Import/export HS code 28469040: Lanthanum compounds
Chemical compounds containing lanthanum, used in camera lenses, batteries, 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 4,251,949 |
| Austria | 534,346 |
| Netherlands | 268,286 |
| France | 111,215 |
| Germany | 67,099 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1,274,832 | 2,977,117 | +1,702,285 |
| Austria | 272,775 | 261,571 | -11,204 |
| Netherlands | 69,532 | 198,754 | +129,222 |
| France | 111,215 | 0 | -111,215 |
| Germany | 35,272 | 31,827 | -3,445 |
| China | 16,476 | 23,190 | +6,714 |
| Japan | 2,287 | 27,246 | +24,959 |
| United States | 12,630 | 12,767 | +137 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 11,085 | +11,085 |
| South Africa | 9,963 | 0 | -9,963 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 4,251,949 |
| Austria | 875,173 |
| China | 125,753 |
| France | 32,014 |
| Japan | 29,533 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1,274,832 | 2,977,117 | +1,702,285 |
| Austria | 424,985 | 450,188 | +25,203 |
| China | 49,162 | 76,591 | +27,429 |
| France | 32,014 | 0 | -32,014 |
| Japan | 2,287 | 27,246 | +24,959 |
| United States | 11,739 | 12,943 | +1,204 |
| South Africa | 9,963 | 0 | -9,963 |
| Germany | 0 | 1,012 | +1,012 |
| Portugal | 909 | 0 | -909 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 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) | 5,197,864 |
| Air transport | 122,667 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,457 |
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) | 1,754,593 | 3,443,271 | +1,688,678 |
| Air transport | 34,912 | 87,755 | +52,843 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,386 | 14,071 | -2,315 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,368,148 |
| Immingham Docks | 568,190 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 200,728 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 64,855 |
| Eurotunnel | 53,752 |
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 | 1,540,794 | 2,827,354 | +1,286,560 |
| Immingham Docks | 166,835 | 401,355 | +234,520 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,087 | 187,641 | +174,554 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,827 | 44,028 | +23,201 |
| Eurotunnel | 31,139 | 22,613 | -8,526 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 4,051 | 20,044 | +15,993 |
| Birmingham Airport | 5,981 | 16,027 | +10,046 |
| Southampton | 8,667 | 9,984 | +1,317 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,053 | 7,656 | +3,603 |
| Felixstowe | 7,809 | 3,151 | -4,658 |
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 | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-05 | 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 | 10 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 178,520 |
| Spain | 76,906 |
| Cyprus | 40,292 |
| Greece | 17,005 |
| India | 14,610 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 83,566 | 94,954 | +11,388 |
| Spain | 29,017 | 47,889 | +18,872 |
| Cyprus | 10,144 | 30,148 | +20,004 |
| Greece | 9,403 | 7,602 | -1,801 |
| India | 14,610 | 0 | -14,610 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 13,553 | +13,553 |
| Italy | 7,484 | 2,850 | -4,634 |
| Australia | 8,188 | 0 | -8,188 |
| Malta | 6,268 | 1,116 | -5,152 |
| Portugal | 3,191 | 3,348 | +157 |
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) | 285,969 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 71,918 |
| Air transport | 30,266 |
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) | 128,044 | 157,925 | +29,881 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,217 | 43,701 | +15,484 |
| Air transport | 23,578 | 6,688 | -16,890 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 276,747 |
| Liverpool Docks | 30,148 |
| Manchester Airport | 22,578 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,553 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,144 |
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 | 123,269 | 153,478 | +30,209 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 30,148 | +30,148 |
| Manchester Airport | 22,578 | 0 | -22,578 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 13,553 | +13,553 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,144 | 0 | -10,144 |
| London | 9,885 | 0 | -9,885 |
| Felixstowe | 8,188 | 0 | -8,188 |
| ZLC | 0 | 6,688 | +6,688 |
| Portsmouth | 1,764 | 3,298 | +1,534 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,011 | 0 | -3,011 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28469040
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemical compounds containing lanthanum, used in camera lenses, batteries, and catalysts