Import/export HS code 2845: Isotopes and their compounds
Includes all types of isotopes (except those in HS code 2844) and their chemical compounds, whether natural or man-made
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 9,090,827 |
| Canada | 6,219,348 |
| France | 3,537,381 |
| Germany | 3,029,860 |
| Austria | 790,719 |
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 | 4,594,402 | 4,496,425 | -97,977 |
| Canada | 4,624,190 | 1,595,158 | -3,029,032 |
| France | 1,483,956 | 2,053,425 | +569,469 |
| Germany | 1,591,033 | 1,438,827 | -152,206 |
| Austria | 347,861 | 442,858 | +94,997 |
| Belgium | 361,583 | 367,383 | +5,800 |
| India | 0 | 488,441 | +488,441 |
| China | 218,552 | 228,453 | +9,901 |
| Ireland | 436,628 | 0 | -436,628 |
| Japan | 179,959 | 230,486 | +50,527 |
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 | 9,580,088 |
| Canada | 7,311,060 |
| France | 1,647,835 |
| Germany | 1,363,552 |
| Israel | 1,214,918 |
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 | 4,093,374 | 5,486,714 | +1,393,340 |
| Canada | 5,455,002 | 1,856,058 | -3,598,944 |
| France | 1,221,270 | 426,565 | -794,705 |
| Germany | 823,787 | 539,765 | -284,022 |
| Israel | 630,511 | 584,407 | -46,104 |
| Switzerland | 470,421 | 576,429 | +106,008 |
| India | 181,788 | 731,161 | +549,373 |
| Austria | 315,518 | 456,915 | +141,397 |
| China | 230,365 | 398,284 | +167,919 |
| Japan | 189,179 | 244,457 | +55,278 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 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 | 23,712,343 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,593,561 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 679,115 |
| Other | 96,481 |
| Road transport | 2,515 |
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 | 12,936,635 | 10,775,708 | -2,160,927 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 915,537 | 678,024 | -237,513 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 358,131 | 320,984 | -37,147 |
| Other | 29,502 | 66,979 | +37,477 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,515 | +2,515 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,276,639 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,460,587 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,027,000 |
| Dover | 671,589 |
| Birmingham Airport | 634,165 |
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 | 7,954,498 | 5,322,141 | -2,632,357 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,985,002 | 2,475,585 | -509,417 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,365,642 | 1,661,358 | +295,716 |
| Dover | 261,572 | 410,017 | +148,445 |
| Birmingham Airport | 177,678 | 456,487 | +278,809 |
| Manchester Airport | 178,991 | 333,936 | +154,945 |
| Newcastle Airport | 0 | 488,441 | +488,441 |
| Holyhead | 422,291 | 0 | -422,291 |
| London Gateway Port | 147,912 | 156,094 | +8,182 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 195,919 | 0 | -195,919 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Scientific research and development | 10 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 9 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 16 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-12 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 124 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 122 |
| APOLLO SCIENTIFIC LTD | 94 |
| SIEMENS HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 94 |
| GOSS SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS LIMITED | 67 |
| CK ISOTOPES LIMITED | 63 |
| LGC LIMITED | 58 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 52 |
| FLUOROCHEM LIMITED | 43 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 33 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 30 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,968,007 |
| Germany | 393,267 |
| Switzerland | 302,974 |
| Italy | 221,718 |
| Austria | 157,839 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,321,601 | 1,646,406 | +324,805 |
| Germany | 121,337 | 271,930 | +150,593 |
| Switzerland | 259,263 | 43,711 | -215,552 |
| Italy | 177,326 | 44,392 | -132,934 |
| Austria | 157,839 | 0 | -157,839 |
| Australia | 59,184 | 66,815 | +7,631 |
| Brazil | 114,249 | 3,840 | -110,409 |
| France | 27,815 | 72,843 | +45,028 |
| Ireland | 45,154 | 38,320 | -6,834 |
| Netherlands | 16,591 | 64,636 | +48,045 |
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 | 4,190,339 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 721,653 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 115,212 |
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 | 1,975,948 | 2,214,391 | +238,443 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 355,257 | 366,396 | +11,139 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 115,212 | 0 | -115,212 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,378,304 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 500,707 |
| East Midlands Airport | 381,230 |
| London Stansted Airport | 273,512 |
| London Gateway Port | 114,249 |
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 | 1,685,173 | 1,693,131 | +7,958 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 254,557 | 246,150 | -8,407 |
| East Midlands Airport | 161,664 | 219,566 | +57,902 |
| London Stansted Airport | 56,813 | 216,699 | +159,886 |
| London Gateway Port | 114,249 | 0 | -114,249 |
| Dover | 1,224 | 89,398 | +88,174 |
| Manchester Airport | 51,022 | 29,551 | -21,471 |
| 499 | 67,219 | 0 | -67,219 |
| Holyhead | 29,232 | 29,652 | +420 |
| ZLC | 4,102 | 53,545 | +49,443 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 2845
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes all types of isotopes (except those in HS code 2844) and their chemical compounds, whether natural or man-made