Import/export HS code 81129289: Gallium
A metal used in semiconductors and LEDs
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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 | 131,490 |
| Luxembourg | 130,179 |
| Belgium | 59,656 |
| Canada | 49,538 |
| Germany | 43,975 |
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 | 59,736 | 71,754 | +12,018 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 130,179 | +130,179 |
| Belgium | 29,769 | 29,887 | +118 |
| Canada | 49,538 | 0 | -49,538 |
| Germany | 37,444 | 6,531 | -30,913 |
| Czechia | 2,385 | 12,015 | +9,630 |
| France | 2,394 | 4,313 | +1,919 |
| Japan | 3,828 | 0 | -3,828 |
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 | 131,668 |
| Luxembourg | 130,179 |
| Belgium | 59,656 |
| Canada | 49,538 |
| Germany | 39,617 |
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 | 56,298 | 75,370 | +19,072 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 130,179 | +130,179 |
| Belgium | 29,769 | 29,887 | +118 |
| Canada | 49,538 | 0 | -49,538 |
| Germany | 37,444 | 2,173 | -35,271 |
| France | 2,385 | 12,015 | +9,630 |
| Japan | 4,877 | 4,011 | -866 |
| China | 4,783 | 0 | -4,783 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 1,044 | +1,044 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 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 | 296,921 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 131,455 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,397 |
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 | 182,709 | 114,212 | -68,497 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 131,455 | +131,455 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,385 | 9,012 | +6,627 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 160,188 |
| Immingham Docks | 130,179 |
| East Midlands Airport | 51,880 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 37,444 |
| Manchester Airport | 29,769 |
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 Stansted Airport | 90,250 | 69,938 | -20,312 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 130,179 | +130,179 |
| East Midlands Airport | 18,367 | 33,513 | +15,146 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 37,444 | 0 | -37,444 |
| Manchester Airport | 29,769 | 0 | -29,769 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,879 | 5,506 | -1,373 |
| Thamesport | 2,385 | 9,012 | +6,627 |
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 3,082 | +3,082 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 2,173 | +2,173 |
| Dover | 0 | 1,276 | +1,276 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 1 |
| 2025-03 | 3 |
| 2025-02 | 2 |
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 | 6 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 20,444 |
| South Africa | 18,668 |
| China | 8,805 |
| Latvia | 5,257 |
| United States | 5,098 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 20,444 | 0 | -20,444 |
| South Africa | 7,641 | 11,027 | +3,386 |
| China | 3,438 | 5,367 | +1,929 |
| Latvia | 0 | 5,257 | +5,257 |
| United States | 5,098 | 0 | -5,098 |
| Spain | 4,083 | 0 | -4,083 |
| South Korea | 0 | 2,311 | +2,311 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,772 | +1,772 |
| Germany | 1,730 | 0 | -1,730 |
| France | 1,427 | 0 | -1,427 |
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 | 68,168 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,427 |
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 | 42,434 | 25,734 | -16,700 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,427 | 0 | -1,427 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 46,465 |
| Manchester Airport | 7,641 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,949 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,257 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,856 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 31,355 | 15,110 | -16,245 |
| Manchester Airport | 7,641 | 0 | -7,641 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,438 | 3,511 | +73 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 5,257 | +5,257 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 1,856 | +1,856 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,427 | 0 | -1,427 |
Quick facts
HS code: 81129289
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A metal used in semiconductors and LEDs