Import/export HS code 740322: Bronze (copper-tin alloys)
Copper mixed with tin, forming bronze, used in sculptures, bearings, and tools
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 11,750,858 |
| France | 4,615,324 |
| Germany | 3,387,481 |
| Netherlands | 955,671 |
| United States | 793,051 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 4,799,773 | 6,951,085 | +2,151,312 |
| France | 1,974,914 | 2,640,410 | +665,496 |
| Germany | 2,165,074 | 1,222,407 | -942,667 |
| Netherlands | 595,404 | 360,267 | -235,137 |
| United States | 432,258 | 360,793 | -71,465 |
| India | 384,168 | 118,416 | -265,752 |
| Portugal | 139,392 | 80,279 | -59,113 |
| New Zealand | 155,833 | 0 | -155,833 |
| Turkey | 43,027 | 81,450 | +38,423 |
| Italy | 75,945 | 40,386 | -35,559 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 15,789,581 |
| Germany | 3,676,289 |
| United States | 779,150 |
| India | 541,847 |
| France | 468,386 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 6,552,871 | 9,236,710 | +2,683,839 |
| Germany | 2,184,513 | 1,491,776 | -692,737 |
| United States | 425,474 | 353,676 | -71,798 |
| India | 411,061 | 130,786 | -280,275 |
| France | 283,881 | 184,505 | -99,376 |
| Netherlands | 320,787 | 57,537 | -263,250 |
| Portugal | 166,102 | 117,723 | -48,379 |
| Turkey | 85,477 | 88,414 | +2,937 |
| New Zealand | 155,833 | 0 | -155,833 |
| Italy | 86,385 | 53,231 | -33,154 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,986,954 |
| Air transport | 4,681,438 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,445,462 |
| Other | 503,055 |
| Road transport | 176,377 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,904,354 | 9,082,600 | +3,178,246 |
| Air transport | 2,619,267 | 2,062,171 | -557,096 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,941,376 | 504,086 | -1,437,290 |
| Other | 371,078 | 131,977 | -239,101 |
| Road transport | 5,435 | 170,942 | +165,507 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 11,045,900 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,662,707 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,103,991 |
| Newhaven | 1,174,149 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,018,961 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 4,447,619 | 6,598,281 | +2,150,662 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,984,949 | 1,677,758 | -307,191 |
| Eurotunnel | 708,168 | 1,395,823 | +687,655 |
| Newhaven | 443,975 | 730,174 | +286,199 |
| Immingham Docks | 644,466 | 374,495 | -269,971 |
| Felixstowe | 654,215 | 342,488 | -311,727 |
| 000 | 371,078 | 131,977 | -239,101 |
| Hull | 354,405 | 37,794 | -316,611 |
| London Stansted Airport | 225,027 | 153,349 | -71,678 |
| East Midlands Airport | 109,665 | 105,808 | -3,857 |
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
|
24 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
13 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
12 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
8 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 13 |
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 13 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
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+ | 32 |
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,040,132 |
| Germany | 1,566,431 |
| France | 463,226 |
| Malaysia | 350,191 |
| United States | 346,135 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,769,626 | 1,270,506 | -499,120 |
| Germany | 757,264 | 809,167 | +51,903 |
| France | 343,919 | 119,307 | -224,612 |
| Malaysia | 254,412 | 95,779 | -158,633 |
| United States | 222,817 | 123,318 | -99,499 |
| Ireland | 94,940 | 153,511 | +58,571 |
| Spain | 15,790 | 193,778 | +177,988 |
| Saudi Arabia | 175,609 | 8,205 | -167,404 |
| China | 139,961 | 23,461 | -116,500 |
| India | 126,755 | 7,302 | -119,453 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 114,838 |
| Germany | 14,493 |
| France | 5,100 |
| Turkey | 1,987 |
| XI | 1,836 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 40,113 | 74,725 | +34,612 |
| Germany | 9,755 | 4,738 | -5,017 |
| France | 1,471 | 3,629 | +2,158 |
| Turkey | 774 | 1,213 | +439 |
| XI | 686 | 1,150 | +464 |
| Austria | 1,549 | 0 | -1,549 |
| India | 875 | 0 | -875 |
| Norway | 0 | 541 | +541 |
| Italy | 167 | 257 | +90 |
| Netherlands | 246 | 0 | -246 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,224,234 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,876,824 |
| Air transport | 1,201,128 |
| Other | 163,804 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,819,307 | 1,404,927 | -414,380 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,730,039 | 1,146,785 | -583,254 |
| Air transport | 748,411 | 452,717 | -295,694 |
| Other | 67,018 | 96,786 | +29,768 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,360,993 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,177,609 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 467,555 |
| East Midlands Airport | 413,479 |
| London Gateway Port | 391,930 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,557,602 | 803,391 | -754,211 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,070,126 | 1,107,483 | +37,357 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 279,970 | 187,585 | -92,385 |
| East Midlands Airport | 291,236 | 122,243 | -168,993 |
| London Gateway Port | 363,197 | 28,733 | -334,464 |
| Felixstowe | 268,923 | 0 | -268,923 |
| Portsmouth | 67,095 | 171,846 | +104,751 |
| Dover | 91,344 | 146,374 | +55,030 |
| ZLC | 108,869 | 83,665 | -25,204 |
| 000 | 67,018 | 96,786 | +29,768 |
Quick facts
HS code: 740322
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Copper mixed with tin, forming bronze, used in sculptures, bearings, and tools