Import/export HS code 284610: Cerium compounds
Chemical compounds containing cerium, used in polishing, glass production, and catalysts
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 353,533 |
| United States | 311,492 |
| China | 151,446 |
| Japan | 109,698 |
| Germany | 95,309 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 182,699 | 170,834 | -11,865 |
| United States | 240,550 | 70,942 | -169,608 |
| China | 74,481 | 76,965 | +2,484 |
| Japan | 41,174 | 68,524 | +27,350 |
| Germany | 80,624 | 14,685 | -65,939 |
| France | 22,932 | 64,439 | +41,507 |
| Netherlands | 17,744 | 6,455 | -11,289 |
| Italy | 2,697 | 7,186 | +4,489 |
| India | 0 | 5,321 | +5,321 |
| Belgium | 0 | 4,029 | +4,029 |
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 | 465,184 |
| Austria | 215,220 |
| United States | 131,233 |
| Japan | 109,698 |
| Estonia | 93,891 |
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 | 304,389 | 160,795 | -143,594 |
| Austria | 90,378 | 124,842 | +34,464 |
| United States | 74,926 | 56,307 | -18,619 |
| Japan | 41,174 | 68,524 | +27,350 |
| Estonia | 93,891 | 0 | -93,891 |
| France | 10,979 | 47,080 | +36,101 |
| India | 46,116 | 6,352 | -39,764 |
| Italy | 2,697 | 7,186 | +4,489 |
| Netherlands | 863 | 8,233 | +7,370 |
| Germany | 0 | 8,085 | +8,085 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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) | 396,497 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 315,714 |
| Air transport | 254,324 |
| Other | 168,671 |
| Road transport | 25,280 |
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) | 200,563 | 195,934 | -4,629 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 176,488 | 139,226 | -37,262 |
| Air transport | 124,362 | 129,962 | +5,600 |
| Other | 168,457 | 214 | -168,243 |
| Road transport | 0 | 25,280 | +25,280 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 285,572 |
| 000 | 168,671 |
| London | 92,709 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 77,271 |
| Eurotunnel | 65,539 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 191,701 | 93,871 | -97,830 |
| 000 | 168,457 | 214 | -168,243 |
| London | 14,739 | 77,970 | +63,231 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 60,482 | 16,789 | -43,693 |
| Eurotunnel | 23,266 | 42,273 | +19,007 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,697 | 59,543 | +56,846 |
| Southampton | 29,504 | 32,443 | +2,939 |
| London Stansted Airport | 24,996 | 35,469 | +10,473 |
| Belfast Airport | 0 | 55,242 | +55,242 |
| East Midlands Airport | 36,187 | 9,688 | -26,499 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 10 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 2 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
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 | 11 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 183,470 |
| China | 94,584 |
| North Macedonia | 72,397 |
| South Korea | 57,700 |
| Poland | 47,080 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 0 | 183,470 | +183,470 |
| China | 57,698 | 36,886 | -20,812 |
| North Macedonia | 72,397 | 0 | -72,397 |
| South Korea | 18,424 | 39,276 | +20,852 |
| Poland | 39,584 | 7,496 | -32,088 |
| United States | 17,540 | 26,372 | +8,832 |
| Latvia | 5,650 | 34,259 | +28,609 |
| France | 32,950 | 0 | -32,950 |
| Taiwan | 7,210 | 24,377 | +17,167 |
| Egypt | 14,338 | 14,856 | +518 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 370,478 |
| Air transport | 359,646 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 72,004 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 161,253 | 209,225 | +47,972 |
| Air transport | 148,101 | 211,545 | +63,444 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 42,627 | 29,377 | -13,250 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 329,951 |
| East Midlands Airport | 113,409 |
| ZLC | 82,228 |
| London Gateway Port | 57,666 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 56,394 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 124,783 | 205,168 | +80,385 |
| East Midlands Airport | 67,320 | 46,089 | -21,231 |
| ZLC | 23,280 | 58,948 | +35,668 |
| London Gateway Port | 28,289 | 29,377 | +1,088 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 30,020 | 26,374 | -3,646 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 0 | 52,044 | +52,044 |
| Dover | 36,470 | 3,045 | -33,425 |
| London Stansted Airport | 18,104 | 19,015 | +911 |
| Felixstowe | 14,338 | 0 | -14,338 |
| Glasgow Airport | 3,790 | 6,371 | +2,581 |
Quick facts
HS code: 284610
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemical compounds containing cerium, used in polishing, glass production, and catalysts