Import/export HS code 86090010: Lead-covered containers for radioactive materials
Containers with a protective lead layer, specially designed to safely transport radioactive materials
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 49,654,070 |
| Germany | 29,008,911 |
| United States | 23,452,704 |
| Netherlands | 22,463,026 |
| Spain | 14,755,036 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 23,195,321 | 26,458,749 | +3,263,428 |
| Germany | 9,915,473 | 19,093,438 | +9,177,965 |
| United States | 13,965,335 | 9,487,369 | -4,477,966 |
| Netherlands | 9,201,516 | 13,261,510 | +4,059,994 |
| Spain | 12,351,629 | 2,403,407 | -9,948,222 |
| Mexico | 209,792 | 13,613,521 | +13,403,729 |
| Canada | 5,158,368 | 8,477,314 | +3,318,946 |
| France | 8,024,394 | 5,383,893 | -2,640,501 |
| Norway | 7,662,452 | 4,365,311 | -3,297,141 |
| Poland | 2,004,276 | 6,681,134 | +4,676,858 |
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 | 61,069,093 |
| United States | 54,122,713 |
| Germany | 26,866,474 |
| United Kingdom | 22,624,105 |
| Spain | 14,566,678 |
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 | 29,658,548 | 31,410,545 | +1,751,997 |
| United States | 22,851,422 | 31,271,291 | +8,419,869 |
| Germany | 8,096,962 | 18,769,512 | +10,672,550 |
| United Kingdom | 13,304,277 | 9,319,828 | -3,984,449 |
| Spain | 12,543,605 | 2,023,073 | -10,520,532 |
| France | 6,363,358 | 3,002,037 | -3,361,321 |
| Netherlands | 3,635,743 | 5,479,704 | +1,843,961 |
| Poland | 1,515,460 | 7,481,995 | +5,966,535 |
| Norway | 5,684,852 | 2,193,534 | -3,491,318 |
| Canada | 2,851,280 | 4,114,899 | +1,263,619 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Eastern Scotland | 53 |
| Inner London - West | 46 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 28 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 24 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 23 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Eastern Scotland | 33 | 39 | +6 |
| Inner London - West | 29 | 31 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 20 | 16 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 17 | 13 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 14 | 16 | +2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 11 | 21 | +10 |
| Inner London - East | 12 | 14 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 13 | +4 |
| West Midlands | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 7 | 10 | +3 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 115,719,835 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 105,756,803 |
| Air transport | 31,982,923 |
| Other | 4,781,233 |
| Road transport | 219,052 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 58,513,157 | 57,206,678 | -1,306,479 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 48,161,558 | 57,595,245 | +9,433,687 |
| Air transport | 11,285,056 | 20,697,867 | +9,412,811 |
| Other | 1,985,547 | 2,795,686 | +810,139 |
| Road transport | 187,467 | 31,585 | -155,882 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 31,919,623 |
| Liverpool Docks | 31,617,732 |
| Dover | 28,597,411 |
| Felixstowe | 21,636,603 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,307,351 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 18,835,970 | 13,083,653 | -5,752,317 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,201,178 | 16,416,554 | +1,215,376 |
| Dover | 11,002,557 | 17,594,854 | +6,592,297 |
| Felixstowe | 6,639,935 | 14,996,668 | +8,356,733 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,163,138 | 9,144,213 | -1,018,925 |
| Prestwick Airport | 2,373,177 | 15,983,837 | +13,610,660 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,643,278 | 5,139,808 | -3,503,470 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 7,125,319 | 5,529,412 | -1,595,907 |
| Hull | 4,087,461 | 6,160,928 | +2,073,467 |
| Harwich | 2,184,237 | 7,076,994 | +4,892,757 |
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 | 50 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 41 |
| Rental and leasing activities | 33 |
| Mining support service activities | 32 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 25 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 81 |
| 2025-11 | 85 |
| 2025-10 | 84 |
| 2025-09 | 72 |
| 2025-08 | 98 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 236 |
| 1m-15m | 158 |
| Other | 49 |
| 15m-54m | 47 |
| 0-1m | 42 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 55,223,677 |
| Japan | 23,927,708 |
| Canada | 23,205,720 |
| France | 22,917,821 |
| United States | 21,715,463 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3,982,197 | 51,241,480 | +47,259,283 |
| Japan | 11,716,353 | 12,211,355 | +495,002 |
| Canada | 12,876,772 | 10,328,948 | -2,547,824 |
| France | 6,720,838 | 16,196,983 | +9,476,145 |
| United States | 7,586,656 | 14,128,807 | +6,542,151 |
| Singapore | 21,021,815 | 273,982 | -20,747,833 |
| Netherlands | 9,674,300 | 11,123,667 | +1,449,367 |
| Spain | 6,702,099 | 7,253,968 | +551,869 |
| South Korea | 1,369,993 | 12,444,884 | +11,074,891 |
| Germany | 9,177,586 | 4,442,255 | -4,735,331 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 2,261,802 |
| China | 19,915 |
| Ireland | 3,942 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 841,267 | 1,420,535 | +579,268 |
| China | 19,915 | 0 | -19,915 |
| Ireland | 3,670 | 272 | -3,398 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 179,298,323 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 105,809,731 |
| Air transport | 27,893,039 |
| Other | 2,309,729 |
| Road transport | 86,849 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 78,263,849 | 101,034,474 | +22,770,625 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 57,738,869 | 48,070,862 | -9,668,007 |
| Air transport | 8,775,972 | 19,117,067 | +10,341,095 |
| Other | 888,886 | 1,420,843 | +531,957 |
| Road transport | 81,949 | 4,900 | -77,049 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 65,515,118 |
| Southampton | 40,537,379 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 38,681,935 |
| Liverpool Docks | 29,613,646 |
| Immingham Docks | 24,896,118 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 12,427,150 | 53,087,968 | +40,660,818 |
| Southampton | 17,539,338 | 22,998,041 | +5,458,703 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,912,097 | 23,769,838 | +8,857,741 |
| Liverpool Docks | 17,121,043 | 12,492,603 | -4,628,440 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,256,790 | 7,639,328 | -9,617,462 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,815,803 | 16,596,030 | +11,780,227 |
| Harwich | 15,972,488 | 3,647,257 | -12,325,231 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,677,833 | 5,178,080 | -6,499,753 |
| Tyne | 5,361,465 | 5,520,049 | +158,584 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 7,606,812 | 3,204,789 | -4,402,023 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 86090010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Containers with a protective lead layer, specially designed to safely transport radioactive materials