Import/export HS code 711510: Platinum wire mesh or grill catalysts
Specifically refers to platinum-based catalysts used in industrial processes, shaped as wire mesh or grills
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 88,718 |
| Germany | 37,905 |
| Gambia | 29,738 |
| Italy | 27,908 |
| Netherlands | 9,369 |
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 | 19,442 | 69,276 | +49,834 |
| Germany | 23,654 | 14,251 | -9,403 |
| Gambia | 0 | 29,738 | +29,738 |
| Italy | 27,908 | 0 | -27,908 |
| Netherlands | 8,420 | 949 | -7,471 |
| Sweden | 4,286 | 2,322 | -1,964 |
| Hungary | 0 | 5,163 | +5,163 |
| Ireland | 1,525 | 0 | -1,525 |
| Thailand | 1,090 | 0 | -1,090 |
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 | 91,982 |
| Germany | 46,923 |
| Gambia | 29,738 |
| United Kingdom | 25,850 |
| Sweden | 6,608 |
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 | 17,543 | 74,439 | +56,896 |
| Germany | 32,672 | 14,251 | -18,421 |
| Gambia | 0 | 29,738 | +29,738 |
| United Kingdom | 25,850 | 0 | -25,850 |
| Sweden | 4,286 | 2,322 | -1,964 |
| Italy | 2,058 | 0 | -2,058 |
| Austria | 1,301 | 0 | -1,301 |
| Thailand | 1,090 | 0 | -1,090 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 949 | +949 |
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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 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 | 189,091 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,733 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,675 |
| Other | 1,525 |
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 | 73,035 | 116,056 | +43,021 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,733 | 0 | -9,733 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,032 | 5,643 | +3,611 |
| Other | 1,525 | 0 | -1,525 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 79,564 |
| East Midlands Airport | 67,039 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 39,129 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,420 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,733 |
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 | 13,345 | 66,219 | +52,874 |
| East Midlands Airport | 54,432 | 12,607 | -41,825 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,899 | 37,230 | +35,331 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,420 | 0 | -8,420 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,090 | 5,643 | +4,553 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,058 | 0 | -2,058 |
| 000 | 1,525 | 0 | -1,525 |
| Dover | 1,313 | 0 | -1,313 |
| Luton Airport | 1,301 | 0 | -1,301 |
| Thamesport | 942 | 0 | -942 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-01 | 3 |
| 2024-11 | 2 |
| 2024-10 | 3 |
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 | 4 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Australia | 28,644,316 |
| Egypt | 26,084,537 |
| Poland | 19,254,260 |
| Chile | 17,070,885 |
| South Korea | 15,476,819 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 12,989,525 | 15,654,791 | +2,665,266 |
| Egypt | 10,171,204 | 15,913,333 | +5,742,129 |
| Poland | 6,291,050 | 12,963,210 | +6,672,160 |
| Chile | 3,274,967 | 13,795,918 | +10,520,951 |
| South Korea | 9,814,525 | 5,662,294 | -4,152,231 |
| Japan | 5,829,557 | 9,143,858 | +3,314,301 |
| Taiwan | 5,711,584 | 7,714,560 | +2,002,976 |
| Turkey | 5,141,741 | 2,802,478 | -2,339,263 |
| Israel | 3,964,420 | 3,856,973 | -107,447 |
| Georgia | 2,618,027 | 4,906,576 | +2,288,549 |
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 | 158,122,526 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 36,640,752 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,441,810 |
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 | 75,329,527 | 82,792,999 | +7,463,472 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,245,134 | 26,395,618 | +16,150,484 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,441,810 | 0 | -1,441,810 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 154,403,231 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 36,640,752 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,627,445 |
| Thamesport | 1,441,810 |
| ZLC | 49,185 |
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 | 71,644,452 | 82,758,779 | +11,114,327 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,245,134 | 26,395,618 | +16,150,484 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,614,803 | 12,642 | -3,602,161 |
| Thamesport | 1,441,810 | 0 | -1,441,810 |
| ZLC | 32,657 | 16,528 | -16,129 |
| East Midlands Airport | 37,615 | 5,050 | -32,565 |
Quick facts
HS code: 711510
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Specifically refers to platinum-based catalysts used in industrial processes, shaped as wire mesh or grills