Import/export HS code 28459090: Various isotopes and compounds
All other isotopes and their compounds not covered in specific HS codes
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 | 2,013,000 |
| Canada | 1,747,248 |
| Germany | 1,433,220 |
| France | 1,021,558 |
| 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 | 1,073,580 | 939,420 | -134,160 |
| Canada | 169,597 | 1,577,651 | +1,408,054 |
| Germany | 857,610 | 575,610 | -282,000 |
| France | 514,379 | 507,179 | -7,200 |
| Austria | 347,861 | 442,858 | +94,997 |
| Japan | 179,959 | 230,486 | +50,527 |
| Israel | 146,089 | 110,637 | -35,452 |
| China | 46,965 | 187,023 | +140,058 |
| Switzerland | 32,424 | 152,221 | +119,797 |
| Belgium | 85,822 | 32,891 | -52,931 |
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 | 3,392,952 |
| Germany | 1,074,499 |
| Austria | 772,433 |
| France | 746,599 |
| Israel | 603,724 |
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 | 1,020,733 | 2,372,219 | +1,351,486 |
| Germany | 706,318 | 368,181 | -338,137 |
| Austria | 315,518 | 456,915 | +141,397 |
| France | 420,497 | 326,102 | -94,395 |
| Israel | 326,402 | 277,322 | -49,080 |
| Canada | 334,626 | 177,264 | -157,362 |
| Japan | 189,179 | 244,457 | +55,278 |
| China | 58,778 | 344,963 | +286,185 |
| Switzerland | 28,838 | 115,051 | +86,213 |
| Georgia | 26,849 | 64,975 | +38,126 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -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 | 7,064,936 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 871,604 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 436,463 |
| Other | 7,564 |
| 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 | 2,937,691 | 4,127,245 | +1,189,554 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 321,446 | 550,158 | +228,712 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 274,520 | 161,943 | -112,577 |
| Other | 7,150 | 414 | -6,736 |
| 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 Stansted Airport | 2,613,093 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,414,623 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,028,405 |
| Birmingham Airport | 583,366 |
| Dover | 527,270 |
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 Stansted Airport | 1,325,205 | 1,287,888 | -37,317 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 550,173 | 1,864,450 | +1,314,277 |
| East Midlands Airport | 592,920 | 435,485 | -157,435 |
| Birmingham Airport | 151,480 | 431,886 | +280,406 |
| Dover | 203,602 | 323,668 | +120,066 |
| London Gateway Port | 137,203 | 109,576 | -27,627 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 195,919 | 0 | -195,919 |
| Thamesport | 113,293 | 42,866 | -70,427 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,446 | 150,106 | +146,660 |
| Manchester Airport | 64,333 | 84,070 | +19,737 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Scientific research and development | 9 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 4 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 9 |
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 | 118 |
| CK ISOTOPES LIMITED | 62 |
| SIEMENS HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 59 |
| LGC LIMITED | 58 |
| GOSS SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS LIMITED | 49 |
| APOLLO SCIENTIFIC LTD | 47 |
| FLUOROCHEM LIMITED | 41 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 27 |
| QMX LABORATORIES LIMITED | 25 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 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 | 965,610 |
| Switzerland | 219,977 |
| Austria | 157,839 |
| Netherlands | 74,829 |
| Germany | 41,311 |
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 | 920,237 | 45,373 | -874,864 |
| Switzerland | 209,111 | 10,866 | -198,245 |
| Austria | 157,839 | 0 | -157,839 |
| Netherlands | 16,591 | 58,238 | +41,647 |
| Germany | 23,348 | 17,963 | -5,385 |
| India | 23,634 | 12,500 | -11,134 |
| Ireland | 7,603 | 11,159 | +3,556 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 15,896 | +15,896 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 13,351 | +13,351 |
| Iraq | 10,607 | 0 | -10,607 |
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 | 1,358,319 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 279,200 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 963 |
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 | 1,141,320 | 216,999 | -924,321 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 232,558 | 46,642 | -185,916 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 963 | 0 | -963 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,090,643 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 191,053 |
| East Midlands Airport | 176,346 |
| 499 | 67,219 |
| London Stansted Airport | 48,031 |
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 | 1,065,732 | 24,911 | -1,040,821 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 155,570 | 35,483 | -120,087 |
| East Midlands Airport | 44,678 | 131,668 | +86,990 |
| 499 | 67,219 | 0 | -67,219 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,820 | 36,211 | +24,391 |
| Manchester Airport | 12,159 | 8,829 | -3,330 |
| Holyhead | 7,603 | 11,159 | +3,556 |
| ZLC | 1,180 | 15,380 | +14,200 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 5,751 | 0 | -5,751 |
| Dover | 1,224 | 0 | -1,224 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28459090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: All other isotopes and their compounds not covered in specific HS codes