Import/export HS code 2804: Hydrogen, rare gases, and other non-metals
Includes gases like hydrogen, argon, helium, nitrogen, oxygen, and other non-metals used in industries and 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 107,247,707 |
| China | 77,101,554 |
| France | 72,076,230 |
| Brazil | 69,781,843 |
| Netherlands | 44,979,608 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 55,263,350 | 51,984,357 | -3,278,993 |
| China | 42,146,734 | 34,954,820 | -7,191,914 |
| France | 41,227,856 | 30,848,374 | -10,379,482 |
| Brazil | 44,813,003 | 24,968,840 | -19,844,163 |
| Netherlands | 23,951,966 | 21,027,642 | -2,924,324 |
| Belgium | 15,646,406 | 11,276,000 | -4,370,406 |
| Japan | 15,970,408 | 10,561,127 | -5,409,281 |
| Spain | 18,586,321 | 7,930,167 | -10,656,154 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6,750,806 | 11,327,804 | +4,576,998 |
| United States | 8,887,223 | 6,433,639 | -2,453,584 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 77,552,019 |
| Brazil | 73,898,080 |
| Germany | 55,970,058 |
| Algeria | 53,710,036 |
| Spain | 27,218,134 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 41,054,967 | 36,497,052 | -4,557,915 |
| Brazil | 48,809,835 | 25,088,245 | -23,721,590 |
| Germany | 28,723,931 | 27,246,127 | -1,477,804 |
| Algeria | 30,884,690 | 22,825,346 | -8,059,344 |
| Spain | 19,903,559 | 7,314,575 | -12,588,984 |
| Japan | 16,099,679 | 10,769,004 | -5,330,675 |
| Netherlands | 14,753,950 | 11,960,923 | -2,793,027 |
| United States | 12,379,294 | 13,638,378 | +1,259,084 |
| Qatar | 9,515,118 | 16,118,784 | +6,603,666 |
| France | 11,674,171 | 5,740,463 | -5,933,708 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 320,949,668 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 113,414,232 |
| Other | 65,150,735 |
| Air transport | 33,221,684 |
| Road transport | 105,950 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 183,482,933 | 137,466,735 | -46,016,198 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 63,251,638 | 50,162,594 | -13,089,044 |
| Other | 33,400,221 | 31,750,514 | -1,649,707 |
| Air transport | 17,904,020 | 15,317,664 | -2,586,356 |
| Road transport | 22,868 | 83,082 | +60,214 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 99,995,426 |
| London | 82,867,644 |
| 000 | 65,150,735 |
| Eurotunnel | 43,212,401 |
| Immingham Docks | 40,033,686 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 55,882,887 | 44,112,539 | -11,770,348 |
| London | 52,035,284 | 30,832,360 | -21,202,924 |
| 000 | 33,400,221 | 31,750,514 | -1,649,707 |
| Eurotunnel | 33,439,370 | 9,773,031 | -23,666,339 |
| Immingham Docks | 23,150,039 | 16,883,647 | -6,266,392 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 27,361,099 | 9,784,678 | -17,576,421 |
| Liverpool Docks | 17,169,328 | 8,103,925 | -9,065,403 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,254,536 | 19,927,996 | +14,673,460 |
| Dover | 1,029,611 | 21,840,477 | +20,810,866 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,966,414 | 9,310,364 | +343,950 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 32 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 18 |
| 2025-08 | 17 |
| 2025-07 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TENNANT METALLURGICAL GROUP LIMITED | 84 |
| AIR PRODUCTS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 65 |
| DOW SILICONES UK LIMITED | 53 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 45 |
| BTG GASES | 43 |
| TESTBOURNE LIMITED | 43 |
| THE BOC GROUP LIMITED | 39 |
| BUSE GASES LIMITED | 37 |
| ROTHENBERGER (U.K.) LIMITED | 34 |
| SHIN-ETSU HANDOTAI EUROPE LIMITED | 34 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 46 |
| 1m-15m | 27 |
| Other | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 24,438,466 |
| Germany | 4,553,501 |
| India | 4,025,870 |
| United States | 2,772,958 |
| Spain | 2,524,244 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 12,965,069 | 11,473,397 | -1,491,672 |
| Germany | 1,174,982 | 3,378,519 | +2,203,537 |
| India | 2,512,107 | 1,513,763 | -998,344 |
| United States | 1,259,293 | 1,513,665 | +254,372 |
| Spain | 1,435,203 | 1,089,041 | -346,162 |
| Netherlands | 1,076,134 | 1,244,733 | +168,599 |
| Belgium | 1,343,469 | 799,910 | -543,559 |
| Norway | 914,961 | 1,217,856 | +302,895 |
| Italy | 1,193,367 | 768,249 | -425,118 |
| Brazil | 152,734 | 948,040 | +795,306 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 467,275 |
| XU | 228,318 |
| Ireland | 3,970 |
| Spain | 2,992 |
| China | 2,982 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 223,719 | 243,556 | +19,837 |
| XU | 136,452 | 91,866 | -44,586 |
| Ireland | 3,970 | 0 | -3,970 |
| Spain | 1,976 | 1,016 | -960 |
| China | 0 | 2,982 | +2,982 |
| Germany | 2,517 | 19 | -2,498 |
| Italy | 499 | 278 | -221 |
| South Korea | 0 | 372 | +372 |
| Turkey | 0 | 172 | +172 |
| Czechia | 0 | 130 | +130 |
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) | 33,372,090 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,816,853 |
| Air transport | 10,028,548 |
| Other | 709,963 |
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) | 17,670,008 | 15,702,082 | -1,967,926 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,017,076 | 6,799,777 | -217,299 |
| Air transport | 4,434,682 | 5,593,866 | +1,159,184 |
| Other | 369,133 | 340,830 | -28,303 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 22,700,123 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,045,629 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,782,457 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,086,032 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,517,590 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 12,293,035 | 10,407,088 | -1,885,947 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,727,903 | 3,317,726 | +589,823 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,049,631 | 2,732,826 | +683,195 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,790,709 | 2,295,323 | +504,614 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,230,070 | 1,287,520 | -942,550 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,700,031 | 1,776,866 | +76,835 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,151,379 | 2,044,681 | +893,302 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 501,553 | 1,182,048 | +680,495 |
| Felixstowe | 1,159,624 | 505,361 | -654,263 |
| London | 420,809 | 730,297 | +309,488 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 2804
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes gases like hydrogen, argon, helium, nitrogen, oxygen, and other non-metals used in industries and research