Import/export HS code 28439090: Various precious metal compounds
Chemical compounds of precious metals, excluding amalgams, used in various industries
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 47,002,501 |
| United States | 10,620,806 |
| Germany | 6,284,458 |
| Switzerland | 734,141 |
| Poland | 530,278 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 23,261,694 | 23,740,807 | +479,113 |
| United States | 7,218,685 | 3,402,121 | -3,816,564 |
| Germany | 2,224,295 | 4,060,163 | +1,835,868 |
| Switzerland | 333,906 | 400,235 | +66,329 |
| Poland | 530,278 | 0 | -530,278 |
| China | 67,494 | 330,604 | +263,110 |
| South Africa | 185,470 | 123,825 | -61,645 |
| Italy | 87,054 | 125,171 | +38,117 |
| Belgium | 66,419 | 99,211 | +32,792 |
| France | 108,887 | 43,343 | -65,544 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 46,976,857 |
| United States | 10,790,185 |
| Germany | 6,139,581 |
| Switzerland | 754,132 |
| United Kingdom | 599,928 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 23,236,050 | 23,740,807 | +504,757 |
| United States | 7,310,411 | 3,479,774 | -3,830,637 |
| Germany | 2,209,814 | 3,929,767 | +1,719,953 |
| Switzerland | 356,855 | 397,277 | +40,422 |
| United Kingdom | 553,987 | 45,941 | -508,046 |
| China | 167,657 | 388,421 | +220,764 |
| South Africa | 183,870 | 123,825 | -60,045 |
| Italy | 81,908 | 123,017 | +41,109 |
| Japan | 118,877 | 42,344 | -76,533 |
| Belgium | 63,977 | 88,844 | +24,867 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Tees Valley | 1 | 2 | +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 | 41,357,146 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,152,567 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 202,497 |
| Other | 96,945 |
| Road transport | 53,175 |
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 | 27,174,018 | 14,183,128 | -12,990,890 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,028,837 | 18,123,730 | +11,094,893 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 89,566 | 112,931 | +23,365 |
| Other | 23,567 | 73,378 | +49,811 |
| Road transport | 53,175 | 0 | -53,175 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 27,960,203 |
| Holyhead | 18,161,822 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,287,311 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,685,154 |
| London | 2,683,897 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 18,794,692 | 9,165,511 | -9,629,181 |
| Holyhead | 4,214,589 | 13,947,233 | +9,732,644 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,246,262 | 1,041,049 | -4,205,213 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,605,470 | 3,079,684 | +474,214 |
| London | 63,937 | 2,619,960 | +2,556,023 |
| Liverpool Docks | 560,227 | 1,127,895 | +567,668 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,136,711 | 37,839 | -1,098,872 |
| Dover | 624,305 | 243,566 | -380,739 |
| Manchester Airport | 254,884 | 407,047 | +152,163 |
| East Midlands Airport | 262,182 | 238,097 | -24,085 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 16 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Scientific research and development | 5 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 4 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
| 2025-07 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JOHNSON MATTHEY PLC | 118 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 118 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 114 |
| METALOR TECHNOLOGIES (UK) LTD | 91 |
| APOLLO SCIENTIFIC LTD | 57 |
| SCHLOETTER COMPANY LIMITED | 43 |
| COOKSON PRECIOUS METALS LIMITED | 34 |
| CEIMIG LIMITED | 30 |
| BIOSYNTH LIMITED | 22 |
| NRM CHEMICALS LIMITED | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| North Macedonia | 281,974,655 |
| France | 176,376,205 |
| Germany | 69,513,185 |
| United States | 48,354,647 |
| Malaysia | 45,848,322 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Macedonia | 137,508,742 | 144,465,913 | +6,957,171 |
| France | 82,064,610 | 94,311,595 | +12,246,985 |
| Germany | 29,376,825 | 40,136,360 | +10,759,535 |
| United States | 11,824,897 | 36,529,750 | +24,704,853 |
| Malaysia | 42,781,851 | 3,066,471 | -39,715,380 |
| Poland | 15,139,053 | 26,298,401 | +11,159,348 |
| Switzerland | 7,045,375 | 20,164,727 | +13,119,352 |
| China | 16,514,271 | 2,330,886 | -14,183,385 |
| Ireland | 7,432,170 | 10,969,526 | +3,537,356 |
| Mexico | 711,958 | 11,698,607 | +10,986,649 |
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 | 457,664,228 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 324,524,585 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,852 |
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 | 233,151,929 | 224,512,299 | -8,639,630 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 137,146,916 | 187,377,669 | +50,230,753 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,852 | 0 | -3,852 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 306,124,519 |
| Birmingham Airport | 278,257,048 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 158,622,502 |
| London Stansted Airport | 19,822,296 |
| Milford | 12,590,878 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 129,922,746 | 176,201,773 | +46,279,027 |
| Birmingham Airport | 137,508,742 | 140,748,306 | +3,239,564 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 84,795,010 | 73,827,492 | -10,967,518 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,206,149 | 9,616,147 | -590,002 |
| Milford | 3,455,866 | 9,135,012 | +5,679,146 |
| Holyhead | 1,225,168 | 1,701,819 | +476,651 |
| Fishguard | 2,398,050 | 0 | -2,398,050 |
| Dover | 145,086 | 339,065 | +193,979 |
| East Midlands Airport | 300,671 | 80,855 | -219,816 |
| Manchester Airport | 109,660 | 104,032 | -5,628 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28439090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemical compounds of precious metals, excluding amalgams, used in various industries