Import/export HS code 284330: Gold compounds
Chemical compounds of gold, used in electronics, medicine, and other applications
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 41,471,097 |
| Germany | 15,200,833 |
| France | 2,482,023 |
| United States | 719,089 |
| Colombia | 544,374 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 17,481,107 | 23,989,990 | +6,508,883 |
| Germany | 5,610,805 | 9,590,028 | +3,979,223 |
| France | 34,691 | 2,447,332 | +2,412,641 |
| United States | 264,374 | 454,715 | +190,341 |
| Colombia | 327,801 | 216,573 | -111,228 |
| Czechia | 44,254 | 37,239 | -7,015 |
| Brazil | 20,789 | 38,393 | +17,604 |
| Spain | 23,397 | 23,427 | +30 |
| Italy | 15,556 | 18,360 | +2,804 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,483 | 4,855 | +1,372 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 43,873,238 |
| Germany | 15,194,783 |
| United States | 734,251 |
| Colombia | 544,374 |
| United Kingdom | 123,687 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 17,513,957 | 26,359,281 | +8,845,324 |
| Germany | 5,606,603 | 9,588,180 | +3,981,577 |
| United States | 274,932 | 459,319 | +184,387 |
| Colombia | 327,801 | 216,573 | -111,228 |
| United Kingdom | 39,612 | 84,075 | +44,463 |
| Czechia | 46,192 | 59,354 | +13,162 |
| Italy | 13,062 | 18,360 | +5,298 |
| Sweden | 0 | 31,282 | +31,282 |
| China | 4,697 | 4,855 | +158 |
| Spain | 2,636 | 1,312 | -1,324 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 38,305,757 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,344,316 |
| Road transport | 2,322 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,852 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 22,267,254 | 16,038,503 | -6,228,751 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,561,646 | 20,782,670 | +19,221,024 |
| Road transport | 2,322 | 0 | -2,322 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 1,852 | +1,852 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 35,444,044 |
| ZLC | 13,436,836 |
| London | 4,022,345 |
| Dover | 2,563,905 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,158,606 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 20,828,849 | 14,615,195 | -6,213,654 |
| ZLC | 2,322 | 13,434,514 | +13,432,192 |
| London | 0 | 4,022,345 | +4,022,345 |
| Dover | 948,200 | 1,615,705 | +667,505 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 471,447 | 687,159 | +215,712 |
| London Stansted Airport | 684,127 | 458,093 | -226,034 |
| Eurotunnel | 194,701 | 858,408 | +663,707 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 370,936 | 606,894 | +235,958 |
| East Midlands Airport | 282,831 | 278,056 | -4,775 |
| Hull | 47,809 | 241,395 | +193,586 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 10 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 2 |
| Scientific research and development | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 29,364,787 |
| Germany | 18,219,048 |
| France | 1,530,402 |
| Turkey | 671,834 |
| Spain | 493,302 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 16,232,834 | 13,131,953 | -3,100,881 |
| Germany | 21,079 | 18,197,969 | +18,176,890 |
| France | 874,448 | 655,954 | -218,494 |
| Turkey | 407,460 | 264,374 | -143,086 |
| Spain | 179,774 | 313,528 | +133,754 |
| Brazil | 192,144 | 204,054 | +11,910 |
| Indonesia | 126,115 | 91,198 | -34,917 |
| Sri Lanka | 22,297 | 132,796 | +110,499 |
| Portugal | 57,063 | 83,706 | +26,643 |
| Mexico | 53,549 | 67,954 | +14,405 |
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) | 49,214,775 |
| Air transport | 2,516,288 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,313 |
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) | 17,068,149 | 32,146,626 | +15,078,477 |
| Air transport | 1,279,406 | 1,236,882 | -42,524 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 1,313 | +1,313 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,764,436 |
| Dover | 24,414,358 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,192,670 |
| East Midlands Airport | 857,128 |
| London Stansted Airport | 447,571 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,810,828 | 16,953,608 | +9,142,780 |
| Dover | 9,237,845 | 15,176,513 | +5,938,668 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 608,291 | 584,379 | -23,912 |
| East Midlands Airport | 398,541 | 458,587 | +60,046 |
| London Stansted Airport | 259,343 | 188,228 | -71,115 |
| Holyhead | 12,566 | 16,505 | +3,939 |
| Manchester Airport | 13,231 | 5,688 | -7,543 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,910 | 0 | -6,910 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 1,313 | +1,313 |
Quick facts
HS code: 284330
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemical compounds of gold, used in electronics, medicine, and other applications