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 | 9,915,992 |
| Italy | 5,288,488 |
| Japan | 3,522,620 |
| United States | 2,433,852 |
| France | 1,314,907 |
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 | 206,230 | 9,709,762 | +9,503,532 |
| Italy | 2,966,679 | 2,321,809 | -644,870 |
| Japan | 516,035 | 3,006,585 | +2,490,550 |
| United States | 595,592 | 1,838,260 | +1,242,668 |
| France | 273,752 | 1,041,155 | +767,403 |
| Thailand | 332,472 | 892,335 | +559,863 |
| Austria | 460,575 | 699,734 | +239,159 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 886,910 | +886,910 |
| Netherlands | 325,141 | 428,794 | +103,653 |
| China | 186,239 | 415,127 | +228,888 |
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 | 12,073,977 |
| Italy | 5,496,406 |
| United States | 2,615,946 |
| Austria | 1,274,104 |
| Thailand | 1,270,893 |
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 | 859,229 | 11,214,748 | +10,355,519 |
| Italy | 2,966,679 | 2,529,727 | -436,952 |
| United States | 514,561 | 2,101,385 | +1,586,824 |
| Austria | 575,372 | 698,732 | +123,360 |
| Thailand | 378,558 | 892,335 | +513,777 |
| France | 107,107 | 938,821 | +831,714 |
| Germany | 76,573 | 946,987 | +870,414 |
| Viet Nam | 170,870 | 759,054 | +588,184 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 887,866 | +887,866 |
| Japan | 408,886 | 469,225 | +60,339 |
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 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,638,949 |
| Air transport | 11,704,001 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,913,559 |
| 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) | 4,006,531 | 8,632,418 | +4,625,887 |
| Air transport | 1,531,173 | 10,172,828 | +8,641,655 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 789,314 | 3,124,245 | +2,334,931 |
| 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 | 7,960,919 |
| Dover | 7,645,686 |
| Felixstowe | 2,455,468 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,224,028 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,865,799 |
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 | 696,624 | 7,264,295 | +6,567,671 |
| Dover | 3,450,414 | 4,195,272 | +744,858 |
| Felixstowe | 225,819 | 2,229,649 | +2,003,830 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 389,899 | 1,834,129 | +1,444,230 |
| Immingham Docks | 439,221 | 1,426,578 | +987,357 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,437 | 1,578,250 | +1,562,813 |
| Harwich | 24,114 | 998,634 | +974,520 |
| Portsmouth | 80,587 | 663,427 | +582,840 |
| London Stansted Airport | 176,923 | 525,733 | +348,810 |
| Eurotunnel | 150,579 | 395,480 | +244,901 |
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 | 17 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 12 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 9 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
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 | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | 1,452,089 |
| France | 505,160 |
| China | 499,392 |
| Germany | 491,165 |
| Spain | 350,486 |
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 | 130,924 | 1,321,165 | +1,190,241 |
| France | 211,497 | 293,663 | +82,166 |
| China | 233,048 | 266,344 | +33,296 |
| Germany | 290,132 | 201,033 | -89,099 |
| Spain | 87,971 | 262,515 | +174,544 |
| Japan | 91,296 | 145,628 | +54,332 |
| Switzerland | 23,662 | 173,813 | +150,151 |
| Belgium | 58,936 | 81,737 | +22,801 |
| North Macedonia | 72,397 | 0 | -72,397 |
| Poland | 48,241 | 22,637 | -25,604 |
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 | 2,840,669 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,734,187 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 150,139 |
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 | 744,344 | 2,096,325 | +1,351,981 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 677,491 | 1,056,696 | +379,205 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 53,515 | 96,624 | +43,109 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 1,268,901 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,203,831 |
| East Midlands Airport | 784,764 |
| Immingham Docks | 299,723 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 253,443 |
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 | 28,576 | 1,240,325 | +1,211,749 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 400,265 | 803,566 | +403,301 |
| East Midlands Airport | 406,420 | 378,344 | -28,076 |
| Immingham Docks | 131,850 | 167,873 | +36,023 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 30,195 | 223,248 | +193,053 |
| ZLC | 119,165 | 82,749 | -36,416 |
| London Stansted Airport | 97,056 | 83,711 | -13,345 |
| Dover | 68,557 | 61,406 | -7,151 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 41,361 | 81,577 | +40,216 |
| Harwich | 69,743 | 0 | -69,743 |
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