Import/export HS code 28042910: Helium
A light, non-flammable gas used in balloons, medical imaging, and as a coolant in scientific 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 | 100,369,771 |
| France | 53,697,327 |
| United Arab Emirates | 18,078,610 |
| Belgium | 16,493,394 |
| United States | 9,129,178 |
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 | 51,893,062 | 48,476,709 | -3,416,353 |
| France | 27,858,692 | 25,838,635 | -2,020,057 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6,750,806 | 11,327,804 | +4,576,998 |
| Belgium | 10,484,130 | 6,009,264 | -4,474,866 |
| United States | 5,254,676 | 3,874,502 | -1,380,174 |
| China | 3,677,082 | 3,550,782 | -126,300 |
| Portugal | 3,809,071 | 2,650,227 | -1,158,844 |
| Netherlands | 6,259,122 | 52,242 | -6,206,880 |
| Qatar | 646,298 | 5,070,694 | +4,424,396 |
| Ireland | 817,502 | 1,182,140 | +364,638 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Algeria | 53,710,036 |
| Germany | 51,096,627 |
| Qatar | 25,633,902 |
| United States | 20,555,185 |
| Poland | 8,307,713 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algeria | 30,884,690 | 22,825,346 | -8,059,344 |
| Germany | 26,560,136 | 24,536,491 | -2,023,645 |
| Qatar | 9,515,118 | 16,118,784 | +6,603,666 |
| United States | 9,537,008 | 11,018,177 | +1,481,169 |
| Poland | 6,545,715 | 1,761,998 | -4,783,717 |
| China | 4,064,189 | 3,689,913 | -374,276 |
| Portugal | 3,809,071 | 2,650,227 | -1,158,844 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,775,436 | 2,650,210 | -125,226 |
| France | 330,083 | 805,861 | +475,778 |
| United Kingdom | 234,426 | 71,943 | -162,483 |
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 | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 105,373,425 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 73,633,364 |
| Other | 48,605,398 |
| Air transport | 1,228,752 |
| Road transport | 58,291 |
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) | 52,587,880 | 52,785,545 | +197,665 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 41,373,138 | 32,260,226 | -9,112,912 |
| Other | 25,516,364 | 23,089,034 | -2,427,330 |
| Air transport | 488,258 | 740,494 | +252,236 |
| Road transport | 0 | 58,291 | +58,291 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 48,605,398 |
| London | 44,372,130 |
| Eurotunnel | 39,644,682 |
| Liverpool Docks | 21,366,481 |
| Dover | 20,072,386 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 25,516,364 | 23,089,034 | -2,427,330 |
| London | 22,538,361 | 21,833,769 | -704,592 |
| Eurotunnel | 32,176,611 | 7,468,071 | -24,708,540 |
| Liverpool Docks | 14,092,399 | 7,274,082 | -6,818,317 |
| Dover | 293,492 | 19,778,894 | +19,485,402 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,014,502 | 15,349,161 | +12,334,659 |
| Southampton | 4,272,896 | 4,060,075 | -212,821 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,203,595 | 2,247,731 | -2,955,864 |
| Felixstowe | 3,539,176 | 3,831,201 | +292,025 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,225,889 | 32,700 | -5,193,189 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Other personal service activities | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 45 |
| AIR PRODUCTS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 44 |
| THE BOC GROUP LIMITED | 39 |
| AIR LIQUIDE LIMITED | 32 |
| AIR LIQUIDE OIL AND GAS SERVICES LIMITED | 28 |
| AIR LIQUIDE UK LIMITED | 27 |
| GIST LIMITED | 18 |
| BUSE GASES LIMITED | 8 |
| BTG GASES | 7 |
| UNIQUE UK, INC. | 7 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 10,882,462 |
| Germany | 3,030,497 |
| Norway | 1,776,305 |
| Netherlands | 1,247,696 |
| United States | 725,731 |
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 | 5,749,900 | 5,132,562 | -617,338 |
| Germany | 388,926 | 2,641,571 | +2,252,645 |
| Norway | 593,029 | 1,183,276 | +590,247 |
| Netherlands | 412,615 | 835,081 | +422,466 |
| United States | 112,731 | 613,000 | +500,269 |
| Spain | 549,990 | 10,889 | -539,101 |
| Italy | 366,829 | 116,347 | -250,482 |
| Portugal | 378,583 | 0 | -378,583 |
| Belgium | 294,214 | 3,508 | -290,706 |
| Denmark | 215,291 | 42,113 | -173,178 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 61,236 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 34,386 | 26,850 | -7,536 |
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) | 14,216,352 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,039,687 |
| Air transport | 695,482 |
| Other | 61,236 |
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) | 7,413,333 | 6,803,019 | -610,314 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,112,108 | 3,927,579 | +1,815,471 |
| Air transport | 364,449 | 331,033 | -33,416 |
| Other | 34,386 | 26,850 | -7,536 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 10,686,517 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,118,336 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,004,755 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,494,170 |
| London | 982,353 |
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 | 5,622,494 | 5,064,023 | -558,471 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,079,288 | 2,039,048 | +959,760 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 900,763 | 1,103,992 | +203,229 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 352,497 | 1,141,673 | +789,176 |
| London | 340,532 | 641,821 | +301,289 |
| Holyhead | 157,137 | 379,273 | +222,136 |
| Portsmouth | 272,390 | 48,915 | -223,475 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 257,648 | 54,894 | -202,754 |
| Immingham Docks | 260,929 | 37,103 | -223,826 |
| Dover | 199,553 | 45,969 | -153,584 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28042910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A light, non-flammable gas used in balloons, medical imaging, and as a coolant in scientific research