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 | 1,728,481 |
| Germany | 263,313 |
| Italy | 222,027 |
| United States | 41,761 |
| China | 34,716 |
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 | 965,404 | 763,077 | -202,327 |
| Germany | 87,190 | 176,123 | +88,933 |
| Italy | 61,554 | 160,473 | +98,919 |
| United States | 28,220 | 13,541 | -14,679 |
| China | 12,639 | 22,077 | +9,438 |
| Taiwan | 24,542 | 0 | -24,542 |
| United Arab Emirates | 17,716 | 1,476 | -16,240 |
| India | 9,115 | 8,388 | -727 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 14,085 | 2,508 | -11,577 |
| Ireland | 15,109 | 668 | -14,441 |
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 | 1,750,628 |
| Germany | 232,551 |
| Italy | 200,969 |
| China | 61,280 |
| United States | 37,619 |
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 | 978,876 | 771,752 | -207,124 |
| Germany | 85,350 | 147,201 | +61,851 |
| Italy | 51,693 | 149,276 | +97,583 |
| China | 24,825 | 36,455 | +11,630 |
| United States | 24,078 | 13,541 | -10,537 |
| Taiwan | 24,542 | 0 | -24,542 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 20,892 | +20,892 |
| India | 9,115 | 9,864 | +749 |
| Japan | 0 | 15,299 | +15,299 |
| Viet Nam | 13,033 | 0 | -13,033 |
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 | 5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 21 | 21 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 1,161,486 |
| Air transport | 882,768 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 380,188 |
| Other | 12,191 |
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) | 668,446 | 493,040 | -175,406 |
| Air transport | 467,204 | 415,564 | -51,640 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 110,049 | 270,139 | +160,090 |
| Other | 10,926 | 1,265 | -9,661 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 959,573 |
| Thamesport | 276,496 |
| London Stansted Airport | 268,605 |
| East Midlands Airport | 188,730 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 176,045 |
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 | 548,481 | 411,092 | -137,389 |
| Thamesport | 79,902 | 196,594 | +116,692 |
| London Stansted Airport | 181,190 | 87,415 | -93,775 |
| East Midlands Airport | 48,963 | 139,767 | +90,804 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 122,956 | 53,089 | -69,867 |
| Birmingham Airport | 100,641 | 66,622 | -34,019 |
| Eurotunnel | 81,449 | 37,327 | -44,122 |
| London Gateway Port | 21,779 | 51,117 | +29,338 |
| Manchester Airport | 6,961 | 59,849 | +52,888 |
| London | 26,654 | 36,403 | +9,749 |
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 | 20 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 8 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOFLE UK LIMITED | 44 |
| ORCHID DESIGNS LTD | 29 |
| GLANCY FAWCETT LIMITED | 26 |
| HERMES (G.B.) LIMITED | 25 |
| MITCHELL & COOPER (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 20 |
| VISTAJET INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 19 |
| EUROPATCH (UK) LIMITED | 19 |
| ELGATE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 17 |
| BIG MAMMA HOLDINGS LTD | 17 |
| VISTAJET LIMITED | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 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 | 330,798 |
| Italy | 107,809 |
| United States | 97,969 |
| France | 78,670 |
| Saudi Arabia | 65,680 |
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 | 308,152 | 22,646 | -285,506 |
| Italy | 92,077 | 15,732 | -76,345 |
| United States | 41,405 | 56,564 | +15,159 |
| France | 55,685 | 22,985 | -32,700 |
| Saudi Arabia | 7,746 | 57,934 | +50,188 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,434 | 34,512 | +30,078 |
| Netherlands | 32,210 | 4,736 | -27,474 |
| Spain | 17,762 | 17,172 | -590 |
| Ireland | 23,944 | 9,933 | -14,011 |
| Germany | 24,460 | 0 | -24,460 |
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 | 2,344 |
| India | 3 |
| China | 2 |
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 | 458 | -1,428 |
| India | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| China | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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 | 717,833 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 205,364 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 114,999 |
| Other | 2,349 |
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 | 523,768 | 194,065 | -329,703 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 175,070 | 30,294 | -144,776 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,317 | 90,682 | +66,365 |
| Other | 1,887 | 462 | -1,425 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 394,177 |
| East Midlands Airport | 223,495 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 152,606 |
| London Gateway Port | 72,645 |
| London Stansted Airport | 40,018 |
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 | 328,110 | 66,067 | -262,043 |
| East Midlands Airport | 136,612 | 86,883 | -49,729 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 129,357 | 23,249 | -106,108 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,576 | 57,069 | +41,493 |
| London Stansted Airport | 25,639 | 14,379 | -11,260 |
| ZLC | 21,566 | 13,392 | -8,174 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 29,739 | +29,739 |
| Manchester Airport | 11,841 | 13,344 | +1,503 |
| Immingham Docks | 23,516 | 0 | -23,516 |
| Holyhead | 8,479 | 7,045 | -1,434 |
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