Import/export HS code 28469050: Praseodymium, neodymium, or samarium compounds
Chemical compounds made from praseodymium, neodymium, or samarium, used in magnets, lasers, and electronics
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Thailand | 1,166,400 |
| Estonia | 495,817 |
| Netherlands | 452,535 |
| Viet Nam | 361,987 |
| France | 354,138 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 426,780 | 739,620 | +312,840 |
| Estonia | 278,916 | 216,901 | -62,015 |
| Netherlands | 400,655 | 51,880 | -348,775 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 361,987 | +361,987 |
| France | 96,388 | 257,750 | +161,362 |
| Japan | 306,230 | 40,911 | -265,319 |
| China | 70,044 | 178,134 | +108,090 |
| Germany | 2,238 | 28,930 | +26,692 |
| Austria | 1,825 | 23,017 | +21,192 |
| Canada | 0 | 11,558 | +11,558 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Thailand | 1,212,486 |
| China | 958,941 |
| Estonia | 547,697 |
| France | 257,750 |
| Japan | 241,979 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 531,942 | 680,544 | +148,602 |
| China | 505,270 | 453,671 | -51,599 |
| Estonia | 278,916 | 268,781 | -10,135 |
| France | 0 | 257,750 | +257,750 |
| Japan | 201,068 | 40,911 | -160,157 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 170,870 | +170,870 |
| United States | 60,563 | 4,064 | -56,499 |
| Austria | 8,936 | 11,017 | +2,081 |
| Germany | 0 | 17,913 | +17,913 |
| Canada | 0 | 11,558 | +11,558 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 | 1,846,860 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,248,361 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 408,553 |
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 | 475,279 | 1,371,581 | +896,302 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,091,688 | 156,673 | -935,015 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,728 | 388,825 | +369,097 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 1,469,877 |
| Dover | 532,750 |
| Immingham Docks | 394,516 |
| Southampton | 219,776 |
| Felixstowe | 216,411 |
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 | 471,660 | 998,217 | +526,557 |
| Dover | 193,977 | 338,773 | +144,796 |
| Immingham Docks | 342,636 | 51,880 | -290,756 |
| Southampton | 114,983 | 104,793 | -10,190 |
| Felixstowe | 216,411 | 0 | -216,411 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 195,072 | +195,072 |
| Thamesport | 173,710 | 0 | -173,710 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 112,113 | +112,113 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,619 | 54,621 | +51,002 |
| Killingholme | 58,019 | 0 | -58,019 |
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 | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-04 | 2 |
| 2025-03 | 3 |
| 2024-02 | 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 | 6 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 41,909 |
| United States | 8,895 |
| Germany | 6,378 |
| South Korea | 6,203 |
| Israel | 1,788 |
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 | 41,909 | 0 | -41,909 |
| United States | 0 | 8,895 | +8,895 |
| Germany | 0 | 6,378 | +6,378 |
| South Korea | 1,983 | 4,220 | +2,237 |
| Israel | 0 | 1,788 | +1,788 |
| Belgium | 1,405 | 0 | -1,405 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 1,116 | +1,116 |
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) | 48,287 |
| Air transport | 19,407 |
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) | 41,909 | 6,378 | -35,531 |
| Air transport | 3,388 | 16,019 | +12,631 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 41,909 |
| Manchester Airport | 14,071 |
| Dover | 6,378 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,220 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,116 |
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 | 41,909 | 0 | -41,909 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,388 | 10,683 | +7,295 |
| Dover | 0 | 6,378 | +6,378 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 4,220 | +4,220 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 1,116 | +1,116 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28469050
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemical compounds made from praseodymium, neodymium, or samarium, used in magnets, lasers, and electronics