Import/export HS code 81039990: Various tantalum items
Any tantalum products not covered in other categories, such as unique industrial components
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,073,052 |
| France | 772,545 |
| United States | 367,947 |
| Germany | 176,183 |
| Finland | 174,583 |
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 | 620,450 | 1,452,602 | +832,152 |
| France | 518,722 | 253,823 | -264,899 |
| United States | 113,580 | 254,367 | +140,787 |
| Germany | 141,526 | 34,657 | -106,869 |
| Finland | 171,008 | 3,575 | -167,433 |
| Netherlands | 152,355 | 5,780 | -146,575 |
| Hungary | 55,874 | 34,921 | -20,953 |
| Switzerland | 33,664 | 51,489 | +17,825 |
| Denmark | 35,086 | 0 | -35,086 |
| South Africa | 7,254 | 14,792 | +7,538 |
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 | 2,082,279 |
| France | 943,553 |
| United States | 354,432 |
| Netherlands | 118,139 |
| Germany | 91,298 |
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 | 626,385 | 1,455,894 | +829,509 |
| France | 689,730 | 253,823 | -435,907 |
| United States | 97,616 | 256,816 | +159,200 |
| Netherlands | 112,359 | 5,780 | -106,579 |
| Germany | 49,425 | 41,873 | -7,552 |
| Hungary | 55,874 | 34,921 | -20,953 |
| Italy | 86,166 | 0 | -86,166 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 48,290 | +48,290 |
| Denmark | 35,086 | 0 | -35,086 |
| United Kingdom | 31,100 | 0 | -31,100 |
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 |
| South East Wales | 4 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Essex | 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 | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Wales | 1 | 2 | +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 | 2,272,689 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 928,544 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 742,336 |
| Other | 40,137 |
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 | 1,046,782 | 1,225,907 | +179,125 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 688,228 | 240,316 | -447,912 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 78,485 | 663,851 | +585,366 |
| Other | 39,996 | 141 | -39,855 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,330,590 |
| Felixstowe | 600,105 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 429,218 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 395,564 |
| London Stansted Airport | 363,696 |
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 | 650,657 | 679,933 | +29,276 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 600,105 | +600,105 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 156,122 | 273,096 | +116,974 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 395,564 | 0 | -395,564 |
| London Stansted Airport | 127,915 | 235,781 | +107,866 |
| Eurotunnel | 226,048 | 136,358 | -89,690 |
| Dover | 63,415 | 103,958 | +40,543 |
| Birmingham Airport | 95,767 | 4,700 | -91,067 |
| Thamesport | 24,635 | 47,942 | +23,307 |
| London Gateway Port | 53,850 | 13,901 | -39,949 |
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 | 10 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 8 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GOODFELLOW CAMBRIDGE LIMITED | 42 |
| HOYA LENS U.K. LIMITED | 30 |
| HIP LTD | 29 |
| TESTBOURNE LIMITED | 28 |
| PFAUDLER LIMITED | 25 |
| STEREON METALS CALNE LTD | 24 |
| COOKSKI LTD | 24 |
| ORACLE SPECIAL METALS LTD | 21 |
| JOHNSON MATTHEY PLC | 20 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,812,796 |
| Ireland | 215,995 |
| Germany | 162,048 |
| India | 131,827 |
| China | 95,486 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 588,304 | 1,224,492 | +636,188 |
| Ireland | 124,173 | 91,822 | -32,351 |
| Germany | 52,804 | 109,244 | +56,440 |
| India | 48,894 | 82,933 | +34,039 |
| China | 73,147 | 22,339 | -50,808 |
| Netherlands | 31,565 | 49,557 | +17,992 |
| United States | 33,270 | 30,091 | -3,179 |
| Czechia | 17,188 | 8,685 | -8,503 |
| Spain | 18,433 | 2,869 | -15,564 |
| Israel | 6,911 | 10,788 | +3,877 |
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 | 1,668,564 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,022,379 |
| Road transport | 9,357 |
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 | 574,987 | 1,093,577 | +518,590 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 461,133 | 561,246 | +100,113 |
| Road transport | 9,357 | 0 | -9,357 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,006,699 |
| East Midlands Airport | 749,801 |
| ZLC | 571,828 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 243,772 |
| London Stansted Airport | 93,266 |
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 | 459,383 | 547,316 | +87,933 |
| East Midlands Airport | 226,561 | 523,240 | +296,679 |
| ZLC | 155,320 | 416,508 | +261,188 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 147,416 | 96,356 | -51,060 |
| London Stansted Airport | 35,793 | 57,473 | +21,680 |
| Manchester Airport | 19,254 | 0 | -19,254 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 13,930 | +13,930 |
| Holyhead | 1,750 | 0 | -1,750 |
Quick facts
HS code: 81039990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Any tantalum products not covered in other categories, such as unique industrial components