Import/export HS code 81129281: Indium
A soft metal used in electronics and coatings
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 857,818 |
| China | 715,174 |
| Germany | 247,961 |
| Luxembourg | 106,899 |
| Canada | 97,930 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 266,788 | 591,030 | +324,242 |
| China | 51,213 | 663,961 | +612,748 |
| Germany | 62,584 | 185,377 | +122,793 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 106,899 | +106,899 |
| Canada | 97,930 | 0 | -97,930 |
| United States | 10,453 | 32,708 | +22,255 |
| Denmark | 21,730 | 19,193 | -2,537 |
| Sweden | 29,379 | 0 | -29,379 |
| Netherlands | 17,054 | 11,172 | -5,882 |
| Switzerland | 27,364 | 0 | -27,364 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 873,866 |
| China | 683,207 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 150,042 |
| South Korea | 133,840 |
| Germany | 119,789 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 273,070 | 600,796 | +327,726 |
| China | 77,036 | 606,171 | +529,135 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 150,042 | +150,042 |
| South Korea | 35,179 | 98,661 | +63,482 |
| Germany | 37,050 | 82,739 | +45,689 |
| Canada | 113,463 | 0 | -113,463 |
| United States | 10,453 | 32,708 | +22,255 |
| Denmark | 21,730 | 19,193 | -2,537 |
| Sweden | 32,336 | 5,884 | -26,452 |
| United Kingdom | 10,001 | 14,146 | +4,145 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 |
| South East Wales | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,879,851 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 236,682 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 125,687 |
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 | 487,055 | 1,392,796 | +905,741 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 104,457 | 132,225 | +27,768 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,616 | 102,071 | +78,455 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Edinburgh Airport | 857,818 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 825,356 |
| Immingham Docks | 174,019 |
| London Stansted Airport | 88,550 |
| Thamesport | 87,759 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Airport | 266,788 | 591,030 | +324,242 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 147,981 | 677,375 | +529,394 |
| Immingham Docks | 95,282 | 78,737 | -16,545 |
| London Stansted Airport | 16,104 | 72,446 | +56,342 |
| Thamesport | 23,616 | 64,143 | +40,527 |
| Birmingham Airport | 23,220 | 36,648 | +13,428 |
| Dover | 0 | 49,437 | +49,437 |
| East Midlands Airport | 29,276 | 13,706 | -15,570 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 28,162 | +28,162 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,708 | 7,933 | +225 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
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 | 10 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| Other | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Hungary | 588,323 |
| Germany | 87,445 |
| Poland | 40,676 |
| Turkey | 38,881 |
| United States | 28,466 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 92,599 | 495,724 | +403,125 |
| Germany | 58,931 | 28,514 | -30,417 |
| Poland | 18,037 | 22,639 | +4,602 |
| Turkey | 21,174 | 17,707 | -3,467 |
| United States | 28,466 | 0 | -28,466 |
| Ireland | 26,852 | 0 | -26,852 |
| Italy | 0 | 25,843 | +25,843 |
| Spain | 11,105 | 13,819 | +2,714 |
| Israel | 4,143 | 14,574 | +10,431 |
| Norway | 7,269 | 4,080 | -3,189 |
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 | 879,889 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,668 |
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 | 252,343 | 627,546 | +375,203 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,668 | 0 | -29,668 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 819,768 |
| London Stansted Airport | 48,739 |
| Milford | 26,852 |
| ZLC | 6,638 |
| Glasgow Airport | 4,744 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 213,124 | 606,644 | +393,520 |
| London Stansted Airport | 37,909 | 10,830 | -27,079 |
| Milford | 26,852 | 0 | -26,852 |
| ZLC | 1,310 | 5,328 | +4,018 |
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 4,744 | +4,744 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,816 | 0 | -2,816 |
Quick facts
HS code: 81129281
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A soft metal used in electronics and coatings