Import/export HS code 81129291: Vanadium
A metal used in steel production and batteries
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 14,411,181 |
| United States | 2,479,994 |
| China | 326,615 |
| Netherlands | 10,392 |
| France | 8,374 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 7,362,472 | 7,048,709 | -313,763 |
| United States | 179,938 | 2,300,056 | +2,120,118 |
| China | 238,039 | 88,576 | -149,463 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 10,392 | +10,392 |
| France | 8,374 | 0 | -8,374 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 14,411,181 |
| United States | 2,479,994 |
| China | 337,007 |
| Austria | 8,374 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 7,362,472 | 7,048,709 | -313,763 |
| United States | 179,938 | 2,300,056 | +2,120,118 |
| China | 238,039 | 98,968 | -139,071 |
| Austria | 8,374 | 0 | -8,374 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| South East Wales | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,418,944 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,498,499 |
| Air transport | 319,113 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,359,843 | 7,059,101 | -300,742 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 401,175 | 2,097,324 | +1,696,149 |
| Air transport | 27,805 | 291,308 | +263,503 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 10,581,807 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,376,274 |
| London | 2,049,009 |
| Killingholme | 450,471 |
| Southampton | 389,667 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 6,662,309 | 3,919,498 | -2,742,811 |
| Eurotunnel | 697,534 | 2,678,740 | +1,981,206 |
| London | 0 | 2,049,009 | +2,049,009 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 450,471 | +450,471 |
| Southampton | 341,352 | 48,315 | -293,037 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,284 | 282,531 | +275,247 |
| Felixstowe | 56,104 | 10,392 | -45,712 |
| London Stansted Airport | 20,521 | 2,286 | -18,235 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 6,491 | +6,491 |
| Thamesport | 3,719 | 0 | -3,719 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
| Scientific research and development | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-03 | 3 |
| 2025-02 | 2 |
| 2024-12 | 2 |
| 2024-01 | 2 |
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 | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 4,454,446 |
| Japan | 45,527 |
| Indonesia | 43,409 |
| Hungary | 30,172 |
| Israel | 5,505 |
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 | 2,517,812 | 1,936,634 | -581,178 |
| Japan | 45,527 | 0 | -45,527 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 43,409 | +43,409 |
| Hungary | 30,172 | 0 | -30,172 |
| Israel | 0 | 5,505 | +5,505 |
| Germany | 3,258 | 0 | -3,258 |
| United States | 1,143 | 1,043 | -100 |
| Netherlands | 1,269 | 0 | -1,269 |
| Spain | 0 | 1,024 | +1,024 |
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) | 4,453,034 |
| Air transport | 103,615 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,147 |
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) | 2,521,070 | 1,931,964 | -589,106 |
| Air transport | 47,964 | 55,651 | +7,687 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,147 | 0 | -30,147 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,331,793 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 121,241 |
| East Midlands Airport | 62,881 |
| London Gateway Port | 30,147 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,474 |
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 | 2,401,144 | 1,930,649 | -470,495 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 119,926 | 1,315 | -118,611 |
| East Midlands Airport | 31,441 | 31,440 | -1 |
| London Gateway Port | 30,147 | 0 | -30,147 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 17,474 | +17,474 |
| ZLC | 16,523 | 0 | -16,523 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 6,737 | +6,737 |
Quick facts
HS code: 81129291
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A metal used in steel production and batteries