Import/export HS code 81129940: 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 6,379,758 |
| Turkey | 1,422,254 |
| Singapore | 780,482 |
| China | 131,800 |
| Sweden | 119,784 |
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 | 1,355,064 | 5,024,694 | +3,669,630 |
| Turkey | 0 | 1,422,254 | +1,422,254 |
| Singapore | 0 | 780,482 | +780,482 |
| China | 60,131 | 71,669 | +11,538 |
| Sweden | 74,748 | 45,036 | -29,712 |
| United States | 16,752 | 8,269 | -8,483 |
| Belgium | 14,289 | 0 | -14,289 |
| Ireland | 7,341 | 0 | -7,341 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 5,677 | +5,677 |
| Canada | 1,861 | 0 | -1,861 |
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 | 6,385,435 |
| Turkey | 1,422,254 |
| Singapore | 780,482 |
| Belgium | 134,073 |
| China | 131,800 |
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 | 1,355,064 | 5,030,371 | +3,675,307 |
| Turkey | 0 | 1,422,254 | +1,422,254 |
| Singapore | 0 | 780,482 | +780,482 |
| Belgium | 89,037 | 45,036 | -44,001 |
| China | 60,131 | 71,669 | +11,538 |
| United States | 16,752 | 8,269 | -8,483 |
| United Kingdom | 8,734 | 0 | -8,734 |
| Canada | 1,861 | 0 | -1,861 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Essex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Norfolk | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 8,853,829 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,831 |
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 | 1,497,700 | 7,356,129 | +5,858,429 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,879 | 1,952 | -31,927 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 7,976,883 |
| London Stansted Airport | 688,644 |
| Manchester Airport | 154,428 |
| London Gateway Port | 35,831 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 28,197 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,433,770 | 6,543,113 | +5,109,343 |
| London Stansted Airport | 38,151 | 650,493 | +612,342 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 154,428 | +154,428 |
| London Gateway Port | 33,879 | 1,952 | -31,927 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 25,779 | 2,418 | -23,361 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 5,677 | +5,677 |
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
|
6 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 5,082,364 |
| Germany | 1,239,128 |
| Belgium | 688,489 |
| India | 113,056 |
| China | 101,700 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 86,533 | 4,995,831 | +4,909,298 |
| Germany | 1,049 | 1,238,079 | +1,237,030 |
| Belgium | 46,566 | 641,923 | +595,357 |
| India | 113,056 | 0 | -113,056 |
| China | 61,999 | 39,701 | -22,298 |
| Switzerland | 35,419 | 1,360 | -34,059 |
| France | 7,036 | 11,640 | +4,604 |
| Austria | 6,799 | 5,905 | -894 |
| Poland | 5,480 | 3,666 | -1,814 |
| Sweden | 8,575 | 0 | -8,575 |
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 | 6,838,608 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 419,464 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 84,731 |
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 | 306,973 | 6,531,635 | +6,224,662 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 419,464 | +419,464 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 84,731 | 0 | -84,731 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,708,382 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,714,794 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 415,646 |
| London Stansted Airport | 318,445 |
| ZLC | 96,987 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,393 | 4,706,989 | +4,705,596 |
| East Midlands Airport | 212,768 | 1,502,026 | +1,289,258 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 415,646 | +415,646 |
| London Stansted Airport | 21,738 | 296,707 | +274,969 |
| ZLC | 71,074 | 25,913 | -45,161 |
| London Gateway Port | 84,731 | 0 | -84,731 |
| Hull | 0 | 3,818 | +3,818 |
Quick facts
HS code: 81129940
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A metal used in optics and electronics