Import/export HS code 28053080: Various rare-earth metals
Other rare-earth metals not specifically listed, used in various high-tech applications
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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 | 372,530 |
| Japan | 183,986 |
| Taiwan | 86,880 |
| China | 66,191 |
| Netherlands | 13,302 |
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 | 33,268 | 339,262 | +305,994 |
| Japan | 0 | 183,986 | +183,986 |
| Taiwan | 14,570 | 72,310 | +57,740 |
| China | 40,631 | 25,560 | -15,071 |
| Netherlands | 2,518 | 10,784 | +8,266 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,725 | 0 | -4,725 |
| Germany | 0 | 886 | +886 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 234,444 |
| China | 215,061 |
| Japan | 183,986 |
| Taiwan | 86,880 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,725 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 33,268 | 201,176 | +167,908 |
| China | 40,631 | 174,430 | +133,799 |
| Japan | 0 | 183,986 | +183,986 |
| Taiwan | 14,570 | 72,310 | +57,740 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,725 | 0 | -4,725 |
| Netherlands | 2,518 | 886 | -1,632 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 388,251 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 208,288 |
| Other | 131,961 |
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 | 55,341 | 332,910 | +277,569 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,371 | 167,917 | +127,546 |
| Other | 0 | 131,961 | +131,961 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 184,650 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 170,418 |
| 000 | 131,961 |
| London Stansted Airport | 118,167 |
| Belfast Airport | 72,310 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 28,323 | 156,327 | +128,004 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 33,399 | 137,019 | +103,620 |
| 000 | 0 | 131,961 | +131,961 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,320 | 107,847 | +97,527 |
| Belfast Airport | 0 | 72,310 | +72,310 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 15,734 | +15,734 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,433 | 0 | -10,433 |
| Thamesport | 7,323 | 2,745 | -4,578 |
| 499 | 0 | 6,880 | +6,880 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,725 | 0 | -4,725 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TESTBOURNE LIMITED | 16 |
| LESS COMMON METALS LIMITED | 7 |
| NEWMET LIMITED | 5 |
| GOODFELLOW CAMBRIDGE LIMITED | 4 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 2 |
| ICD EUROPE LTD. | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 15m-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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Australia | 205,754 |
| United States | 172,237 |
| Germany | 21,304 |
| Canada | 10,479 |
| Philippines | 6,508 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 54,152 | 151,602 | +97,450 |
| United States | 163,959 | 8,278 | -155,681 |
| Germany | 0 | 21,304 | +21,304 |
| Canada | 0 | 10,479 | +10,479 |
| Philippines | 6,508 | 0 | -6,508 |
| Netherlands | 5,102 | 0 | -5,102 |
| India | 4,553 | 0 | -4,553 |
| Israel | 1,816 | 2,646 | +830 |
| Ukraine | 1,565 | 0 | -1,565 |
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) | 357,192 |
| Air transport | 48,366 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,406 |
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) | 205,590 | 151,602 | -53,988 |
| Air transport | 26,963 | 21,403 | -5,560 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,102 | 21,304 | +16,202 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 181,602 |
| Liverpool Docks | 151,438 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 26,406 |
| Felixstowe | 24,152 |
| London Stansted Airport | 20,958 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 30,000 | 151,602 | +121,602 |
| Liverpool Docks | 151,438 | 0 | -151,438 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,102 | 21,304 | +16,202 |
| Felixstowe | 24,152 | 0 | -24,152 |
| London Stansted Airport | 15,902 | 5,056 | -10,846 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,600 | 15,024 | +13,424 |
| ZLC | 6,508 | 0 | -6,508 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,953 | 1,323 | -1,630 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28053080
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other rare-earth metals not specifically listed, used in various high-tech applications