Import/export HS code 28469040: Lanthanum compounds
Chemical compounds containing lanthanum, used in camera lenses, batteries, and catalysts
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 4,251,949 |
| Austria | 572,319 |
| Netherlands | 265,686 |
| France | 86,649 |
| Germany | 72,257 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2,616,676 | 1,635,273 | -981,403 |
| Austria | 155,619 | 416,700 | +261,081 |
| Netherlands | 198,741 | 66,945 | -131,796 |
| France | 86,649 | 0 | -86,649 |
| Germany | 35,272 | 36,985 | +1,713 |
| Japan | 3,728 | 36,618 | +32,890 |
| China | 10,227 | 21,630 | +11,403 |
| United States | 9,957 | 15,260 | +5,303 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 11,085 | +11,085 |
| South Africa | 9,963 | 0 | -9,963 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 4,251,949 |
| Austria | 910,055 |
| China | 111,563 |
| Japan | 40,346 |
| United States | 22,979 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2,616,676 | 1,635,273 | -981,403 |
| Austria | 424,450 | 485,605 | +61,155 |
| China | 51,105 | 60,458 | +9,353 |
| Japan | 3,728 | 36,618 | +32,890 |
| United States | 9,021 | 13,958 | +4,937 |
| France | 13,429 | 0 | -13,429 |
| South Africa | 9,963 | 0 | -9,963 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 5,158 | +5,158 |
| Armenia | 0 | 1,458 | +1,458 |
| Germany | 0 | 1,012 | +1,012 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
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 | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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) | 5,214,601 |
| Air transport | 127,319 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,857 |
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) | 3,078,220 | 2,136,381 | -941,839 |
| Air transport | 36,339 | 90,980 | +54,641 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,722 | 13,135 | -1,587 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,235,804 |
| Immingham Docks | 686,169 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 200,728 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 76,966 |
| Eurotunnel | 56,843 |
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 | 2,750,294 | 1,485,510 | -1,264,784 |
| Immingham Docks | 277,459 | 408,710 | +131,251 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,087 | 187,641 | +174,554 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,984 | 57,982 | +38,998 |
| Eurotunnel | 35,543 | 21,300 | -14,243 |
| Harwich | 0 | 33,220 | +33,220 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 4,051 | 20,044 | +15,993 |
| Southampton | 8,667 | 9,984 | +1,317 |
| Birmingham Airport | 6,476 | 9,551 | +3,075 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,828 | 3,403 | -3,425 |
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 | 6 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 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 | 10 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 182,305 |
| Spain | 88,876 |
| Cyprus | 48,409 |
| Greece | 28,186 |
| Netherlands | 13,553 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 83,877 | 98,428 | +14,551 |
| Spain | 58,517 | 30,359 | -28,158 |
| Cyprus | 0 | 48,409 | +48,409 |
| Greece | 9,403 | 18,783 | +9,380 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 13,553 | +13,553 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 11,480 | +11,480 |
| Australia | 8,188 | 1,291 | -6,897 |
| Portugal | 4,369 | 3,321 | -1,048 |
| Malta | 5,394 | 1,116 | -4,278 |
| United States | 0 | 5,705 | +5,705 |
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) | 318,803 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 70,150 |
| Air transport | 22,548 |
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) | 160,577 | 158,226 | -2,351 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,188 | 61,962 | +53,774 |
| Air transport | 983 | 21,565 | +20,582 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 309,581 |
| Liverpool Docks | 30,148 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 18,261 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,553 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,080 |
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 | 155,802 | 153,779 | -2,023 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 30,148 | +30,148 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 0 | 18,261 | +18,261 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 13,553 | +13,553 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 10,080 | +10,080 |
| Felixstowe | 8,188 | 0 | -8,188 |
| ZLC | 983 | 6,996 | +6,013 |
| Portsmouth | 1,764 | 3,298 | +1,534 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 4,489 | +4,489 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,011 | 0 | -3,011 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28469040
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemical compounds containing lanthanum, used in camera lenses, batteries, and catalysts