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 | 1,745,925 |
| Germany | 421,524 |
| Italy | 311,078 |
| China | 71,995 |
| India | 29,062 |
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 | 917,352 | 828,573 | -88,779 |
| Germany | 143,655 | 277,869 | +134,214 |
| Italy | 130,349 | 180,729 | +50,380 |
| China | 14,286 | 57,709 | +43,423 |
| India | 9,115 | 19,947 | +10,832 |
| Taiwan | 19,053 | 3,365 | -15,688 |
| United Arab Emirates | 17,716 | 1,476 | -16,240 |
| United States | 0 | 18,123 | +18,123 |
| Ireland | 15,056 | 160 | -14,896 |
| 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 | 1,850,472 |
| Germany | 390,912 |
| Italy | 185,620 |
| China | 122,833 |
| 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 | 919,757 | 930,715 | +10,958 |
| Germany | 148,600 | 242,312 | +93,712 |
| Italy | 110,157 | 75,463 | -34,694 |
| China | 33,841 | 88,992 | +55,151 |
| India | 9,115 | 21,423 | +12,308 |
| Taiwan | 19,053 | 3,365 | -15,688 |
| United Kingdom | 7,761 | 14,361 | +6,600 |
| United States | 0 | 16,856 | +16,856 |
| 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 | 31 |
| Inner London - East | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
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 | 23 | 18 | -5 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 1,295,889 |
| Air transport | 906,234 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 521,467 |
| Other | 11,074 |
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) | 673,483 | 622,406 | -51,077 |
| Air transport | 455,805 | 450,429 | -5,376 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 161,762 | 359,705 | +197,943 |
| Other | 10,791 | 283 | -10,508 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 941,549 |
| Thamesport | 353,162 |
| London Stansted Airport | 239,248 |
| Eurotunnel | 236,410 |
| Birmingham Airport | 226,286 |
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 | 498,019 | 443,530 | -54,489 |
| Thamesport | 141,974 | 211,188 | +69,214 |
| London Stansted Airport | 135,181 | 104,067 | -31,114 |
| Eurotunnel | 102,443 | 133,967 | +31,524 |
| Birmingham Airport | 143,489 | 82,797 | -60,692 |
| East Midlands Airport | 55,165 | 118,809 | +63,644 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 59,606 | 88,656 | +29,050 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,773 | 89,068 | +79,295 |
| Manchester Airport | 55,871 | 35,606 | -20,265 |
| London | 59,483 | 23,441 | -36,042 |
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
|
21 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
14 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
8 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
5 |
|
Other professional, scientific and technical activities
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 9 |
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOFLE UK LIMITED | 49 |
| GLANCY FAWCETT LIMITED | 30 |
| HERMES (G.B.) LIMITED | 29 |
| ORCHID DESIGNS LTD | 29 |
| VISTAJET INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 21 |
| MITCHELL & COOPER (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 20 |
| BIG MAMMA HOLDINGS LTD | 19 |
| EUROPATCH (UK) LIMITED | 19 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
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 | 329,941 |
| France | 148,265 |
| United States | 144,235 |
| Saudi Arabia | 57,934 |
| Spain | 44,905 |
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 | 308,033 | 21,908 | -286,125 |
| France | 53,871 | 94,394 | +40,523 |
| United States | 40,261 | 103,974 | +63,713 |
| Saudi Arabia | 54,684 | 3,250 | -51,434 |
| Spain | 12,479 | 32,426 | +19,947 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 17,893 | 20,146 | +2,253 |
| Norway | 17,545 | 18,192 | +647 |
| Qatar | 1,054 | 34,022 | +32,968 |
| Ireland | 24,609 | 8,629 | -15,980 |
| Italy | 15,551 | 15,732 | +181 |
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 | 1,101 |
| India | 5 |
| China | 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 | 781 | 320 | -461 |
| India | 0 | 5 | +5 |
| China | 1 | 3 | +2 |
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 | 830,318 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 195,899 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 98,516 |
| Other | 1,110 |
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 | 518,979 | 311,339 | -207,640 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 93,048 | 102,851 | +9,803 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 67,622 | 30,894 | -36,728 |
| Other | 782 | 328 | -454 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 460,502 |
| East Midlands Airport | 238,166 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 127,177 |
| London Stansted Airport | 61,307 |
| 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 | 342,715 | 117,787 | -224,928 |
| East Midlands Airport | 134,941 | 103,225 | -31,716 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 51,114 | 76,063 | +24,949 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,643 | 56,664 | +52,021 |
| London Gateway Port | 55,914 | 1,155 | -54,759 |
| ZLC | 21,666 | 25,729 | +4,063 |
| Immingham Docks | 23,516 | 18,192 | -5,324 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 29,739 | +29,739 |
| Manchester Airport | 15,014 | 7,934 | -7,080 |
| Holyhead | 11,142 | 7,017 | -4,125 |
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