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 | 129,716,204 |
| Germany | 4,040,602 |
| Bahrain | 2,555,632 |
| Netherlands | 1,488,001 |
| France | 265,902 |
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 | 70,357,131 | 59,359,073 | -10,998,058 |
| Germany | 908,509 | 3,132,093 | +2,223,584 |
| Bahrain | 0 | 2,555,632 | +2,555,632 |
| Netherlands | 1,425,038 | 62,963 | -1,362,075 |
| France | 165,287 | 100,615 | -64,672 |
| Turkey | 0 | 251,260 | +251,260 |
| Slovakia | 103,739 | 83,626 | -20,113 |
| United States | 26,307 | 1,609 | -24,698 |
| China | 0 | 20,816 | +20,816 |
| Japan | 1,110 | 12,009 | +10,899 |
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 | 131,109,870 |
| Germany | 4,040,602 |
| Bahrain | 2,555,632 |
| France | 264,115 |
| Turkey | 251,260 |
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 | 71,750,797 | 59,359,073 | -12,391,724 |
| Germany | 908,509 | 3,132,093 | +2,223,584 |
| Bahrain | 0 | 2,555,632 | +2,555,632 |
| France | 160,805 | 103,310 | -57,495 |
| Turkey | 0 | 251,260 | +251,260 |
| Slovakia | 103,739 | 83,626 | -20,113 |
| Netherlands | 38,044 | 62,963 | +24,919 |
| United States | 26,307 | 1,609 | -24,698 |
| China | 0 | 20,816 | +20,816 |
| Japan | 1,110 | 12,009 | +10,899 |
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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Kent | 2 |
| Merseyside | 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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Kent | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 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 |
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) | 120,749,982 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,775,767 |
| Air transport | 57,978 |
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) | 61,043,123 | 59,706,859 | -1,336,264 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,916,732 | 5,859,035 | -6,057,697 |
| Air transport | 41,481 | 16,497 | -24,984 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 99,361,247 |
| Felixstowe | 21,361,920 |
| Dover | 7,532,250 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,797,531 |
| Killingholme | 2,680,806 |
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 | 57,755,514 | 41,605,733 | -16,149,781 |
| Felixstowe | 3,379,855 | 17,982,065 | +14,602,210 |
| Dover | 6,790,442 | 741,808 | -6,048,634 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,813,022 | 1,984,509 | -828,513 |
| Killingholme | 468,336 | 2,212,470 | +1,744,134 |
| Purfleet | 1,405,161 | 218,694 | -1,186,467 |
| Eurotunnel | 255,145 | 303,509 | +48,364 |
| Hull | 0 | 260,989 | +260,989 |
| Southampton | 0 | 218,131 | +218,131 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 69,450 | 0 | -69,450 |
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 chemicals and chemical products | 4 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MUELLER EUROPE LIMITED | 44 |
| WILLIAM ROWLAND LIMITED | 28 |
| UK GRID SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 19 |
| C.F.BOOTH LIMITED | 12 |
| IST POWER LIMITED | 9 |
| METALOR TECHNOLOGIES (UK) LTD | 8 |
| WINDER POWER LIMITED | 5 |
| 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 | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 |
| Sweden | 76,919 |
| 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 |
| Sweden | 5,514 | 71,405 | +65,891 |
| France | 20,000 | 10,629 | -9,371 |
| Algeria | 28,700 | 0 | -28,700 |
| China | 0 | 19,243 | +19,243 |
| United States | 11,099 | 0 | -11,099 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 6,504 | +6,504 |
| Montenegro | 5,855 | 0 | -5,855 |
| Hungary | 0 | 1,969 | +1,969 |
| Peru | 0 | 1,761 | +1,761 |
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) | 216,777 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 131,152 |
| Air transport | 60,646 |
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) | 0 | 216,777 | +216,777 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 44,555 | 86,597 | +42,042 |
| Air transport | 29,359 | 31,287 | +1,928 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 216,777 |
| Immingham Docks | 70,500 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 60,652 |
| ZLC | 45,955 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,916 |
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 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 70,500 | +70,500 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 44,555 | 16,097 | -28,458 |
| ZLC | 24,743 | 21,212 | -3,531 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,746 | 9,170 | +7,424 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,870 | 905 | -1,965 |
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