Import/export HS code 284442: Specific radioactive isotopes
Includes isotopes like actinium, californium, and polonium, used in research and medicine
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 8,040,452 |
| Germany | 524,520 |
| Belgium | 193,412 |
| United States | 171,605 |
| Denmark | 20,251 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,527,511 | 3,512,941 | -1,014,570 |
| Germany | 524,520 | 0 | -524,520 |
| Belgium | 152,397 | 41,015 | -111,382 |
| United States | 113,606 | 57,999 | -55,607 |
| Denmark | 20,251 | 0 | -20,251 |
| Norway | 14,007 | 0 | -14,007 |
| Switzerland | 3,490 | 0 | -3,490 |
| Canada | 2,818 | 0 | -2,818 |
| France | 2,769 | 0 | -2,769 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 7,443,305 |
| Germany | 489,227 |
| Netherlands | 328,038 |
| United States | 270,849 |
| Israel | 78,308 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 4,273,284 | 3,170,021 | -1,103,263 |
| Germany | 489,227 | 0 | -489,227 |
| Netherlands | 223,910 | 104,128 | -119,782 |
| United States | 187,844 | 83,005 | -104,839 |
| Israel | 51,612 | 26,696 | -24,916 |
| Russia | 0 | 77,926 | +77,926 |
| NA | 26,754 | 0 | -26,754 |
| Switzerland | 3,490 | 0 | -3,490 |
| Canada | 2,818 | 0 | -2,818 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Suffolk | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,613,578 |
| Air transport | 1,032,899 |
| Other | 252,609 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 74,238 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,381,331 | 3,232,247 | -1,149,084 |
| Air transport | 803,370 | 229,529 | -573,841 |
| Other | 102,430 | 150,179 | +47,749 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 74,238 | 0 | -74,238 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 7,550,873 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 696,082 |
| 000 | 252,609 |
| East Midlands Airport | 231,290 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 74,238 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 4,343,632 | 3,207,241 | -1,136,391 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 557,123 | 138,959 | -418,164 |
| 000 | 102,430 | 150,179 | +47,749 |
| East Midlands Airport | 190,275 | 41,015 | -149,260 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 74,238 | 0 | -74,238 |
| London Stansted Airport | 48,738 | 3,305 | -45,433 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 46,250 | +46,250 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 37,699 | 0 | -37,699 |
| Hull | 0 | 25,006 | +25,006 |
| Prestwick Airport | 7,234 | 0 | -7,234 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Mining support service activities
|
2 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
|
Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
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+ | 6 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 67,215 |
| United States | 38,701 |
| China | 25,952 |
| Germany | 23,226 |
| Denmark | 18,921 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 21,482 | 45,733 | +24,251 |
| United States | 0 | 38,701 | +38,701 |
| China | 2,220 | 23,732 | +21,512 |
| Germany | 23,226 | 0 | -23,226 |
| Denmark | 18,921 | 0 | -18,921 |
| Austria | 15,523 | 0 | -15,523 |
| France | 1,410 | 9,380 | +7,970 |
| Norway | 0 | 9,911 | +9,911 |
| South Korea | 2,920 | 3,100 | +180 |
| Spain | 3,050 | 0 | -3,050 |
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) | 124,434 |
| Air transport | 94,875 |
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) | 51,139 | 73,295 | +22,156 |
| Air transport | 37,613 | 57,262 | +19,649 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 94,875 |
| Hull | 73,295 |
| Tyne | 51,139 |
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 | 37,613 | 57,262 | +19,649 |
| Hull | 0 | 73,295 | +73,295 |
| Tyne | 51,139 | 0 | -51,139 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 284442
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes isotopes like actinium, californium, and polonium, used in research and medicine