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 | 15,371,220 |
| United States | 4,344,745 |
| China | 168,566 |
| Netherlands | 13,217 |
| 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 | 8,454,375 | 6,916,845 | -1,537,530 |
| United States | 337,774 | 4,006,971 | +3,669,197 |
| China | 123,525 | 45,041 | -78,484 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 13,217 | +13,217 |
| 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 | 15,371,220 |
| United States | 4,344,745 |
| China | 181,783 |
| 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 | 8,454,375 | 6,916,845 | -1,537,530 |
| United States | 337,774 | 4,006,971 | +3,669,197 |
| China | 123,525 | 58,258 | -65,267 |
| 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 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 15,381,808 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,047,102 |
| Air transport | 477,212 |
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) | 8,451,746 | 6,930,062 | -1,521,684 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 277,358 | 3,769,744 | +3,492,386 |
| Air transport | 194,944 | 282,268 | +87,324 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 11,541,846 |
| London | 3,769,744 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,376,274 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 464,381 |
| Killingholme | 450,471 |
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 | 6,214,260 | 5,327,586 | -886,674 |
| London | 0 | 3,769,744 | +3,769,744 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,787,015 | 1,589,259 | -197,756 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 193,055 | 271,326 | +78,271 |
| Killingholme | 450,471 | 0 | -450,471 |
| Southampton | 273,639 | 0 | -273,639 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 13,217 | +13,217 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 7,426 | +7,426 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,889 | 3,516 | +1,627 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 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 | 4,243,776 |
| Indonesia | 71,889 |
| Hungary | 30,172 |
| Japan | 29,687 |
| Germany | 12,766 |
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 | 2,634,480 | 1,609,296 | -1,025,184 |
| Indonesia | 11,600 | 60,289 | +48,689 |
| Hungary | 30,172 | 0 | -30,172 |
| Japan | 29,687 | 0 | -29,687 |
| Germany | 3,258 | 9,508 | +6,250 |
| Israel | 0 | 5,505 | +5,505 |
| 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) | 4,250,784 |
| Air transport | 133,183 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,307 |
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) | 2,633,068 | 1,617,716 | -1,015,352 |
| Air transport | 64,234 | 68,949 | +4,715 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,307 | 0 | -14,307 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,112,293 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 138,491 |
| East Midlands Airport | 62,881 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 45,954 |
| ZLC | 16,523 |
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 | 2,513,142 | 1,599,151 | -913,991 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 119,926 | 18,565 | -101,361 |
| East Midlands Airport | 43,041 | 19,840 | -23,201 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 45,954 | +45,954 |
| ZLC | 16,523 | 0 | -16,523 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,307 | 0 | -14,307 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,670 | 3,155 | -1,515 |
Quick facts
HS code: 81129291
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A metal used in steel production and batteries