Import/export HS code 284610: Cerium compounds
Chemical compounds containing cerium, used in polishing, glass production, and catalysts
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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 | 348,001 |
| United States | 315,904 |
| China | 225,641 |
| France | 133,433 |
| Germany | 111,622 |
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 | 201,559 | 146,442 | -55,117 |
| United States | 240,829 | 75,075 | -165,754 |
| China | 153,611 | 72,030 | -81,581 |
| France | 69,886 | 63,547 | -6,339 |
| Germany | 47,997 | 63,625 | +15,628 |
| Japan | 49,280 | 58,511 | +9,231 |
| 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 | 562,535 |
| Austria | 214,663 |
| Estonia | 136,134 |
| United States | 122,125 |
| 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 | 413,180 | 149,355 | -263,825 |
| Austria | 120,928 | 93,735 | -27,193 |
| Estonia | 110,153 | 25,981 | -84,172 |
| United States | 59,828 | 62,297 | +2,469 |
| Japan | 49,280 | 58,511 | +9,231 |
| France | 55,977 | 45,989 | -9,988 |
| India | 11,703 | 38,258 | +26,555 |
| Germany | 18,521 | 8,085 | -10,436 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Wales | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| 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) | 478,613 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 432,139 |
| Air transport | 239,331 |
| 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) | 274,606 | 204,007 | -70,599 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 296,655 | 135,484 | -161,171 |
| Air transport | 109,821 | 129,510 | +19,689 |
| 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 | 336,204 |
| 000 | 168,671 |
| Eurotunnel | 104,992 |
| 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 | 258,070 | 78,134 | -179,936 |
| 000 | 168,457 | 214 | -168,243 |
| Eurotunnel | 60,102 | 44,890 | -15,212 |
| London | 14,739 | 77,970 | +63,231 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 42,136 | 29,581 | -12,555 |
| Southampton | 38,884 | 32,443 | -6,441 |
| Immingham Docks | 44,532 | 25,981 | -18,551 |
| Middlesbrough | 70,013 | 0 | -70,013 |
| Felixstowe | 53,837 | 14,058 | -39,779 |
| Birmingham Airport | 7,325 | 57,390 | +50,065 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
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 | 529,597 |
| China | 124,665 |
| North Macedonia | 72,397 |
| South Korea | 61,030 |
| 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 | 346,127 | 183,470 | -162,657 |
| China | 67,596 | 57,069 | -10,527 |
| North Macedonia | 72,397 | 0 | -72,397 |
| South Korea | 19,710 | 41,320 | +21,610 |
| Poland | 31,516 | 25,244 | -6,272 |
| Australia | 51,781 | 1,719 | -50,062 |
| France | 34,026 | 16,882 | -17,144 |
| United States | 19,894 | 27,511 | +7,617 |
| Latvia | 2,830 | 37,079 | +34,249 |
| Finland | 10,506 | 19,229 | +8,723 |
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) | 755,044 |
| Air transport | 392,837 |
| 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) | 514,200 | 240,844 | -273,356 |
| Air transport | 178,671 | 214,166 | +35,495 |
| 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 | 447,586 |
| Dover | 305,430 |
| East Midlands Airport | 132,556 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 81,363 |
| ZLC | 72,696 |
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 | 220,258 | 227,328 | +7,070 |
| Dover | 292,926 | 12,504 | -280,422 |
| East Midlands Airport | 61,360 | 71,196 | +9,836 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 57,755 | 23,608 | -34,147 |
| ZLC | 24,717 | 47,979 | +23,262 |
| London Gateway Port | 40,677 | 28,439 | -12,238 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 0 | 50,834 | +50,834 |
| London Stansted Airport | 27,405 | 9,531 | -17,874 |
| 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