Import/export HS code 81129295: Germanium
A metal used in optics and electronics
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,225,586 |
| United States | 638,945 |
| Germany | 512,561 |
| Liechtenstein | 77,796 |
| France | 68,834 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 156,365 | 2,069,221 | +1,912,856 |
| United States | 83,122 | 555,823 | +472,701 |
| Germany | 289,300 | 223,261 | -66,039 |
| Liechtenstein | 77,796 | 0 | -77,796 |
| France | 0 | 68,834 | +68,834 |
| China | 66,257 | 0 | -66,257 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 29,905 | +29,905 |
| Czechia | 0 | 3,003 | +3,003 |
| Canada | 1,370 | 999 | -371 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,701,367 |
| United States | 1,102,082 |
| Germany | 427,441 |
| China | 320,160 |
| France | 71,837 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 156,365 | 1,545,002 | +1,388,637 |
| United States | 83,122 | 1,018,960 | +935,838 |
| Germany | 194,606 | 232,835 | +38,229 |
| China | 238,747 | 81,413 | -157,334 |
| France | 0 | 71,837 | +71,837 |
| Canada | 1,370 | 999 | -371 |
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 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
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 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Devon | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 0 | 1 | +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 | 3,353,893 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 260,958 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,405 |
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 | 594,195 | 2,759,698 | +2,165,503 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 77,796 | 183,162 | +105,366 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,219 | 8,186 | +5,967 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 1,972,413 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 619,359 |
| East Midlands Airport | 435,938 |
| Birmingham Airport | 187,453 |
| Eurotunnel | 146,630 |
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 Stansted Airport | 192,511 | 1,779,902 | +1,587,391 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 238,439 | 380,920 | +142,481 |
| East Midlands Airport | 114,577 | 321,361 | +206,784 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 187,453 | +187,453 |
| Eurotunnel | 77,796 | 68,834 | -8,962 |
| Dover | 0 | 84,738 | +84,738 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 47,610 | +47,610 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 0 | 42,452 | +42,452 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 29,590 | +29,590 |
| Newcastle Airport | 29,363 | 0 | -29,363 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 3 |
| Scientific research and development | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 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 | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 335,771 |
| India | 24,582 |
| Israel | 8,311 |
| Malaysia | 5,891 |
| Singapore | 4,493 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 326,518 | 9,253 | -317,265 |
| India | 23,696 | 886 | -22,810 |
| Israel | 0 | 8,311 | +8,311 |
| Malaysia | 5,891 | 0 | -5,891 |
| Singapore | 2,130 | 2,363 | +233 |
| United States | 2,994 | 1,354 | -1,640 |
| Netherlands | 1,184 | 2,299 | +1,115 |
| China | 0 | 1,294 | +1,294 |
| Thailand | 1,290 | 0 | -1,290 |
| Switzerland | 880 | 0 | -880 |
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) | 236,974 |
| Air transport | 153,369 |
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) | 234,675 | 2,299 | -232,376 |
| Air transport | 129,908 | 23,461 | -106,447 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 236,974 |
| ZLC | 56,520 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 50,268 |
| East Midlands Airport | 21,820 |
| London Stansted Airport | 20,042 |
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 | 234,675 | 2,299 | -232,376 |
| ZLC | 48,357 | 8,163 | -40,194 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 50,268 | 0 | -50,268 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,885 | 12,935 | +4,050 |
| London Stansted Airport | 20,042 | 0 | -20,042 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,356 | 2,363 | +7 |
Quick facts
HS code: 81129295
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A metal used in optics and electronics