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 | 2,178,158 |
| United States | 670,338 |
| Germany | 320,174 |
| France | 68,834 |
| China | 39,927 |
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 | 151,389 | 2,026,769 | +1,875,380 |
| United States | 104,653 | 565,685 | +461,032 |
| Germany | 110,033 | 210,141 | +100,108 |
| France | 0 | 68,834 | +68,834 |
| China | 39,927 | 0 | -39,927 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 29,905 | 0 | -29,905 |
| Czechia | 3,003 | 0 | -3,003 |
| 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 | 1,653,939 |
| United States | 1,133,475 |
| Germany | 235,054 |
| China | 216,034 |
| France | 71,837 |
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 | 151,389 | 1,502,550 | +1,351,161 |
| United States | 104,653 | 1,028,822 | +924,169 |
| Germany | 7,153 | 227,901 | +220,748 |
| China | 172,712 | 43,322 | -129,390 |
| France | 3,003 | 68,834 | +65,831 |
| 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 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| Essex | 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 | 5 | +3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 4 | +4 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Devon | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 3,119,141 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 183,162 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,405 |
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 | 429,875 | 2,689,266 | +2,259,391 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 183,162 | +183,162 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,405 | 0 | -10,405 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 1,947,070 |
| East Midlands Airport | 459,116 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 401,542 |
| Birmingham Airport | 187,453 |
| Dover | 84,738 |
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 | 167,790 | 1,779,280 | +1,611,490 |
| East Midlands Airport | 165,113 | 294,003 | +128,890 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,622 | 380,920 | +360,298 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 187,453 | +187,453 |
| Dover | 0 | 84,738 | +84,738 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 68,834 | +68,834 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 47,610 | +47,610 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 42,452 | 0 | -42,452 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 29,590 | +29,590 |
| Luton Airport | 19,305 | 0 | -19,305 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 5 |
| Scientific research and development | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
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 | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| 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 | 364,413 |
| India | 24,582 |
| United States | 24,099 |
| Israel | 8,311 |
| Singapore | 4,493 |
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 | 318,476 | 45,937 | -272,539 |
| India | 23,696 | 886 | -22,810 |
| United States | 4,348 | 19,751 | +15,403 |
| Israel | 0 | 8,311 | +8,311 |
| Singapore | 2,130 | 2,363 | +233 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 236,974 |
| Air transport | 194,991 |
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) | 234,675 | 2,299 | -232,376 |
| Air transport | 117,743 | 77,248 | -40,495 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 236,974 |
| ZLC | 85,162 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 50,268 |
| East Midlands Airport | 35,680 |
| London Stansted Airport | 19,162 |
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 | 39,225 | 45,937 | +6,712 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 50,268 | 0 | -50,268 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,732 | 28,948 | +22,216 |
| London Stansted Airport | 19,162 | 0 | -19,162 |
| 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