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 | 33,423,853 |
| Germany | 11,823,326 |
| France | 2,481,088 |
| United States | 637,112 |
| Colombia | 546,123 |
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 | 16,663,342 | 16,760,511 | +97,169 |
| Germany | 5,082,931 | 6,740,395 | +1,657,464 |
| France | 34,691 | 2,446,397 | +2,411,706 |
| United States | 295,767 | 341,345 | +45,578 |
| Colombia | 306,119 | 240,004 | -66,115 |
| Czechia | 44,254 | 37,239 | -7,015 |
| Brazil | 20,789 | 38,393 | +17,604 |
| Spain | 21,459 | 8,621 | -12,838 |
| Italy | 15,556 | 9,378 | -6,178 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,483 | 2,673 | -810 |
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 | 35,825,994 |
| Germany | 11,818,653 |
| United States | 651,339 |
| Colombia | 546,123 |
| 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 | 16,696,192 | 19,129,802 | +2,433,610 |
| Germany | 5,080,106 | 6,738,547 | +1,658,441 |
| United States | 304,123 | 347,216 | +43,093 |
| Colombia | 306,119 | 240,004 | -66,115 |
| United Kingdom | 39,612 | 84,075 | +44,463 |
| Czechia | 44,254 | 44,548 | +294 |
| Sweden | 0 | 31,282 | +31,282 |
| Italy | 13,062 | 9,378 | -3,684 |
| China | 4,697 | 2,673 | -2,024 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 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 | 38,382,616 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,735,947 |
| Road transport | 2,322 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 917 |
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 | 21,362,942 | 17,019,674 | -4,343,268 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,127,267 | 9,608,680 | +8,481,413 |
| Road transport | 2,322 | 0 | -2,322 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 917 | +917 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 33,606,566 |
| London | 4,022,345 |
| ZLC | 3,109,001 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,020,300 |
| Dover | 2,096,169 |
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 | 18,008,871 | 15,597,695 | -2,411,176 |
| London | 0 | 4,022,345 | +4,022,345 |
| ZLC | 2,322 | 3,106,679 | +3,104,357 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,330,797 | 689,503 | -1,641,294 |
| Dover | 796,882 | 1,299,287 | +502,405 |
| London Stansted Airport | 689,185 | 477,631 | -211,554 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 135,684 | 842,146 | +706,462 |
| East Midlands Airport | 334,089 | 254,845 | -79,244 |
| Eurotunnel | 194,701 | 149,103 | -45,598 |
| Hull | 0 | 185,711 | +185,711 |
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 | 9 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 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 | 7 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 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 | 28,333,334 |
| Germany | 9,773,532 |
| France | 1,454,798 |
| Turkey | 651,634 |
| Spain | 333,742 |
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 | 15,864,473 | 12,468,861 | -3,395,612 |
| Germany | 41,946 | 9,731,586 | +9,689,640 |
| France | 888,592 | 566,206 | -322,386 |
| Turkey | 377,959 | 273,675 | -104,284 |
| Spain | 197,042 | 136,700 | -60,342 |
| Mexico | 271,574 | 59,168 | -212,406 |
| Brazil | 151,705 | 134,484 | -17,221 |
| Indonesia | 89,863 | 108,470 | +18,607 |
| Portugal | 57,063 | 51,642 | -5,421 |
| Sri Lanka | 22,297 | 73,885 | +51,588 |
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) | 39,572,950 |
| Air transport | 2,273,579 |
| Road transport | 130,844 |
| 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) | 16,550,584 | 23,022,366 | +6,471,782 |
| Air transport | 1,451,159 | 822,420 | -628,739 |
| Road transport | 130,844 | 0 | -130,844 |
| 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 | 22,011,633 |
| Dover | 17,529,257 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,163,368 |
| East Midlands Airport | 679,224 |
| London Stansted Airport | 414,668 |
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 | 8,755,307 | 13,256,326 | +4,501,019 |
| Dover | 7,778,804 | 9,750,453 | +1,971,649 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 784,574 | 378,794 | -405,780 |
| East Midlands Airport | 420,614 | 258,610 | -162,004 |
| London Stansted Airport | 232,740 | 181,928 | -50,812 |
| ZLC | 130,844 | 0 | -130,844 |
| Holyhead | 6,412 | 15,587 | +9,175 |
| Manchester Airport | 13,231 | 3,088 | -10,143 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,061 | 0 | -10,061 |
| 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