Import/export HS code 81039990: Various tantalum items
Any tantalum products not covered in other categories, such as unique industrial components
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,059,783 |
| France | 739,578 |
| United States | 695,556 |
| Finland | 198,483 |
| Germany | 188,470 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 500,354 | 559,429 | +59,075 |
| France | 337,917 | 401,661 | +63,744 |
| United States | 450,670 | 244,886 | -205,784 |
| Finland | 194,908 | 3,575 | -191,333 |
| Germany | 161,833 | 26,637 | -135,196 |
| Netherlands | 49,137 | 108,998 | +59,861 |
| Denmark | 86,777 | 0 | -86,777 |
| Hungary | 45,977 | 38,637 | -7,340 |
| Switzerland | 17,859 | 58,436 | +40,577 |
| Ireland | 14,289 | 10,430 | -3,859 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,065,718 |
| France | 934,486 |
| United States | 685,905 |
| Netherlands | 118,139 |
| Germany | 97,732 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 506,289 | 559,429 | +53,140 |
| France | 532,825 | 401,661 | -131,164 |
| United States | 455,899 | 230,006 | -225,893 |
| Netherlands | 9,141 | 108,998 | +99,857 |
| Germany | 66,656 | 31,076 | -35,580 |
| Italy | 89,242 | 0 | -89,242 |
| Denmark | 86,777 | 0 | -86,777 |
| Hungary | 45,977 | 38,637 | -7,340 |
| Switzerland | 14,281 | 25,755 | +11,474 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 31,100 | +31,100 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Wales | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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 | 2,264,560 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 890,415 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 155,651 |
| Other | 39,996 |
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 | 1,240,527 | 1,024,033 | -216,494 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 477,984 | 412,431 | -65,553 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 115,865 | 39,786 | -76,079 |
| Other | 39,996 | 0 | -39,996 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,047,134 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 704,675 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 525,380 |
| London Stansted Airport | 302,818 |
| Eurotunnel | 275,739 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 430,399 | 616,735 | +186,336 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 473,812 | 230,863 | -242,949 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 410,690 | 114,690 | -296,000 |
| London Stansted Airport | 134,168 | 168,650 | +34,482 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,879 | 271,860 | +267,981 |
| Birmingham Airport | 161,496 | 0 | -161,496 |
| London Gateway Port | 99,256 | 19,272 | -79,984 |
| Dover | 63,415 | 22,680 | -40,735 |
| 000 | 39,996 | 0 | -39,996 |
| Thamesport | 16,609 | 18,611 | +2,002 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 9 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GOODFELLOW CAMBRIDGE LIMITED | 37 |
| HIP LTD | 27 |
| HOYA LENS U.K. LIMITED | 26 |
| PFAUDLER LIMITED | 25 |
| COOKSKI LTD | 24 |
| TESTBOURNE LIMITED | 23 |
| STEREON METALS CALNE LTD | 23 |
| ORACLE SPECIAL METALS LTD | 20 |
| JOHNSON MATTHEY PLC | 19 |
| ELITE MATERIAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 16 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,227,277 |
| Ireland | 216,390 |
| India | 165,289 |
| Germany | 86,233 |
| China | 80,348 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 623,731 | 603,546 | -20,185 |
| Ireland | 142,759 | 73,631 | -69,128 |
| India | 110,586 | 54,703 | -55,883 |
| Germany | 39,538 | 46,695 | +7,157 |
| China | 52,730 | 27,618 | -25,112 |
| Netherlands | 16,227 | 43,969 | +27,742 |
| United States | 39,485 | 17,165 | -22,320 |
| Spain | 29,383 | 1,819 | -27,564 |
| Czechia | 16,599 | 9,975 | -6,624 |
| Israel | 10,067 | 10,007 | -60 |
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 | 1,129,754 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 900,412 |
| Road transport | 11,414 |
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 | 621,581 | 508,173 | -113,408 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 471,413 | 428,999 | -42,414 |
| Road transport | 11,414 | 0 | -11,414 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 884,732 |
| East Midlands Airport | 472,162 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 332,054 |
| ZLC | 239,616 |
| London Stansted Airport | 75,282 |
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 | 469,663 | 415,069 | -54,594 |
| East Midlands Airport | 161,891 | 310,271 | +148,380 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 304,011 | 28,043 | -275,968 |
| ZLC | 113,766 | 125,850 | +12,084 |
| London Stansted Airport | 31,273 | 44,009 | +12,736 |
| Manchester Airport | 19,254 | 0 | -19,254 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 13,930 | +13,930 |
| Newcastle Airport | 2,800 | 0 | -2,800 |
| Holyhead | 1,750 | 0 | -1,750 |
Quick facts
HS code: 81039990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Any tantalum products not covered in other categories, such as unique industrial components