Import/export HS code 81129281: Indium
A soft metal used in electronics and coatings
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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 | 1,105,469 |
| Taiwan | 922,955 |
| Netherlands | 342,298 |
| Germany | 299,322 |
| Luxembourg | 120,466 |
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 | 101,218 | 1,004,251 | +903,033 |
| Taiwan | 502,827 | 420,128 | -82,699 |
| Netherlands | 7,749 | 334,549 | +326,800 |
| Germany | 154,132 | 145,190 | -8,942 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 120,466 | +120,466 |
| Canada | 67,474 | 0 | -67,474 |
| United States | 16,360 | 40,390 | +24,030 |
| Denmark | 28,105 | 12,818 | -15,287 |
| Sweden | 29,379 | 0 | -29,379 |
| Switzerland | 27,364 | 0 | -27,364 |
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 | 1,144,217 |
| Taiwan | 939,003 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 234,916 |
| Germany | 171,150 |
| Russia | 134,094 |
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 | 193,922 | 950,295 | +756,373 |
| Taiwan | 509,109 | 429,894 | -79,215 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 234,916 | +234,916 |
| Germany | 60,792 | 110,358 | +49,566 |
| Russia | 0 | 134,094 | +134,094 |
| South Korea | 27,364 | 98,661 | +71,297 |
| Canada | 83,007 | 0 | -83,007 |
| United States | 16,360 | 39,443 | +23,083 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 48,208 | +48,208 |
| Denmark | 28,105 | 12,818 | -15,287 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| South East Wales | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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 | 2,646,054 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 263,508 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 145,413 |
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 | 779,242 | 1,866,812 | +1,087,570 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 146,079 | 117,429 | -28,650 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 47,358 | 98,055 | +50,697 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,228,684 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 922,955 |
| London Stansted Airport | 352,769 |
| Immingham Docks | 214,412 |
| Thamesport | 93,918 |
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 | 172,421 | 1,056,263 | +883,842 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 502,827 | 420,128 | -82,699 |
| London Stansted Airport | 37,938 | 314,831 | +276,893 |
| Immingham Docks | 87,467 | 126,945 | +39,478 |
| Thamesport | 47,358 | 46,560 | -798 |
| East Midlands Airport | 29,276 | 49,861 | +20,585 |
| Birmingham Airport | 36,780 | 24,138 | -12,642 |
| Dover | 49,437 | 0 | -49,437 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 28,162 | +28,162 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,708 | 7,933 | +225 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 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 | 11 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| Other | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Hungary | 588,323 |
| Germany | 119,455 |
| United States | 87,046 |
| Poland | 40,676 |
| Turkey | 32,786 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 218,101 | 370,222 | +152,121 |
| Germany | 46,378 | 73,077 | +26,699 |
| United States | 28,466 | 58,580 | +30,114 |
| Poland | 18,037 | 22,639 | +4,602 |
| Turkey | 15,079 | 17,707 | +2,628 |
| Ireland | 26,852 | 0 | -26,852 |
| Italy | 25,843 | 0 | -25,843 |
| Thailand | 0 | 25,175 | +25,175 |
| Spain | 11,105 | 13,819 | +2,714 |
| Israel | 4,070 | 12,560 | +8,490 |
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 | 981,896 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,852 |
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 | 375,486 | 606,410 | +230,924 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,852 | 0 | -26,852 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 788,474 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 81,103 |
| London Stansted Airport | 56,194 |
| Glasgow Airport | 49,487 |
| Milford | 26,852 |
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 | 338,354 | 450,120 | +111,766 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 81,103 | +81,103 |
| London Stansted Airport | 35,822 | 20,372 | -15,450 |
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 49,487 | +49,487 |
| Milford | 26,852 | 0 | -26,852 |
| ZLC | 1,310 | 5,328 | +4,018 |
Quick facts
HS code: 81129281
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A soft metal used in electronics and coatings