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 | 466,264 |
| Austria | 276,046 |
| China | 129,541 |
| Canada | 33,522 |
| France | 18,607 |
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 | 32,083 | 434,181 | +402,098 |
| Austria | 114,360 | 161,686 | +47,326 |
| China | 67,121 | 62,420 | -4,701 |
| Canada | 0 | 33,522 | +33,522 |
| France | 0 | 18,607 | +18,607 |
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 | 716,237 |
| Austria | 121,140 |
| United States | 39,560 |
| 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 | 127,159 | 589,078 | +461,919 |
| Austria | 26,553 | 94,587 | +68,034 |
| United States | 12,809 | 26,751 | +13,942 |
| Taiwan | 33,665 | 0 | -33,665 |
| United Kingdom | 13,378 | 0 | -13,378 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 597,492 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 187,137 |
| Air transport | 139,351 |
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) | 103,219 | 494,273 | +391,054 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 73,943 | 113,194 | +39,251 |
| Air transport | 36,402 | 102,949 | +66,547 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 349,437 |
| Dover | 161,461 |
| 499 | 144,858 |
| Eurotunnel | 73,943 |
| Manchester Airport | 71,149 |
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 | 282,316 | +215,195 |
| Dover | 36,098 | 125,363 | +89,265 |
| 499 | 0 | 144,858 | +144,858 |
| Eurotunnel | 73,943 | 0 | -73,943 |
| Manchester Airport | 13,475 | 57,674 | +44,199 |
| London | 0 | 54,930 | +54,930 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 42,676 | +42,676 |
| London Stansted Airport | 18,608 | 1,721 | -16,887 |
| Birmingham Airport | 4,319 | 0 | -4,319 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 878 | +878 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
|
1 |
|
Other professional, scientific and technical activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2026-02 | 1 |
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 | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 281,961 |
| China | 15,500 |
| 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 | 148,820 | 133,141 | -15,679 |
| China | 0 | 15,500 | +15,500 |
| Japan | 7,726 | 0 | -7,726 |
| Germany | 2,531 | 4,155 | +1,624 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 183,382 |
| Air transport | 124,750 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 67,569 | 115,813 | +48,244 |
| Air transport | 85,195 | 39,555 | -45,640 |
| 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 | 173,918 |
| Manchester Airport | 86,063 |
| Southampton | 20,430 |
| East Midlands Airport | 18,693 |
| 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 | 58,105 | 115,813 | +57,708 |
| Manchester Airport | 57,115 | 28,948 | -28,167 |
| Southampton | 20,430 | 0 | -20,430 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,579 | 7,114 | -4,465 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,813 | 0 | -13,813 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 3,493 | +3,493 |
| ZLC | 2,688 | 0 | -2,688 |
| 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