Import/export HS code 7111: Base metals, silver, or gold coated with platinum
Metals like silver or gold covered with a layer of platinum, used in jewelry and decorative items
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 259,230 |
| United Arab Emirates | 189,359 |
| France | 124,036 |
| Italy | 39,806 |
| China | 34,665 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 259,230 | 0 | -259,230 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 189,359 | +189,359 |
| France | 124,036 | 0 | -124,036 |
| Italy | 877 | 38,929 | +38,052 |
| China | 34,665 | 0 | -34,665 |
| United States | 6,639 | 9,939 | +3,300 |
| Singapore | 3,209 | 0 | -3,209 |
| Germany | 1,343 | 1,750 | +407 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 1,758 | +1,758 |
| Ireland | 1,712 | 0 | -1,712 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 259,230 |
| United Arab Emirates | 189,359 |
| France | 125,379 |
| Italy | 39,806 |
| China | 34,665 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 259,230 | 0 | -259,230 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 189,359 | +189,359 |
| France | 125,379 | 0 | -125,379 |
| Italy | 877 | 38,929 | +38,052 |
| China | 34,665 | 0 | -34,665 |
| United States | 6,639 | 9,939 | +3,300 |
| United Kingdom | 1,712 | 1,750 | +38 |
| Singapore | 3,209 | 0 | -3,209 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 1,758 | +1,758 |
| Ukraine | 1,417 | 0 | -1,417 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Devon | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Merseyside | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devon | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 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 | 669,610 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,272 |
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 | 434,984 | 234,626 | -200,358 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 8,272 | +8,272 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 493,017 |
| Manchester Airport | 124,036 |
| East Midlands Airport | 48,085 |
| Southampton | 8,272 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,055 |
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 | 293,895 | 199,122 | -94,773 |
| Manchester Airport | 124,036 | 0 | -124,036 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,581 | 35,504 | +22,923 |
| Southampton | 0 | 8,272 | +8,272 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,055 | 0 | -3,055 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,417 | 0 | -1,417 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2024-05 | 1 |
| 2024-03 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HOWMET LIMITED | 32 |
| CHERRY RED PRODUCTIONS LTD | 31 |
| JOHNSON MATTHEY PLC | 17 |
| STERLING-K LTD | 6 |
| ANCIENT WISDOM MARKETING LIMITED | 4 |
| KACOO FASHION LTD | 3 |
| KOIN LIMITED | 2 |
| URBN UK LIMITED | 2 |
| ROYAL SELANGOR PEWTER (U K) LIMITED | 1 |
| MATCHESFASHION LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| Other | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 765,494 |
| Germany | 700,850 |
| United States | 579,981 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 205,932 |
| Ireland | 157,641 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 395,608 | 369,886 | -25,722 |
| Germany | 357,924 | 342,926 | -14,998 |
| United States | 363,554 | 216,427 | -147,127 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 97,179 | 108,753 | +11,574 |
| Ireland | 116,597 | 41,044 | -75,553 |
| Belgium | 55,915 | 92,949 | +37,034 |
| Australia | 92,643 | 4,232 | -88,411 |
| France | 52,902 | 19,312 | -33,590 |
| Switzerland | 7,257 | 55,423 | +48,166 |
| Czechia | 15,870 | 10,764 | -5,106 |
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 | 1,575,467 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,385,115 |
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 | 1,030,481 | 544,986 | -485,495 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 585,847 | 799,268 | +213,421 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 860,581 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 698,228 |
| London Stansted Airport | 546,333 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 466,305 |
| East Midlands Airport | 260,356 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich | 340,932 | 519,649 | +178,717 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 500,995 | 197,233 | -303,762 |
| London Stansted Airport | 330,236 | 216,097 | -114,139 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 206,004 | 260,301 | +54,297 |
| East Midlands Airport | 190,205 | 70,151 | -120,054 |
| ZLC | 9,045 | 61,505 | +52,460 |
| Holyhead | 26,255 | 17,374 | -8,881 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,656 | 0 | -12,656 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 1,000 | +1,000 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 944 | +944 |
Quick facts
HS code: 7111
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Metals like silver or gold covered with a layer of platinum, used in jewelry and decorative items