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 | 32,253,694 |
| Germany | 11,620,293 |
| France | 2,481,088 |
| United States | 622,904 |
| 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 | 13,710,409 | 18,543,285 | +4,832,876 |
| Germany | 4,623,312 | 6,996,981 | +2,373,669 |
| France | 33,806 | 2,447,282 | +2,413,476 |
| United States | 272,463 | 350,441 | +77,978 |
| Colombia | 375,783 | 240,004 | -135,779 |
| Czechia | 44,254 | 37,239 | -7,015 |
| Brazil | 20,789 | 38,393 | +17,604 |
| Spain | 19,782 | 10,298 | -9,484 |
| 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 | 34,655,835 |
| Germany | 11,615,620 |
| United States | 637,131 |
| 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 | 13,743,259 | 20,912,576 | +7,169,317 |
| Germany | 4,620,487 | 6,995,133 | +2,374,646 |
| United States | 279,934 | 357,197 | +77,263 |
| 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 | 959 | 2,989 | +2,030 |
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 | 38,653,511 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,267,678 |
| Road transport | 1,881,960 |
| 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 | 16,496,832 | 22,156,679 | +5,659,847 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 743,255 | 6,524,423 | +5,781,168 |
| Road transport | 1,881,960 | 0 | -1,881,960 |
| 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 | 33,654,510 |
| London | 4,022,345 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,008,502 |
| ZLC | 1,881,960 |
| Dover | 1,870,057 |
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 | 13,164,454 | 20,490,056 | +7,325,602 |
| London | 0 | 4,022,345 | +4,022,345 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,093,457 | 915,045 | -1,178,412 |
| ZLC | 1,881,960 | 0 | -1,881,960 |
| Dover | 491,751 | 1,378,306 | +886,555 |
| London Stansted Airport | 849,718 | 495,056 | -354,662 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 135,684 | 842,146 | +706,462 |
| East Midlands Airport | 389,203 | 256,522 | -132,681 |
| Eurotunnel | 114,603 | 230,408 | +115,805 |
| Hull | 1,217 | 47,809 | +46,592 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 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 | 29,682,287 |
| Germany | 9,773,532 |
| France | 1,559,225 |
| Turkey | 649,684 |
| Spain | 365,684 |
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 | 15,127,040 | 14,555,247 | -571,793 |
| Germany | 29,866 | 9,743,666 | +9,713,800 |
| France | 825,045 | 734,180 | -90,865 |
| Turkey | 377,959 | 271,725 | -106,234 |
| Spain | 171,315 | 194,369 | +23,054 |
| Mexico | 271,574 | 59,168 | -212,406 |
| Brazil | 155,336 | 134,484 | -20,852 |
| Indonesia | 70,556 | 149,370 | +78,814 |
| Sri Lanka | 0 | 96,182 | +96,182 |
| Portugal | 51,988 | 42,307 | -9,681 |
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) | 40,928,797 |
| Air transport | 2,334,861 |
| Road transport | 229,941 |
| 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) | 15,729,211 | 25,199,586 | +9,470,375 |
| Air transport | 1,275,838 | 1,059,023 | -216,815 |
| Road transport | 229,941 | 0 | -229,941 |
| 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 | 22,829,170 |
| Dover | 18,066,003 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,188,592 |
| East Midlands Airport | 692,869 |
| London Stansted Airport | 437,961 |
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 | 8,866,267 | 13,962,903 | +5,096,636 |
| Dover | 6,849,620 | 11,216,383 | +4,366,763 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 711,100 | 477,492 | -233,608 |
| East Midlands Airport | 305,494 | 387,375 | +81,881 |
| London Stansted Airport | 257,023 | 180,938 | -76,085 |
| ZLC | 229,941 | 0 | -229,941 |
| Holyhead | 6,824 | 16,739 | +9,915 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,221 | 13,218 | +10,997 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,500 | 3,561 | -2,939 |
| 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