Import/export HS code 711510: Platinum wire mesh or grill catalysts
Specifically refers to platinum-based catalysts used in industrial processes, shaped as wire mesh or grills
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 88,909 |
| Germany | 37,905 |
| Gambia | 29,738 |
| Italy | 27,908 |
| Netherlands | 9,369 |
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 | 10,980 | 77,929 | +66,949 |
| Germany | 23,654 | 14,251 | -9,403 |
| Gambia | 0 | 29,738 | +29,738 |
| Italy | 2,058 | 25,850 | +23,792 |
| Netherlands | 8,420 | 949 | -7,471 |
| Sweden | 4,286 | 942 | -3,344 |
| Hungary | 0 | 5,163 | +5,163 |
| Thailand | 3,527 | 0 | -3,527 |
| Ireland | 1,525 | 0 | -1,525 |
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 | 91,053 |
| Germany | 46,923 |
| Gambia | 29,738 |
| United Kingdom | 26,970 |
| Sweden | 5,228 |
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 | 7,961 | 83,092 | +75,131 |
| Germany | 32,672 | 14,251 | -18,421 |
| Gambia | 0 | 29,738 | +29,738 |
| United Kingdom | 1,120 | 25,850 | +24,730 |
| Sweden | 4,286 | 942 | -3,344 |
| Thailand | 3,527 | 0 | -3,527 |
| Italy | 2,058 | 0 | -2,058 |
| Austria | 1,301 | 0 | -1,301 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 949 | +949 |
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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 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 | 190,339 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,733 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,675 |
| Other | 1,525 |
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 | 41,160 | 149,179 | +108,019 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,733 | 0 | -9,733 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,032 | 5,643 | +3,611 |
| Other | 1,525 | 0 | -1,525 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 79,755 |
| East Midlands Airport | 67,039 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 40,186 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,420 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,733 |
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 | 13,147 | 66,608 | +53,461 |
| East Midlands Airport | 20,318 | 46,721 | +26,403 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,336 | 35,850 | +31,514 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,420 | 0 | -8,420 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,090 | 5,643 | +4,553 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,058 | 0 | -2,058 |
| 000 | 1,525 | 0 | -1,525 |
| Dover | 1,313 | 0 | -1,313 |
| Luton Airport | 1,301 | 0 | -1,301 |
| Thamesport | 942 | 0 | -942 |
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 | 3 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-01 | 3 |
| 2024-11 | 2 |
| 2024-10 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Australia | 27,923,481 |
| Poland | 22,343,028 |
| South Korea | 17,049,325 |
| Chile | 16,895,117 |
| Egypt | 15,723,295 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 13,602,781 | 14,320,700 | +717,919 |
| Poland | 9,379,818 | 12,963,210 | +3,583,392 |
| South Korea | 7,758,437 | 9,290,888 | +1,532,451 |
| Chile | 6,223,137 | 10,671,980 | +4,448,843 |
| Egypt | 6,949,837 | 8,773,458 | +1,823,621 |
| Taiwan | 4,874,513 | 8,728,417 | +3,853,904 |
| Japan | 6,198,611 | 7,231,638 | +1,033,027 |
| Turkey | 6,627,577 | 3,933,811 | -2,693,766 |
| Israel | 4,921,677 | 4,216,329 | -705,348 |
| Georgia | 2,618,027 | 4,906,576 | +2,288,549 |
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 | 151,668,221 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 43,649,661 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,441,810 |
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 | 72,469,604 | 79,198,617 | +6,729,013 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,254,043 | 26,395,618 | +9,141,575 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,441,810 | 0 | -1,441,810 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 147,955,605 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 43,649,661 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,632,464 |
| Thamesport | 1,441,810 |
| East Midlands Airport | 42,665 |
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 | 69,965,570 | 77,990,035 | +8,024,465 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,254,043 | 26,395,618 | +9,141,575 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,432,157 | 1,200,307 | -1,231,850 |
| Thamesport | 1,441,810 | 0 | -1,441,810 |
| East Midlands Airport | 34,390 | 8,275 | -26,115 |
| ZLC | 37,487 | 0 | -37,487 |
Quick facts
HS code: 711510
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Specifically refers to platinum-based catalysts used in industrial processes, shaped as wire mesh or grills