Import/export HS code 821591: Precious metal-plated items
Individual kitchen or tableware items plated with precious metal
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,851,388 |
| Italy | 312,333 |
| Germany | 299,245 |
| China | 71,516 |
| United States | 29,972 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 969,547 | 881,841 | -87,706 |
| Italy | 85,325 | 227,008 | +141,683 |
| Germany | 85,233 | 214,012 | +128,779 |
| China | 12,639 | 58,877 | +46,238 |
| United States | 11,849 | 18,123 | +6,274 |
| India | 9,115 | 19,947 | +10,832 |
| United Arab Emirates | 17,716 | 1,476 | -16,240 |
| Taiwan | 19,053 | 0 | -19,053 |
| Ireland | 15,399 | 161 | -15,238 |
| Brazil | 0 | 14,861 | +14,861 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,949,434 |
| Germany | 267,610 |
| Italy | 202,847 |
| China | 120,961 |
| India | 30,538 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 988,115 | 961,319 | -26,796 |
| Germany | 89,155 | 178,455 | +89,300 |
| Italy | 66,070 | 136,777 | +70,707 |
| China | 30,930 | 90,031 | +59,101 |
| India | 9,115 | 21,423 | +12,308 |
| United States | 7,707 | 16,856 | +9,149 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 22,122 | +22,122 |
| Taiwan | 19,053 | 0 | -19,053 |
| Japan | 0 | 15,299 | +15,299 |
| Brazil | 0 | 14,861 | +14,861 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 32 |
| Inner London - East | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
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 | 22 | 21 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,276,732 |
| Air transport | 928,339 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 513,876 |
| Other | 11,561 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 708,268 | 568,464 | -139,804 |
| Air transport | 432,574 | 495,765 | +63,191 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 103,939 | 409,937 | +305,998 |
| Other | 11,280 | 281 | -10,999 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,027,356 |
| Thamesport | 357,832 |
| London Stansted Airport | 259,867 |
| Birmingham Airport | 195,087 |
| East Midlands Airport | 193,549 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 549,657 | 477,699 | -71,958 |
| Thamesport | 82,548 | 275,284 | +192,736 |
| London Stansted Airport | 152,555 | 107,312 | -45,243 |
| Birmingham Airport | 136,387 | 58,700 | -77,687 |
| East Midlands Airport | 54,639 | 138,910 | +84,271 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 75,539 | 89,693 | +14,154 |
| Eurotunnel | 96,688 | 40,192 | -56,496 |
| Manchester Airport | 6,961 | 80,656 | +73,695 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,023 | 74,036 | +61,013 |
| London | 50,061 | 32,863 | -17,198 |
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 | 23 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 8 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOFLE UK LIMITED | 48 |
| HERMES (G.B.) LIMITED | 29 |
| GLANCY FAWCETT LIMITED | 29 |
| ORCHID DESIGNS LTD | 29 |
| VISTAJET INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 21 |
| MITCHELL & COOPER (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 20 |
| EUROPATCH (UK) LIMITED | 19 |
| BIG MAMMA HOLDINGS LTD | 18 |
| ELGATE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 17 |
| GOODFELLOW & GOODFELLOW LTD. | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
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 Arab Emirates | 329,671 |
| France | 154,659 |
| United States | 139,750 |
| Saudi Arabia | 65,680 |
| Italy | 52,106 |
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 Arab Emirates | 309,783 | 19,888 | -289,895 |
| France | 60,337 | 94,322 | +33,985 |
| United States | 40,261 | 99,489 | +59,228 |
| Saudi Arabia | 62,430 | 3,250 | -59,180 |
| Italy | 36,374 | 15,732 | -20,642 |
| Spain | 13,187 | 34,401 | +21,214 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 15,952 | 22,994 | +7,042 |
| Norway | 17,545 | 18,192 | +647 |
| Qatar | 1,054 | 34,022 | +32,968 |
| Netherlands | 28,943 | 4,227 | -24,716 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 2,374 |
| China | 4 |
| India | 4 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 1,886 | 488 | -1,398 |
| China | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| India | 0 | 4 | +4 |
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 | 847,389 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 227,811 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 99,423 |
| Other | 2,382 |
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 | 532,664 | 314,725 | -217,939 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 128,542 | 99,269 | -29,273 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 67,299 | 32,124 | -35,175 |
| Other | 1,887 | 495 | -1,392 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 465,119 |
| East Midlands Airport | 251,672 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 160,682 |
| London Stansted Airport | 66,542 |
| London Gateway Port | 57,069 |
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 | 354,198 | 110,921 | -243,277 |
| East Midlands Airport | 137,453 | 114,219 | -23,234 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 85,643 | 75,039 | -10,604 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,998 | 54,544 | +42,546 |
| London Gateway Port | 54,684 | 2,385 | -52,299 |
| Immingham Docks | 23,516 | 18,192 | -5,324 |
| ZLC | 15,847 | 25,261 | +9,414 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 29,739 | +29,739 |
| Manchester Airport | 13,168 | 9,780 | -3,388 |
| Holyhead | 11,142 | 4,459 | -6,683 |
Quick facts
HS code: 821591
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Individual kitchen or tableware items plated with precious metal