Import/export HS code 81129289: Gallium
A metal used in semiconductors and LEDs
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,218,113 |
| Luxembourg | 1,083,189 |
| United States | 847,263 |
| Belgium | 59,656 |
| Canada | 57,819 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 40,526 | 1,177,587 | +1,137,061 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 1,083,189 | +1,083,189 |
| United States | 78,214 | 769,049 | +690,835 |
| Belgium | 29,769 | 29,887 | +118 |
| Canada | 49,538 | 8,281 | -41,257 |
| Czechia | 5,390 | 12,014 | +6,624 |
| France | 5,030 | 1,677 | -3,353 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 875,630 |
| Germany | 687,666 |
| Luxembourg | 609,185 |
| Slovakia | 475,048 |
| United States | 465,742 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 4,131 | 871,499 | +867,368 |
| Germany | 37,444 | 650,222 | +612,778 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 609,185 | +609,185 |
| Slovakia | 1,044 | 474,004 | +472,960 |
| United States | 76,368 | 389,374 | +313,006 |
| Belgium | 29,769 | 29,887 | +118 |
| Canada | 49,538 | 10,078 | -39,460 |
| China | 4,783 | 35,421 | +30,638 |
| France | 5,390 | 12,014 | +6,624 |
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 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,204,357 |
| Air transport | 1,074,397 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 2,204,357 | +2,204,357 |
| Air transport | 203,077 | 871,320 | +668,243 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,390 | 6,007 | +617 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,083,189 |
| Dover | 617,193 |
| Manchester Airport | 591,800 |
| Eurotunnel | 503,975 |
| London Stansted Airport | 321,572 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 1,083,189 | +1,083,189 |
| Dover | 0 | 617,193 | +617,193 |
| Manchester Airport | 29,769 | 562,031 | +532,262 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 503,975 | +503,975 |
| London Stansted Airport | 106,896 | 214,676 | +107,780 |
| East Midlands Airport | 18,367 | 33,513 | +15,146 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 37,444 | 0 | -37,444 |
| 499 | 0 | 35,421 | +35,421 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 24,002 | +24,002 |
| Thamesport | 5,390 | 6,007 | +617 |
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 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 1 |
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 | 7 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 67,703 |
| Japan | 60,782 |
| China | 23,257 |
| South Africa | 22,276 |
| Canada | 20,444 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,730 | 65,973 | +64,243 |
| Japan | 0 | 60,782 | +60,782 |
| China | 3,438 | 19,819 | +16,381 |
| South Africa | 18,668 | 3,608 | -15,060 |
| Canada | 20,444 | 0 | -20,444 |
| South Korea | 0 | 6,048 | +6,048 |
| Latvia | 0 | 5,257 | +5,257 |
| Spain | 4,083 | 0 | -4,083 |
| United States | 941 | 1,073 | +132 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,772 | +1,772 |
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 | 213,636 |
| 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 | 49,304 | 164,332 | +115,028 |
| 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 Heathrow Airport | 82,183 |
| ZLC | 65,071 |
| London Stansted Airport | 48,020 |
| Manchester Airport | 11,249 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,257 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 3,438 | 78,745 | +75,307 |
| ZLC | 0 | 65,071 | +65,071 |
| London Stansted Airport | 38,225 | 9,795 | -28,430 |
| Manchester Airport | 7,641 | 3,608 | -4,033 |
| 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