Import/export HS code 7402: Unrefined copper
Copper anodes used for refining copper through electrolysis, often in industrial processes
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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 | 423,018 |
| China | 66,085 |
| Norway | 20,496 |
| Italy | 15,404 |
| Netherlands | 12,760 |
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 | 182,787 | 240,231 | +57,444 |
| China | 23,138 | 42,947 | +19,809 |
| Norway | 14,987 | 5,509 | -9,478 |
| Italy | 13,150 | 2,254 | -10,896 |
| Netherlands | 7,842 | 4,918 | -2,924 |
| Germany | 12,425 | 0 | -12,425 |
| France | 7,491 | 2,072 | -5,419 |
| Poland | 9,316 | 0 | -9,316 |
| Sweden | 4,851 | 0 | -4,851 |
| Turkey | 0 | 2,970 | +2,970 |
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 | 437,749 |
| China | 51,354 |
| Norway | 20,496 |
| Germany | 17,654 |
| Italy | 14,480 |
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 | 182,787 | 254,962 | +72,175 |
| China | 23,138 | 28,216 | +5,078 |
| Norway | 14,987 | 5,509 | -9,478 |
| Germany | 17,654 | 0 | -17,654 |
| Italy | 12,226 | 2,254 | -9,972 |
| Netherlands | 6,914 | 4,918 | -1,996 |
| Poland | 9,316 | 0 | -9,316 |
| United Kingdom | 1,504 | 2,072 | +568 |
| Sweden | 3,347 | 0 | -3,347 |
| Turkey | 0 | 2,970 | +2,970 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Devon | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 476,791 |
| Air transport | 81,020 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,796 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 210,927 | 265,864 | +54,937 |
| Air transport | 48,025 | 32,995 | -15,030 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,636 | 4,160 | -14,476 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 277,028 |
| London | 88,342 |
| Southampton | 72,002 |
| East Midlands Airport | 46,097 |
| Felixstowe | 24,075 |
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 Gateway Port | 182,787 | 94,241 | -88,546 |
| London | 0 | 88,342 | +88,342 |
| Southampton | 12,236 | 59,766 | +47,530 |
| East Midlands Airport | 26,208 | 19,889 | -6,319 |
| Felixstowe | 5,644 | 18,431 | +12,787 |
| Birmingham Airport | 6,830 | 8,479 | +1,649 |
| Dover | 13,785 | 0 | -13,785 |
| London Stansted Airport | 12,621 | 0 | -12,621 |
| Thamesport | 10,260 | 2,254 | -8,006 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,851 | 0 | -4,851 |
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 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 2 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 2 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-05 | 4 |
| 2025-01 | 1 |
| 2024-10 | 2 |
| 2024-09 | 3 |
| 2024-06 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 740,583 |
| Malaysia | 382,073 |
| Spain | 284,943 |
| China | 213,145 |
| Canada | 193,962 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 319,738 | 420,845 | +101,107 |
| Malaysia | 382,073 | 0 | -382,073 |
| Spain | 135,185 | 149,758 | +14,573 |
| China | 209,980 | 3,165 | -206,815 |
| Canada | 134,690 | 59,272 | -75,418 |
| Denmark | 10,685 | 154,624 | +143,939 |
| Brazil | 61,049 | 81,854 | +20,805 |
| United Arab Emirates | 28,970 | 68,269 | +39,299 |
| Singapore | 32,340 | 41,542 | +9,202 |
| Turkey | 18,165 | 43,690 | +25,525 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,042,348 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 995,303 |
| Air transport | 866,862 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 734,928 | 307,420 | -427,508 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 457,473 | 537,830 | +80,357 |
| Air transport | 422,449 | 444,413 | +21,964 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 879,576 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 506,264 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 491,370 |
| Immingham Docks | 283,327 |
| East Midlands Airport | 230,819 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 686,762 | 192,814 | -493,948 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 197,121 | 309,143 | +112,022 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 170,530 | 320,840 | +150,310 |
| Immingham Docks | 122,539 | 160,788 | +38,249 |
| East Midlands Airport | 149,135 | 81,684 | -67,451 |
| London Gateway Port | 117,515 | 28,512 | -89,003 |
| Hull | 61,462 | 28,528 | -32,934 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 41,359 | +41,359 |
| ZLC | 16,814 | 21,544 | +4,730 |
| London Stansted Airport | 23,236 | 12,500 | -10,736 |
Quick facts
HS code: 7402
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Copper anodes used for refining copper through electrolysis, often in industrial processes