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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 48,944,570 |
| Germany | 29,286,671 |
| United States | 25,247,708 |
| Netherlands | 21,946,155 |
| Spain | 16,469,928 |
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 | 23,556,552 | 25,388,018 | +1,831,466 |
| Germany | 10,201,599 | 19,085,072 | +8,883,473 |
| United States | 16,023,819 | 9,223,889 | -6,799,930 |
| Netherlands | 9,019,792 | 12,926,363 | +3,906,571 |
| Spain | 14,016,291 | 2,453,637 | -11,562,654 |
| Mexico | 209,792 | 13,613,521 | +13,403,729 |
| France | 8,854,416 | 4,811,999 | -4,042,417 |
| Canada | 5,791,495 | 7,544,044 | +1,752,549 |
| Norway | 7,307,980 | 4,673,369 | -2,634,611 |
| Poland | 2,218,966 | 6,277,432 | +4,058,466 |
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 | 59,799,656 |
| United States | 55,287,458 |
| Germany | 26,638,407 |
| United Kingdom | 22,917,491 |
| Spain | 16,390,120 |
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 | 29,479,278 | 30,320,378 | +841,100 |
| United States | 24,721,425 | 30,566,033 | +5,844,608 |
| Germany | 8,196,149 | 18,442,258 | +10,246,109 |
| United Kingdom | 13,694,466 | 9,223,025 | -4,471,441 |
| Spain | 14,373,215 | 2,016,905 | -12,356,310 |
| France | 6,658,080 | 2,826,812 | -3,831,268 |
| Netherlands | 3,471,547 | 5,569,167 | +2,097,620 |
| Poland | 1,652,439 | 7,063,994 | +5,411,555 |
| Norway | 5,572,459 | 2,307,068 | -3,265,391 |
| Canada | 3,436,956 | 3,815,704 | +378,748 |
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 | 45 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 28 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 23 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 | 34 | 39 | +5 |
| Inner London - West | 28 | 32 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 21 | 16 | -5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 15 | 15 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 12 | 21 | +9 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 16 | 13 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 12 | 14 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 11 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 11 | +2 |
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) | 116,654,660 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 105,997,921 |
| Air transport | 32,231,184 |
| Other | 4,778,286 |
| 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) | 60,626,068 | 56,028,592 | -4,597,476 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 50,492,214 | 55,505,707 | +5,013,493 |
| Air transport | 12,043,191 | 20,187,993 | +8,144,802 |
| Other | 1,664,086 | 3,114,200 | +1,450,114 |
| Road transport | 187,467 | 31,585 | -155,882 |
| Rail transport | 2,396 | 0 | -2,396 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 32,620,541 |
| Southampton | 31,525,082 |
| Dover | 27,509,272 |
| Felixstowe | 21,127,906 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,125,356 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 18,392,598 | 14,227,943 | -4,164,655 |
| Southampton | 19,361,406 | 12,163,676 | -7,197,730 |
| Dover | 10,778,451 | 16,730,821 | +5,952,370 |
| Felixstowe | 5,999,977 | 15,127,929 | +9,127,952 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,018,735 | 9,106,621 | -912,114 |
| Prestwick Airport | 2,381,918 | 15,874,741 | +13,492,823 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,632,315 | 4,825,874 | -5,806,441 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 6,859,558 | 5,757,520 | -1,102,038 |
| Hull | 4,158,332 | 6,656,584 | +2,498,252 |
| Harwich | 2,308,994 | 6,909,071 | +4,600,077 |
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 | 51 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 40 |
| Mining support service activities | 33 |
| Rental and leasing activities | 31 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 24 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 85 |
| 2025-10 | 84 |
| 2025-09 | 72 |
| 2025-08 | 98 |
| 2025-07 | 88 |
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+ | 235 |
| 1m-15m | 159 |
| Other | 47 |
| 15m-54m | 46 |
| 0-1m | 41 |
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 | 54,934,386 |
| Japan | 26,092,257 |
| Singapore | 24,123,939 |
| Canada | 24,043,564 |
| Netherlands | 23,667,144 |
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 | 1,989,607 | 52,944,779 | +50,955,172 |
| Japan | 14,092,134 | 12,000,123 | -2,092,011 |
| Singapore | 23,768,953 | 354,986 | -23,413,967 |
| Canada | 13,153,219 | 10,890,345 | -2,262,874 |
| Netherlands | 12,341,224 | 11,325,920 | -1,015,304 |
| France | 6,731,562 | 16,402,659 | +9,671,097 |
| United States | 7,253,899 | 12,784,690 | +5,530,791 |
| Spain | 7,106,598 | 7,032,467 | -74,131 |
| Germany | 8,574,288 | 5,530,450 | -3,043,838 |
| South Korea | 1,251,930 | 12,570,558 | +11,318,628 |
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 | 2,232,164 |
| XU | 24,070 |
| 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 | 880,727 | 1,351,437 | +470,710 |
| XU | 24,034 | 36 | -23,998 |
| 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) | 186,962,262 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 103,477,197 |
| Air transport | 28,811,793 |
| Other | 2,280,091 |
| 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) | 84,552,970 | 102,409,292 | +17,856,322 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 55,767,077 | 47,710,120 | -8,056,957 |
| Air transport | 10,317,190 | 18,494,603 | +8,177,413 |
| Other | 928,346 | 1,351,745 | +423,399 |
| 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 | 65,686,923 |
| Southampton | 40,500,994 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 39,528,098 |
| Liverpool Docks | 29,572,581 |
| Immingham Docks | 25,539,101 |
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 | 10,047,463 | 55,639,460 | +45,591,997 |
| Southampton | 18,363,547 | 22,137,447 | +3,773,900 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,141,454 | 24,386,644 | +9,245,190 |
| Liverpool Docks | 17,605,773 | 11,966,808 | -5,638,965 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,759,748 | 7,779,353 | -9,980,395 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,873,605 | 16,477,657 | +11,604,052 |
| Harwich | 18,695,097 | 928,278 | -17,766,819 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,315,663 | 5,647,692 | -5,667,971 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 7,727,073 | 3,138,017 | -4,589,056 |
| Tyne | 5,212,628 | 5,644,170 | +431,542 |
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