Import/export HS code 280430: Nitrogen
A common gas used in food packaging, fertilizers, and as a coolant in medical and industrial processes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 6,785,545 |
| United States | 1,622,787 |
| Netherlands | 1,020,840 |
| France | 818,260 |
| Germany | 485,788 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,865,654 | 3,919,891 | +1,054,237 |
| United States | 836,117 | 786,670 | -49,447 |
| Netherlands | 787,781 | 233,059 | -554,722 |
| France | 413,130 | 405,130 | -8,000 |
| Germany | 285,845 | 199,943 | -85,902 |
| Belgium | 189,321 | 115,278 | -74,043 |
| Norway | 167,662 | 5,493 | -162,169 |
| Saudi Arabia | 84,900 | 26,348 | -58,552 |
| Switzerland | 51,587 | 29,778 | -21,809 |
| Italy | 30,705 | 41,879 | +11,174 |
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 | 1,031,943 |
| Netherlands | 766,491 |
| United States | 669,917 |
| United Kingdom | 457,878 |
| Belgium | 415,378 |
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 | 567,232 | 464,711 | -102,521 |
| Netherlands | 635,608 | 130,883 | -504,725 |
| United States | 358,903 | 311,014 | -47,889 |
| United Kingdom | 161,340 | 296,538 | +135,198 |
| Belgium | 249,251 | 166,127 | -83,124 |
| Germany | 258,865 | 152,573 | -106,292 |
| France | 52,827 | 107,242 | +54,415 |
| Norway | 125,914 | 0 | -125,914 |
| Switzerland | 36,574 | 29,778 | -6,796 |
| Italy | 17,661 | 39,147 | +21,486 |
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 | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
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 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 7,303,362 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,030,896 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,628,881 |
| Air transport | 627,328 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 3,203,176 | 4,100,186 | +897,010 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,365,731 | 665,165 | -700,566 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 836,270 | 792,611 | -43,659 |
| Air transport | 362,665 | 264,663 | -98,002 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 7,303,362 |
| Southampton | 1,263,286 |
| Felixstowe | 743,522 |
| Eurotunnel | 548,267 |
| Immingham Docks | 337,806 |
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 | 3,203,176 | 4,100,186 | +897,010 |
| Southampton | 647,184 | 616,102 | -31,082 |
| Felixstowe | 721,690 | 21,832 | -699,858 |
| Eurotunnel | 292,388 | 255,879 | -36,509 |
| Immingham Docks | 142,518 | 195,288 | +52,770 |
| London Stansted Airport | 91,177 | 105,047 | +13,870 |
| Liverpool Docks | 18,969 | 135,401 | +116,432 |
| Middlesbrough | 83,405 | 47,366 | -36,039 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,537 | 105,535 | +85,998 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 84,900 | 26,348 | -58,552 |
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
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of other transport equipment
|
4 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
3 |
|
Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 7 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AIR PRODUCTS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 57 |
| BTG GASES | 46 |
| BUSE GASES LIMITED | 25 |
| THE BOC GROUP LIMITED | 23 |
| AIR LIQUIDE UK LIMITED | 14 |
| SCHLUMBERGER OILFIELD UK LIMITED | 14 |
| INFICON LIMITED | 8 |
| SHELL U.K. LIMITED | 5 |
| SHELL U.K. LIMITED | 5 |
| EPIROC UK & IRELAND LIMITED | 5 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | 2,292,204 |
| India | 1,593,546 |
| United States | 762,423 |
| Pakistan | 726,483 |
| France | 356,187 |
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 | 1,277,667 | 1,014,537 | -263,130 |
| India | 1,184,727 | 408,819 | -775,908 |
| United States | 203,343 | 559,080 | +355,737 |
| Pakistan | 726,483 | 0 | -726,483 |
| France | 190,733 | 165,454 | -25,279 |
| Germany | 131,006 | 144,660 | +13,654 |
| Netherlands | 113,878 | 88,197 | -25,681 |
| Belgium | 81,479 | 66,454 | -15,025 |
| Malta | 0 | 88,153 | +88,153 |
| South Korea | 0 | 65,209 | +65,209 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 68,137 |
| China | 224 |
| XI | 222 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 0 | 68,137 | +68,137 |
| China | 0 | 224 | +224 |
| XI | 0 | 222 | +222 |
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) | 3,209,898 |
| Air transport | 2,834,652 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,073,322 |
| Other | 70,598 |
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) | 1,749,869 | 1,460,029 | -289,840 |
| Air transport | 1,598,404 | 1,236,248 | -362,156 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 954,813 | 118,509 | -836,304 |
| Other | 819 | 69,779 | +68,960 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,279,265 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,121,083 |
| London Gateway Port | 818,155 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 465,559 |
| Immingham Docks | 229,330 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,367,212 | 912,053 | -455,159 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,228,907 | 892,176 | -336,731 |
| London Gateway Port | 783,186 | 34,969 | -748,217 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 245,775 | 219,784 | -25,991 |
| Immingham Docks | 150,453 | 78,877 | -71,576 |
| London Stansted Airport | 50,692 | 147,137 | +96,445 |
| Dover | 52,917 | 106,529 | +53,612 |
| London | 90,830 | 49,184 | -41,646 |
| East Midlands Airport | 49,163 | 51,038 | +1,875 |
| Manchester Airport | 62,026 | 27,122 | -34,904 |
Quick facts
HS code: 280430
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A common gas used in food packaging, fertilizers, and as a coolant in medical and industrial processes