Import/export HS code 86090010: Lead-covered containers for radioactive materials
Containers with a protective lead layer, specially designed to safely transport radioactive materials
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 46,043,816 |
| Germany | 27,171,270 |
| United States | 21,774,218 |
| Netherlands | 21,519,966 |
| Mexico | 13,803,152 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 23,565,137 | 22,478,679 | -1,086,458 |
| Germany | 11,970,885 | 15,200,385 | +3,229,500 |
| United States | 14,543,938 | 7,230,280 | -7,313,658 |
| Netherlands | 10,647,246 | 10,872,720 | +225,474 |
| Mexico | 189,631 | 13,613,521 | +13,423,890 |
| Canada | 6,160,938 | 6,255,656 | +94,718 |
| France | 6,921,450 | 5,112,820 | -1,808,630 |
| Norway | 8,268,376 | 3,341,729 | -4,926,647 |
| Poland | 2,304,105 | 6,180,326 | +3,876,221 |
| Spain | 6,425,534 | 1,723,118 | -4,702,416 |
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 | 57,343,830 |
| United States | 48,471,831 |
| Germany | 25,259,045 |
| United Kingdom | 21,195,331 |
| Poland | 8,855,613 |
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 | 30,950,457 | 26,393,373 | -4,557,084 |
| United States | 21,327,308 | 27,144,523 | +5,817,215 |
| Germany | 7,955,759 | 17,303,286 | +9,347,527 |
| United Kingdom | 13,450,691 | 7,744,640 | -5,706,051 |
| Poland | 2,114,604 | 6,741,009 | +4,626,405 |
| Netherlands | 4,475,989 | 4,102,034 | -373,955 |
| France | 5,065,439 | 2,979,621 | -2,085,818 |
| Spain | 6,394,421 | 1,549,847 | -4,844,574 |
| Norway | 6,146,480 | 1,483,148 | -4,663,332 |
| Canada | 3,993,424 | 2,948,976 | -1,044,448 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Eastern Scotland | 48 |
| Inner London - West | 42 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 26 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 23 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 22 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Eastern Scotland | 33 | 32 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 28 | 28 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 19 | 14 | -5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 17 | 11 | -6 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 10 | 21 | +11 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 12 | 16 | +4 |
| Inner London - East | 9 | 13 | +4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 | 13 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 7 | 9 | +2 |
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) | 108,939,198 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 92,590,839 |
| Air transport | 29,624,014 |
| Other | 4,136,053 |
| Road transport | 185,414 |
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) | 62,489,620 | 46,449,578 | -16,040,042 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 41,092,154 | 51,498,685 | +10,406,531 |
| Air transport | 10,273,597 | 19,350,417 | +9,076,820 |
| Other | 3,716,594 | 419,459 | -3,297,135 |
| Road transport | 153,829 | 31,585 | -122,244 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 30,017,845 |
| Southampton | 28,964,710 |
| Dover | 26,806,247 |
| Felixstowe | 20,693,613 |
| Prestwick Airport | 17,746,206 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 17,520,282 | 12,497,563 | -5,022,719 |
| Southampton | 18,187,922 | 10,776,788 | -7,411,134 |
| Dover | 10,557,645 | 16,248,602 | +5,690,957 |
| Felixstowe | 6,770,908 | 13,922,705 | +7,151,797 |
| Prestwick Airport | 2,213,394 | 15,532,812 | +13,319,418 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,783,856 | 7,900,945 | -882,911 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 8,188,005 | 3,996,917 | -4,191,088 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,829,047 | 4,764,451 | -1,064,596 |
| Hull | 5,148,350 | 4,884,788 | -263,562 |
| Harwich | 2,574,086 | 6,481,563 | +3,907,477 |
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 | 46 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 38 |
| Mining support service activities | 32 |
| Rental and leasing activities | 32 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 25 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 81 |
| 2025-11 | 85 |
| 2025-10 | 84 |
| 2025-09 | 72 |
| 2025-08 | 98 |
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+ | 219 |
| 1m-15m | 147 |
| 15m-54m | 47 |
| Other | 45 |
| 0-1m | 38 |
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 | 55,158,719 |
| Japan | 22,574,879 |
| Canada | 21,435,126 |
| United States | 20,621,246 |
| France | 19,965,095 |
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 | 24,635,254 | 30,523,465 | +5,888,211 |
| Japan | 14,407,758 | 8,167,121 | -6,240,637 |
| Canada | 12,842,185 | 8,592,941 | -4,249,244 |
| United States | 9,138,545 | 11,482,701 | +2,344,156 |
| France | 6,005,594 | 13,959,501 | +7,953,907 |
| Netherlands | 10,205,375 | 9,429,379 | -775,996 |
| Singapore | 15,380,450 | 216,663 | -15,163,787 |
| South Korea | 823,091 | 12,410,261 | +11,587,170 |
| Spain | 7,037,306 | 5,647,187 | -1,390,119 |
| Germany | 8,630,517 | 3,773,790 | -4,856,727 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 2,143,194 |
| China | 13,870 |
| Ireland | 3,942 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 819,755 | 1,323,439 | +503,684 |
| China | 13,870 | 0 | -13,870 |
| Ireland | 3,942 | 0 | -3,942 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 162,466,849 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 97,091,378 |
| Air transport | 26,773,383 |
| Other | 2,185,076 |
| Road transport | 4,900 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 94,339,581 | 68,127,268 | -26,212,313 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 56,614,191 | 40,477,187 | -16,137,004 |
| Air transport | 9,635,412 | 17,137,971 | +7,502,559 |
| Other | 861,601 | 1,323,475 | +461,874 |
| Road transport | 0 | 4,900 | +4,900 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 59,410,772 |
| Southampton | 38,212,873 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 35,611,305 |
| Liverpool Docks | 27,159,693 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,364,257 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 27,920,473 | 31,490,299 | +3,569,826 |
| Southampton | 19,766,302 | 18,446,571 | -1,319,731 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,494,428 | 20,116,877 | +4,622,449 |
| Liverpool Docks | 17,747,758 | 9,411,935 | -8,335,823 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,140,234 | 6,224,023 | -8,916,211 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,462,519 | 15,174,465 | +9,711,946 |
| Harwich | 12,841,771 | 3,539,213 | -9,302,558 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,783,347 | 2,514,073 | -11,269,274 |
| Tyne | 6,278,803 | 4,255,208 | -2,023,595 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 7,804,805 | 2,413,750 | -5,391,055 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 86090010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Containers with a protective lead layer, specially designed to safely transport radioactive materials