Import/export HS code 28469050: Praseodymium, neodymium, or samarium compounds
Chemical compounds made from praseodymium, neodymium, or samarium, used in magnets, lasers, and electronics
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 2,888,739 |
| Thailand | 1,136,453 |
| France | 911,378 |
| Estonia | 429,087 |
| Viet Nam | 363,397 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 319,087 | 2,569,652 | +2,250,565 |
| Thailand | 332,472 | 803,981 | +471,509 |
| France | 0 | 911,378 | +911,378 |
| Estonia | 146,556 | 282,531 | +135,975 |
| Viet Nam | 361,987 | 1,410 | -360,577 |
| Netherlands | 108,656 | 141,454 | +32,798 |
| China | 55,242 | 178,134 | +122,892 |
| Germany | 8,197 | 33,791 | +25,594 |
| Austria | 20,761 | 6,177 | -14,584 |
| United States | 2,204 | 15,078 | +12,874 |
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 | 2,439,622 |
| Thailand | 1,182,539 |
| Viet Nam | 929,924 |
| France | 886,395 |
| Estonia | 480,967 |
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 | 381,448 | 2,058,174 | +1,676,726 |
| Thailand | 378,558 | 803,981 | +425,423 |
| Viet Nam | 170,870 | 759,054 | +588,184 |
| France | 0 | 886,395 | +886,395 |
| Estonia | 146,556 | 334,411 | +187,855 |
| Japan | 213,925 | 31,225 | -182,700 |
| United States | 56,532 | 15,078 | -41,454 |
| Austria | 8,197 | 32,731 | +24,534 |
| Germany | 0 | 23,940 | +23,940 |
| Canada | 11,558 | 0 | -11,558 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 3,120,169 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,143,258 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,049,206 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 716,165 | 2,404,004 | +1,687,839 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 479,631 | 1,663,627 | +1,183,996 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 171,848 | 877,358 | +705,510 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 2,724,389 |
| Felixstowe | 1,520,789 |
| Portsmouth | 663,427 |
| Dover | 557,990 |
| Immingham Docks | 229,326 |
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 | 684,956 | 2,039,433 | +1,354,477 |
| Felixstowe | 216,411 | 1,304,378 | +1,087,967 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 663,427 | +663,427 |
| Dover | 154,753 | 403,237 | +248,484 |
| Immingham Docks | 108,656 | 120,670 | +12,014 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,857 | 182,215 | +169,358 |
| Southampton | 154,564 | 0 | -154,564 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 112,113 | +112,113 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,794 | 70,243 | +63,449 |
| Eurotunnel | 17,095 | 20,784 | +3,689 |
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 | 4 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
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 | 4 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 168,107 |
| United States | 17,128 |
| France | 14,459 |
| Germany | 6,378 |
| Taiwan | 5,490 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 0 | 168,107 | +168,107 |
| United States | 7,890 | 9,238 | +1,348 |
| France | 14,459 | 0 | -14,459 |
| Germany | 0 | 6,378 | +6,378 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 5,490 | +5,490 |
| South Korea | 0 | 4,220 | +4,220 |
| Israel | 1,788 | 0 | -1,788 |
| Belgium | 1,405 | 0 | -1,405 |
| New Zealand | 1,116 | 0 | -1,116 |
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) | 188,944 |
| Air transport | 31,147 |
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) | 14,459 | 174,485 | +160,026 |
| Air transport | 12,199 | 18,948 | +6,749 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 182,566 |
| London Stansted Airport | 17,943 |
| Manchester Airport | 12,088 |
| Dover | 6,378 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,116 |
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 | 14,459 | 168,107 | +153,648 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 17,943 | +17,943 |
| Manchester Airport | 11,083 | 1,005 | -10,078 |
| Dover | 0 | 6,378 | +6,378 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,116 | 0 | -1,116 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28469050
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemical compounds made from praseodymium, neodymium, or samarium, used in magnets, lasers, and electronics