Import/export HS code 711011: Raw platinum or platinum powder
Platinum in its purest form, either unwrought or as fine powder, often used in manufacturing and chemical industries
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 1,086,314,696 |
| Belgium | 360,321,828 |
| Italy | 224,425,418 |
| United States | 191,256,925 |
| Germany | 114,578,604 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 426,744,271 | 659,570,425 | +232,826,154 |
| Belgium | 113,847,333 | 246,474,495 | +132,627,162 |
| Italy | 98,453,456 | 125,971,962 | +27,518,506 |
| United States | 2,915,657 | 188,341,268 | +185,425,611 |
| Germany | 54,831,027 | 59,747,577 | +4,916,550 |
| Switzerland | 16,992,111 | 80,935,938 | +63,943,827 |
| South Korea | 27,055,802 | 54,809,919 | +27,754,117 |
| Norway | 22,093,809 | 47,066,975 | +24,973,166 |
| Japan | 37,814,547 | 22,920,114 | -14,894,433 |
| India | 11,858,988 | 8,567,986 | -3,291,002 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 1,250,990,876 |
| Belgium | 369,532,021 |
| Italy | 308,151,462 |
| Germany | 109,185,687 |
| South Korea | 92,492,698 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 461,025,454 | 789,965,422 | +328,939,968 |
| Belgium | 115,586,805 | 253,945,216 | +138,358,411 |
| Italy | 113,831,884 | 194,319,578 | +80,487,694 |
| Germany | 46,896,059 | 62,289,628 | +15,393,569 |
| South Korea | 27,055,802 | 65,436,896 | +38,381,094 |
| United States | 4,200,559 | 83,655,371 | +79,454,812 |
| Norway | 22,093,809 | 47,066,975 | +24,973,166 |
| Switzerland | 7,684,665 | 16,472,257 | +8,787,592 |
| India | 12,498,127 | 8,567,986 | -3,930,141 |
| Poland | 0 | 7,260,376 | +7,260,376 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 | 2,033,179,052 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 310,960,884 |
| Other | 12,389,335 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,078,883 |
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 | 737,448,455 | 1,295,730,597 | +558,282,142 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 77,583,847 | 233,377,037 | +155,793,190 |
| Other | 5,340,728 | 7,048,607 | +1,707,879 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 81,346 | 997,537 | +916,191 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,030,254,418 |
| Dover | 288,089,066 |
| Eurotunnel | 18,247,073 |
| 000 | 12,389,335 |
| Harwich | 4,377,741 |
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 | 736,405,475 | 1,293,848,943 | +557,443,468 |
| Dover | 75,999,334 | 212,089,732 | +136,090,398 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,337,509 | 16,909,564 | +15,572,055 |
| 000 | 5,340,728 | 7,048,607 | +1,707,879 |
| Harwich | 0 | 4,377,741 | +4,377,741 |
| East Midlands Airport | 548,642 | 1,132,187 | +583,545 |
| Thamesport | 81,346 | 995,389 | +914,043 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 0 | 638,058 | +638,058 |
| London Stansted Airport | 476,134 | 87,918 | -388,216 |
| Immingham Docks | 194,982 | 0 | -194,982 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Other manufacturing
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
5 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
3 |
|
Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 8 |
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JOHNSON MATTHEY PLC | 121 |
| METALOR TECHNOLOGIES (UK) LTD | 88 |
| DD-SCIENTIFIC LIMITED | 46 |
| HOCKLEY MINT LIMITED | 42 |
| NISSAN MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 41 |
| NISSAN TRADING EUROPE LIMITED | 37 |
| ICBC STANDARD BANK PLC | 28 |
| CEIMIG LIMITED | 23 |
| VALE EUROPE LIMITED | 19 |
| COOKSON PRECIOUS METALS LIMITED | 12 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| North Macedonia | 1,079,708,216 |
| United States | 799,652,838 |
| Japan | 397,869,147 |
| Germany | 308,337,529 |
| South Korea | 283,945,515 |
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 | 385,747,842 | 693,960,374 | +308,212,532 |
| United States | 353,948,383 | 445,704,455 | +91,756,072 |
| Japan | 123,951,445 | 273,917,702 | +149,966,257 |
| Germany | 58,299,615 | 250,037,914 | +191,738,299 |
| South Korea | 124,054,063 | 159,891,452 | +35,837,389 |
| China | 100,035,331 | 171,879,669 | +71,844,338 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 153,289 | 163,219,392 | +163,066,103 |
| Switzerland | 77,917,748 | 59,033,429 | -18,884,319 |
| Ireland | 50,564,285 | 74,029,621 | +23,465,336 |
| Belgium | 4,726,707 | 91,621,693 | +86,894,986 |
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 | 3,836,425,964 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 63,354,482 |
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 | 1,373,955,847 | 2,462,470,117 | +1,088,514,270 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,002,799 | 53,351,683 | +43,348,884 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,762,466,909 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,069,552,468 |
| Dover | 36,678,316 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,567,611 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,108,555 |
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 | 985,560,903 | 1,776,906,006 | +791,345,103 |
| Birmingham Airport | 385,747,842 | 683,804,626 | +298,056,784 |
| Dover | 6,590,936 | 30,087,380 | +23,496,444 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,411,863 | 10,155,748 | +6,743,885 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 13,108,555 | +13,108,555 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,367,657 | 1,441,749 | -925,908 |
| East Midlands Airport | 215,250 | 255,311 | +40,061 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 3,125 | 58,738 | +55,613 |
| Glasgow Airport | 57,160 | 0 | -57,160 |
| ZLC | 3,910 | 3,687 | -223 |
Quick facts
HS code: 711011
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Platinum in its purest form, either unwrought or as fine powder, often used in manufacturing and chemical industries