Import/export HS code 28045090: Tellurium
A rare element used in solar panels, thermoelectric devices, and metal alloys
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 206,432 |
| Ireland | 157,638 |
| Italy | 135,923 |
| France | 135,468 |
| Spain | 90,363 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 111,569 | 94,863 | -16,706 |
| Ireland | 157,638 | 0 | -157,638 |
| Italy | 135,923 | 0 | -135,923 |
| France | 82,724 | 52,744 | -29,980 |
| Spain | 90,363 | 0 | -90,363 |
| Austria | 62,028 | 0 | -62,028 |
| Germany | 57,974 | 1,831 | -56,143 |
| China | 5,724 | 33,962 | +28,238 |
| Poland | 17,740 | 0 | -17,740 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 17,107 | +17,107 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 206,432 |
| Ireland | 155,508 |
| Italy | 135,923 |
| Spain | 90,363 |
| France | 82,724 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 111,569 | 94,863 | -16,706 |
| Ireland | 155,508 | 0 | -155,508 |
| Italy | 135,923 | 0 | -135,923 |
| Spain | 90,363 | 0 | -90,363 |
| France | 82,724 | 0 | -82,724 |
| China | 9,171 | 53,628 | +44,457 |
| Austria | 61,033 | 0 | -61,033 |
| Germany | 56,533 | 0 | -56,533 |
| Belgium | 0 | 54,575 | +54,575 |
| Poland | 17,740 | 0 | -17,740 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 822,067 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 128,481 |
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 | 687,425 | 134,642 | -552,783 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 58,630 | 69,851 | +11,221 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 598,329 |
| East Midlands Airport | 180,780 |
| Dover | 66,490 |
| Eurotunnel | 40,123 |
| Manchester Airport | 39,686 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 578,196 | 20,133 | -558,063 |
| East Midlands Airport | 102,064 | 78,716 | -23,348 |
| Dover | 1,816 | 64,674 | +62,858 |
| Eurotunnel | 40,123 | 0 | -40,123 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,724 | 33,962 | +28,238 |
| Holyhead | 14,887 | 0 | -14,887 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 5,177 | +5,177 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,441 | 1,831 | +390 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,804 | 0 | -1,804 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TESTBOURNE LIMITED | 2 |
| ECO-BAT TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 1 |
| ALMAC SCIENCES LIMITED | 1 |
| WAFER TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 1 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 1 |
| KROMEK LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 13,285 |
| United States | 9,408 |
| Ireland | 2,000 |
| Germany | 1,951 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 13,285 | 0 | -13,285 |
| United States | 9,408 | 0 | -9,408 |
| Ireland | 0 | 2,000 | +2,000 |
| Germany | 0 | 1,951 | +1,951 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 24,644 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,000 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 22,693 | 1,951 | -20,742 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 2,000 | +2,000 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,285 |
| London Stansted Airport | 8,673 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,686 |
| Heysham | 2,000 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,285 | 0 | -13,285 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,722 | 1,951 | -4,771 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,686 | 0 | -2,686 |
| Heysham | 0 | 2,000 | +2,000 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28045090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A rare element used in solar panels, thermoelectric devices, and metal alloys