Import/export HS code 7109: Gold-clad base metals or silver
Base metals or silver coated with gold, in semi-finished forms, not fully processed
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 255,579 |
| China | 146,531 |
| France | 58,433 |
| Ireland | 56,311 |
| Germany | 53,923 |
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 | 155,653 | 99,926 | -55,727 |
| China | 68,463 | 78,068 | +9,605 |
| France | 35,740 | 22,693 | -13,047 |
| Ireland | 36,419 | 19,892 | -16,527 |
| Germany | 0 | 53,923 | +53,923 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 31,611 | 0 | -31,611 |
| Sweden | 23,208 | 0 | -23,208 |
| Estonia | 0 | 9,482 | +9,482 |
| Switzerland | 6,223 | 0 | -6,223 |
| Japan | 0 | 6,108 | +6,108 |
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 | 247,425 |
| China | 186,387 |
| Germany | 54,947 |
| France | 54,843 |
| Sweden | 24,776 |
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 | 147,499 | 99,926 | -47,573 |
| China | 108,319 | 78,068 | -30,251 |
| Germany | 1,024 | 53,923 | +52,899 |
| France | 32,150 | 22,693 | -9,457 |
| Sweden | 24,776 | 0 | -24,776 |
| Japan | 5,199 | 6,108 | +909 |
| Estonia | 0 | 9,482 | +9,482 |
| Bulgaria | 4,624 | 0 | -4,624 |
| Italy | 1,987 | 0 | -1,987 |
| Thailand | 1,843 | 0 | -1,843 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| 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 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Wales | 1 | 0 | -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 | 401,396 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 138,292 |
| Other | 62,364 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 61,675 |
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 | 212,807 | 188,589 | -24,218 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 109,348 | 28,944 | -80,404 |
| Other | 36,419 | 25,945 | -10,474 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,752 | 53,923 | +46,171 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Edinburgh Airport | 77,344 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 76,290 |
| East Midlands Airport | 73,124 |
| 000 | 62,364 |
| London Stansted Airport | 61,740 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Airport | 46,870 | 30,474 | -16,396 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 29,673 | 46,617 | +16,944 |
| East Midlands Airport | 26,856 | 46,268 | +19,412 |
| 000 | 36,419 | 25,945 | -10,474 |
| London Stansted Airport | 40,048 | 21,692 | -18,356 |
| Manchester Airport | 47,527 | 9,472 | -38,055 |
| Birmingham Airport | 20,393 | 34,066 | +13,673 |
| Dover | 0 | 53,923 | +53,923 |
| Felixstowe | 48,736 | 1,308 | -47,428 |
| Thamesport | 31,285 | 0 | -31,285 |
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 | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 3 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GEMPORIA LIMITED | 59 |
| CHERRY RED PRODUCTIONS LTD | 45 |
| THE CURIOUS GEM LIMITED | 30 |
| IMMEDIATE MEDIA TV LIMITED | 22 |
| TKS REALISATIONS LIMITED | 16 |
| GEMPORIA CRAFT LIMITED | 15 |
| POBJOY MINT LIMITED | 10 |
| GOODFELLOW CAMBRIDGE LIMITED | 9 |
| COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LIMITED | 4 |
| TESTBOURNE LIMITED | 4 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 212,425 |
| France | 81,008 |
| Thailand | 51,550 |
| Netherlands | 26,455 |
| Finland | 23,237 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 151,044 | 61,381 | -89,663 |
| France | 68,898 | 12,110 | -56,788 |
| Thailand | 51,550 | 0 | -51,550 |
| Netherlands | 16,022 | 10,433 | -5,589 |
| Finland | 5,805 | 17,432 | +11,627 |
| Belgium | 0 | 19,092 | +19,092 |
| Singapore | 12,998 | 0 | -12,998 |
| Estonia | 917 | 8,508 | +7,591 |
| United Arab Emirates | 9,249 | 0 | -9,249 |
| Iceland | 2,566 | 6,318 | +3,752 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,411 |
| XI | 173 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 173 | 1,238 | +1,065 |
| XI | 173 | 0 | -173 |
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 | 228,371 |
| Other | 127,131 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 108,691 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,466 |
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 | 163,167 | 65,204 | -97,963 |
| Other | 86,638 | 40,493 | -46,145 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 81,727 | 26,964 | -54,763 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,891 | 13,575 | -8,316 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 127,131 |
| East Midlands Airport | 114,764 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 75,872 |
| Holyhead | 60,995 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 43,936 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 86,638 | 40,493 | -46,145 |
| East Midlands Airport | 67,081 | 47,683 | -19,398 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 74,822 | 1,050 | -73,772 |
| Holyhead | 60,000 | 995 | -59,005 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,217 | 23,719 | +3,502 |
| London Stansted Airport | 18,787 | 1,000 | -17,787 |
| London Gateway Port | 19,325 | 0 | -19,325 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 9,108 | +9,108 |
| ZLC | 2,477 | 6,566 | +4,089 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 0 | 8,905 | +8,905 |
Quick facts
HS code: 7109
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Base metals or silver coated with gold, in semi-finished forms, not fully processed