Import/export HS code 81129291: Vanadium
A metal used in steel production and batteries
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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 | 14,572,495 |
| United States | 2,953,027 |
| China | 209,751 |
| Netherlands | 10,392 |
| France | 8,374 |
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 | 7,284,790 | 7,287,705 | +2,915 |
| United States | 211,310 | 2,741,717 | +2,530,407 |
| China | 169,490 | 40,261 | -129,229 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 10,392 | +10,392 |
| France | 8,374 | 0 | -8,374 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 14,572,495 |
| United States | 2,953,027 |
| China | 220,143 |
| Austria | 8,374 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 7,284,790 | 7,287,705 | +2,915 |
| United States | 211,310 | 2,741,717 | +2,530,407 |
| China | 169,490 | 50,653 | -118,837 |
| Austria | 8,374 | 0 | -8,374 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| South East Wales | 1 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,580,258 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,864,404 |
| Air transport | 309,377 |
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) | 7,282,161 | 7,298,097 | +15,936 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 332,626 | 2,531,778 | +2,199,152 |
| Air transport | 59,177 | 250,200 | +191,023 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 10,743,121 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,376,274 |
| London | 2,531,778 |
| Killingholme | 450,471 |
| Southampton | 328,907 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 5,767,510 | 4,975,611 | -791,899 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,064,180 | 2,312,094 | +1,247,914 |
| London | 0 | 2,531,778 | +2,531,778 |
| Killingholme | 450,471 | 0 | -450,471 |
| Southampton | 328,907 | 0 | -328,907 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 48,356 | 241,459 | +193,103 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,821 | 1,315 | -9,506 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 10,392 | +10,392 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 7,426 | +7,426 |
| Thamesport | 3,719 | 0 | -3,719 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
| Scientific research and development | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-03 | 3 |
| 2025-02 | 2 |
| 2024-12 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 4,288,376 |
| Indonesia | 50,529 |
| Japan | 45,527 |
| Hungary | 30,172 |
| Israel | 5,505 |
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 | 2,796,710 | 1,491,666 | -1,305,044 |
| Indonesia | 2,670 | 47,859 | +45,189 |
| Japan | 45,527 | 0 | -45,527 |
| Hungary | 30,172 | 0 | -30,172 |
| Israel | 0 | 5,505 | +5,505 |
| Germany | 3,258 | 0 | -3,258 |
| United States | 1,143 | 1,043 | -100 |
| Netherlands | 1,269 | 0 | -1,269 |
| Spain | 0 | 1,024 | +1,024 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,286,964 |
| Air transport | 110,735 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,147 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,795,298 | 1,491,666 | -1,303,632 |
| Air transport | 55,304 | 55,431 | +127 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,147 | 0 | -30,147 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,165,723 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 121,241 |
| East Midlands Airport | 62,881 |
| London Gateway Port | 30,147 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 24,594 |
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 | 2,675,372 | 1,490,351 | -1,185,021 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 119,926 | 1,315 | -118,611 |
| East Midlands Airport | 34,111 | 28,770 | -5,341 |
| London Gateway Port | 30,147 | 0 | -30,147 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 24,594 | +24,594 |
| ZLC | 16,523 | 0 | -16,523 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,670 | 2,067 | -2,603 |
Quick facts
HS code: 81129291
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A metal used in steel production and batteries