Import/export HS code 2804: Hydrogen, rare gases, and other non-metals
Includes gases like hydrogen, argon, helium, nitrogen, oxygen, and other non-metals used in industries and research
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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 | 104,762,241 |
| China | 76,369,687 |
| France | 67,993,081 |
| Brazil | 54,309,750 |
| Netherlands | 44,813,324 |
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 | 56,248,669 | 48,513,572 | -7,735,097 |
| China | 38,670,933 | 37,698,754 | -972,179 |
| France | 40,863,596 | 27,129,485 | -13,734,111 |
| Brazil | 36,148,114 | 18,161,636 | -17,986,478 |
| Netherlands | 23,116,064 | 21,697,260 | -1,418,804 |
| Belgium | 16,072,483 | 10,765,337 | -5,307,146 |
| Spain | 18,509,968 | 7,297,709 | -11,212,259 |
| Japan | 15,816,211 | 9,177,478 | -6,638,733 |
| United Arab Emirates | 8,827,743 | 10,314,193 | +1,486,450 |
| United States | 9,091,738 | 6,450,223 | -2,641,515 |
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 | 78,417,563 |
| Brazil | 56,716,138 |
| Germany | 54,369,500 |
| Algeria | 48,611,853 |
| United States | 27,295,907 |
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 | 39,284,403 | 39,133,160 | -151,243 |
| Brazil | 38,657,424 | 18,058,714 | -20,598,710 |
| Germany | 29,585,980 | 24,783,520 | -4,802,460 |
| Algeria | 27,800,542 | 20,811,311 | -6,989,231 |
| United States | 15,690,800 | 11,605,107 | -4,085,693 |
| Spain | 19,730,832 | 6,784,640 | -12,946,192 |
| Qatar | 10,449,133 | 16,048,274 | +5,599,141 |
| Japan | 15,913,609 | 9,361,305 | -6,552,304 |
| Netherlands | 14,113,910 | 11,027,053 | -3,086,857 |
| France | 11,747,918 | 6,744,200 | -5,003,718 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -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) | 301,063,588 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 106,265,681 |
| Other | 63,832,275 |
| Air transport | 31,882,505 |
| Road transport | 109,578 |
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) | 169,572,277 | 131,491,311 | -38,080,966 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 61,946,008 | 44,319,673 | -17,626,335 |
| Other | 33,853,936 | 29,978,339 | -3,875,597 |
| Air transport | 18,413,246 | 13,469,259 | -4,943,987 |
| Road transport | 47,659 | 61,919 | +14,260 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 93,758,553 |
| London | 73,129,337 |
| 000 | 63,832,275 |
| Eurotunnel | 38,329,788 |
| Immingham Docks | 38,232,080 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 48,777,354 | 44,981,199 | -3,796,155 |
| London | 47,359,300 | 25,770,037 | -21,589,263 |
| 000 | 33,853,936 | 29,978,339 | -3,875,597 |
| Eurotunnel | 34,095,226 | 4,234,562 | -29,860,664 |
| Immingham Docks | 22,244,667 | 15,987,413 | -6,257,254 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 27,155,080 | 10,388,424 | -16,766,656 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,467,829 | 18,397,142 | +11,929,313 |
| Dover | 1,133,425 | 22,749,965 | +21,616,540 |
| Liverpool Docks | 17,022,586 | 6,566,920 | -10,455,666 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,967,472 | 7,999,832 | -1,967,640 |
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 | 31 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 18 |
| 2025-08 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TENNANT METALLURGICAL GROUP LIMITED | 84 |
| AIR PRODUCTS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 66 |
| DOW SILICONES UK LIMITED | 54 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 46 |
| TESTBOURNE LIMITED | 44 |
| BTG GASES | 44 |
| THE BOC GROUP LIMITED | 40 |
| BUSE GASES LIMITED | 38 |
| ROTHENBERGER (U.K.) LIMITED | 35 |
| SHIN-ETSU HANDOTAI EUROPE LIMITED | 34 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 46 |
| 1m-15m | 26 |
| Other | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 23,234,365 |
| Germany | 4,472,731 |
| India | 3,647,488 |
| United States | 2,596,289 |
| Spain | 2,321,557 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 12,804,721 | 10,429,644 | -2,375,077 |
| Germany | 1,835,416 | 2,637,315 | +801,899 |
| India | 2,451,358 | 1,196,130 | -1,255,228 |
| United States | 1,486,759 | 1,109,530 | -377,229 |
| Spain | 1,390,666 | 930,891 | -459,775 |
| Netherlands | 1,064,047 | 1,115,137 | +51,090 |
| Norway | 792,463 | 1,194,068 | +401,605 |
| Italy | 1,244,814 | 686,461 | -558,353 |
| Belgium | 1,042,480 | 827,805 | -214,675 |
| Brazil | 114,712 | 948,040 | +833,328 |
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 | 449,439 |
| Spain | 2,992 |
| China | 2,982 |
| Germany | 1,643 |
| Ireland | 1,344 |
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 | 226,642 | 222,797 | -3,845 |
| Spain | 1,976 | 1,016 | -960 |
| China | 0 | 2,982 | +2,982 |
| Germany | 1,624 | 19 | -1,605 |
| Ireland | 1,344 | 0 | -1,344 |
| Italy | 281 | 278 | -3 |
| South Korea | 0 | 372 | +372 |
| Turkey | 0 | 172 | +172 |
| Czechia | 0 | 130 | +130 |
| Japan | 0 | 124 | +124 |
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) | 31,722,156 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,919,235 |
| Air transport | 9,698,454 |
| Other | 660,936 |
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) | 17,393,735 | 14,328,421 | -3,065,314 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,025,035 | 4,894,200 | -2,130,835 |
| Air transport | 4,807,536 | 4,890,918 | +83,382 |
| Other | 359,386 | 301,550 | -57,836 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 21,552,184 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,793,150 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,473,691 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,103,959 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,345,730 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 12,447,209 | 9,104,975 | -3,342,234 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,845,488 | 2,947,662 | +102,174 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,106,373 | 2,367,318 | +260,945 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,959,804 | 2,144,155 | +184,351 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,119,805 | 1,225,925 | -893,880 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,178,389 | 956,181 | -1,222,208 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,772,203 | 1,351,766 | -420,437 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 497,458 | 1,149,444 | +651,986 |
| Felixstowe | 543,796 | 434,718 | -109,078 |
| London | 146,424 | 698,300 | +551,876 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 2804
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes gases like hydrogen, argon, helium, nitrogen, oxygen, and other non-metals used in industries and research