Import/export HS code 8401: Nuclear reactors and related equipment
Covers nuclear reactors, non-irradiated fuel elements, and machinery for isotopic separation. Essential for nuclear power plants and research facilities
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 294,972,132 |
| Germany | 55,190,258 |
| United States | 54,961,755 |
| Netherlands | 10,648,261 |
| Sweden | 2,781,908 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 118,007,188 | 176,964,944 | +58,957,756 |
| Germany | 362,765 | 54,827,493 | +54,464,728 |
| United States | 27,715,656 | 27,246,099 | -469,557 |
| Netherlands | 3,424,221 | 7,224,040 | +3,799,819 |
| Sweden | 2,076,767 | 705,141 | -1,371,626 |
| Belgium | 285,920 | 1,802 | -284,118 |
| China | 6,296 | 191,001 | +184,705 |
| Ireland | 139,701 | 876 | -138,825 |
| Switzerland | 64,796 | 0 | -64,796 |
| Mexico | 0 | 31,179 | +31,179 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 284,898,616 |
| Germany | 60,417,108 |
| United States | 49,867,784 |
| Sweden | 8,731,937 |
| Netherlands | 8,163,062 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 108,878,597 | 176,020,019 | +67,141,422 |
| Germany | 3,307,368 | 57,109,740 | +53,802,372 |
| United States | 27,718,250 | 22,149,534 | -5,568,716 |
| Sweden | 2,076,767 | 6,655,170 | +4,578,403 |
| Netherlands | 3,210,347 | 4,952,715 | +1,742,368 |
| China | 6,289,422 | 194,082 | -6,095,340 |
| Czechia | 404,538 | 0 | -404,538 |
| Switzerland | 62,905 | 0 | -62,905 |
| United Kingdom | 2,213 | 49,323 | +47,110 |
| Italy | 15,293 | 30,546 | +15,253 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Devon | 2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 228,195,544 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 139,442,135 |
| Air transport | 51,567,211 |
| Other | 138,939 |
| Road transport | 2,991 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 52,212,989 | 175,982,555 | +123,769,566 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 73,407,809 | 66,034,326 | -7,373,483 |
| Air transport | 26,359,399 | 25,207,812 | -1,151,587 |
| Other | 138,063 | 876 | -137,187 |
| Road transport | 1,891 | 1,100 | -791 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Avonmouth Docks | 223,161,999 |
| Dover | 67,945,830 |
| Immingham Docks | 38,768,986 |
| Brize Norton | 36,848,636 |
| Hull | 27,837,041 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avonmouth Docks | 48,802,466 | 174,359,533 | +125,557,067 |
| Dover | 65,241,327 | 2,704,503 | -62,536,824 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,040,883 | 34,728,103 | +30,687,220 |
| Brize Norton | 20,916,810 | 15,931,826 | -4,984,984 |
| Hull | 9,591 | 27,827,450 | +27,817,859 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,374,856 | 8,358,290 | +2,983,434 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,130,124 | 795,555 | -1,334,569 |
| Southampton | 896,409 | 1,453,409 | +557,000 |
| Portsmouth | 1,605,094 | 0 | -1,605,094 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,469,809 | 102,007 | -1,367,802 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 353,861,802 |
| United States | 4,406,972 |
| Spain | 2,816,927 |
| Canada | 129,968 |
| Malta | 110,700 |
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 | 150,348,458 | 203,513,344 | +53,164,886 |
| United States | 4,023,695 | 383,277 | -3,640,418 |
| Spain | 1,333,417 | 1,483,510 | +150,093 |
| Canada | 32,010 | 97,958 | +65,948 |
| Malta | 110,700 | 0 | -110,700 |
| Sweden | 10,622 | 82,228 | +71,606 |
| Mexico | 86,299 | 0 | -86,299 |
| Portugal | 80,480 | 5,343 | -75,137 |
| Netherlands | 39,193 | 42,346 | +3,153 |
| Viet Nam | 69,904 | 0 | -69,904 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 224 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 224 | 0 | -224 |
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) | 356,980,858 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,812,402 |
| Air transport | 1,313,580 |
| Other | 224 |
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) | 151,829,432 | 205,151,426 | +53,321,994 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,739,001 | 73,401 | -3,665,600 |
| Air transport | 785,868 | 527,712 | -258,156 |
| Other | 224 | 0 | -224 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 356,664,869 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,686,792 |
| London Stansted Airport | 548,294 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 423,276 |
| East Midlands Airport | 180,248 |
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 | 151,790,785 | 204,874,084 | +53,083,299 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,627,137 | 59,655 | -3,567,482 |
| London Stansted Airport | 216,067 | 332,227 | +116,160 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 312,355 | 110,921 | -201,434 |
| East Midlands Airport | 151,265 | 28,983 | -122,282 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 159,177 | +159,177 |
| ZLC | 64,279 | 36,245 | -28,034 |
| Ellesmere Port | 98,719 | 0 | -98,719 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,000 | 86,878 | +80,878 |
| Hull | 4,275 | 29,048 | +24,773 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 8401
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Covers nuclear reactors, non-irradiated fuel elements, and machinery for isotopic separation. Essential for nuclear power plants and research facilities