Import/export HS code 28469090: Mixed rare-earth metal compounds
Chemical compounds made from mixtures of rare-earth metals, used in various industrial applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 583,473 |
| Germany | 437,944 |
| Italy | 348,309 |
| Japan | 306,762 |
| France | 183,765 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 154,685 | 428,788 | +274,103 |
| Germany | 14,894 | 423,050 | +408,156 |
| Italy | 347,306 | 1,003 | -346,303 |
| Japan | 73,539 | 233,223 | +159,684 |
| France | 157,445 | 26,320 | -131,125 |
| Austria | 84,870 | 44,621 | -40,249 |
| China | 73,306 | 4,809 | -68,497 |
| Thailand | 0 | 59,085 | +59,085 |
| South Korea | 22,543 | 33,003 | +10,460 |
| Switzerland | 16,689 | 29,078 | +12,389 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 627,464 |
| China | 590,837 |
| Italy | 348,309 |
| Japan | 305,842 |
| Austria | 87,917 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 231,480 | 395,984 | +164,504 |
| China | 115,544 | 475,293 | +359,749 |
| Italy | 347,306 | 1,003 | -346,303 |
| Japan | 70,508 | 235,334 | +164,826 |
| Austria | 58,707 | 29,210 | -29,497 |
| France | 81,561 | 0 | -81,561 |
| Thailand | 0 | 59,085 | +59,085 |
| South Korea | 22,543 | 33,003 | +10,460 |
| United Kingdom | 4,073 | 40,390 | +36,317 |
| Liechtenstein | 15,245 | 29,078 | +13,833 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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 | 1,239,711 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,019,679 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 126,533 |
| Road transport | 9,969 |
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 | 410,959 | 828,752 | +417,793 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 539,189 | 480,490 | -58,699 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 67,448 | 59,085 | -8,363 |
| Road transport | 3,703 | 6,266 | +2,563 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 799,624 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 632,634 |
| London Stansted Airport | 328,385 |
| Birmingham Airport | 106,274 |
| Immingham Docks | 101,168 |
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 | 353,666 | 445,958 | +92,292 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 225,918 | 406,716 | +180,798 |
| London Stansted Airport | 32,442 | 295,943 | +263,501 |
| Birmingham Airport | 78,558 | 27,716 | -50,842 |
| Immingham Docks | 42,083 | 59,085 | +17,002 |
| Eurotunnel | 76,834 | 14,050 | -62,784 |
| East Midlands Airport | 47,100 | 37,407 | -9,693 |
| Portsmouth | 80,587 | 0 | -80,587 |
| Belfast Airport | 3,703 | 24,880 | +21,177 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 26,540 | +26,540 |
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 | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 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 | 14 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 565,489 |
| Spain | 62,435 |
| India | 39,534 |
| Malaysia | 28,845 |
| France | 27,611 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 351,006 | 214,483 | -136,523 |
| Spain | 44,456 | 17,979 | -26,477 |
| India | 36,253 | 3,281 | -32,972 |
| Malaysia | 8,400 | 20,445 | +12,045 |
| France | 918 | 26,693 | +25,775 |
| United States | 2,511 | 12,560 | +10,049 |
| Australia | 12,426 | 1,620 | -10,806 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 11,205 | +11,205 |
| Italy | 5,759 | 0 | -5,759 |
| Romania | 4,500 | 0 | -4,500 |
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) | 423,713 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 203,280 |
| Air transport | 153,750 |
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) | 188,459 | 235,254 | +46,795 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 201,660 | 1,620 | -200,040 |
| Air transport | 81,158 | 72,592 | -8,566 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 264,490 |
| Harwich | 202,383 |
| East Midlands Airport | 109,894 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 107,120 |
| Dover | 48,680 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 89,756 | 174,734 | +84,978 |
| Harwich | 202,383 | 0 | -202,383 |
| East Midlands Airport | 57,937 | 51,957 | -5,980 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 64,579 | 42,541 | -22,038 |
| Dover | 30,701 | 17,979 | -12,722 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 14,646 | +14,646 |
| ZLC | 12,347 | 0 | -12,347 |
| Birmingham Airport | 7,026 | 0 | -7,026 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 5,989 | +5,989 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 3,848 | 0 | -3,848 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28469090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemical compounds made from mixtures of rare-earth metals, used in various industrial applications