Import/export HS code 284540: Helium-3
A rare form of helium used in cryogenics, medical imaging, and nuclear research
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,573,527 |
| United States | 116,284 |
| China | 110,662 |
| Germany | 15,475 |
| Australia | 10,000 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 217,862 | 1,355,665 | +1,137,803 |
| United States | 96,762 | 19,522 | -77,240 |
| China | 110,662 | 0 | -110,662 |
| Germany | 15,475 | 0 | -15,475 |
| Australia | 10,000 | 0 | -10,000 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 1,573,527 |
| United States | 116,284 |
| China | 110,662 |
| Germany | 15,475 |
| United Kingdom | 10,000 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 217,862 | 1,355,665 | +1,137,803 |
| United States | 96,762 | 19,522 | -77,240 |
| China | 110,662 | 0 | -110,662 |
| Germany | 15,475 | 0 | -15,475 |
| United Kingdom | 10,000 | 0 | -10,000 |
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 | 1,825,948 |
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 | 450,761 | 1,375,187 | +924,426 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,176,647 |
| East Midlands Airport | 626,174 |
| Birmingham Airport | 15,475 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,394 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,258 |
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 | 367,338 | 809,309 | +441,971 |
| East Midlands Airport | 62,554 | 563,620 | +501,066 |
| Birmingham Airport | 15,475 | 0 | -15,475 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,394 | 0 | -5,394 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 2,258 | +2,258 |
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 | 1,405,087 |
| Germany | 257,473 |
| Australia | 123,654 |
| Switzerland | 67,217 |
| Taiwan | 57,033 |
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 | 312,831 | 1,092,256 | +779,425 |
| Germany | 54,036 | 203,437 | +149,401 |
| Australia | 58,103 | 65,551 | +7,448 |
| Switzerland | 37,500 | 29,717 | -7,783 |
| Taiwan | 27,643 | 29,390 | +1,747 |
| France | 36,147 | 0 | -36,147 |
| Israel | 0 | 28,289 | +28,289 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 27,802 | +27,802 |
| India | 0 | 27,643 | +27,643 |
| South Korea | 0 | 27,643 | +27,643 |
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 | 1,726,066 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 360,837 |
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 | 406,047 | 1,320,019 | +913,972 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 127,683 | 233,154 | +105,471 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,718,596 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 271,439 |
| Dover | 89,398 |
| Manchester Airport | 7,470 |
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 | 398,577 | 1,320,019 | +921,442 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 127,683 | 143,756 | +16,073 |
| Dover | 0 | 89,398 | +89,398 |
| Manchester Airport | 7,470 | 0 | -7,470 |
Quick facts
HS code: 284540
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A rare form of helium used in cryogenics, medical imaging, and nuclear research