Import/export HS code 28439090: Various precious metal compounds
Chemical compounds of precious metals, excluding amalgams, used in various industries
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 54,500,601 |
| United States | 12,032,146 |
| Germany | 7,173,427 |
| Switzerland | 988,348 |
| China | 667,523 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 24,313,567 | 30,187,034 | +5,873,467 |
| United States | 5,730,502 | 6,301,644 | +571,142 |
| Germany | 2,596,099 | 4,577,328 | +1,981,229 |
| Switzerland | 364,489 | 623,859 | +259,370 |
| China | 79,255 | 588,268 | +509,013 |
| Poland | 530,278 | 0 | -530,278 |
| Italy | 104,664 | 189,012 | +84,348 |
| South Africa | 92,261 | 89,935 | -2,326 |
| Japan | 100,044 | 60,575 | -39,469 |
| Belgium | 96,881 | 35,748 | -61,133 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 54,475,073 |
| United States | 12,204,791 |
| Germany | 7,040,492 |
| Switzerland | 998,680 |
| China | 803,241 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 24,288,039 | 30,187,034 | +5,898,995 |
| United States | 5,819,681 | 6,385,110 | +565,429 |
| Germany | 2,576,340 | 4,464,152 | +1,887,812 |
| Switzerland | 387,438 | 611,242 | +223,804 |
| China | 148,509 | 654,732 | +506,223 |
| United Kingdom | 589,917 | 0 | -589,917 |
| Italy | 98,956 | 189,012 | +90,056 |
| Japan | 120,048 | 65,148 | -54,900 |
| South Africa | 90,661 | 90,956 | +295 |
| Belgium | 87,796 | 30,983 | -56,813 |
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 | 6 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
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 | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 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 | 53,798,103 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,006,352 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 198,308 |
| Other | 94,672 |
| Road transport | 1,068 |
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 | 19,622,876 | 34,175,227 | +14,552,351 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,517,726 | 8,488,626 | -6,029,100 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 103,945 | 94,363 | -9,582 |
| Other | 23,896 | 70,776 | +46,880 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,068 | +1,068 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 38,919,197 |
| Holyhead | 14,639,393 |
| London Stansted Airport | 7,371,854 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,061,156 |
| London | 2,666,618 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 12,698,914 | 26,220,283 | +13,521,369 |
| Holyhead | 10,429,242 | 4,210,151 | -6,219,091 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,157,211 | 4,214,643 | +1,057,432 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,294,231 | 2,766,925 | -527,306 |
| London | 85,619 | 2,580,999 | +2,495,380 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,688,122 | 0 | -1,688,122 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,125,086 | 55,214 | -1,069,872 |
| Dover | 753,996 | 386,149 | -367,847 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,948 | 740,435 | +731,487 |
| Manchester Airport | 247,789 | 388,632 | +140,843 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
14 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
8 |
|
Scientific research and development
|
5 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5 |
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 13 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 124 |
| JOHNSON MATTHEY PLC | 123 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 119 |
| METALOR TECHNOLOGIES (UK) LTD | 94 |
| APOLLO SCIENTIFIC LTD | 61 |
| SCHLOETTER COMPANY LIMITED | 49 |
| COOKSON PRECIOUS METALS LIMITED | 39 |
| CEIMIG LIMITED | 33 |
| BIOSYNTH LIMITED | 22 |
| NRM CHEMICALS LIMITED | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| North Macedonia | 317,568,089 |
| France | 217,202,041 |
| Germany | 91,146,756 |
| United States | 72,358,710 |
| Poland | 45,757,644 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Macedonia | 142,966,511 | 174,601,578 | +31,635,067 |
| France | 102,324,517 | 114,877,524 | +12,553,007 |
| Germany | 35,599,014 | 55,547,742 | +19,948,728 |
| United States | 16,715,617 | 55,643,093 | +38,927,476 |
| Poland | 19,442,192 | 26,315,452 | +6,873,260 |
| Switzerland | 25,216,429 | 1,489,842 | -23,726,587 |
| Ireland | 11,789,204 | 8,473,757 | -3,315,447 |
| Malaysia | 10,409,172 | 9,091,078 | -1,318,094 |
| Mexico | 499,478 | 15,601,564 | +15,102,086 |
| Denmark | 2,099,092 | 12,597,975 | +10,498,883 |
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 | 499,654,105 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 388,184,617 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,852 |
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 | 197,872,239 | 301,781,866 | +103,909,627 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 186,402,284 | 201,782,333 | +15,380,049 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,852 | 0 | -3,852 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 325,587,081 |
| Birmingham Airport | 313,850,482 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 166,031,177 |
| Dover | 39,107,135 |
| London Stansted Airport | 19,144,173 |
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 | 174,686,843 | 150,900,238 | -23,786,605 |
| Birmingham Airport | 142,973,070 | 170,877,412 | +27,904,342 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 45,115,779 | 120,915,398 | +75,799,619 |
| Dover | 161,057 | 38,946,078 | +38,785,021 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,397,094 | 9,747,079 | +349,985 |
| Milford | 9,135,012 | 6,239,492 | -2,895,520 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 3,672,185 | +3,672,185 |
| Holyhead | 1,188,768 | 2,024,340 | +835,572 |
| Fishguard | 1,230,604 | 0 | -1,230,604 |
| Manchester Airport | 112,528 | 68,360 | -44,168 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28439090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemical compounds of precious metals, excluding amalgams, used in various industries