Import/export HS code 2846: Rare-earth metal compounds
Chemical compounds made from rare-earth metals like yttrium, scandium, or mixtures of these metals
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 9,009,883 |
| Italy | 4,610,141 |
| United States | 1,949,139 |
| Japan | 1,408,991 |
| Thailand | 1,125,593 |
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 | 172,996 | 8,836,887 | +8,663,891 |
| Italy | 1,873,343 | 2,736,798 | +863,455 |
| United States | 646,406 | 1,302,733 | +656,327 |
| Japan | 474,613 | 934,378 | +459,765 |
| Thailand | 330,739 | 794,854 | +464,115 |
| Austria | 494,423 | 534,019 | +39,596 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 886,910 | +886,910 |
| France | 338,090 | 501,139 | +163,049 |
| China | 258,018 | 420,073 | +162,055 |
| Estonia | 288,297 | 243,441 | -44,856 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 10,373,087 |
| Italy | 4,610,141 |
| United States | 2,194,384 |
| Thailand | 1,171,679 |
| Austria | 1,151,975 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 695,294 | 9,677,793 | +8,982,499 |
| Italy | 1,873,343 | 2,736,798 | +863,455 |
| United States | 597,481 | 1,596,903 | +999,422 |
| Thailand | 376,825 | 794,854 | +418,029 |
| Austria | 588,968 | 563,007 | -25,961 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 886,910 | +886,910 |
| Japan | 366,420 | 460,084 | +93,664 |
| Estonia | 387,493 | 321,302 | -66,191 |
| France | 170,329 | 449,066 | +278,737 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 170,870 | +170,870 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 10,335,086 |
| Air transport | 10,088,935 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,569,456 |
| Other | 169,859 |
| Road transport | 48,594 |
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) | 2,797,064 | 7,538,022 | +4,740,958 |
| Air transport | 1,126,811 | 8,962,124 | +7,835,313 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,184,344 | 1,385,112 | +200,768 |
| Other | 169,645 | 214 | -169,431 |
| Road transport | 3,703 | 44,891 | +41,188 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 7,131,753 |
| Dover | 6,287,640 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,671,059 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,593,687 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,197,944 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 426,029 | 6,705,724 | +6,279,695 |
| Dover | 2,470,628 | 3,817,012 | +1,346,384 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 327,670 | 1,343,389 | +1,015,719 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,437 | 1,578,250 | +1,562,813 |
| Immingham Docks | 416,640 | 781,304 | +364,664 |
| Felixstowe | 239,296 | 923,765 | +684,469 |
| Harwich | 24,114 | 965,414 | +941,300 |
| London Stansted Airport | 124,393 | 476,584 | +352,191 |
| Eurotunnel | 177,762 | 368,405 | +190,643 |
| East Midlands Airport | 138,148 | 249,225 | +111,077 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 13 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 9 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,404,569 |
| Germany | 546,893 |
| France | 459,645 |
| China | 395,970 |
| Spain | 307,809 |
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 | 101,531 | 1,303,038 | +1,201,507 |
| Germany | 331,891 | 215,002 | -116,889 |
| France | 219,410 | 240,235 | +20,825 |
| China | 209,928 | 186,042 | -23,886 |
| Spain | 58,471 | 249,338 | +190,867 |
| Japan | 62,718 | 96,982 | +34,264 |
| Belgium | 56,617 | 80,527 | +23,910 |
| Poland | 57,921 | 18,002 | -39,919 |
| Australia | 74,114 | 1,620 | -72,494 |
| North Macedonia | 72,397 | 0 | -72,397 |
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 | 2,558,497 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,367,941 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 280,624 |
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 | 729,066 | 1,829,431 | +1,100,365 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 587,982 | 779,959 | +191,977 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 204,266 | 76,358 | -127,908 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 1,276,826 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 980,959 |
| East Midlands Airport | 673,809 |
| Immingham Docks | 211,723 |
| Harwich | 202,383 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 49,130 | 1,227,696 | +1,178,566 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 424,500 | 556,459 | +131,959 |
| East Midlands Airport | 401,524 | 272,285 | -129,239 |
| Immingham Docks | 23,436 | 188,287 | +164,851 |
| Harwich | 202,383 | 0 | -202,383 |
| ZLC | 84,759 | 111,501 | +26,742 |
| London Stansted Airport | 74,652 | 73,103 | -1,549 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 28,334 | 108,878 | +80,544 |
| Dover | 63,227 | 39,396 | -23,831 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 69,096 | 29,597 | -39,499 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 2846
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemical compounds made from rare-earth metals like yttrium, scandium, or mixtures of these metals