Import/export HS code 280410: Hydrogen
A lightweight gas used in fuel cells, chemical production, and as a clean energy source
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 8,605,531 |
| Belgium | 1,054,369 |
| Ireland | 674,295 |
| France | 241,992 |
| Germany | 168,151 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,565,571 | 4,039,960 | -525,611 |
| Belgium | 790,863 | 263,506 | -527,357 |
| Ireland | 493,933 | 180,362 | -313,571 |
| France | 130,147 | 111,845 | -18,302 |
| Germany | 138,138 | 30,013 | -108,125 |
| China | 41,632 | 0 | -41,632 |
| India | 5,463 | 0 | -5,463 |
| Italy | 0 | 3,523 | +3,523 |
| Norway | 2,000 | 0 | -2,000 |
| United States | 0 | 1,239 | +1,239 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 7,879,925 |
| Belgium | 1,491,257 |
| France | 341,833 |
| Germany | 308,720 |
| United States | 76,117 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,317,194 | 3,562,731 | -754,463 |
| Belgium | 828,165 | 663,092 | -165,073 |
| France | 229,988 | 111,845 | -118,143 |
| Germany | 201,143 | 107,577 | -93,566 |
| United States | 74,878 | 1,239 | -73,639 |
| China | 41,632 | 0 | -41,632 |
| India | 5,463 | 0 | -5,463 |
| United Kingdom | 4,000 | 12 | -3,988 |
| Italy | 0 | 3,523 | +3,523 |
| Switzerland | 986 | 0 | -986 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,956,961 |
| Other | 644,727 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 188,819 |
| Air transport | 7,688 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,618,572 | 4,338,389 | -1,280,183 |
| Other | 464,298 | 180,429 | -283,869 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 81,891 | 106,928 | +25,037 |
| Air transport | 2,986 | 4,702 | +1,716 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 7,817,540 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,221,263 |
| London | 956,167 |
| 000 | 644,727 |
| Middlesbrough | 69,656 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich | 4,334,772 | 3,482,768 | -852,004 |
| Immingham Docks | 727,436 | 493,827 | -233,609 |
| London | 519,504 | 436,663 | -82,841 |
| 000 | 464,298 | 180,429 | -283,869 |
| Middlesbrough | 69,656 | 0 | -69,656 |
| Southampton | 47,095 | 0 | -47,095 |
| Dover | 2,000 | 32,047 | +30,047 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 3,463 | +3,463 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,986 | 0 | -2,986 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 1,239 | +1,239 |
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 | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Civil engineering | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
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+ | 5 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 629,506 |
| Netherlands | 91,336 |
| Denmark | 64,434 |
| France | 59,203 |
| Saudi Arabia | 21,500 |
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 | 351,176 | 278,330 | -72,846 |
| Netherlands | 51,009 | 40,327 | -10,682 |
| Denmark | 62,714 | 1,720 | -60,994 |
| France | 9,747 | 49,456 | +39,709 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 21,500 | +21,500 |
| Austria | 11,921 | 8,910 | -3,011 |
| Germany | 13,826 | 3,201 | -10,625 |
| Kazakhstan | 16,878 | 0 | -16,878 |
| India | 0 | 15,750 | +15,750 |
| Italy | 3,897 | 10,841 | +6,944 |
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) | 890,984 |
| Air transport | 135,826 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,793 |
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) | 481,868 | 409,116 | -72,752 |
| Air transport | 72,925 | 62,901 | -10,024 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,771 | 17,022 | -749 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 625,112 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 161,262 |
| Harwich | 71,124 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 56,571 |
| Immingham Docks | 32,447 |
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 | 346,782 | 278,330 | -68,452 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 104,618 | 56,644 | -47,974 |
| Harwich | 32,200 | 38,924 | +6,724 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,013 | 34,558 | +12,545 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 32,447 | +32,447 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,690 | 21,500 | +11,810 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,671 | 17,022 | +15,351 |
| Glasgow Airport | 13,502 | 4,152 | -9,350 |
| East Midlands Airport | 14,916 | 0 | -14,916 |
| London | 10,900 | 188 | -10,712 |
Quick facts
HS code: 280410
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A lightweight gas used in fuel cells, chemical production, and as a clean energy source