Import/export HS code 81129940: Germanium
A metal used in optics and electronics
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 3,984,452 |
| China | 742,065 |
| Singapore | 339,532 |
| Sweden | 112,159 |
| United States | 30,109 |
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 | 857,698 | 3,126,754 | +2,269,056 |
| China | 659,849 | 82,216 | -577,633 |
| Singapore | 0 | 339,532 | +339,532 |
| 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 | 3,984,452 |
| China | 744,691 |
| Singapore | 339,532 |
| Belgium | 126,448 |
| United States | 30,109 |
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 | 857,698 | 3,126,754 | +2,269,056 |
| China | 662,475 | 82,216 | -580,259 |
| Singapore | 0 | 339,532 | +339,532 |
| 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 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| 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 | 5,072,017 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 168,734 |
| 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 | 1,423,682 | 3,648,335 | +2,224,653 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 137,738 | 30,996 | -106,742 |
| 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 | 4,288,032 |
| London Stansted Airport | 460,501 |
| Manchester Airport | 272,088 |
| Felixstowe | 129,505 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 51,396 |
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 | 1,036,403 | 3,251,629 | +2,215,226 |
| London Stansted Airport | 224,911 | 235,590 | +10,679 |
| Manchester Airport | 117,660 | 154,428 | +36,768 |
| Felixstowe | 129,505 | 0 | -129,505 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 44,708 | 6,688 | -38,020 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,233 | 30,996 | +22,763 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 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 | 462,212 |
| India | 184,443 |
| China | 113,445 |
| Germany | 107,101 |
| United States | 94,747 |
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 | 44,806 | 417,406 | +372,600 |
| India | 184,443 | 0 | -184,443 |
| China | 38,013 | 75,432 | +37,419 |
| Germany | 53,727 | 53,374 | -353 |
| United States | 43,776 | 50,971 | +7,195 |
| Switzerland | 40,562 | 0 | -40,562 |
| France | 18,621 | 14,916 | -3,705 |
| Israel | 25,472 | 3,123 | -22,349 |
| New Zealand | 13,202 | 0 | -13,202 |
| Austria | 3,979 | 8,725 | +4,746 |
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 | 598,047 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 419,464 |
| 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 | 414,154 | 183,893 | -230,261 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 419,464 | +419,464 |
| 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 | 415,646 |
| East Midlands Airport | 349,917 |
| 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 | 0 | 415,646 | +415,646 |
| East Midlands Airport | 246,629 | 103,288 | -143,341 |
| 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 | 28,240 | 15,431 | -12,809 |
| 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