Import/export HS code 81129295: Germanium
A metal used in optics and electronics
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 4,444,075 |
| United States | 896,900 |
| China | 634,133 |
| Germany | 553,698 |
| France | 241,790 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 277,048 | 4,167,027 | +3,889,979 |
| United States | 130,408 | 766,492 | +636,084 |
| China | 25,797 | 608,336 | +582,539 |
| Germany | 112,657 | 441,041 | +328,384 |
| France | 0 | 241,790 | +241,790 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 29,905 | 0 | -29,905 |
| Czechia | 3,003 | 3,063 | +60 |
| Singapore | 0 | 2,400 | +2,400 |
| Canada | 1,370 | 999 | -371 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,175,580 |
| United States | 2,106,713 |
| China | 811,430 |
| Germany | 461,502 |
| France | 247,856 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 277,048 | 2,898,532 | +2,621,484 |
| United States | 130,408 | 1,976,305 | +1,845,897 |
| China | 158,582 | 652,848 | +494,266 |
| Germany | 9,777 | 451,725 | +441,948 |
| France | 3,003 | 244,853 | +241,850 |
| Israel | 0 | 5,886 | +5,886 |
| Canada | 1,370 | 999 | -371 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Devon | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +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 | 6,021,730 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 582,566 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 207,040 |
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 | 569,783 | 5,451,947 | +4,882,164 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 582,566 | +582,566 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,405 | 196,635 | +186,230 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 2,335,072 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,097,365 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 988,706 |
| East Midlands Airport | 491,220 |
| Dover | 257,694 |
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 | 306,050 | 2,029,022 | +1,722,972 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 2,097,365 | +2,097,365 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,116 | 979,590 | +970,474 |
| East Midlands Airport | 192,860 | 298,360 | +105,500 |
| Dover | 0 | 257,694 | +257,694 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 226,448 | +226,448 |
| Thamesport | 8,186 | 196,635 | +188,449 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 68,834 | +68,834 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 47,610 | +47,610 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 42,452 | 0 | -42,452 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Scientific research and development | 4 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 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 | 16 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 353,577 |
| United States | 277,699 |
| India | 24,582 |
| Israel | 8,311 |
| Singapore | 4,755 |
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 | 307,640 | 45,937 | -261,703 |
| United States | 4,348 | 273,351 | +269,003 |
| India | 24,582 | 0 | -24,582 |
| Israel | 0 | 8,311 | +8,311 |
| Singapore | 1,066 | 3,689 | +2,623 |
| Netherlands | 1,184 | 2,299 | +1,115 |
| China | 1,294 | 0 | -1,294 |
| Thailand | 1,290 | 0 | -1,290 |
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 | 438,017 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 236,974 |
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 | 106,729 | 331,288 | +224,559 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 234,675 | 2,299 | -232,376 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 236,974 |
| ZLC | 145,924 |
| East Midlands Airport | 137,688 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 80,268 |
| London Stansted Airport | 69,418 |
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 / Eurotunnel | 234,675 | 2,299 | -232,376 |
| ZLC | 27,325 | 118,599 | +91,274 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,618 | 130,070 | +122,452 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 50,268 | 30,000 | -20,268 |
| London Stansted Airport | 19,162 | 50,256 | +31,094 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,356 | 2,363 | +7 |
Quick facts
HS code: 81129295
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A metal used in optics and electronics