Import/export HS code 81129970: Gallium, indium, and vanadium
Metals used in electronics, coatings, 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,001,926 |
| Germany | 447,820 |
| China | 434,559 |
| Netherlands | 361,456 |
| France | 309,386 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 372,961 | 628,965 | +256,004 |
| Germany | 277,694 | 170,126 | -107,568 |
| China | 257,278 | 177,281 | -79,997 |
| Netherlands | 98,199 | 263,257 | +165,058 |
| France | 107,500 | 201,886 | +94,386 |
| Belgium | 100,611 | 140,325 | +39,714 |
| Ireland | 54,029 | 33,872 | -20,157 |
| Canada | 49,715 | 0 | -49,715 |
| Japan | 40,401 | 8,909 | -31,492 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 11,501 | 21,851 | +10,350 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,026,717 |
| China | 989,731 |
| France | 306,507 |
| Belgium | 240,936 |
| Germany | 184,931 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 410,295 | 616,422 | +206,127 |
| China | 477,064 | 512,667 | +35,603 |
| France | 110,040 | 196,467 | +86,427 |
| Belgium | 100,611 | 140,325 | +39,714 |
| Germany | 84,037 | 100,894 | +16,857 |
| United Kingdom | 128,889 | 35,133 | -93,756 |
| Japan | 40,401 | 18,338 | -22,063 |
| Czechia | 33,341 | 0 | -33,341 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,050 | 16,761 | +15,711 |
| Sweden | 8,080 | 7,302 | -778 |
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 | 9 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 5 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
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 | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Eastern Scotland | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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 | 1,980,434 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 670,991 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 417,103 |
| Other | 5,338 |
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 | 939,338 | 1,041,096 | +101,758 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 225,987 | 445,004 | +219,017 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 243,638 | 173,465 | -70,173 |
| Other | 5,338 | 0 | -5,338 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 814,751 |
| London Stansted Airport | 759,257 |
| Immingham Docks | 348,090 |
| Thamesport | 319,041 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 262,257 |
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 | 298,655 | 516,096 | +217,441 |
| London Stansted Airport | 347,126 | 412,131 | +65,005 |
| Immingham Docks | 97,150 | 250,940 | +153,790 |
| Thamesport | 218,315 | 100,726 | -117,589 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 180,716 | 81,541 | -99,175 |
| Killingholme | 89,865 | 80,420 | -9,445 |
| Felixstowe | 48,093 | 26,624 | -21,469 |
| Southampton | 0 | 66,279 | +66,279 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,383 | 59,905 | +58,522 |
| Belfast Port | 49,715 | 0 | -49,715 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-07 | 11 |
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 | 25 |
| 54m+ | 18 |
| Other | 8 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Australia | 554,017 |
| China | 365,974 |
| Germany | 210,405 |
| United States | 199,129 |
| Canada | 95,181 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 353,115 | 200,902 | -152,213 |
| China | 135,843 | 230,131 | +94,288 |
| Germany | 40,354 | 170,051 | +129,697 |
| United States | 131,361 | 67,768 | -63,593 |
| Canada | 88,566 | 6,615 | -81,951 |
| Bulgaria | 31,436 | 50,546 | +19,110 |
| France | 52,310 | 26,485 | -25,825 |
| Netherlands | 31,163 | 23,737 | -7,426 |
| Switzerland | 17,956 | 19,176 | +1,220 |
| Turkey | 17,668 | 3,544 | -14,124 |
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 | 1,149,083 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 531,604 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 138,675 |
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 | 551,105 | 597,978 | +46,873 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 340,569 | 191,035 | -149,534 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 63,192 | 75,483 | +12,291 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 437,090 |
| Felixstowe | 422,347 |
| East Midlands Airport | 358,491 |
| London Stansted Airport | 240,650 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 138,675 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 159,668 | 277,422 | +117,754 |
| Felixstowe | 340,569 | 81,778 | -258,791 |
| East Midlands Airport | 151,192 | 207,299 | +56,107 |
| London Stansted Airport | 154,342 | 86,308 | -68,034 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 63,192 | 75,483 | +12,291 |
| Southampton | 0 | 109,257 | +109,257 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 80,772 | 23,107 | -57,665 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,131 | 0 | -5,131 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 0 | 3,842 | +3,842 |
Quick facts
HS code: 81129970
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Metals used in electronics, coatings, and batteries