Import/export HS code 711039: Various forms of platinum
Platinum products not classified as raw or powder, including semi-finished items like bars, rods, and sheets
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 3,081,655 |
| Germany | 868,876 |
| Italy | 762,164 |
| United States | 454,261 |
| China | 89,846 |
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 | 0 | 3,081,655 | +3,081,655 |
| Germany | 858,462 | 10,414 | -848,048 |
| Italy | 0 | 762,164 | +762,164 |
| United States | 177,230 | 277,031 | +99,801 |
| China | 84,828 | 5,018 | -79,810 |
| Switzerland | 20,473 | 0 | -20,473 |
| Singapore | 0 | 5,500 | +5,500 |
| France | 0 | 1,136 | +1,136 |
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 | 3,081,655 |
| Germany | 868,876 |
| Italy | 762,164 |
| United States | 454,261 |
| China | 89,846 |
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 | 0 | 3,081,655 | +3,081,655 |
| Germany | 858,462 | 10,414 | -848,048 |
| Italy | 0 | 762,164 | +762,164 |
| United States | 177,230 | 277,031 | +99,801 |
| China | 84,828 | 5,018 | -79,810 |
| Switzerland | 18,609 | 0 | -18,609 |
| United Kingdom | 1,864 | 5,500 | +3,636 |
| France | 0 | 1,136 | +1,136 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 |
| West Midlands | 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 | 0 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 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 | 4,499,602 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 684,378 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 99,931 |
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 | 1,118,848 | 3,380,754 | +2,261,906 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,864 | 682,514 | +680,650 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,281 | 79,650 | +59,369 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,485,142 |
| London Stansted Airport | 944,895 |
| Eurotunnel | 684,378 |
| Thamesport | 79,650 |
| East Midlands Airport | 69,565 |
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 | 151,239 | 3,333,903 | +3,182,664 |
| London Stansted Airport | 903,062 | 41,833 | -861,229 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,864 | 682,514 | +680,650 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 79,650 | +79,650 |
| East Midlands Airport | 64,547 | 5,018 | -59,529 |
| Southampton | 20,281 | 0 | -20,281 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2024-10 | 3 |
| 2024-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MASTERMELT LIMITED | 3 |
| JOHNSON MATTHEY PLC | 3 |
| SIGNET TRADING LIMITED | 2 |
| TESTBOURNE LIMITED | 2 |
| TCS (EUROPE) LIMITED | 2 |
| GLC ALLOYS LIMITED | 2 |
| GOODFELLOW CAMBRIDGE LIMITED | 1 |
| ALISCO COMPANY LLP | 1 |
| ITM POWER PLC | 1 |
| NEWMET LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 3,001,040 |
| United States | 2,714,376 |
| Romania | 721,467 |
| Italy | 652,075 |
| Germany | 635,030 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 2,263,831 | 737,209 | -1,526,622 |
| United States | 1,276,356 | 1,438,020 | +161,664 |
| Romania | 292,761 | 428,706 | +135,945 |
| Italy | 83,756 | 568,319 | +484,563 |
| Germany | 408,936 | 226,094 | -182,842 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 307,217 | +307,217 |
| South Korea | 131,389 | 47,872 | -83,517 |
| China | 71,421 | 97,519 | +26,098 |
| France | 154,878 | 9,899 | -144,979 |
| Japan | 67,728 | 11,505 | -56,223 |
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 | 8,823,691 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,113 |
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 | 4,884,524 | 3,939,167 | -945,357 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,113 | 0 | -26,113 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 4,312,322 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,082,766 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,263,007 |
| Manchester Airport | 119,525 |
| ZLC | 46,071 |
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 | 2,737,716 | 1,574,606 | -1,163,110 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,405,710 | 1,677,056 | +271,346 |
| East Midlands Airport | 587,337 | 675,670 | +88,333 |
| Manchester Airport | 111,225 | 8,300 | -102,925 |
| ZLC | 42,536 | 3,535 | -39,001 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 26,113 | 0 | -26,113 |
Quick facts
HS code: 711039
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Platinum products not classified as raw or powder, including semi-finished items like bars, rods, and sheets