371 | +2,581 |
Quick facts
HS code: 284610
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemical compounds containing cerium, used in polishing, glass production, and catalysts