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 | 437,056 |
| China | 71,232 |
| Italy | 15,404 |
| Netherlands | 12,760 |
| Norway | 10,385 |
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 | 200,063 | 236,993 | +36,930 |
| China | 40,682 | 30,550 | -10,132 |
| Italy | 13,150 | 2,254 | -10,896 |
| Netherlands | 7,842 | 4,918 | -2,924 |
| Norway | 1,482 | 8,903 | +7,421 |
| France | 7,491 | 2,072 | -5,419 |
| Poland | 9,316 | 0 | -9,316 |
| Sweden | 4,851 | 2,128 | -2,723 |
| Germany | 3,977 | 0 | -3,977 |
| 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 | 451,787 |
| China | 56,501 |
| Italy | 14,480 |
| Netherlands | 11,832 |
| Norway | 10,385 |
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 | 214,794 | 236,993 | +22,199 |
| China | 25,951 | 30,550 | +4,599 |
| Italy | 12,226 | 2,254 | -9,972 |
| Netherlands | 6,914 | 4,918 | -1,996 |
| Norway | 1,482 | 8,903 | +7,421 |
| Poland | 9,316 | 0 | -9,316 |
| Germany | 9,206 | 0 | -9,206 |
| United Kingdom | 1,504 | 4,200 | +2,696 |
| 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 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Devon | 1 |
| Merseyside | 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 | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -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) | 449,168 |
| Air transport | 111,397 |
| 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) | 245,052 | 204,116 | -40,936 |
| Air transport | 28,885 | 82,512 | +53,627 |
| 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 | 241,989 |
| London | 88,342 |
| Southampton | 72,002 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 49,077 |
| East Midlands Airport | 35,453 |
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 | 200,063 | 41,926 | -158,137 |
| London | 0 | 88,342 | +88,342 |
| Southampton | 14,354 | 57,648 | +43,294 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 49,077 | +49,077 |
| East Midlands Airport | 20,573 | 14,880 | -5,693 |
| Felixstowe | 20,375 | 8,988 | -11,387 |
| Birmingham Airport | 8,312 | 11,873 | +3,561 |
| Thamesport | 10,260 | 4,382 | -5,878 |
| Dover | 13,785 | 0 | -13,785 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 1 |
| 2025-05 | 4 |
| 2025-01 | 1 |
| 2024-10 | 2 |
| 2024-09 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 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 | 738,178 |
| Malaysia | 382,073 |
| Spain | 282,401 |
| China | 213,145 |
| Denmark | 158,042 |
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 | 323,354 | 414,824 | +91,470 |
| Malaysia | 382,073 | 0 | -382,073 |
| Spain | 134,734 | 147,667 | +12,933 |
| China | 213,145 | 0 | -213,145 |
| Denmark | 150,415 | 7,627 | -142,788 |
| Brazil | 76,547 | 76,352 | -195 |
| Canada | 23,127 | 58,180 | +35,053 |
| United Arab Emirates | 21,645 | 57,254 | +35,609 |
| Chile | 59,534 | 0 | -59,534 |
| Israel | 12,425 | 44,897 | +32,472 |
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) | 1,032,883 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 985,008 |
| Air transport | 690,442 |
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) | 903,241 | 129,642 | -773,599 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 438,709 | 546,299 | +107,590 |
| Air transport | 337,719 | 352,723 | +15,004 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 879,576 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 488,405 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 388,694 |
| Immingham Docks | 279,287 |
| East Midlands Airport | 184,442 |
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 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 168,969 | 319,436 | +150,467 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 137,822 | 250,872 | +113,050 |
| Immingham Docks | 264,496 | 14,791 | -249,705 |
| East Midlands Airport | 119,649 | 64,793 | -54,856 |
| London Gateway Port | 120,007 | 16,555 | -103,452 |
| Hull | 61,462 | 28,528 | -32,934 |
| Manchester Airport | 27,150 | 16,919 | -10,231 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,914 | 39,445 | +37,531 |
| ZLC | 28,342 | 10,016 | -18,326 |
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