Import/export HS code 740311: Copper cathodes
Copper cathodes or parts of cathodes, used in electrical and industrial applications
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 114,589,049 |
| Germany | 3,862,511 |
| Netherlands | 1,663,607 |
| Bahrain | 1,052,159 |
| France | 281,005 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 78,427,151 | 36,161,898 | -42,265,253 |
| Germany | 827,366 | 3,035,145 | +2,207,779 |
| Netherlands | 225,146 | 1,438,461 | +1,213,315 |
| Bahrain | 0 | 1,052,159 | +1,052,159 |
| France | 143,404 | 137,601 | -5,803 |
| Slovakia | 103,739 | 11,009 | -92,730 |
| United States | 16,969 | 14,161 | -2,808 |
| China | 0 | 20,816 | +20,816 |
| Japan | 1,110 | 12,009 | +10,899 |
| San Marino | 7,543 | 0 | -7,543 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 116,176,489 |
| Germany | 3,862,511 |
| Bahrain | 1,052,159 |
| France | 279,218 |
| Slovakia | 114,748 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 78,620,925 | 37,555,564 | -41,065,361 |
| Germany | 827,366 | 3,035,145 | +2,207,779 |
| Bahrain | 0 | 1,052,159 | +1,052,159 |
| France | 143,404 | 135,814 | -7,590 |
| Slovakia | 103,739 | 11,009 | -92,730 |
| Netherlands | 38,044 | 44,795 | +6,751 |
| United States | 16,969 | 14,161 | -2,808 |
| China | 0 | 20,816 | +20,816 |
| Japan | 1,110 | 12,009 | +10,899 |
| San Marino | 7,543 | 0 | -7,543 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Kent | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
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 | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 98,972,239 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,612,549 |
| Air transport | 60,266 |
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) | 62,382,374 | 36,589,865 | -25,792,509 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,350,357 | 5,262,192 | -12,088,165 |
| Air transport | 26,369 | 33,897 | +7,528 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 86,373,571 |
| Felixstowe | 12,218,870 |
| Dover | 12,101,084 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,901,210 |
| Killingholme | 2,687,841 |
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 | 60,113,995 | 26,259,576 | -33,854,419 |
| Felixstowe | 1,788,948 | 10,429,922 | +8,640,974 |
| Dover | 11,527,915 | 573,169 | -10,954,746 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,272,028 | 1,629,182 | -2,642,846 |
| Killingholme | 475,371 | 2,212,470 | +1,737,099 |
| Purfleet | 1,405,161 | 0 | -1,405,161 |
| Eurotunnel | 66,110 | 500,612 | +434,502 |
| Southampton | 0 | 218,131 | +218,131 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 58,981 | 10,469 | -48,512 |
| London Stansted Airport | 15,452 | 17,226 | +1,774 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 5 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MUELLER EUROPE LIMITED | 41 |
| WILLIAM ROWLAND LIMITED | 26 |
| UK GRID SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 19 |
| C.F.BOOTH LIMITED | 12 |
| IST POWER LIMITED | 8 |
| METALOR TECHNOLOGIES (UK) LTD | 8 |
| WINDER POWER LIMITED | 4 |
| BOLUDA TOWAGE SMS LIMITED | 3 |
| HI-WIRE LIMITED | 3 |
| TECHNETIX LIMITED | 3 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Malaysia | 216,777 |
| United States | 51,486 |
| France | 30,629 |
| Algeria | 28,700 |
| China | 19,243 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | 0 | 216,777 | +216,777 |
| United States | 51,486 | 0 | -51,486 |
| France | 0 | 30,629 | +30,629 |
| Algeria | 28,700 | 0 | -28,700 |
| China | 0 | 19,243 | +19,243 |
| Taiwan | 7,520 | 0 | -7,520 |
| Montenegro | 5,855 | 0 | -5,855 |
| Portugal | 5,538 | 0 | -5,538 |
| Sweden | 5,514 | 0 | -5,514 |
| Qatar | 1,746 | 0 | -1,746 |
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) | 224,297 |
| Air transport | 95,432 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 60,652 |
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) | 7,520 | 216,777 | +209,257 |
| Air transport | 65,284 | 30,148 | -35,136 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 34,555 | 26,097 | -8,458 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 216,777 |
| ZLC | 84,373 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 60,652 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,408 |
| Southampton | 7,520 |
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 Gateway Port | 0 | 216,777 | +216,777 |
| ZLC | 55,130 | 29,243 | -25,887 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 34,555 | 26,097 | -8,458 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,408 | 0 | -8,408 |
| Southampton | 7,520 | 0 | -7,520 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,746 | 905 | -841 |
Quick facts
HS code: 740311
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Copper cathodes or parts of cathodes, used in electrical and industrial applications