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 | 445,494 |
| China | 77,256 |
| Netherlands | 30,570 |
| Norway | 20,496 |
| Italy | 19,752 |
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 | 207,092 | 238,402 | +31,310 |
| China | 51,489 | 25,767 | -25,722 |
| Netherlands | 28,482 | 2,088 | -26,394 |
| Norway | 14,987 | 5,509 | -9,478 |
| Italy | 9,944 | 9,808 | -136 |
| Germany | 12,425 | 0 | -12,425 |
| France | 9,861 | 2,262 | -7,599 |
| Chile | 11,030 | 0 | -11,030 |
| Poland | 9,316 | 0 | -9,316 |
| Sweden | 3,347 | 1,504 | -1,843 |
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 | 449,720 |
| China | 62,525 |
| Italy | 39,468 |
| Germany | 22,286 |
| Norway | 20,496 |
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 | 196,587 | 253,133 | +56,546 |
| China | 51,489 | 11,036 | -40,453 |
| Italy | 29,660 | 9,808 | -19,852 |
| Germany | 22,286 | 0 | -22,286 |
| Norway | 14,987 | 5,509 | -9,478 |
| United Kingdom | 11,754 | 1,504 | -10,250 |
| Chile | 11,030 | 0 | -11,030 |
| Poland | 9,316 | 0 | -9,316 |
| Netherlands | 6,914 | 2,088 | -4,826 |
| Sweden | 3,347 | 0 | -3,347 |
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 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Mid and South West 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 498,557 |
| Air transport | 103,728 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 45,996 |
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) | 239,606 | 258,951 | +19,345 |
| Air transport | 88,621 | 15,107 | -73,514 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 32,596 | 13,400 | -19,196 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 293,665 |
| Southampton | 101,120 |
| London | 67,358 |
| East Midlands Airport | 65,914 |
| Felixstowe | 24,905 |
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 | 180,269 | 113,396 | -66,873 |
| Southampton | 41,354 | 59,766 | +18,412 |
| London | 0 | 67,358 | +67,358 |
| East Midlands Airport | 58,643 | 7,271 | -51,372 |
| Felixstowe | 6,474 | 18,431 | +11,957 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,640 | 0 | -20,640 |
| Dover | 8,609 | 9,808 | +1,199 |
| London Stansted Airport | 12,621 | 0 | -12,621 |
| Birmingham Airport | 6,830 | 5,509 | -1,321 |
| Thamesport | 11,509 | 0 | -11,509 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 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 | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | 476,287 |
| Malaysia | 382,073 |
| Spain | 283,229 |
| Denmark | 217,884 |
| China | 213,145 |
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 | 139,829 | 336,458 | +196,629 |
| Malaysia | 382,073 | 0 | -382,073 |
| Spain | 136,100 | 147,129 | +11,029 |
| Denmark | 59,842 | 158,042 | +98,200 |
| China | 209,980 | 3,165 | -206,815 |
| Canada | 139,234 | 51,990 | -87,244 |
| Brazil | 28,229 | 95,256 | +67,027 |
| United Arab Emirates | 38,771 | 68,269 | +29,498 |
| Singapore | 37,222 | 41,542 | +4,320 |
| Turkey | 24,420 | 43,690 | +19,270 |
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) | 1,066,530 |
| Air transport | 832,855 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 718,532 |
| Road transport | 2,268 |
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) | 762,222 | 304,308 | -457,914 |
| Air transport | 465,858 | 366,997 | -98,861 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 251,758 | 466,774 | +215,016 |
| Road transport | 2,268 | 0 | -2,268 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 722,242 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 436,563 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 381,007 |
| Immingham Docks | 325,615 |
| East Midlands Airport | 242,560 |
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 | 613,900 | 108,342 | -505,558 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 204,381 | 232,182 | +27,801 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 149,891 | 231,116 | +81,225 |
| Immingham Docks | 68,669 | 256,946 | +188,277 |
| East Midlands Airport | 158,054 | 84,506 | -73,548 |
| London Gateway Port | 84,695 | 59,928 | -24,767 |
| Hull | 41,995 | 35,510 | -6,485 |
| London Stansted Airport | 37,398 | 12,500 | -24,898 |
| ZLC | 24,986 | 21,544 | -3,442 |
| Manchester Airport | 29,639 | 11,862 | -17,777 |
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