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 | 114,568,915 |
| China | 86,792,714 |
| France | 69,195,170 |
| Brazil | 44,564,069 |
| Netherlands | 44,491,677 |
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 | 58,109,499 | 56,459,416 | -1,650,083 |
| China | 41,776,847 | 45,015,867 | +3,239,020 |
| France | 40,536,834 | 28,658,336 | -11,878,498 |
| Brazil | 32,347,785 | 12,216,284 | -20,131,501 |
| Netherlands | 21,164,539 | 23,327,138 | +2,162,599 |
| Belgium | 15,498,752 | 14,495,537 | -1,003,215 |
| Japan | 14,147,846 | 11,579,128 | -2,568,718 |
| Spain | 15,305,475 | 7,663,569 | -7,641,906 |
| United Arab Emirates | 9,699,076 | 12,295,712 | +2,596,636 |
| United States | 9,467,547 | 8,726,660 | -740,887 |
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 | 90,072,893 |
| Germany | 58,675,798 |
| Algeria | 49,455,176 |
| Brazil | 45,828,991 |
| United States | 32,484,959 |
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 | 43,583,324 | 46,489,569 | +2,906,245 |
| Germany | 30,146,556 | 28,529,242 | -1,617,314 |
| Algeria | 26,439,496 | 23,015,680 | -3,423,816 |
| Brazil | 33,670,611 | 12,158,380 | -21,512,231 |
| United States | 16,057,670 | 16,427,289 | +369,619 |
| Qatar | 10,650,886 | 17,170,937 | +6,520,051 |
| Netherlands | 13,682,561 | 12,952,170 | -730,391 |
| Japan | 14,289,144 | 11,760,032 | -2,529,112 |
| Spain | 16,510,482 | 6,720,240 | -9,790,242 |
| France | 11,891,127 | 7,873,335 | -4,017,792 |
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 | 8 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| 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 | 6 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 310,220,397 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 108,976,286 |
| Other | 69,808,451 |
| Air transport | 33,934,108 |
| 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) | 168,818,026 | 141,402,371 | -27,415,655 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 59,275,827 | 49,700,459 | -9,575,368 |
| Other | 34,806,303 | 35,002,148 | +195,845 |
| Air transport | 16,922,883 | 17,011,225 | +88,342 |
| 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 | 98,293,490 |
| London | 72,648,033 |
| 000 | 69,808,451 |
| Immingham Docks | 42,309,803 |
| Eurotunnel | 35,384,483 |
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 | 50,306,511 | 47,986,979 | -2,319,532 |
| London | 42,981,329 | 29,666,704 | -13,314,625 |
| 000 | 34,806,303 | 35,002,148 | +195,845 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,044,793 | 21,265,010 | +220,217 |
| Eurotunnel | 29,340,893 | 6,043,590 | -23,297,303 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 23,897,313 | 10,388,776 | -13,508,537 |
| Dover | 4,340,284 | 26,814,054 | +22,473,770 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,153,060 | 17,750,828 | +9,597,768 |
| Liverpool Docks | 18,062,859 | 6,320,629 | -11,742,230 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,528,564 | 9,748,130 | +219,566 |
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 | 33 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 9 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 19 |
| 2026-02 | 17 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-12 | 16 |
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 | 70 |
| DOW SILICONES UK LIMITED | 54 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 50 |
| BTG GASES | 48 |
| TESTBOURNE LIMITED | 45 |
| THE BOC GROUP LIMITED | 44 |
| BUSE GASES LIMITED | 42 |
| ROTHENBERGER (U.K.) LIMITED | 38 |
| AIR LIQUIDE UK LIMITED | 35 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 47 |
| 1m-15m | 27 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| 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 | 25,639,268 |
| Germany | 4,720,197 |
| India | 3,321,521 |
| United States | 3,060,216 |
| Netherlands | 2,456,548 |
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 | 12,954,351 | 12,684,917 | -269,434 |
| Germany | 2,521,553 | 2,198,644 | -322,909 |
| India | 2,454,317 | 867,204 | -1,587,113 |
| United States | 1,325,286 | 1,734,930 | +409,644 |
| Netherlands | 1,117,130 | 1,339,418 | +222,288 |
| Italy | 1,270,960 | 938,640 | -332,320 |
| Norway | 945,041 | 1,196,654 | +251,613 |
| Spain | 871,281 | 1,121,150 | +249,869 |
| Belgium | 971,326 | 868,909 | -102,417 |
| France | 504,713 | 594,527 | +89,814 |
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 | 485,419 |
| Ireland | 64,372 |
| Belgium | 14,661 |
| China | 5,044 |
| Spain | 2,974 |
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 | 232,232 | 253,187 | +20,955 |
| Ireland | 0 | 64,372 | +64,372 |
| Belgium | 0 | 14,661 | +14,661 |
| China | 0 | 5,044 | +5,044 |
| Spain | 1,616 | 1,358 | -258 |
| Germany | 1,624 | 19 | -1,605 |
| Italy | 159 | 433 | +274 |
| South Korea | 0 | 372 | +372 |
| Turkey | 0 | 172 | +172 |
| Czechia | 0 | 130 | +130 |
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) | 33,719,110 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,777,977 |
| Air transport | 10,941,071 |
| Other | 804,729 |
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) | 17,655,900 | 16,063,210 | -1,592,690 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,753,468 | 6,024,509 | -728,959 |
| Air transport | 5,150,557 | 5,790,514 | +639,957 |
| Other | 360,886 | 443,843 | +82,957 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 23,633,272 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,317,725 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,074,675 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,764,673 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,329,516 |
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 | 12,459,339 | 11,173,933 | -1,285,406 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,041,253 | 3,276,472 | +235,219 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,375,406 | 2,699,269 | +323,863 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,060,369 | 2,704,304 | +643,935 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,986,156 | 1,343,360 | -642,796 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,791,189 | 1,355,691 | -435,498 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,094,291 | 690,297 | -1,403,994 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 673,176 | 1,148,358 | +475,182 |
| Felixstowe | 615,755 | 587,184 | -28,571 |
| Southampton | 286,868 | 697,264 | +410,396 |
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