Import/export HS code 284430: Depleted uranium and thorium
Uranium depleted in U-235 and thorium, used in industrial and military 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 221,696 |
| Czechia | 217,142 |
| United States | 146,410 |
| Switzerland | 70,157 |
| United Arab Emirates | 23,051 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 176,621 | 45,075 | -131,546 |
| Czechia | 217,142 | 0 | -217,142 |
| United States | 98,928 | 47,482 | -51,446 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 70,157 | +70,157 |
| United Arab Emirates | 23,051 | 0 | -23,051 |
| Cyprus | 0 | 4,984 | +4,984 |
| Hungary | 2,682 | 0 | -2,682 |
| Senegal | 1,780 | 0 | -1,780 |
| France | 1,776 | 0 | -1,776 |
| Netherlands | 68 | 98 | +30 |
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 | 362,143 |
| Czechia | 217,142 |
| Germany | 82,654 |
| United Arab Emirates | 23,051 |
| Hungary | 2,682 |
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 | 239,520 | 122,623 | -116,897 |
| Czechia | 217,142 | 0 | -217,142 |
| Germany | 37,579 | 45,075 | +7,496 |
| United Arab Emirates | 23,051 | 0 | -23,051 |
| Hungary | 2,682 | 0 | -2,682 |
| United Kingdom | 1,776 | 0 | -1,776 |
| Belgium | 231 | 0 | -231 |
| Netherlands | 68 | 98 | +30 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 | 600,033 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 64,915 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,897 |
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 | 482,394 | 117,639 | -364,755 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,742 | 45,173 | +25,431 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,913 | 4,984 | -14,929 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 456,394 |
| London Stansted Airport | 127,619 |
| Dover | 57,097 |
| Eurotunnel | 27,333 |
| Manchester Airport | 11,558 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 386,237 | 70,157 | -316,080 |
| London Stansted Airport | 90,777 | 36,842 | -53,935 |
| Dover | 21,688 | 35,409 | +13,721 |
| Eurotunnel | 17,667 | 9,666 | -8,001 |
| Manchester Airport | 918 | 10,640 | +9,722 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 0 | 4,984 | +4,984 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,682 | 0 | -2,682 |
| Prestwick Airport | 1,780 | 0 | -1,780 |
| Hull | 299 | 82 | -217 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 16 | +16 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 1 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Veterinary activities | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2024-12 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 31,352 |
| United States | 21,406 |
| Cyprus | 8,889 |
| Australia | 7,329 |
| China | 6,426 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 31,352 | 0 | -31,352 |
| United States | 0 | 21,406 | +21,406 |
| Cyprus | 3,313 | 5,576 | +2,263 |
| Australia | 7,329 | 0 | -7,329 |
| China | 6,426 | 0 | -6,426 |
| Japan | 0 | 4,757 | +4,757 |
| France | 0 | 4,370 | +4,370 |
| Taiwan | 4,320 | 0 | -4,320 |
| Czechia | 4,120 | 0 | -4,120 |
| Singapore | 3,920 | 0 | -3,920 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 49,401 |
| Air transport | 45,964 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,681 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 34,666 | 14,735 | -19,931 |
| Air transport | 28,455 | 17,509 | -10,946 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 6,681 | +6,681 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 37,635 |
| Hull | 31,354 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,047 |
| London Stansted Airport | 8,329 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,681 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 20,126 | 17,509 | -2,617 |
| Hull | 31,353 | 1 | -31,352 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,313 | 14,734 | +11,421 |
| London Stansted Airport | 8,329 | 0 | -8,329 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 6,681 | +6,681 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 28443011 – Cermets with depleted uranium
- 28443019 – Various depleted uranium products
- 28443051 – Cermets with thorium
- 28443055 – Crude or waste thorium
- 28443061 – Thorium bars, rods, and sheets
- 28443069 – Various thorium products
- 28443091 – Thorium or depleted uranium mixtures
- 28443099 – Various thorium and depleted uranium products
Quick facts
HS code: 284430
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Uranium depleted in U-235 and thorium, used in industrial and military applications