Import/export HS code 284330: Gold compounds
Chemical compounds of gold, used in electronics, medicine, and other applications
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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 | 39,423,531 |
| Germany | 14,469,468 |
| France | 2,482,023 |
| United States | 703,774 |
| 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 | 15,952,284 | 23,471,247 | +7,518,963 |
| Germany | 5,630,411 | 8,839,057 | +3,208,646 |
| France | 2,436,168 | 45,855 | -2,390,313 |
| United States | 258,461 | 445,313 | +186,852 |
| Colombia | 327,801 | 216,573 | -111,228 |
| Czechia | 30,648 | 35,923 | +5,275 |
| Spain | 30,080 | 22,396 | -7,684 |
| Brazil | 0 | 38,393 | +38,393 |
| Italy | 13,062 | 23,395 | +10,333 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,673 | 2,182 | -491 |
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 | 41,826,628 |
| Germany | 14,463,418 |
| United States | 715,486 |
| Colombia | 544,374 |
| United Kingdom | 102,898 |
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 | 18,386,663 | 23,439,965 | +5,053,302 |
| Germany | 5,626,209 | 8,837,209 | +3,211,000 |
| United States | 266,473 | 449,013 | +182,540 |
| Colombia | 327,801 | 216,573 | -111,228 |
| United Kingdom | 18,823 | 84,075 | +65,252 |
| Czechia | 37,957 | 58,319 | +20,362 |
| Italy | 13,062 | 23,395 | +10,333 |
| Sweden | 0 | 31,282 | +31,282 |
| China | 3,887 | 2,182 | -1,705 |
| Spain | 3,948 | 0 | -3,948 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| 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 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 35,228,206 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,597,576 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,852 |
| Road transport | 1,366 |
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 | 22,774,921 | 12,453,285 | -10,321,636 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,910,266 | 20,687,310 | +18,777,044 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 1,852 | +1,852 |
| Road transport | 1,366 | 0 | -1,366 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 32,480,956 |
| ZLC | 13,583,931 |
| London | 4,022,345 |
| Dover | 2,734,206 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,152,316 |
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 | 21,441,592 | 11,039,364 | -10,402,228 |
| ZLC | 1,366 | 13,582,565 | +13,581,199 |
| London | 0 | 4,022,345 | +4,022,345 |
| Dover | 1,182,639 | 1,551,567 | +368,928 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 471,513 | 680,803 | +209,290 |
| Eurotunnel | 193,574 | 858,408 | +664,834 |
| London Stansted Airport | 588,545 | 447,253 | -141,292 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 486,244 | 427,621 | -58,623 |
| East Midlands Airport | 273,271 | 285,865 | +12,594 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
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 | 29,880,120 |
| Germany | 22,692,612 |
| France | 1,426,767 |
| Turkey | 703,713 |
| Spain | 497,027 |
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 | 15,478,098 | 14,402,022 | -1,076,076 |
| Germany | 9,745,995 | 12,946,617 | +3,200,622 |
| France | 835,807 | 590,960 | -244,847 |
| Turkey | 307,816 | 395,897 | +88,081 |
| Spain | 213,650 | 283,377 | +69,727 |
| Brazil | 151,142 | 193,201 | +42,059 |
| Indonesia | 132,651 | 76,099 | -56,552 |
| Sri Lanka | 75,041 | 116,263 | +41,222 |
| Portugal | 55,184 | 83,706 | +28,522 |
| Mexico | 43,259 | 67,954 | +24,695 |
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) | 54,264,072 |
| Air transport | 2,336,899 |
| 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) | 26,000,839 | 28,263,233 | +2,262,394 |
| Air transport | 1,308,562 | 1,028,337 | -280,225 |
| 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 | 27,607,587 |
| Dover | 26,618,742 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,079,683 |
| East Midlands Airport | 845,802 |
| London Stansted Airport | 392,616 |
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 | 16,593,162 | 11,014,425 | -5,578,737 |
| Dover | 9,388,201 | 17,230,541 | +7,842,340 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 636,559 | 443,124 | -193,435 |
| East Midlands Airport | 417,793 | 428,009 | +10,216 |
| London Stansted Airport | 242,130 | 150,486 | -91,644 |
| Holyhead | 12,566 | 18,267 | +5,701 |
| Manchester Airport | 12,080 | 5,688 | -6,392 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,910 | 0 | -6,910 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 1,313 | +1,313 |
| ZLC | 0 | 1,030 | +1,030 |
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