Import/export HS code 81129940: 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,179,252 |
| China | 733,005 |
| Sweden | 112,159 |
| United States | 30,109 |
| Ireland | 14,891 |
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 | 816,482 | 2,362,770 | +1,546,288 |
| China | 656,388 | 76,617 | -579,771 |
| Sweden | 8,158 | 104,001 | +95,843 |
| United States | 18,963 | 11,146 | -7,817 |
| Ireland | 14,891 | 0 | -14,891 |
| Belgium | 0 | 14,289 | +14,289 |
| Netherlands | 3,926 | 0 | -3,926 |
| Canada | 1,861 | 0 | -1,861 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 1,393 | +1,393 |
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 | 3,179,252 |
| China | 735,631 |
| Belgium | 126,448 |
| United States | 30,109 |
| United Kingdom | 10,034 |
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 | 816,482 | 2,362,770 | +1,546,288 |
| China | 659,014 | 76,617 | -582,397 |
| Belgium | 8,158 | 118,290 | +110,132 |
| United States | 18,963 | 11,146 | -7,817 |
| United Kingdom | 8,641 | 1,393 | -7,248 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7,550 | 0 | -7,550 |
| Canada | 1,861 | 0 | -1,861 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Essex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 0 | -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 | 3,907,344 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 179,615 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,926 |
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 | 1,368,124 | 2,539,220 | +1,171,096 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 148,619 | 30,996 | -117,623 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,926 | 0 | -3,926 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 3,455,439 |
| London Stansted Airport | 276,606 |
| Felixstowe | 129,505 |
| Manchester Airport | 117,660 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 57,639 |
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 | 973,393 | 2,482,046 | +1,508,653 |
| London Stansted Airport | 226,120 | 50,486 | -175,634 |
| Felixstowe | 129,505 | 0 | -129,505 |
| Manchester Airport | 117,660 | 0 | -117,660 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 50,951 | 6,688 | -44,263 |
| London Gateway Port | 19,114 | 30,996 | +11,882 |
| London | 3,926 | 0 | -3,926 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 5 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
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 | 7 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 463,753 |
| India | 184,443 |
| Germany | 120,138 |
| China | 113,445 |
| United States | 93,511 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 46,347 | 417,406 | +371,059 |
| India | 184,443 | 0 | -184,443 |
| Germany | 66,764 | 53,374 | -13,390 |
| China | 38,013 | 75,432 | +37,419 |
| United States | 45,301 | 48,210 | +2,909 |
| Israel | 38,272 | 3,123 | -35,149 |
| Switzerland | 39,651 | 911 | -38,740 |
| France | 18,621 | 11,115 | -7,506 |
| New Zealand | 13,202 | 0 | -13,202 |
| Austria | 4,071 | 7,707 | +3,636 |
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 | 621,638 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 421,005 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 116,154 |
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 | 433,783 | 187,855 | -245,928 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,541 | 419,464 | +417,923 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 80,423 | 35,731 | -44,692 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 417,187 |
| East Midlands Airport | 373,227 |
| ZLC | 134,375 |
| London Gateway Port | 116,154 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 70,084 |
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 | 1,541 | 415,646 | +414,105 |
| East Midlands Airport | 265,963 | 107,264 | -158,699 |
| ZLC | 102,383 | 31,992 | -70,391 |
| London Gateway Port | 80,423 | 35,731 | -44,692 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 36,902 | 33,182 | -3,720 |
| London Stansted Airport | 28,535 | 15,417 | -13,118 |
| Hull | 0 | 3,818 | +3,818 |
Quick facts
HS code: 81129940
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A metal used in optics and electronics