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 | 105,964,687 |
| France | 49,842,067 |
| United Arab Emirates | 21,994,788 |
| Belgium | 18,805,143 |
| United States | 11,354,273 |
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 | 54,188,303 | 51,776,384 | -2,411,919 |
| France | 27,289,336 | 22,552,731 | -4,736,605 |
| United Arab Emirates | 9,699,076 | 12,295,712 | +2,596,636 |
| Belgium | 10,120,096 | 8,685,047 | -1,435,049 |
| United States | 5,715,438 | 5,638,835 | -76,603 |
| China | 4,159,396 | 4,308,871 | +149,475 |
| Portugal | 3,545,259 | 2,472,558 | -1,072,701 |
| Qatar | 1,396,932 | 4,472,399 | +3,075,467 |
| Netherlands | 3,872,010 | 92,864 | -3,779,146 |
| Ireland | 687,494 | 1,313,274 | +625,780 |
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 | 53,092,742 |
| Algeria | 49,455,104 |
| Qatar | 27,803,635 |
| United States | 26,383,782 |
| China | 8,840,790 |
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 | 27,785,064 | 25,307,678 | -2,477,386 |
| Algeria | 26,439,496 | 23,015,608 | -3,423,888 |
| Qatar | 10,650,886 | 17,152,749 | +6,501,863 |
| United States | 13,251,080 | 13,132,702 | -118,378 |
| China | 4,501,956 | 4,338,834 | -163,122 |
| Portugal | 3,545,259 | 2,472,558 | -1,072,701 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,341,418 | 2,099,502 | -1,241,916 |
| Poland | 4,772,191 | 645,149 | -4,127,042 |
| France | 608,823 | 1,034,239 | +425,416 |
| United Kingdom | 217,454 | 134,302 | -83,152 |
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 | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 112,758,008 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 69,797,692 |
| Other | 52,219,240 |
| Air transport | 1,673,742 |
| 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) | 56,268,867 | 56,489,141 | +220,274 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 38,239,765 | 31,557,927 | -6,681,838 |
| Other | 26,707,179 | 25,512,061 | -1,195,118 |
| Air transport | 669,048 | 1,004,694 | +335,646 |
| 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 | 52,219,240 |
| London | 47,235,719 |
| Eurotunnel | 30,856,317 |
| Dover | 28,280,807 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,790,849 |
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 | 26,707,179 | 25,512,061 | -1,195,118 |
| London | 20,599,058 | 26,636,661 | +6,037,603 |
| Eurotunnel | 27,867,840 | 2,988,477 | -24,879,363 |
| Dover | 3,324,015 | 24,956,792 | +21,632,777 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,391,588 | 13,399,261 | +6,007,673 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,021,163 | 4,811,924 | -10,209,239 |
| Southampton | 3,996,833 | 6,257,870 | +2,261,037 |
| Felixstowe | 3,996,663 | 4,502,113 | +505,450 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,418,989 | 2,119,223 | -2,299,766 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,554,808 | 544,647 | -3,010,161 |
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 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 50 |
| AIR PRODUCTS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 49 |
| THE BOC GROUP LIMITED | 44 |
| AIR LIQUIDE UK LIMITED | 32 |
| AIR LIQUIDE LIMITED | 32 |
| AIR LIQUIDE OIL AND GAS SERVICES LIMITED | 30 |
| GIST LIMITED | 18 |
| BUSE GASES LIMITED | 9 |
| BTG GASES | 8 |
| 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 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | 11,860,672 |
| Germany | 3,026,464 |
| Norway | 1,677,840 |
| Netherlands | 1,154,967 |
| United States | 703,966 |
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 | 5,832,605 | 6,028,067 | +195,462 |
| Germany | 1,747,235 | 1,279,229 | -468,006 |
| Norway | 720,544 | 957,296 | +236,752 |
| Netherlands | 571,736 | 583,231 | +11,495 |
| United States | 475,199 | 228,767 | -246,432 |
| Italy | 462,115 | 17,946 | -444,169 |
| Portugal | 378,583 | 0 | -378,583 |
| France | 75,714 | 230,028 | +154,314 |
| Denmark | 257,404 | 45,272 | -212,132 |
| Libya | 165,578 | 16,626 | -148,952 |
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) | 14,308,788 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,976,441 |
| Air transport | 716,952 |
| Other | 59,709 |
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) | 7,712,446 | 6,596,342 | -1,116,104 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,245,738 | 2,730,703 | -515,035 |
| Air transport | 367,355 | 349,597 | -17,758 |
| Other | 31,772 | 27,937 | -3,835 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 11,659,603 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,778,955 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,033,165 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,421,133 |
| London | 641,878 |
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 | 5,992,560 | 5,667,043 | -325,517 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,094,291 | 684,664 | -1,409,627 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,196,715 | 836,450 | -360,265 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 500,716 | 920,417 | +419,701 |
| London | 0 | 641,878 | +641,878 |
| Holyhead | 250,602 | 307,635 | +57,033 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 263,475 | 66,383 | -197,092 |
| London Stansted Airport | 16,888 | 222,440 | +205,552 |
| Immingham Docks | 201,794 | 35,968 | -165,826 |
| Portsmouth | 197,923 | 26,689 | -171,234 |
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