Import/export HS code 284330: Gold compounds
Chemical compounds of gold, used in electronics, medicine, and other applications
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 35,056,163 |
| Germany | 12,213,775 |
| France | 2,481,088 |
| United States | 649,795 |
| Colombia | 615,787 |
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 | 15,555,454 | 19,500,709 | +3,945,255 |
| Germany | 4,988,230 | 7,225,545 | +2,237,315 |
| France | 33,806 | 2,447,282 | +2,413,476 |
| United States | 294,895 | 354,900 | +60,005 |
| Colombia | 375,783 | 240,004 | -135,779 |
| Czechia | 44,254 | 37,239 | -7,015 |
| Brazil | 20,789 | 38,393 | +17,604 |
| Spain | 21,459 | 8,621 | -12,838 |
| Italy | 15,556 | 9,378 | -6,178 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,483 | 2,673 | -810 |
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 | 37,458,304 |
| Germany | 12,209,102 |
| United States | 664,022 |
| Colombia | 615,787 |
| United Kingdom | 123,687 |
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 | 15,588,304 | 21,870,000 | +6,281,696 |
| Germany | 4,985,405 | 7,223,697 | +2,238,292 |
| United States | 302,366 | 361,656 | +59,290 |
| Colombia | 375,783 | 240,004 | -135,779 |
| United Kingdom | 39,612 | 84,075 | +44,463 |
| Czechia | 44,254 | 44,548 | +294 |
| Sweden | 0 | 31,282 | +31,282 |
| Italy | 13,062 | 9,378 | -3,684 |
| China | 4,697 | 2,673 | -2,024 |
| Spain | 2,636 | 1,312 | -1,324 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 38,909,964 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,738,277 |
| Road transport | 1,577,750 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 917 |
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 | 18,890,574 | 20,019,390 | +1,128,816 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 887,795 | 9,850,482 | +8,962,687 |
| Road transport | 1,577,750 | 0 | -1,577,750 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 917 | +917 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 33,939,102 |
| ZLC | 4,684,429 |
| London | 4,022,345 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,020,300 |
| Dover | 2,097,292 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 15,480,566 | 18,458,536 | +2,977,970 |
| ZLC | 1,577,750 | 3,106,679 | +1,528,929 |
| London | 0 | 4,022,345 | +4,022,345 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,205,890 | 814,410 | -1,391,480 |
| Dover | 637,508 | 1,459,784 | +822,276 |
| London Stansted Airport | 814,446 | 491,599 | -322,847 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 135,684 | 842,146 | +706,462 |
| East Midlands Airport | 389,672 | 254,845 | -134,827 |
| Eurotunnel | 114,603 | 230,408 | +115,805 |
| Hull | 0 | 185,711 | +185,711 |
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 | 10 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 2 |
| Scientific research and development | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 29,433,159 |
| Germany | 9,773,532 |
| France | 1,518,478 |
| Turkey | 651,634 |
| Spain | 350,998 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 15,771,939 | 13,661,220 | -2,110,719 |
| Germany | 29,866 | 9,743,666 | +9,713,800 |
| France | 895,139 | 623,339 | -271,800 |
| Turkey | 377,959 | 273,675 | -104,284 |
| Spain | 156,629 | 194,369 | +37,740 |
| Mexico | 271,574 | 59,168 | -212,406 |
| Brazil | 155,336 | 134,484 | -20,852 |
| Indonesia | 70,556 | 149,370 | +78,814 |
| Portugal | 51,988 | 71,118 | +19,130 |
| Sri Lanka | 0 | 96,182 | +96,182 |
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) | 40,674,339 |
| Air transport | 2,336,631 |
| Road transport | 194,524 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,313 |
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) | 16,402,481 | 24,271,858 | +7,869,377 |
| Air transport | 1,324,272 | 1,012,359 | -311,913 |
| Road transport | 194,524 | 0 | -194,524 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 1,313 | +1,313 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 22,285,474 |
| Dover | 18,355,241 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,188,592 |
| East Midlands Airport | 710,881 |
| London Stansted Airport | 420,839 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,029,148 | 13,256,326 | +4,227,178 |
| Dover | 7,355,296 | 10,999,945 | +3,644,649 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 711,100 | 477,492 | -233,608 |
| East Midlands Airport | 373,110 | 337,771 | -35,339 |
| London Stansted Airport | 238,911 | 181,928 | -56,983 |
| ZLC | 194,524 | 0 | -194,524 |
| Holyhead | 7,976 | 15,587 | +7,611 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,151 | 15,168 | +14,017 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,061 | 0 | -10,061 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 1,313 | +1,313 |
Quick facts
HS code: 284330
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemical compounds of gold, used in electronics, medicine, and other applications