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 | 4,823,457 |
| United States | 865,524 |
| China | 614,828 |
| Germany | 553,698 |
| France | 341,634 |
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 | 573,618 | 4,249,839 | +3,676,221 |
| United States | 112,951 | 752,573 | +639,622 |
| China | 6,492 | 608,336 | +601,844 |
| Germany | 112,657 | 441,041 | +328,384 |
| France | 0 | 341,634 | +341,634 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 29,905 | 0 | -29,905 |
| Czechia | 3,003 | 3,063 | +60 |
| Singapore | 0 | 2,400 | +2,400 |
| Canada | 999 | 0 | -999 |
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 | 3,304,692 |
| United States | 2,325,607 |
| China | 792,125 |
| Germany | 461,502 |
| France | 347,700 |
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 | 573,618 | 2,731,074 | +2,157,456 |
| United States | 112,951 | 2,212,656 | +2,099,705 |
| China | 139,277 | 652,848 | +513,571 |
| Germany | 9,777 | 451,725 | +441,948 |
| France | 3,003 | 344,697 | +341,694 |
| Israel | 0 | 5,886 | +5,886 |
| Canada | 999 | 0 | -999 |
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 | 2 | 4 | +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 | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 | 6,448,905 |
| 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 | 829,220 | 5,619,685 | +4,790,465 |
| 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 | 2,349,479 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,225,901 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 988,706 |
| East Midlands Airport | 794,757 |
| 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 | 617,888 | 1,731,591 | +1,113,703 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 2,225,901 | +2,225,901 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,097 | 974,609 | +960,512 |
| East Midlands Airport | 154,783 | 639,974 | +485,191 |
| 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 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
5 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
4 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
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 | 14 |
| 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 | 334,415 |
| United States | 277,699 |
| India | 24,582 |
| Israel | 22,213 |
| 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 | 288,478 | 45,937 | -242,541 |
| United States | 4,348 | 273,351 | +269,003 |
| India | 24,582 | 0 | -24,582 |
| Israel | 0 | 22,213 | +22,213 |
| Singapore | 1,066 | 3,689 | +2,623 |
| Netherlands | 1,184 | 2,299 | +1,115 |
| Canada | 0 | 2,804 | +2,804 |
| 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 | 435,561 |
| 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 | 87,567 | 347,994 | +260,427 |
| 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 |
| East Midlands Airport | 137,688 |
| ZLC | 126,762 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 94,170 |
| London Stansted Airport | 72,222 |
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 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,618 | 130,070 | +122,452 |
| ZLC | 8,163 | 118,599 | +110,436 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 50,268 | 43,902 | -6,366 |
| London Stansted Airport | 19,162 | 53,060 | +33,898 |
| 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