Import/export HS code 7109: Gold-clad base metals or silver
Base metals or silver coated with gold, in semi-finished forms, not fully processed
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 272,875 |
| China | 146,531 |
| Italy | 71,321 |
| France | 62,452 |
| Ireland | 56,847 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 137,490 | 135,385 | -2,105 |
| China | 64,572 | 81,959 | +17,387 |
| Italy | 71,321 | 0 | -71,321 |
| France | 35,099 | 27,353 | -7,746 |
| Ireland | 36,108 | 20,739 | -15,369 |
| Germany | 0 | 53,923 | +53,923 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 31,611 | 0 | -31,611 |
| South Korea | 30,508 | 0 | -30,508 |
| Sweden | 25,781 | 0 | -25,781 |
| Estonia | 0 | 9,482 | +9,482 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 264,721 |
| China | 186,387 |
| Italy | 71,321 |
| France | 58,862 |
| Germany | 54,947 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 129,336 | 135,385 | +6,049 |
| China | 104,428 | 81,959 | -22,469 |
| Italy | 71,321 | 0 | -71,321 |
| France | 31,509 | 27,353 | -4,156 |
| Germany | 1,024 | 53,923 | +52,899 |
| South Korea | 30,508 | 0 | -30,508 |
| Sweden | 27,349 | 0 | -27,349 |
| Japan | 5,199 | 6,108 | +909 |
| Estonia | 0 | 9,482 | +9,482 |
| Bulgaria | 4,624 | 0 | -4,624 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
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 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Wales | 1 | 0 | -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 | 455,792 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 207,626 |
| Other | 62,900 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 61,675 |
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 | 256,527 | 199,265 | -57,262 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 145,348 | 62,278 | -83,070 |
| Other | 36,108 | 26,792 | -9,316 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,752 | 53,923 | +46,171 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Thamesport | 100,619 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 89,744 |
| Manchester Airport | 87,507 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 79,233 |
| East Midlands Airport | 79,096 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thamesport | 100,619 | 0 | -100,619 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 43,127 | 46,617 | +3,490 |
| Manchester Airport | 78,035 | 9,472 | -68,563 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 46,126 | 33,107 | -13,019 |
| East Midlands Airport | 30,430 | 48,666 | +18,236 |
| London Stansted Airport | 41,636 | 22,677 | -18,959 |
| 000 | 36,108 | 26,792 | -9,316 |
| Birmingham Airport | 15,733 | 38,726 | +22,993 |
| Dover | 0 | 53,923 | +53,923 |
| Felixstowe | 15,402 | 34,642 | +19,240 |
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 | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 3 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GEMPORIA LIMITED | 59 |
| CHERRY RED PRODUCTIONS LTD | 45 |
| THE CURIOUS GEM LIMITED | 30 |
| IMMEDIATE MEDIA TV LIMITED | 22 |
| TKS REALISATIONS LIMITED | 16 |
| GEMPORIA CRAFT LIMITED | 15 |
| POBJOY MINT LIMITED | 10 |
| GOODFELLOW CAMBRIDGE LIMITED | 9 |
| COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LIMITED | 4 |
| TESTBOURNE LIMITED | 4 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 212,464 |
| France | 81,008 |
| Thailand | 51,550 |
| Netherlands | 28,045 |
| Finland | 23,237 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 143,254 | 69,210 | -74,044 |
| France | 66,085 | 14,923 | -51,162 |
| Thailand | 0 | 51,550 | +51,550 |
| Netherlands | 17,612 | 10,433 | -7,179 |
| Finland | 5,805 | 17,432 | +11,627 |
| Belgium | 0 | 19,092 | +19,092 |
| Singapore | 12,998 | 0 | -12,998 |
| Estonia | 917 | 8,508 | +7,591 |
| United Arab Emirates | 9,249 | 0 | -9,249 |
| Iceland | 2,566 | 6,318 | +3,752 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,411 |
| XI | 185 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 0 | 1,411 | +1,411 |
| XI | 185 | 0 | -185 |
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 | 229,961 |
| Other | 127,170 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 108,691 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,466 |
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 | 110,209 | 119,752 | +9,543 |
| Other | 78,848 | 48,322 | -30,526 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 79,903 | 28,788 | -51,115 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,891 | 13,575 | -8,316 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 127,170 |
| East Midlands Airport | 116,354 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 75,872 |
| Holyhead | 60,995 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 43,936 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 78,848 | 48,322 | -30,526 |
| East Midlands Airport | 68,671 | 47,683 | -20,988 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 21,263 | 54,609 | +33,346 |
| Holyhead | 60,000 | 995 | -59,005 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,393 | 25,543 | +7,150 |
| London Stansted Airport | 17,798 | 1,989 | -15,809 |
| London Gateway Port | 19,325 | 0 | -19,325 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 9,108 | +9,108 |
| ZLC | 2,477 | 6,566 | +4,089 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 0 | 8,905 | +8,905 |
Quick facts
HS code: 7109
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Base metals or silver coated with gold, in semi-finished forms, not fully processed