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 | 8,340,703 |
| Germany | 706,615 |
| Belgium | 177,920 |
| United States | 140,452 |
| 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 | 5,051,941 | 3,288,762 | -1,763,179 |
| Germany | 475,570 | 231,045 | -244,525 |
| Belgium | 117,681 | 60,239 | -57,442 |
| United States | 51,343 | 89,109 | +37,766 |
| Denmark | 20,251 | 0 | -20,251 |
| Romania | 14,098 | 0 | -14,098 |
| Norway | 4,134 | 9,873 | +5,739 |
| Czechia | 3,781 | 0 | -3,781 |
| Switzerland | 3,490 | 0 | -3,490 |
| Canada | 2,818 | 0 | -2,818 |
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 | 7,776,255 |
| Germany | 489,227 |
| United States | 439,670 |
| Netherlands | 311,207 |
| Israel | 90,469 |
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 | 4,878,216 | 2,898,039 | -1,980,177 |
| Germany | 258,182 | 231,045 | -27,137 |
| United States | 315,682 | 123,988 | -191,694 |
| Netherlands | 146,867 | 164,340 | +17,473 |
| Israel | 12,161 | 78,308 | +66,147 |
| Russia | 0 | 70,208 | +70,208 |
| 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 | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +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) | 7,987,875 |
| Air transport | 1,123,017 |
| Other | 216,806 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 99,206 |
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) | 4,942,183 | 3,045,692 | -1,896,491 |
| Air transport | 612,654 | 510,363 | -102,291 |
| Other | 103,706 | 113,100 | +9,394 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 89,333 | 9,873 | -79,460 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 7,880,174 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 825,112 |
| 000 | 216,806 |
| East Midlands Airport | 215,798 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 99,206 |
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 | 4,859,488 | 3,020,686 | -1,838,802 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 460,938 | 364,174 | -96,764 |
| 000 | 103,706 | 113,100 | +9,394 |
| East Midlands Airport | 134,580 | 81,218 | -53,362 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 89,333 | 9,873 | -79,460 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 82,695 | 0 | -82,695 |
| London Stansted Airport | 13,413 | 45,735 | +32,322 |
| Hull | 0 | 25,006 | +25,006 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 15,725 | +15,725 |
| Prestwick Airport | 3,723 | 3,511 | -212 |
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 | 66,995 |
| Germany | 44,036 |
| China | 36,431 |
| Denmark | 18,921 |
| Austria | 15,523 |
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 | 33,862 | 33,133 | -729 |
| Germany | 44,036 | 0 | -44,036 |
| China | 12,699 | 23,732 | +11,033 |
| Denmark | 18,921 | 0 | -18,921 |
| Austria | 15,523 | 0 | -15,523 |
| Norway | 4,402 | 9,911 | +5,509 |
| United States | 10,100 | 0 | -10,100 |
| South Korea | 2,920 | 3,100 | +180 |
| Spain | 3,050 | 0 | -3,050 |
| France | 1,410 | 0 | -1,410 |
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 | 105,854 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 85,733 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,212 |
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 | 70,572 | 35,282 | -35,290 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 51,139 | 34,594 | -16,545 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,212 | 0 | -25,212 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 95,754 |
| Tyne | 71,949 |
| Hull | 36,795 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,100 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 2,201 |
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 | 60,472 | 35,282 | -25,190 |
| Tyne | 71,949 | 0 | -71,949 |
| Hull | 2,201 | 34,594 | +32,393 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,100 | 0 | -10,100 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 2,201 | 0 | -2,201 |
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