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 | 335,138 |
| United States | 304,326 |
| China | 191,463 |
| France | 131,857 |
| Germany | 110,507 |
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 | 172,018 | 163,120 | -8,898 |
| United States | 237,774 | 66,552 | -171,222 |
| China | 116,004 | 75,459 | -40,545 |
| France | 68,310 | 63,547 | -4,763 |
| Germany | 68,126 | 42,381 | -25,745 |
| Japan | 66,540 | 41,251 | -25,289 |
| Netherlands | 31,240 | 0 | -31,240 |
| Italy | 2,697 | 7,186 | +4,489 |
| Belgium | 3,432 | 2,998 | -434 |
| India | 0 | 3,845 | +3,845 |
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 | 473,458 |
| Austria | 208,595 |
| Estonia | 134,558 |
| United States | 123,926 |
| Japan | 107,791 |
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 | 321,558 | 151,900 | -169,658 |
| Austria | 97,298 | 111,297 | +13,999 |
| Estonia | 108,577 | 25,981 | -82,596 |
| United States | 68,509 | 55,417 | -13,092 |
| Japan | 66,540 | 41,251 | -25,289 |
| France | 54,642 | 44,295 | -10,347 |
| India | 32,896 | 17,065 | -15,831 |
| Germany | 15,198 | 8,085 | -7,113 |
| Italy | 2,697 | 7,186 | +4,489 |
| Norway | 3,457 | 0 | -3,457 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -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 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +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) | 441,877 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 373,640 |
| Air transport | 231,217 |
| 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) | 242,436 | 199,441 | -42,995 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 238,159 | 135,481 | -102,678 |
| Air transport | 124,058 | 107,159 | -16,899 |
| 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 | 295,469 |
| 000 | 168,671 |
| Eurotunnel | 103,576 |
| London | 92,709 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 71,717 |
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 | 195,767 | 99,702 | -96,065 |
| 000 | 168,457 | 214 | -168,243 |
| Eurotunnel | 63,627 | 39,949 | -23,678 |
| London | 14,739 | 77,970 | +63,231 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 60,482 | 11,235 | -49,247 |
| Middlesbrough | 70,013 | 0 | -70,013 |
| Southampton | 34,145 | 32,443 | -1,702 |
| Birmingham Airport | 7,325 | 57,390 | +50,065 |
| Immingham Docks | 30,365 | 25,981 | -4,384 |
| London Stansted Airport | 22,085 | 31,257 | +9,172 |
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 | 11 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 5 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
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 | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 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 | 99,469 |
| North Macedonia | 72,397 |
| Poland | 56,760 |
| South Korea | 54,000 |
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 | 42,400 | 57,069 | +14,669 |
| North Macedonia | 72,397 | 0 | -72,397 |
| Poland | 49,264 | 7,496 | -41,768 |
| South Korea | 12,680 | 41,320 | +28,640 |
| Australia | 53,500 | 0 | -53,500 |
| United States | 18,588 | 27,372 | +8,784 |
| Latvia | 2,830 | 37,079 | +34,249 |
| France | 32,709 | 5,591 | -27,118 |
| Finland | 11,328 | 16,397 | +5,069 |
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) | 395,353 |
| Air transport | 378,107 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 69,148 |
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) | 176,770 | 218,583 | +41,813 |
| Air transport | 175,264 | 202,843 | +27,579 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,709 | 28,439 | -12,270 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 349,311 |
| East Midlands Airport | 119,656 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 81,363 |
| ZLC | 74,027 |
| London Gateway Port | 54,810 |
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 | 144,244 | 205,067 | +60,823 |
| East Midlands Airport | 66,213 | 53,443 | -12,770 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 57,755 | 23,608 | -34,147 |
| ZLC | 18,435 | 55,592 | +37,157 |
| London Gateway Port | 26,371 | 28,439 | +2,068 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 0 | 50,834 | +50,834 |
| Dover | 32,526 | 12,504 | -20,022 |
| London Stansted Airport | 25,427 | 8,348 | -17,079 |
| 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