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 | 10,003,492 |
| France | 3,513,083 |
| Germany | 3,498,190 |
| Netherlands | 750,685 |
| United States | 677,874 |
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 | 5,128,323 | 4,875,169 | -253,154 |
| France | 1,454,595 | 2,058,488 | +603,893 |
| Germany | 2,281,034 | 1,217,156 | -1,063,878 |
| Netherlands | 549,667 | 201,018 | -348,649 |
| United States | 324,710 | 353,164 | +28,454 |
| India | 287,438 | 260,341 | -27,097 |
| Portugal | 138,031 | 97,538 | -40,493 |
| Italy | 179,586 | 16,265 | -163,321 |
| New Zealand | 155,833 | 0 | -155,833 |
| Turkey | 48,382 | 81,354 | +32,972 |
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 | 13,102,897 |
| Germany | 3,540,560 |
| United States | 662,038 |
| India | 588,977 |
| France | 414,173 |
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 | 6,258,847 | 6,844,050 | +585,203 |
| Germany | 2,312,291 | 1,228,269 | -1,084,022 |
| United States | 306,734 | 355,304 | +48,570 |
| India | 304,033 | 284,944 | -19,089 |
| France | 335,453 | 78,720 | -256,733 |
| Netherlands | 310,744 | 73,627 | -237,117 |
| Portugal | 138,031 | 134,579 | -3,452 |
| Italy | 183,668 | 26,909 | -156,759 |
| Turkey | 74,265 | 98,853 | +24,588 |
| New Zealand | 155,833 | 0 | -155,833 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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) | 11,741,568 |
| Air transport | 4,878,279 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,737,217 |
| Other | 513,325 |
| Road transport | 63,610 |
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) | 5,250,154 | 6,491,414 | +1,241,260 |
| Air transport | 2,602,587 | 2,275,692 | -326,895 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,369,756 | 367,461 | -2,002,295 |
| Other | 447,078 | 66,247 | -380,831 |
| Road transport | 18,437 | 45,173 | +26,736 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 9,528,846 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,809,014 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,343,243 |
| Felixstowe | 951,316 |
| Immingham Docks | 765,699 |
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 | 4,070,476 | 5,458,370 | +1,387,894 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,982,167 | 1,826,847 | -155,320 |
| Eurotunnel | 931,819 | 411,424 | -520,395 |
| Felixstowe | 530,085 | 421,231 | -108,854 |
| Immingham Docks | 579,613 | 186,086 | -393,527 |
| Newhaven | 444,954 | 132,529 | -312,425 |
| 000 | 447,078 | 66,247 | -380,831 |
| Hull | 288,365 | 158,386 | -129,979 |
| London Stansted Airport | 158,511 | 208,344 | +49,833 |
| East Midlands Airport | 169,236 | 93,739 | -75,497 |
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 | 23 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 12 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 11 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 7 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 18 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
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+ | 30 |
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 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 | 3,819,646 |
| Germany | 1,004,376 |
| France | 524,949 |
| United States | 388,819 |
| Malaysia | 331,402 |
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 | 2,306,644 | 1,513,002 | -793,642 |
| Germany | 616,577 | 387,799 | -228,778 |
| France | 177,872 | 347,077 | +169,205 |
| United States | 304,746 | 84,073 | -220,673 |
| Malaysia | 254,412 | 76,990 | -177,422 |
| Ireland | 127,907 | 84,124 | -43,783 |
| China | 177,157 | 6,002 | -171,155 |
| Saudi Arabia | 4,775 | 178,022 | +173,247 |
| India | 110,597 | 22,153 | -88,444 |
| United Arab Emirates | 36,017 | 50,692 | +14,675 |
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 | 107,562 |
| Germany | 16,203 |
| France | 6,425 |
| Turkey | 2,371 |
| Austria | 1,549 |
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 | 72,676 | 34,886 | -37,790 |
| Germany | 10,782 | 5,421 | -5,361 |
| France | 2,068 | 4,357 | +2,289 |
| Turkey | 1,414 | 957 | -457 |
| Austria | 1,549 | 0 | -1,549 |
| XI | 686 | 756 | +70 |
| India | 0 | 875 | +875 |
| Norway | 0 | 541 | +541 |
| Italy | 0 | 424 | +424 |
| 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) | 3,190,813 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,922,271 |
| Air transport | 1,273,935 |
| Other | 159,981 |
| Road transport | 9,275 |
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) | 2,112,034 | 1,078,779 | -1,033,255 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,463,921 | 1,458,350 | -5,571 |
| Air transport | 799,924 | 474,011 | -325,913 |
| Other | 99,633 | 60,348 | -39,285 |
| Road transport | 9,275 | 0 | -9,275 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,631,114 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,223,382 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 567,340 |
| London Gateway Port | 407,584 |
| East Midlands Airport | 395,073 |
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 | 1,952,652 | 678,462 | -1,274,190 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,011,128 | 1,212,254 | +201,126 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 350,823 | 216,517 | -134,306 |
| London Gateway Port | 195,361 | 212,223 | +16,862 |
| East Midlands Airport | 271,094 | 123,979 | -147,115 |
| Felixstowe | 242,796 | 27,020 | -215,776 |
| ZLC | 107,963 | 86,904 | -21,059 |
| 000 | 99,633 | 60,348 | -39,285 |
| London | 0 | 156,691 | +156,691 |
| Dover | 68,437 | 87,371 | +18,934 |
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