Import/export HS code 28053039: Europium, holmium, erbium, thulium, ytterbium, lutetium, and yttrium
Used in lasers, phosphors, and nuclear control rods
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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 | 132,711 |
| Netherlands | 77,561 |
| Germany | 40,748 |
| Austria | 30,890 |
| China | 13,265 |
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 | 87,345 | 45,366 | -41,979 |
| Netherlands | 77,561 | 0 | -77,561 |
| Germany | 28,444 | 12,304 | -16,140 |
| Austria | 0 | 30,890 | +30,890 |
| China | 6,111 | 7,154 | +1,043 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,275 | 0 | -4,275 |
| France | 944 | 969 | +25 |
| Japan | 1,862 | 0 | -1,862 |
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 | 175,225 |
| United States | 121,711 |
| United Kingdom | 2,406 |
| Netherlands | 2,021 |
| Japan | 1,862 |
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 | 122,865 | 52,360 | -70,505 |
| United States | 78,346 | 43,365 | -34,981 |
| United Kingdom | 1,448 | 958 | -490 |
| Netherlands | 2,021 | 0 | -2,021 |
| Japan | 1,862 | 0 | -1,862 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Essex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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 | 209,732 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 39,742 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 37,203 |
| Other | 16,548 |
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 | 127,286 | 82,446 | -44,840 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 32,242 | 7,500 | -24,742 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,466 | 6,737 | -23,729 |
| Other | 16,548 | 0 | -16,548 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 127,261 |
| East Midlands Airport | 39,328 |
| Birmingham Airport | 28,444 |
| Felixstowe | 27,104 |
| Portsmouth | 26,750 |
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 | 86,122 | 41,139 | -44,983 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,634 | 35,694 | +32,060 |
| Birmingham Airport | 28,444 | 0 | -28,444 |
| Felixstowe | 27,104 | 0 | -27,104 |
| Portsmouth | 26,750 | 0 | -26,750 |
| 000 | 16,548 | 0 | -16,548 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,880 | 5,613 | -267 |
| London | 0 | 7,500 | +7,500 |
| Harwich | 5,138 | 0 | -5,138 |
| Thamesport | 944 | 3,355 | +2,411 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
2 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TESTBOURNE LIMITED | 5 |
| BÜHLER UK LIMITED | 2 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 2 |
| NEWMET LIMITED | 2 |
| LESS COMMON METALS LIMITED | 2 |
| JOHNSON MATTHEY PLC | 1 |
| GOODFELLOW CAMBRIDGE 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 | 3 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 159,997 |
| South Africa | 95,443 |
| United States | 68,226 |
| Netherlands | 40,902 |
| Japan | 32,914 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,693 | 156,304 | +152,611 |
| South Africa | 95,443 | 0 | -95,443 |
| United States | 33,845 | 34,381 | +536 |
| Netherlands | 16,146 | 24,756 | +8,610 |
| Japan | 9,457 | 23,457 | +14,000 |
| Israel | 0 | 21,653 | +21,653 |
| Czechia | 7,538 | 7,794 | +256 |
| France | 4,344 | 7,077 | +2,733 |
| China | 4,159 | 1,316 | -2,843 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 5,145 | +5,145 |
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 | 300,070 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 172,515 |
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 | 165,716 | 134,354 | -31,362 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,133 | 159,382 | +146,249 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 226,503 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 159,382 |
| ZLC | 31,014 |
| East Midlands Airport | 30,466 |
| Felixstowe | 13,133 |
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 Stansted Airport | 141,364 | 85,139 | -56,225 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 159,382 | +159,382 |
| ZLC | 14,442 | 16,572 | +2,130 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,910 | 20,556 | +10,646 |
| Felixstowe | 13,133 | 0 | -13,133 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 12,087 | +12,087 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28053039
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Used in lasers, phosphors, and nuclear control rods