Import/export HS code 28469070: Europium, holmium, erbium, thulium, ytterbium, lutetium, or yttrium compounds
Chemical compounds made from these rare-earth metals, used in lighting, lasers, and electronics
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 440,907 |
| United States | 244,586 |
| China | 114,119 |
| Austria | 36,212 |
| Portugal | 28,775 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 57,319 | 383,588 | +326,269 |
| United States | 109,469 | 135,117 | +25,648 |
| China | 0 | 114,119 | +114,119 |
| Austria | 13,429 | 22,783 | +9,354 |
| Portugal | 0 | 28,775 | +28,775 |
| Greece | 0 | 24,893 | +24,893 |
| Japan | 0 | 13,345 | +13,345 |
| Ireland | 0 | 7,535 | +7,535 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 4,412 | +4,412 |
| South Africa | 0 | 3,280 | +3,280 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 412,011 |
| United States | 228,986 |
| China | 219,739 |
| United Kingdom | 32,428 |
| Japan | 13,345 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 57,319 | 354,692 | +297,373 |
| United States | 109,469 | 119,517 | +10,048 |
| China | 13,429 | 206,310 | +192,881 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 32,428 | +32,428 |
| Japan | 0 | 13,345 | +13,345 |
| Austria | 0 | 8,275 | +8,275 |
| South Africa | 0 | 3,280 | +3,280 |
| Norway | 2,900 | 0 | -2,900 |
| France | 0 | 2,249 | +2,249 |
| Czechia | 0 | 2,111 | +2,111 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Tees Valley | 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 | 364,481 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 334,061 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 215,715 |
| Road transport | 13,345 |
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 | 78,440 | 286,041 | +207,601 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,201 | 329,860 | +325,659 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 101,465 | 114,250 | +12,785 |
| Road transport | 0 | 13,345 | +13,345 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 435,442 |
| East Midlands Airport | 145,341 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 110,912 |
| London | 101,465 |
| London Stansted Airport | 63,350 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 435,442 | +435,442 |
| East Midlands Airport | 56,924 | 88,417 | +31,493 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 110,912 | +110,912 |
| London | 101,465 | 0 | -101,465 |
| London Stansted Airport | 16,817 | 46,533 | +29,716 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,710 | 36,899 | +33,189 |
| Belfast Airport | 0 | 13,345 | +13,345 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 0 | 5,441 | +5,441 |
| Manchester Airport | 989 | 3,280 | +2,291 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,201 | 0 | -4,201 |
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 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Scientific research and development | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 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 | 8 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 328,333 |
| Japan | 204,312 |
| France | 74,025 |
| United States | 72,764 |
| Belgium | 64,893 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 108,625 | 219,708 | +111,083 |
| Japan | 66,470 | 137,842 | +71,372 |
| France | 25,997 | 48,028 | +22,031 |
| United States | 32,473 | 40,291 | +7,818 |
| Belgium | 0 | 64,893 | +64,893 |
| Canada | 11,341 | 21,512 | +10,171 |
| Germany | 18,831 | 10,111 | -8,720 |
| Singapore | 0 | 27,113 | +27,113 |
| Greece | 0 | 25,004 | +25,004 |
| Poland | 1,885 | 15,141 | +13,256 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 817,106 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 115,636 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,598 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 290,207 | 526,899 | +236,692 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,794 | 112,842 | +110,048 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 2,598 | +2,598 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 441,235 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 190,126 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 110,675 |
| ZLC | 76,152 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 56,066 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 174,138 | 267,097 | +92,959 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 20,535 | 169,591 | +149,056 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 110,675 | +110,675 |
| ZLC | 64,595 | 11,557 | -53,038 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,341 | 44,725 | +33,384 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,142 | 27,568 | +21,426 |
| Newcastle Airport | 10,755 | 0 | -10,755 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,701 | 6,361 | +3,660 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 2,598 | +2,598 |
| Dover | 1,386 | 1,111 | -275 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28469070
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemical compounds made from these rare-earth metals, used in lighting, lasers, and electronics