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 | 116,985 |
| Netherlands | 83,131 |
| Germany | 33,952 |
| China | 18,175 |
| Austria | 7,500 |
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 | 74,568 | 42,417 | -32,151 |
| Netherlands | 24,139 | 58,992 | +34,853 |
| Germany | 26,713 | 7,239 | -19,474 |
| China | 16,634 | 1,541 | -15,093 |
| Austria | 0 | 7,500 | +7,500 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,503 | 2,772 | +1,269 |
| 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 | 163,591 |
| United States | 98,871 |
| Netherlands | 2,021 |
| Japan | 1,862 |
| United Kingdom | 1,448 |
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 | 83,535 | 80,056 | -3,479 |
| United States | 57,497 | 41,374 | -16,123 |
| Netherlands | 2,021 | 0 | -2,021 |
| Japan | 1,862 | 0 | -1,862 |
| United Kingdom | 1,448 | 0 | -1,448 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -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 | 172,085 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 45,312 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,848 |
| 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 | 123,301 | 48,784 | -74,517 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,570 | 39,742 | +34,172 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 944 | 32,904 | +31,960 |
| 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 | 114,890 |
| Felixstowe | 32,674 |
| Birmingham Airport | 28,444 |
| Portsmouth | 26,750 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,191 |
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 | 73,345 | 41,545 | -31,800 |
| Felixstowe | 5,570 | 27,104 | +21,534 |
| Birmingham Airport | 26,713 | 1,731 | -24,982 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 26,750 | +26,750 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,683 | 5,508 | -6,175 |
| 000 | 16,548 | 0 | -16,548 |
| London | 0 | 7,500 | +7,500 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,880 | 0 | -5,880 |
| Harwich | 0 | 5,138 | +5,138 |
| Southampton | 0 | 3,382 | +3,382 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
| 2025-03 | 3 |
| 2024-12 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TESTBOURNE LIMITED | 4 |
| NEWMET LIMITED | 2 |
| LESS COMMON METALS LIMITED | 2 |
| BÜHLER UK LIMITED | 1 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 1 |
| 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 | 166,354 |
| South Africa | 98,617 |
| United States | 63,422 |
| France | 22,861 |
| Israel | 21,653 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 17,113 | 149,241 | +132,128 |
| South Africa | 98,617 | 0 | -98,617 |
| United States | 31,390 | 32,032 | +642 |
| France | 15,784 | 7,077 | -8,707 |
| Israel | 0 | 21,653 | +21,653 |
| Czechia | 5,625 | 15,332 | +9,707 |
| Japan | 16,272 | 3,732 | -12,540 |
| Netherlands | 13,133 | 4,616 | -8,517 |
| China | 2,793 | 2,682 | -111 |
| Switzerland | 3,540 | 1,547 | -1,993 |
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 | 296,088 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 155,246 |
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 | 197,207 | 98,881 | -98,326 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,133 | 142,113 | +128,980 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 221,265 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 142,113 |
| East Midlands Airport | 36,142 |
| ZLC | 26,594 |
| 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 | 164,296 | 56,969 | -107,327 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 142,113 | +142,113 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,105 | 23,037 | +9,932 |
| ZLC | 19,806 | 6,788 | -13,018 |
| 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