Import/export HS code 28053010: Mixed rare-earth metals
Combinations of rare-earth metals used in alloys and high-tech 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 | 415,455 |
| Austria | 310,779 |
| China | 67,121 |
| Netherlands | 45,710 |
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 | 12,809 | 402,646 | +389,837 |
| Austria | 177,470 | 133,309 | -44,161 |
| China | 67,121 | 0 | -67,121 |
| Netherlands | 45,710 | 0 | -45,710 |
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 | 688,851 |
| Austria | 66,210 |
| United States | 36,961 |
| Taiwan | 33,665 |
| United Kingdom | 13,378 |
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 | 252,317 | 436,534 | +184,217 |
| Austria | 0 | 66,210 | +66,210 |
| United States | 12,809 | 24,152 | +11,343 |
| Taiwan | 33,665 | 0 | -33,665 |
| United Kingdom | 4,319 | 9,059 | +4,740 |
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) | 582,227 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 153,608 |
| Air transport | 103,230 |
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) | 198,584 | 383,643 | +185,059 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 87,398 | 66,210 | -21,188 |
| Air transport | 17,128 | 86,102 | +68,974 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 287,017 |
| Dover | 192,509 |
| Eurotunnel | 113,951 |
| 499 | 96,648 |
| Immingham Docks | 45,710 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 67,121 | 219,896 | +152,775 |
| Dover | 85,753 | 106,756 | +21,003 |
| Eurotunnel | 87,398 | 26,553 | -60,845 |
| 499 | 0 | 96,648 | +96,648 |
| Immingham Docks | 45,710 | 0 | -45,710 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 42,676 | +42,676 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,260 | 34,367 | +31,107 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,549 | 9,059 | -490 |
| Birmingham Airport | 4,319 | 0 | -4,319 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LESS COMMON METALS LIMITED | 2 |
| OXUNIPRINT LIMITED | 1 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 1 |
| AVON METALS LIMITED | 1 |
| OUTOKUMPU STAINLESS LIMITED | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 213,126 |
| China | 12,541 |
| Japan | 7,726 |
| Germany | 6,686 |
| Switzerland | 4,653 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 191,986 | 21,140 | -170,846 |
| China | 0 | 12,541 | +12,541 |
| Japan | 7,726 | 0 | -7,726 |
| Germany | 0 | 6,686 | +6,686 |
| Switzerland | 4,653 | 0 | -4,653 |
| France | 0 | 2,572 | +2,572 |
| Ireland | 1,338 | 0 | -1,338 |
| Austria | 0 | 1,279 | +1,279 |
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 | 122,353 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 113,985 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,583 |
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 | 79,414 | 42,939 | -36,475 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 113,985 | 0 | -113,985 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,304 | 1,279 | -11,025 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 104,521 |
| Manchester Airport | 74,049 |
| East Midlands Airport | 29,231 |
| Southampton | 20,430 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,813 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 104,521 | 0 | -104,521 |
| Manchester Airport | 41,740 | 32,309 | -9,431 |
| East Midlands Airport | 22,545 | 6,686 | -15,859 |
| Southampton | 20,430 | 0 | -20,430 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,813 | 0 | -13,813 |
| ZLC | 1,316 | 1,372 | +56 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 2,572 | +2,572 |
| Holyhead | 1,338 | 0 | -1,338 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 1,279 | +1,279 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28053010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Combinations of rare-earth metals used in alloys and high-tech applications