Import/export HS code 71081380: Various semi-manufactured gold
Other partially processed gold items not specified, such as custom shapes or specialized forms
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 132,856,599 |
| United States | 39,800,614 |
| Germany | 21,780,676 |
| China | 5,281,870 |
| Switzerland | 1,742,092 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 62,753,688 | 70,102,911 | +7,349,223 |
| United States | 23,177,707 | 16,622,907 | -6,554,800 |
| Germany | 7,198,401 | 14,582,275 | +7,383,874 |
| China | 2,973,792 | 2,308,078 | -665,714 |
| Switzerland | 456,458 | 1,285,634 | +829,176 |
| Italy | 622,944 | 903,385 | +280,441 |
| South Africa | 783,469 | 0 | -783,469 |
| Singapore | 350,174 | 347,950 | -2,224 |
| Australia | 166,973 | 371,175 | +204,202 |
| Poland | 21,901 | 349,299 | +327,398 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 132,957,427 |
| Switzerland | 30,385,913 |
| Germany | 17,036,734 |
| United States | 14,393,431 |
| China | 5,379,999 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 62,756,794 | 70,200,633 | +7,443,839 |
| Switzerland | 17,299,111 | 13,086,802 | -4,212,309 |
| Germany | 4,776,319 | 12,260,415 | +7,484,096 |
| United States | 7,759,803 | 6,633,628 | -1,126,175 |
| China | 3,057,333 | 2,322,666 | -734,667 |
| Italy | 554,662 | 822,096 | +267,434 |
| Australia | 512,498 | 467,017 | -45,481 |
| South Africa | 787,375 | 0 | -787,375 |
| United Kingdom | 537,295 | 242,147 | -295,148 |
| Singapore | 344,305 | 345,643 | +1,338 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 18 |
| Inner London - East | 12 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 |
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
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 | 16 | 12 | -4 |
| Inner London - East | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Essex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 1 | -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 | 203,818,347 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,010,210 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 985,908 |
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 | 97,527,854 | 106,290,493 | +8,762,639 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,216,299 | 793,911 | -422,388 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 499,826 | 486,082 | -13,744 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 144,280,915 |
| East Midlands Airport | 35,184,270 |
| London Stansted Airport | 17,016,115 |
| Manchester Airport | 7,030,763 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,810,854 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 68,122,128 | 76,158,787 | +8,036,659 |
| East Midlands Airport | 14,601,679 | 20,582,591 | +5,980,912 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,874,863 | 7,141,252 | -2,733,611 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,763,875 | 2,266,888 | -2,496,987 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,147,181 | 663,673 | -483,508 |
| Eurotunnel | 212,642 | 428,046 | +215,404 |
| London | 190,866 | 2,006 | -188,860 |
| Thamesport | 62,903 | 127,522 | +64,619 |
| Birmingham Airport | 21,482 | 112,109 | +90,627 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 84,419 | 35,252 | -49,167 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 29 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 28 |
| Other manufacturing | 19 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 12 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 25 |
| 2025-11 | 36 |
| 2025-10 | 36 |
| 2025-09 | 22 |
| 2025-08 | 23 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VBC GROUP LTD | 117 |
| INSETO (UK) LIMITED | 105 |
| SERVICES SUPPLY COMPANY LIMITED | 91 |
| JOHNSON MATTHEY PLC | 88 |
| GLC ALLOYS LIMITED | 68 |
| GOODFELLOW CAMBRIDGE LIMITED | 66 |
| NEXPERIA UK LTD. | 56 |
| TESTBOURNE LIMITED | 51 |
| JEWELLERY QUARTER BULLION LIMITED | 49 |
| PLESSEY SEMICONDUCTORS LIMITED | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 51 |
| 54m+ | 45 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
| Other | 9 |
| 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 | 60,521,864 |
| Switzerland | 10,786,419 |
| South Africa | 3,711,445 |
| Ireland | 2,833,519 |
| Germany | 2,412,007 |
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 | 22,079,189 | 38,442,675 | +16,363,486 |
| Switzerland | 4,663,466 | 6,122,953 | +1,459,487 |
| South Africa | 3,696,610 | 14,835 | -3,681,775 |
| Ireland | 1,226,838 | 1,606,681 | +379,843 |
| Germany | 1,161,530 | 1,250,477 | +88,947 |
| Turkey | 1,246,895 | 721,320 | -525,575 |
| France | 956,242 | 791,010 | -165,232 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 643,358 | 712,419 | +69,061 |
| India | 68,568 | 1,241,225 | +1,172,657 |
| United States | 278,999 | 451,359 | +172,360 |
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 | 89,716,002 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 459,165 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,607 |
| Road transport | 5,290 |
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 | 36,973,871 | 52,742,131 | +15,768,260 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 188,228 | 270,937 | +82,709 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,356 | 7,251 | +3,895 |
| Road transport | 5,290 | 0 | -5,290 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 81,343,883 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,785,349 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,743,644 |
| ZLC | 437,245 |
| Glasgow Airport | 275,284 |
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 | 33,388,017 | 47,955,866 | +14,567,849 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,791,957 | 2,993,392 | +201,435 |
| London Stansted Airport | 487,107 | 1,256,537 | +769,430 |
| ZLC | 169,893 | 267,352 | +97,459 |
| Glasgow Airport | 116,469 | 158,815 | +42,346 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 114,661 | 108,426 | -6,235 |
| Hull | 0 | 120,282 | +120,282 |
| 499 | 0 | 91,420 | +91,420 |
| Dover | 47,214 | 36,848 | -10,366 |
| Manchester Airport | 21,089 | 18,749 | -2,340 |
Quick facts
HS code: 71081380
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other partially processed gold items not specified, such as custom shapes or specialized forms