Import/export HS code 28042910: Helium
A light, non-flammable gas used in balloons, medical imaging, and as a coolant in scientific 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 | 97,962,286 |
| France | 48,847,908 |
| United Arab Emirates | 19,141,936 |
| Belgium | 16,497,192 |
| United States | 9,507,823 |
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 | 52,745,946 | 45,216,340 | -7,529,606 |
| France | 27,626,281 | 21,221,627 | -6,404,654 |
| United Arab Emirates | 8,827,743 | 10,314,193 | +1,486,450 |
| Belgium | 10,709,620 | 5,787,572 | -4,922,048 |
| United States | 5,278,398 | 4,229,425 | -1,048,973 |
| China | 3,850,583 | 3,666,211 | -184,372 |
| Portugal | 3,831,398 | 2,412,943 | -1,418,455 |
| Netherlands | 5,894,014 | 53,193 | -5,840,821 |
| Qatar | 1,396,932 | 4,472,399 | +3,075,467 |
| Ireland | 810,470 | 1,166,073 | +355,603 |
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 | 49,532,094 |
| Algeria | 48,611,794 |
| Qatar | 26,497,407 |
| United States | 22,126,273 |
| China | 7,926,176 |
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 | 27,399,318 | 22,132,776 | -5,266,542 |
| Algeria | 27,800,542 | 20,811,252 | -6,989,290 |
| Qatar | 10,449,133 | 16,048,274 | +5,599,141 |
| United States | 12,756,879 | 9,369,394 | -3,387,485 |
| China | 4,168,259 | 3,757,917 | -410,342 |
| Poland | 5,353,359 | 1,069,018 | -4,284,341 |
| Portugal | 3,831,398 | 2,412,943 | -1,418,455 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,048,984 | 1,069,727 | -2,979,257 |
| France | 447,984 | 687,960 | +239,976 |
| United Kingdom | 215,606 | 121,116 | -94,490 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +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) | 103,907,782 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 68,555,541 |
| Other | 47,853,166 |
| Air transport | 1,224,912 |
| Road transport | 61,919 |
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) | 55,530,448 | 48,377,334 | -7,153,114 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 40,536,725 | 28,018,816 | -12,517,909 |
| Other | 25,589,862 | 22,263,304 | -3,326,558 |
| Air transport | 499,407 | 725,505 | +226,098 |
| Road transport | 0 | 61,919 | +61,919 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 47,853,166 |
| London | 42,744,497 |
| Eurotunnel | 34,791,071 |
| Dover | 21,155,944 |
| Liverpool Docks | 19,841,156 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 25,589,862 | 22,263,304 | -3,326,558 |
| London | 22,406,488 | 20,338,009 | -2,068,479 |
| Eurotunnel | 32,660,094 | 2,130,977 | -30,529,117 |
| Dover | 220,035 | 20,935,909 | +20,715,874 |
| Liverpool Docks | 14,098,034 | 5,743,122 | -8,354,912 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,760,022 | 13,906,612 | +8,146,590 |
| Southampton | 3,633,408 | 4,802,105 | +1,168,697 |
| Felixstowe | 3,707,166 | 3,905,509 | +198,343 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,008,669 | 1,552,094 | -3,456,575 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,874,279 | 33,651 | -4,840,628 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Other personal service activities | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 46 |
| AIR PRODUCTS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 45 |
| THE BOC GROUP LIMITED | 40 |
| AIR LIQUIDE LIMITED | 32 |
| AIR LIQUIDE OIL AND GAS SERVICES LIMITED | 29 |
| AIR LIQUIDE UK LIMITED | 28 |
| GIST LIMITED | 18 |
| BUSE GASES LIMITED | 8 |
| BTG GASES | 7 |
| UNIQUE UK, INC. | 7 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 10,358,602 |
| Germany | 3,026,464 |
| Norway | 1,730,844 |
| Netherlands | 1,112,613 |
| United States | 710,532 |
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 | 5,548,963 | 4,809,639 | -739,324 |
| Germany | 1,085,766 | 1,940,698 | +854,932 |
| Norway | 566,153 | 1,164,691 | +598,538 |
| Netherlands | 428,104 | 684,509 | +256,405 |
| United States | 480,283 | 230,249 | -250,034 |
| Spain | 494,355 | 1,846 | -492,509 |
| Italy | 366,829 | 116,347 | -250,482 |
| Portugal | 378,583 | 0 | -378,583 |
| Denmark | 215,291 | 42,113 | -173,178 |
| France | 55,188 | 151,935 | +96,747 |
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) | 13,412,219 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,607,011 |
| Air transport | 685,212 |
| Other | 56,535 |
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) | 7,153,768 | 6,258,451 | -895,317 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,784,213 | 2,822,798 | +38,585 |
| Air transport | 369,061 | 316,151 | -52,910 |
| Other | 33,276 | 23,259 | -10,017 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 10,179,597 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,118,336 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,862,802 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,450,849 |
| London | 675,921 |
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 | 5,801,175 | 4,378,422 | -1,422,753 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,772,203 | 1,346,133 | -426,070 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 908,838 | 953,964 | +45,126 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 321,972 | 1,128,877 | +806,905 |
| London | 34,100 | 641,821 | +607,721 |
| Holyhead | 156,951 | 363,910 | +206,959 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 254,675 | 49,997 | -204,678 |
| Immingham Docks | 264,578 | 31,340 | -233,238 |
| London Stansted Airport | 16,227 | 218,395 | +202,168 |
| Portsmouth | 149,008 | 48,915 | -100,093 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28042910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A light, non-flammable gas used in balloons, medical imaging, and as a coolant in scientific research