Import/export HS code 710121: Unworked natural pearls
Natural pearls that have not been shaped, polished, or altered in any way
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 222,898 |
| Japan | 80,003 |
| France | 55,110 |
| United States | 51,298 |
| Denmark | 21,306 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 69,359 | 153,539 | +84,180 |
| Japan | 24,810 | 55,193 | +30,383 |
| France | 13,396 | 41,714 | +28,318 |
| United States | 27,311 | 23,987 | -3,324 |
| Denmark | 10,902 | 10,404 | -498 |
| India | 0 | 10,640 | +10,640 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 7,866 | +7,866 |
| Switzerland | 3,595 | 4,085 | +490 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 3,536 | +3,536 |
| China | 3,468 | 0 | -3,468 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 145,659 |
| Australia | 79,270 |
| France | 55,110 |
| United States | 48,137 |
| French Polynesia | 41,251 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 66,493 | 79,166 | +12,673 |
| Australia | 8,853 | 70,417 | +61,564 |
| France | 13,396 | 41,714 | +28,318 |
| United States | 25,649 | 22,488 | -3,161 |
| French Polynesia | 19,957 | 21,294 | +1,337 |
| Japan | 6,758 | 32,552 | +25,794 |
| Indonesia | 8,140 | 21,041 | +12,901 |
| India | 0 | 10,640 | +10,640 |
| Switzerland | 3,595 | 4,085 | +490 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 7,567 | +7,567 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 451,506 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,629 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,747 |
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 | 143,001 | 308,505 | +165,504 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,093 | 3,536 | -4,557 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,747 | 0 | -1,747 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 425,603 |
| Thamesport | 11,629 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,226 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,700 |
| Belfast Airport | 3,900 |
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 | 127,759 | 297,844 | +170,085 |
| Thamesport | 8,093 | 3,536 | -4,557 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,141 | 4,085 | -3,056 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,201 | 5,499 | +1,298 |
| Belfast Airport | 3,900 | 0 | -3,900 |
| London | 1,747 | 0 | -1,747 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 1,077 | +1,077 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Dormant Company | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
| Repair of computers and personal and household goods | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
| 2025-04 | 1 |
| 2025-03 | 1 |
| 2024-07 | 1 |
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 | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 22,410 |
| Netherlands | 18,515 |
| France | 15,900 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 11,176 |
| Thailand | 9,562 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 7,344 | 15,066 | +7,722 |
| Netherlands | 6,836 | 11,679 | +4,843 |
| France | 2,900 | 13,000 | +10,100 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,211 | 7,965 | +4,754 |
| Thailand | 0 | 9,562 | +9,562 |
| United Arab Emirates | 8,708 | 0 | -8,708 |
| Japan | 8,206 | 0 | -8,206 |
| United States | 6,519 | 0 | -6,519 |
| Spain | 6,069 | 0 | -6,069 |
| Hungary | 4,983 | 0 | -4,983 |
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 | 89,959 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,666 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,118 |
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 | 32,687 | 57,272 | +24,585 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,666 | 0 | -13,666 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,118 | 0 | -12,118 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 31,953 |
| ZLC | 26,748 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,628 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,344 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,178 |
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 Stansted Airport | 12,103 | 19,850 | +7,747 |
| ZLC | 15,069 | 11,679 | -3,390 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 20,628 | +20,628 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,344 | 0 | -7,344 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,063 | 5,115 | +3,052 |
| Hull | 7,172 | 0 | -7,172 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,256 | 0 | -5,256 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,452 | 0 | -3,452 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,360 | 0 | -3,360 |
| Felixstowe | 1,354 | 0 | -1,354 |
Quick facts
HS code: 710121
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Natural pearls that have not been shaped, polished, or altered in any way