Import/export HS code 711711: Cufflinks and studs
Decorative cufflinks and studs, often used for formal wear
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,152,499 |
| China | 2,051,667 |
| Thailand | 898,623 |
| Germany | 599,782 |
| Italy | 328,212 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,025,539 | 1,126,960 | +101,421 |
| China | 942,650 | 1,109,017 | +166,367 |
| Thailand | 716,806 | 181,817 | -534,989 |
| Germany | 345,114 | 254,668 | -90,446 |
| Italy | 200,368 | 127,844 | -72,524 |
| France | 117,647 | 185,390 | +67,743 |
| United States | 146,578 | 141,902 | -4,676 |
| India | 195,505 | 48,140 | -147,365 |
| Switzerland | 56,094 | 55,239 | -855 |
| Turkey | 67,877 | 6,890 | -60,987 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 4,357,657 |
| Thailand | 917,845 |
| Germany | 498,698 |
| Italy | 429,993 |
| United States | 247,213 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,038,008 | 2,319,649 | +281,641 |
| Thailand | 726,306 | 191,539 | -534,767 |
| Germany | 254,133 | 244,565 | -9,568 |
| Italy | 299,813 | 130,180 | -169,633 |
| United States | 87,294 | 159,919 | +72,625 |
| India | 196,536 | 48,140 | -148,396 |
| France | 107,633 | 104,940 | -2,693 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 69,632 | 49,544 | -20,088 |
| Turkey | 67,877 | 6,890 | -60,987 |
| Switzerland | 31,707 | 30,401 | -1,306 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 61 |
| Inner London - East | 16 |
| Greater Manchester | 14 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 13 |
| West Midlands | 12 |
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 | 40 | 35 | -5 |
| Inner London - East | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 | 5 | -5 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 11 | 5 | -6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Essex | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
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 | 5,966,581 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 937,591 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 387,446 |
| Other | 115,261 |
| Road transport | 1,255 |
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 | 3,464,933 | 2,501,648 | -963,285 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 317,534 | 620,057 | +302,523 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 176,725 | 210,721 | +33,996 |
| Other | 75,090 | 40,171 | -34,919 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,255 | +1,255 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 3,120,676 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,933,311 |
| London Stansted Airport | 600,969 |
| Felixstowe | 512,381 |
| Southampton | 218,172 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,850,443 | 1,270,233 | -580,210 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,124,304 | 809,007 | -315,297 |
| London Stansted Airport | 318,755 | 282,214 | -36,541 |
| Felixstowe | 208,432 | 303,949 | +95,517 |
| Southampton | 112,921 | 105,251 | -7,670 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 98,660 | 61,177 | -37,483 |
| Eurotunnel | 35,718 | 97,987 | +62,269 |
| London | 53,352 | 79,961 | +26,609 |
| 000 | 75,090 | 40,171 | -34,919 |
| 499 | 1,300 | 97,112 | +95,812 |
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 | 100 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 70 |
| Other manufacturing | 24 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 11 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 29 |
| 2026-03 | 28 |
| 2026-02 | 26 |
| 2026-01 | 29 |
| 2025-12 | 26 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MBC PROMOTIONS LIMITED | 119 |
| TATEOSSIAN LIMITED | 101 |
| STRIVE BADGE LIMITED | 88 |
| ROCKET MERCHANDISE LTD | 82 |
| NEXT RETAIL LIMITED | 78 |
| MARKS AND SPENCER P.L.C. | 68 |
| MARKS AND SPENCER P.L.C. | 68 |
| DEAKIN AND FRANCIS LIMITED | 60 |
| HUDDERSFIELD FINE WORSTEDS LIMITED | 58 |
| TKS REALISATIONS LIMITED | 58 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 91 |
| 54m+ | 55 |
| 0-1m | 49 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,701,112 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,077,640 |
| Netherlands | 1,069,715 |
| Japan | 837,794 |
| Sierra Leone | 812,227 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,297,985 | 403,127 | -894,858 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 518,983 | 558,657 | +39,674 |
| Netherlands | 144,787 | 924,928 | +780,141 |
| Japan | 233,373 | 604,421 | +371,048 |
| Sierra Leone | 46,476 | 765,751 | +719,275 |
| Germany | 140,612 | 367,080 | +226,468 |
| Ireland | 320,577 | 133,451 | -187,126 |
| France | 207,256 | 96,751 | -110,505 |
| Spain | 158,510 | 122,348 | -36,162 |
| Malawi | 0 | 273,000 | +273,000 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 45,422 |
| Switzerland | 136 |
| Turkey | 15 |
| Bangladesh | 3 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 21,419 | 24,003 | +2,584 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 136 | +136 |
| Turkey | 15 | 0 | -15 |
| Bangladesh | 3 | 0 | -3 |
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 | 9,472,385 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 856,830 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 85,786 |
| Other | 50,156 |
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 | 4,239,996 | 5,232,389 | +992,393 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 507,501 | 349,329 | -158,172 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 69,107 | 16,679 | -52,428 |
| Other | 22,802 | 27,354 | +4,552 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,875,520 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,815,950 |
| London Stansted Airport | 749,806 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 556,931 |
| Birmingham Airport | 489,726 |
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 | 1,720,841 | 3,154,679 | +1,433,838 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,572,676 | 1,243,274 | -329,402 |
| London Stansted Airport | 163,605 | 586,201 | +422,596 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 323,504 | 233,427 | -90,077 |
| Birmingham Airport | 489,726 | 0 | -489,726 |
| ZLC | 159,727 | 170,595 | +10,868 |
| Manchester Airport | 99,198 | 61,503 | -37,695 |
| Dover | 92,024 | 62,472 | -29,552 |
| Holyhead | 65,574 | 16,872 | -48,702 |
| Southampton | 58,804 | 2,485 | -56,319 |
Quick facts
HS code: 711711
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Decorative cufflinks and studs, often used for formal wear