Import/export HS code 284441: Tritium and its compounds
Tritium, a radioactive isotope of hydrogen, and its chemical compounds, used in research and industry
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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 | 548,613 |
| Belgium | 229,410 |
| United States | 132,091 |
| Canada | 123,156 |
| Sweden | 71,328 |
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 | 311,112 | 237,501 | -73,611 |
| Belgium | 51,417 | 177,993 | +126,576 |
| United States | 88,520 | 43,571 | -44,949 |
| Canada | 112,977 | 10,179 | -102,798 |
| Sweden | 17,443 | 53,885 | +36,442 |
| Netherlands | 28,272 | 0 | -28,272 |
| Singapore | 0 | 6,769 | +6,769 |
| Germany | 1,047 | 928 | -119 |
| Kuwait | 1,975 | 0 | -1,975 |
| Qatar | 0 | 1,313 | +1,313 |
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 | 539,670 |
| United States | 368,732 |
| Canada | 125,508 |
| Sweden | 87,761 |
| United Kingdom | 10,175 |
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 | 309,746 | 229,924 | -79,822 |
| United States | 166,927 | 201,805 | +34,878 |
| Canada | 114,343 | 11,165 | -103,178 |
| Sweden | 17,443 | 70,318 | +52,875 |
| United Kingdom | 1,282 | 8,893 | +7,611 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 7,937 | +7,937 |
| Germany | 1,047 | 928 | -119 |
| Kuwait | 1,975 | 0 | -1,975 |
| Ireland | 1,235 | 0 | -1,235 |
| Finland | 0 | 1,169 | +1,169 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| North Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 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 | 1,115,621 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,272 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,244 |
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 | 584,491 | 531,130 | -53,361 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,272 | 0 | -28,272 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,235 | 1,009 | -226 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 550,907 |
| East Midlands Airport | 276,869 |
| London Stansted Airport | 177,439 |
| Belfast Airport | 48,544 |
| Manchester Airport | 46,271 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 338,684 | 212,223 | -126,461 |
| East Midlands Airport | 81,140 | 195,729 | +114,589 |
| London Stansted Airport | 96,063 | 81,376 | -14,687 |
| Belfast Airport | 48,544 | 0 | -48,544 |
| Manchester Airport | 13,111 | 33,160 | +20,049 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 28,272 | 0 | -28,272 |
| Brize Norton | 6,949 | 2,237 | -4,712 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 0 | 6,405 | +6,405 |
| Holyhead | 1,235 | 0 | -1,235 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 1,009 | +1,009 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Scientific research and development | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Human health activities | 1 |
| Information service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 113,797 |
| China | 47,944 |
| Turkey | 46,371 |
| Netherlands | 34,380 |
| Spain | 33,817 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 75,395 | 38,402 | -36,993 |
| China | 47,944 | 0 | -47,944 |
| Turkey | 0 | 46,371 | +46,371 |
| Netherlands | 34,380 | 0 | -34,380 |
| Spain | 16,577 | 17,240 | +663 |
| Sweden | 5,929 | 5,196 | -733 |
| Czechia | 4,348 | 2,402 | -1,946 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 5,840 | +5,840 |
| South Africa | 3,387 | 2,246 | -1,141 |
| Poland | 0 | 4,928 | +4,928 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 251,077 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 46,371 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 41,130 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 163,062 | 88,015 | -75,047 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 46,371 | +46,371 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 38,728 | 2,402 | -36,326 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 146,444 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 46,371 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 38,402 |
| Tyne | 34,380 |
| Manchester Airport | 28,451 |
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 | 124,450 | 21,994 | -102,456 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 0 | 46,371 | +46,371 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 0 | 38,402 | +38,402 |
| Tyne | 34,380 | 0 | -34,380 |
| Manchester Airport | 12,083 | 16,368 | +4,285 |
| London Stansted Airport | 25,556 | 0 | -25,556 |
| East Midlands Airport | 973 | 6,055 | +5,082 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,348 | 2,402 | -1,946 |
| ZLC | 0 | 5,196 | +5,196 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 284441
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tritium, a radioactive isotope of hydrogen, and its chemical compounds, used in research and industry