Import/export HS code 381512: Precious metal-based catalysts
Catalysts made with precious metals like gold, silver, or platinum as the active ingredient
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 38,646,806 |
| Germany | 28,581,038 |
| France | 6,368,422 |
| India | 4,762,678 |
| Italy | 4,030,565 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 18,473,924 | 20,172,882 | +1,698,958 |
| Germany | 17,690,516 | 10,890,522 | -6,799,994 |
| France | 5,166,552 | 1,201,870 | -3,964,682 |
| India | 1,603,552 | 3,159,126 | +1,555,574 |
| Italy | 549,138 | 3,481,427 | +2,932,289 |
| Netherlands | 922,923 | 1,590,650 | +667,727 |
| Ireland | 1,526,783 | 978,661 | -548,122 |
| North Macedonia | 1,018,089 | 1,254,399 | +236,310 |
| Egypt | 1,048,415 | 448,994 | -599,421 |
| Japan | 1,119,063 | 307,493 | -811,570 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 44,251,901 |
| Germany | 18,941,585 |
| France | 13,485,434 |
| India | 5,270,281 |
| Italy | 3,534,607 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 23,283,463 | 20,968,438 | -2,315,025 |
| Germany | 11,075,600 | 7,865,985 | -3,209,615 |
| France | 8,666,228 | 4,819,206 | -3,847,022 |
| India | 2,111,155 | 3,159,126 | +1,047,971 |
| Italy | 218,877 | 3,315,730 | +3,096,853 |
| North Macedonia | 1,146,332 | 1,308,575 | +162,243 |
| Egypt | 1,048,415 | 448,994 | -599,421 |
| Japan | 1,140,064 | 338,328 | -801,736 |
| Ireland | 306,787 | 978,661 | +671,874 |
| Poland | 710,632 | 352,321 | -358,311 |
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 | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 |
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 | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 1 | -5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Essex | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 3 | +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 | 49,739,832 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 36,616,665 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,585,027 |
| Road transport | 2,363,697 |
| Other | 487,073 |
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 | 23,053,724 | 26,686,108 | +3,632,384 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,975,561 | 15,641,104 | -5,334,457 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,653,406 | 931,621 | -4,721,785 |
| Road transport | 1,099,056 | 1,264,641 | +165,585 |
| Other | 380,270 | 106,803 | -273,467 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 37,459,855 |
| Dover | 24,764,689 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,847,919 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,164,550 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,719,484 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 18,506,978 | 18,952,877 | +445,899 |
| Dover | 14,624,568 | 10,140,121 | -4,484,447 |
| East Midlands Airport | 525,248 | 4,322,671 | +3,797,423 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,164,550 | 0 | -4,164,550 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 637,864 | 3,081,620 | +2,443,756 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,120,691 | 1,079,594 | -1,041,097 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,392,600 | 634,190 | -1,758,410 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,340,180 | 1,041,432 | -298,748 |
| ZLC | 1,099,056 | 1,262,701 | +163,645 |
| Birmingham Airport | 522,111 | 1,094,468 | +572,357 |
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 | 13 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 8 |
| Scientific research and development | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 42 |
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| Other | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 54,863,248 |
| China | 29,474,655 |
| Germany | 28,977,721 |
| Spain | 25,637,921 |
| United States | 17,113,237 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 27,336,301 | 27,526,947 | +190,646 |
| China | 9,866,107 | 19,608,548 | +9,742,441 |
| Germany | 19,193,989 | 9,783,732 | -9,410,257 |
| Spain | 16,823,493 | 8,814,428 | -8,009,065 |
| United States | 7,819,075 | 9,294,162 | +1,475,087 |
| South Korea | 1,505,284 | 10,104,478 | +8,599,194 |
| North Macedonia | 5,073,884 | 4,883,321 | -190,563 |
| Italy | 4,296,061 | 4,804,142 | +508,081 |
| France | 5,430,527 | 3,252,710 | -2,177,817 |
| Switzerland | 3,709,601 | 4,057,965 | +348,364 |
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) | 145,036,257 |
| Air transport | 58,680,332 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,306,974 |
| Road transport | 2,584 |
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) | 81,466,141 | 63,570,116 | -17,896,025 |
| Air transport | 27,005,748 | 31,674,584 | +4,668,836 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,026,802 | 18,280,172 | +14,253,370 |
| Road transport | 2,584 | 0 | -2,584 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 127,583,131 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 39,600,200 |
| London Gateway Port | 19,576,021 |
| Dover | 13,057,126 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,844,259 |
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 | 70,101,996 | 57,481,135 | -12,620,861 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,138,674 | 24,461,526 | +9,322,852 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,046,937 | 16,529,084 | +13,482,147 |
| Dover | 8,888,424 | 4,168,702 | -4,719,722 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,978,509 | 4,865,750 | -1,112,759 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,272,660 | 797,945 | -1,474,715 |
| Newcastle Airport | 1,812,363 | 465,838 | -1,346,525 |
| ZLC | 1,350,360 | 772,252 | -578,108 |
| Southampton | 568,061 | 1,328,931 | +760,870 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,433,267 | 0 | -1,433,267 |
Quick facts
HS code: 381512
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Catalysts made with precious metals like gold, silver, or platinum as the active ingredient