Import/export HS code 28053029: Praseodymium, neodymium, and samarium
Used in magnets, lasers, and nuclear reactors
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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 | 1,508,047 |
| Germany | 464,673 |
| China | 407,476 |
| Thailand | 58,157 |
| Viet Nam | 6,650 |
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 | 481,297 | 1,026,750 | +545,453 |
| Germany | 0 | 464,673 | +464,673 |
| China | 198,904 | 208,572 | +9,668 |
| Thailand | 0 | 58,157 | +58,157 |
| Viet Nam | 6,650 | 0 | -6,650 |
| Austria | 0 | 4,240 | +4,240 |
| Netherlands | 2,727 | 0 | -2,727 |
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 | 2,370,099 |
| Thailand | 58,157 |
| United States | 14,337 |
| Viet Nam | 6,650 |
| Belgium | 2,727 |
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 | 665,864 | 1,704,235 | +1,038,371 |
| Thailand | 0 | 58,157 | +58,157 |
| United States | 14,337 | 0 | -14,337 |
| Viet Nam | 6,650 | 0 | -6,650 |
| Belgium | 2,727 | 0 | -2,727 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -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) | 887,129 |
| Other | 783,745 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 464,673 |
| Air transport | 316,423 |
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) | 177,164 | 709,965 | +532,801 |
| Other | 466,960 | 316,785 | -150,175 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 464,673 | +464,673 |
| Air transport | 45,454 | 270,969 | +225,515 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 884,402 |
| 000 | 783,745 |
| Manchester Airport | 282,502 |
| Dover | 169,368 |
| Immingham Docks | 154,959 |
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 | 174,437 | 709,965 | +535,528 |
| 000 | 466,960 | 316,785 | -150,175 |
| Manchester Airport | 18,783 | 263,719 | +244,936 |
| Dover | 0 | 169,368 | +169,368 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,727 | 152,232 | +149,505 |
| Harwich | 0 | 143,073 | +143,073 |
| London Stansted Airport | 14,337 | 3,010 | -11,327 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,334 | 0 | -12,334 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 4,240 | +4,240 |
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 chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-02 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 1 |
| LESS COMMON METALS LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 2 |
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 | 359,665 |
| France | 18,766 |
| South Korea | 12,211 |
| Japan | 5,405 |
| Spain | 4,070 |
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 | 203,056 | 156,609 | -46,447 |
| France | 16,716 | 2,050 | -14,666 |
| South Korea | 5,304 | 6,907 | +1,603 |
| Japan | 1,605 | 3,800 | +2,195 |
| Spain | 0 | 4,070 | +4,070 |
| Germany | 0 | 2,441 | +2,441 |
| Finland | 977 | 0 | -977 |
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) | 220,577 |
| Air transport | 179,490 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,468 |
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) | 72,409 | 148,168 | +75,759 |
| Air transport | 155,249 | 24,241 | -131,008 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 3,468 | +3,468 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 128,198 |
| East Midlands Airport | 96,424 |
| Southampton | 92,379 |
| London Stansted Airport | 42,375 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,601 |
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 | 72,409 | 55,789 | -16,620 |
| East Midlands Airport | 96,424 | 0 | -96,424 |
| Southampton | 0 | 92,379 | +92,379 |
| London Stansted Airport | 27,790 | 14,585 | -13,205 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,601 | 0 | -20,601 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,304 | 5,242 | -62 |
| ZLC | 5,130 | 4,414 | -716 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 3,468 | +3,468 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28053029
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Used in magnets, lasers, and nuclear reactors