Import/export HS code 74040010: Waste and scrap of refined copper
High-quality copper waste and scraps from purified copper, often used in recycling
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 90,367,291 |
| Netherlands | 14,315,706 |
| France | 8,245,368 |
| United States | 3,384,379 |
| Iceland | 1,020,497 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 42,364,387 | 48,002,904 | +5,638,517 |
| Netherlands | 6,638,832 | 7,676,874 | +1,038,042 |
| France | 2,593,542 | 5,651,826 | +3,058,284 |
| United States | 2,840,078 | 544,301 | -2,295,777 |
| Iceland | 705,912 | 314,585 | -391,327 |
| New Zealand | 396,988 | 232,853 | -164,135 |
| Belgium | 223,346 | 324,250 | +100,904 |
| Peru | 360,951 | 0 | -360,951 |
| Switzerland | 115,000 | 237,806 | +122,806 |
| Austria | 0 | 230,886 | +230,886 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 87,993,078 |
| Netherlands | 14,315,706 |
| France | 7,728,519 |
| United States | 3,384,379 |
| United Kingdom | 1,059,037 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 41,418,796 | 46,574,282 | +5,155,486 |
| Netherlands | 6,638,832 | 7,676,874 | +1,038,042 |
| France | 2,076,693 | 5,651,826 | +3,575,133 |
| United States | 2,840,078 | 544,301 | -2,295,777 |
| United Kingdom | 491,232 | 567,805 | +76,573 |
| Iceland | 705,912 | 314,585 | -391,327 |
| New Zealand | 396,988 | 232,853 | -164,135 |
| Peru | 360,951 | 0 | -360,951 |
| Belgium | 224,857 | 100,581 | -124,276 |
| Mexico | 191,352 | 81,486 | -109,866 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Northern Ireland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 79,336,166 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 38,827,906 |
| Other | 2,374,213 |
| Air transport | 7,345 |
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) | 35,624,227 | 43,711,939 | +8,087,712 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,347,815 | 18,480,091 | -1,867,724 |
| Other | 945,591 | 1,428,622 | +483,031 |
| Air transport | 7,345 | 0 | -7,345 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 28,565,485 |
| Ayr Harbour | 23,363,748 |
| Liverpool Docks | 21,763,955 |
| Hull | 12,282,187 |
| Heysham | 12,241,819 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 12,427,738 | 16,137,747 | +3,710,009 |
| Ayr Harbour | 12,151,723 | 11,212,025 | -939,698 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,003,797 | 12,760,158 | +3,756,361 |
| Hull | 5,034,868 | 7,247,319 | +2,212,451 |
| Heysham | 6,745,534 | 5,496,285 | -1,249,249 |
| Dover | 2,065,342 | 5,361,900 | +3,296,558 |
| Southampton | 2,530,813 | 717,438 | -1,813,375 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,733,560 | 1,391,523 | -342,037 |
| 000 | 945,591 | 1,428,622 | +483,031 |
| Fishguard | 892,472 | 990,406 | +97,934 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 6 |
| Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 3 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KAS METAL TRADING LTD | 50 |
| UNIMETALS RECYCLING (UK) LIMITED | 47 |
| C.F.BOOTH LIMITED | 45 |
| THE REMET COMPANY LIMITED | 44 |
| ASHVIN METALS LTD | 41 |
| EMR GROUP LIMITED | 40 |
| F.J. CHURCH & SONS LIMITED | 33 |
| BLANCOMET RECYCLING UK LIMITED | 24 |
| H RIPLEY & CO. LIMITED | 22 |
| WIELAND METALS BIRMINGHAM LTD. | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 801,198,624 |
| India | 156,987,135 |
| South Korea | 112,832,309 |
| Belgium | 89,634,784 |
| Spain | 85,284,706 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 325,709,908 | 475,488,716 | +149,778,808 |
| India | 76,766,626 | 80,220,509 | +3,453,883 |
| South Korea | 42,968,042 | 69,864,267 | +26,896,225 |
| Belgium | 53,751,212 | 35,883,572 | -17,867,640 |
| Spain | 28,226,229 | 57,058,477 | +28,832,248 |
| Greece | 26,599,536 | 40,923,092 | +14,323,556 |
| Japan | 24,091,815 | 25,950,820 | +1,859,005 |
| Germany | 17,807,613 | 24,815,425 | +7,007,812 |
| Taiwan | 14,520,688 | 18,874,824 | +4,354,136 |
| Thailand | 20,776,708 | 8,154,277 | -12,622,431 |
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) | 1,320,910,568 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 275,513,331 |
| Road transport | 4,192,789 |
| Air transport | 53,872 |
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) | 552,171,295 | 768,739,273 | +216,567,978 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 139,277,037 | 136,236,294 | -3,040,743 |
| Road transport | 3,547,236 | 645,553 | -2,901,683 |
| Air transport | 50,707 | 3,165 | -47,542 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 566,501,157 |
| Felixstowe | 372,469,717 |
| Liverpool Docks | 114,386,720 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 104,247,666 |
| Southampton | 97,529,484 |
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 | 128,691,595 | 437,809,562 | +309,117,967 |
| Felixstowe | 256,747,597 | 115,722,120 | -141,025,477 |
| Liverpool Docks | 40,305,386 | 74,081,334 | +33,775,948 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 55,803,768 | 48,443,898 | -7,359,870 |
| Southampton | 43,982,320 | 53,547,164 | +9,564,844 |
| Greenock | 47,937,250 | 35,387,470 | -12,549,780 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 12,125,073 | 44,552,694 | +32,427,621 |
| London | 23,954,802 | 24,717,412 | +762,610 |
| Dover | 12,421,914 | 18,100,329 | +5,678,415 |
| Tyne | 19,345,403 | 9,282,119 | -10,063,284 |
Quick facts
HS code: 74040010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: High-quality copper waste and scraps from purified copper, often used in recycling