Import/export HS code 284540: Helium-3
A rare form of helium used in cryogenics, medical imaging, and nuclear 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 745,584 |
| China | 110,662 |
| United States | 96,762 |
| Germany | 15,475 |
| Australia | 10,000 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 118,794 | 626,790 | +507,996 |
| China | 110,662 | 0 | -110,662 |
| United States | 91,368 | 5,394 | -85,974 |
| Germany | 15,475 | 0 | -15,475 |
| Australia | 0 | 10,000 | +10,000 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 745,584 |
| China | 110,662 |
| United States | 96,762 |
| Germany | 15,475 |
| United Kingdom | 10,000 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 118,794 | 626,790 | +507,996 |
| China | 110,662 | 0 | -110,662 |
| United States | 91,368 | 5,394 | -85,974 |
| Germany | 15,475 | 0 | -15,475 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 10,000 | +10,000 |
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 | 978,483 |
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 | 336,299 | 642,184 | +305,885 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 687,949 |
| East Midlands Airport | 269,665 |
| Birmingham Airport | 15,475 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,394 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 320,824 | 367,125 | +46,301 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 269,665 | +269,665 |
| Birmingham Airport | 15,475 | 0 | -15,475 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 5,394 | +5,394 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,061,527 |
| Germany | 207,592 |
| Australia | 123,654 |
| Taiwan | 57,033 |
| Switzerland | 37,500 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 201,736 | 859,791 | +658,055 |
| Germany | 0 | 207,592 | +207,592 |
| Australia | 0 | 123,654 | +123,654 |
| Taiwan | 27,643 | 29,390 | +1,747 |
| Switzerland | 37,500 | 0 | -37,500 |
| France | 0 | 36,147 | +36,147 |
| Israel | 0 | 28,289 | +28,289 |
| South Korea | 0 | 27,643 | +27,643 |
| Singapore | 0 | 21,445 | +21,445 |
| Japan | 7,470 | 0 | -7,470 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,327,061 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 281,239 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 236,849 | 1,090,212 | +853,363 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 37,500 | 243,739 | +206,239 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,319,591 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 191,841 |
| Dover | 89,398 |
| Manchester Airport | 7,470 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 229,379 | 1,090,212 | +860,833 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 37,500 | 154,341 | +116,841 |
| Dover | 0 | 89,398 | +89,398 |
| Manchester Airport | 7,470 | 0 | -7,470 |
Quick facts
HS code: 284540
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A rare form of helium used in cryogenics, medical imaging, and nuclear research