Import/export HS code 711039: Various forms of platinum
Platinum products not classified as raw or powder, including semi-finished items like bars, rods, and sheets
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,091,668 |
| United States | 454,261 |
| China | 98,083 |
| Switzerland | 20,473 |
| France | 1,136 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,081,254 | 10,414 | -1,070,840 |
| United States | 126,021 | 328,240 | +202,219 |
| China | 93,065 | 5,018 | -88,047 |
| Switzerland | 18,609 | 1,864 | -16,745 |
| France | 0 | 1,136 | +1,136 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,091,668 |
| United States | 454,261 |
| China | 98,083 |
| Switzerland | 18,609 |
| United Kingdom | 1,864 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,081,254 | 10,414 | -1,070,840 |
| United States | 126,021 | 328,240 | +202,219 |
| China | 93,065 | 5,018 | -88,047 |
| Switzerland | 18,609 | 0 | -18,609 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 1,864 | +1,864 |
| France | 0 | 1,136 | +1,136 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 |
| West Midlands | 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 | 0 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 1 | +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 | 1,643,476 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,281 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,864 |
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 | 1,298,668 | 344,808 | -953,860 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,281 | 0 | -20,281 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 1,864 | +1,864 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 1,167,687 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 397,987 |
| East Midlands Airport | 77,802 |
| Southampton | 20,281 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,864 |
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 Stansted Airport | 1,125,854 | 41,833 | -1,084,021 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 100,030 | 297,957 | +197,927 |
| East Midlands Airport | 72,784 | 5,018 | -67,766 |
| Southampton | 20,281 | 0 | -20,281 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 1,864 | +1,864 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2024-10 | 3 |
| 2024-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MASTERMELT LIMITED | 3 |
| JOHNSON MATTHEY PLC | 3 |
| SIGNET TRADING LIMITED | 2 |
| TESTBOURNE LIMITED | 2 |
| TCS (EUROPE) LIMITED | 2 |
| GLC ALLOYS LIMITED | 2 |
| GOODFELLOW CAMBRIDGE LIMITED | 1 |
| ALISCO COMPANY LLP | 1 |
| ITM POWER PLC | 1 |
| NEWMET LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 3,949,542 |
| United States | 2,385,091 |
| Germany | 683,100 |
| Romania | 519,576 |
| Switzerland | 299,493 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 2,968,267 | 981,275 | -1,986,992 |
| United States | 1,069,276 | 1,315,815 | +246,539 |
| Germany | 585,082 | 98,018 | -487,064 |
| Romania | 252,534 | 267,042 | +14,508 |
| Switzerland | 1,151 | 298,342 | +297,191 |
| France | 265,282 | 11,682 | -253,600 |
| Italy | 59,584 | 186,546 | +126,962 |
| South Korea | 113,443 | 108,648 | -4,795 |
| Japan | 83,678 | 11,505 | -72,173 |
| China | 64,623 | 30,266 | -34,357 |
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 | 8,843,793 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 227,327 |
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 | 5,423,896 | 3,419,897 | -2,003,999 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 227,327 | 0 | -227,327 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 4,853,303 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,801,352 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,035,377 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 227,327 |
| Manchester Airport | 111,225 |
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 Stansted Airport | 3,413,126 | 1,440,177 | -1,972,949 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,377,449 | 1,423,903 | +46,454 |
| East Midlands Airport | 556,046 | 479,331 | -76,715 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 227,327 | 0 | -227,327 |
| Manchester Airport | 39,150 | 72,075 | +32,925 |
| ZLC | 38,125 | 4,411 | -33,714 |
Quick facts
HS code: 711039
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Platinum products not classified as raw or powder, including semi-finished items like bars, rods, and sheets