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 | 2,783,577 |
| France | 1,389,825 |
| Thailand | 1,086,682 |
| 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 | 225,534 | 2,558,043 | +2,332,509 |
| France | 0 | 1,389,825 | +1,389,825 |
| Thailand | 461,286 | 625,396 | +164,110 |
| Estonia | 146,556 | 282,531 | +135,975 |
| Viet Nam | 361,987 | 1,410 | -360,577 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 301,226 | +301,226 |
| Netherlands | 108,656 | 141,454 | +32,798 |
| China | 39,899 | 178,134 | +138,235 |
| Germany | 10,043 | 141,251 | +131,208 |
| Austria | 24,842 | 2,096 | -22,746 |
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 | 2,424,279 |
| France | 1,364,842 |
| Thailand | 1,027,606 |
| Viet Nam | 929,924 |
| 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 | 370,186 | 2,054,093 | +1,683,907 |
| France | 0 | 1,364,842 | +1,364,842 |
| Thailand | 402,210 | 625,396 | +223,186 |
| Viet Nam | 170,870 | 759,054 | +588,184 |
| Estonia | 146,556 | 334,411 | +187,855 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 301,226 | +301,226 |
| Japan | 225,534 | 19,616 | -205,918 |
| South Korea | 0 | 107,391 | +107,391 |
| United States | 55,639 | 17,300 | -38,339 |
| Austria | 10,043 | 32,800 | +22,757 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +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 | 3,016,336 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,379,370 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,636,959 |
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 | 804,385 | 2,211,951 | +1,407,566 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 414,517 | 1,964,853 | +1,550,336 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 173,694 | 1,463,265 | +1,289,571 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 2,619,227 |
| Felixstowe | 1,806,672 |
| Dover | 1,145,743 |
| Portsmouth | 663,427 |
| 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 | 758,379 | 1,860,848 | +1,102,469 |
| Felixstowe | 201,068 | 1,605,604 | +1,404,536 |
| Dover | 156,599 | 989,144 | +832,545 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 663,427 | +663,427 |
| Immingham Docks | 108,656 | 120,670 | +12,014 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,938 | 178,134 | +161,196 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 112,113 | +112,113 |
| Southampton | 104,793 | 0 | -104,793 |
| London Stansted Airport | 17,510 | 60,856 | +43,346 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
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