Import/export HS code 280430: Nitrogen
A common gas used in food packaging, fertilizers, and as a coolant in medical and industrial processes
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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 | 6,721,568 |
| United States | 1,283,159 |
| Netherlands | 1,066,382 |
| France | 647,156 |
| Germany | 453,859 |
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 | 2,802,290 | 3,919,278 | +1,116,988 |
| United States | 617,292 | 665,867 | +48,575 |
| Netherlands | 839,086 | 227,296 | -611,790 |
| France | 309,767 | 337,389 | +27,622 |
| Germany | 242,738 | 211,121 | -31,617 |
| Belgium | 200,724 | 129,630 | -71,094 |
| Norway | 139,572 | 33,801 | -105,771 |
| Saudi Arabia | 81,136 | 47,050 | -34,086 |
| Italy | 34,819 | 43,961 | +9,142 |
| Switzerland | 19,483 | 55,448 | +35,965 |
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 | 875,856 |
| Netherlands | 747,189 |
| United States | 664,791 |
| Belgium | 419,561 |
| Germany | 393,396 |
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 | 388,722 | 487,134 | +98,412 |
| Netherlands | 639,416 | 107,773 | -531,643 |
| United States | 409,477 | 255,314 | -154,163 |
| Belgium | 229,978 | 189,583 | -40,395 |
| Germany | 216,095 | 177,301 | -38,794 |
| United Kingdom | 147,396 | 217,550 | +70,154 |
| Norway | 124,896 | 2,270 | -122,626 |
| France | 17,116 | 52,553 | +35,437 |
| Switzerland | 19,483 | 40,435 | +20,952 |
| Italy | 15,892 | 41,229 | +25,337 |
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 |
| Kent | 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 | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 7,155,565 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,014,541 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,345,802 |
| Air transport | 541,079 |
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 | 3,076,202 | 4,079,363 | +1,003,161 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,372,147 | 642,394 | -729,753 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 619,567 | 726,235 | +106,668 |
| Air transport | 280,435 | 260,644 | -19,791 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 7,155,565 |
| Southampton | 1,013,912 |
| Felixstowe | 830,460 |
| Eurotunnel | 458,706 |
| Immingham Docks | 286,233 |
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 | 3,076,202 | 4,079,363 | +1,003,161 |
| Southampton | 429,569 | 584,343 | +154,774 |
| Felixstowe | 786,342 | 44,118 | -742,224 |
| Eurotunnel | 288,425 | 170,281 | -118,144 |
| Immingham Docks | 137,997 | 148,236 | +10,239 |
| London Stansted Airport | 84,150 | 90,314 | +6,164 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,304 | 140,263 | +128,959 |
| Middlesbrough | 92,476 | 51,271 | -41,205 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 81,136 | 47,050 | -34,086 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 79,106 | 21,439 | -57,667 |
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 other transport equipment | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
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 | 52 |
| BTG GASES | 41 |
| THE BOC GROUP LIMITED | 21 |
| BUSE GASES LIMITED | 20 |
| SCHLUMBERGER OILFIELD UK LIMITED | 12 |
| AIR LIQUIDE UK LIMITED | 11 |
| INFICON LIMITED | 7 |
| 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+ | 16 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 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 | 2,203,455 |
| India | 1,728,554 |
| Pakistan | 726,483 |
| United States | 373,040 |
| France | 356,068 |
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 | 1,323,185 | 880,270 | -442,915 |
| India | 1,118,532 | 610,022 | -508,510 |
| Pakistan | 725,280 | 1,203 | -724,077 |
| United States | 167,052 | 205,988 | +38,936 |
| France | 209,487 | 146,581 | -62,906 |
| Germany | 136,340 | 107,839 | -28,501 |
| Netherlands | 132,348 | 96,332 | -36,016 |
| Belgium | 77,995 | 67,589 | -10,406 |
| Malta | 1,772 | 88,153 | +86,381 |
| Italy | 23,575 | 43,448 | +19,873 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | 3,123,870 |
| Air transport | 2,551,497 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,140,790 |
| Other | 1,470 |
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) | 1,778,621 | 1,345,249 | -433,372 |
| Air transport | 1,449,925 | 1,101,572 | -348,353 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,019,566 | 121,224 | -898,342 |
| Other | 959 | 511 | -448 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 2,104,108 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,074,383 |
| London Gateway Port | 866,779 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 440,295 |
| Immingham Docks | 240,371 |
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 | 1,261,597 | 842,511 | -419,086 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,189,985 | 884,398 | -305,587 |
| London Gateway Port | 800,322 | 66,457 | -733,865 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 203,207 | 237,088 | +33,881 |
| Immingham Docks | 172,641 | 67,730 | -104,911 |
| London | 94,632 | 49,180 | -45,452 |
| Dover | 84,784 | 42,897 | -41,887 |
| London Stansted Airport | 76,735 | 34,761 | -41,974 |
| East Midlands Airport | 37,111 | 70,601 | +33,490 |
| Portsmouth | 18,729 | 88,153 | +69,424 |
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