Import/export HS code 81019910: Tungsten bars, rods, and profiles
Processed tungsten in shapes like bars, rods, plates, sheets, and foil
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,995,183 |
| Germany | 835,434 |
| United States | 591,096 |
| France | 35,965 |
| Austria | 32,516 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,227,699 | 767,484 | -460,215 |
| Germany | 506,562 | 328,872 | -177,690 |
| United States | 435,354 | 155,742 | -279,612 |
| France | 19,764 | 16,201 | -3,563 |
| Austria | 32,516 | 0 | -32,516 |
| Singapore | 17,529 | 0 | -17,529 |
| Kenya | 0 | 10,680 | +10,680 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 5,390 | +5,390 |
| Czechia | 0 | 4,742 | +4,742 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 2,356 | +2,356 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,053,151 |
| Austria | 684,840 |
| United States | 565,049 |
| Germany | 183,863 |
| Singapore | 17,529 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,242,487 | 810,664 | -431,823 |
| Austria | 489,903 | 194,937 | -294,966 |
| United States | 431,782 | 133,267 | -298,515 |
| Germany | 47,725 | 136,138 | +88,413 |
| Singapore | 17,529 | 0 | -17,529 |
| Kenya | 0 | 10,680 | +10,680 |
| France | 8,548 | 886 | -7,662 |
| Czechia | 0 | 2,539 | +2,539 |
| India | 0 | 2,356 | +2,356 |
| Sweden | 0 | 1,820 | +1,820 |
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 | 7 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 6 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Essex | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
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 | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 0 | -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 | 2,156,246 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 690,323 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 687,388 |
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 | 1,391,294 | 764,952 | -626,342 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 447,354 | 242,969 | -204,385 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 402,022 | 285,366 | -116,656 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,316,197 |
| London | 604,045 |
| Felixstowe | 599,751 |
| Birmingham Airport | 402,621 |
| East Midlands Airport | 261,398 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 1,044,487 | 271,710 | -772,777 |
| London | 428,788 | 175,257 | -253,531 |
| Felixstowe | 375,803 | 223,948 | -151,855 |
| Birmingham Airport | 135,062 | 267,559 | +132,497 |
| East Midlands Airport | 130,862 | 130,536 | -326 |
| London Stansted Airport | 54,996 | 95,147 | +40,151 |
| London Gateway Port | 26,219 | 119,630 | +93,411 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 25,887 | 0 | -25,887 |
| Dover | 18,566 | 0 | -18,566 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 9,500 | +9,500 |
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 | 14 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EXCELITAS NOBLELIGHT LIMITED | 67 |
| GOODFELLOW CAMBRIDGE LIMITED | 62 |
| CENTRAL METALS & ALLOYS LTD | 55 |
| STEREON METALS CALNE LTD | 40 |
| ERODEX (U.K.) LIMITED | 38 |
| WELDFAST (UK) LIMITED | 31 |
| TESTBOURNE LIMITED | 15 |
| M.A. FORD EUROPE LIMITED | 14 |
| CITY SPECIAL METALS LTD | 13 |
| NICOFE MATERIALS LIMITED | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | 279,303 |
| India | 273,111 |
| France | 242,606 |
| United States | 237,663 |
| Spain | 95,992 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 27,931 | 251,372 | +223,441 |
| India | 272,035 | 1,076 | -270,959 |
| France | 102,850 | 139,756 | +36,906 |
| United States | 110,470 | 127,193 | +16,723 |
| Spain | 33,005 | 62,987 | +29,982 |
| Singapore | 0 | 90,212 | +90,212 |
| Germany | 43,797 | 40,479 | -3,318 |
| Denmark | 4,373 | 54,185 | +49,812 |
| Ireland | 30,281 | 18,847 | -11,434 |
| Bahrain | 22,306 | 13,247 | -9,059 |
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 | 1,371,212 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 333,317 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,644 |
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 | 638,589 | 732,623 | +94,034 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 122,456 | 210,861 | +88,405 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,153 | 24,491 | +18,338 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 560,072 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 435,634 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 227,049 |
| London Stansted Airport | 211,887 |
| ZLC | 118,860 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 177,361 | 382,711 | +205,350 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 296,888 | 138,746 | -158,142 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 93,904 | 133,145 | +39,241 |
| London Stansted Airport | 79,224 | 132,663 | +53,439 |
| ZLC | 40,357 | 78,503 | +38,146 |
| Tyne | 0 | 48,495 | +48,495 |
| Holyhead | 27,432 | 18,847 | -8,585 |
| Manchester Airport | 44,759 | 0 | -44,759 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 22,585 | +22,585 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 8,842 | +8,842 |
Quick facts
HS code: 81019910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Processed tungsten in shapes like bars, rods, plates, sheets, and foil