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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- 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 | 372,530 |
| Japan | 183,986 |
| Taiwan | 86,880 |
| China | 65,002 |
| Netherlands | 10,784 |
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 | 167,640 | 204,890 | +37,250 |
| Japan | 135,000 | 48,986 | -86,014 |
| Taiwan | 21,504 | 65,376 | +43,872 |
| China | 39,442 | 25,560 | -13,882 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 10,784 | +10,784 |
| 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 | 213,872 |
| 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 | 35,679 | 198,765 | +163,086 |
| China | 171,403 | 42,469 | -128,934 |
| Japan | 135,000 | 48,986 | -86,014 |
| Taiwan | 21,504 | 65,376 | +43,872 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,725 | 0 | -4,725 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 886 | +886 |
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 | 384,544 |
| 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 | 195,979 | 188,565 | -7,414 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,371 | 167,917 | +127,546 |
| Other | 131,961 | 0 | -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 | 168,399 | 2,019 | -166,380 |
| 000 | 131,961 | 0 | -131,961 |
| London Stansted Airport | 12,731 | 105,436 | +92,705 |
| Belfast Airport | 6,934 | 65,376 | +58,442 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 15,734 | +15,734 |
| Thamesport | 7,323 | 2,745 | -4,578 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,915 | 0 | -7,915 |
| 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 | 175,754 |
| United States | 172,237 |
| Germany | 21,304 |
| Canada | 10,479 |
| India | 4,553 |
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 | 24,152 | 151,602 | +127,450 |
| United States | 163,959 | 8,278 | -155,681 |
| Germany | 18,055 | 3,249 | -14,806 |
| Canada | 0 | 10,479 | +10,479 |
| India | 4,553 | 0 | -4,553 |
| Israel | 1,816 | 2,646 | +830 |
| Netherlands | 3,746 | 0 | -3,746 |
| 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) | 327,192 |
| Air transport | 41,858 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,050 |
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) | 175,590 | 151,602 | -23,988 |
| Air transport | 20,455 | 21,403 | +948 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,801 | 3,249 | -18,552 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 151,602 |
| Liverpool Docks | 151,438 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,050 |
| 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 | 0 | 151,602 | +151,602 |
| Liverpool Docks | 151,438 | 0 | -151,438 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,801 | 3,249 | -18,552 |
| Felixstowe | 24,152 | 0 | -24,152 |
| London Stansted Airport | 15,902 | 5,056 | -10,846 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,600 | 15,024 | +13,424 |
| 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