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 | 91,260,908 |
| Netherlands | 15,236,863 |
| France | 8,470,486 |
| United States | 2,720,057 |
| Iceland | 1,106,518 |
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 | 42,568,086 | 48,692,822 | +6,124,736 |
| Netherlands | 6,794,262 | 8,442,601 | +1,648,339 |
| France | 2,927,793 | 5,542,693 | +2,614,900 |
| United States | 2,175,756 | 544,301 | -1,631,455 |
| Iceland | 705,912 | 400,606 | -305,306 |
| New Zealand | 460,674 | 235,738 | -224,936 |
| Belgium | 145,781 | 324,250 | +178,469 |
| Peru | 360,951 | 0 | -360,951 |
| Switzerland | 232,379 | 120,427 | -111,952 |
| Austria | 0 | 282,952 | +282,952 |
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 | 88,886,695 |
| Netherlands | 15,236,863 |
| France | 7,953,637 |
| United States | 2,720,057 |
| Iceland | 1,106,518 |
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 | 41,622,495 | 47,264,200 | +5,641,705 |
| Netherlands | 6,794,262 | 8,442,601 | +1,648,339 |
| France | 2,410,944 | 5,542,693 | +3,131,749 |
| United States | 2,175,756 | 544,301 | -1,631,455 |
| Iceland | 705,912 | 400,606 | -305,306 |
| United Kingdom | 608,611 | 450,426 | -158,185 |
| New Zealand | 460,674 | 235,738 | -224,936 |
| Peru | 360,951 | 0 | -360,951 |
| Austria | 0 | 282,952 | +282,952 |
| Mexico | 272,838 | 0 | -272,838 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
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 | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| 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) | 81,259,607 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 38,418,236 |
| 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) | 36,769,501 | 44,490,106 | +7,720,605 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,321,574 | 19,096,662 | -224,912 |
| 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 | 28,940,582 |
| Ayr Harbour | 23,170,896 |
| Liverpool Docks | 22,229,046 |
| Hull | 13,203,344 |
| Heysham | 12,560,602 |
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 | 12,902,692 | 16,037,890 | +3,135,198 |
| Ayr Harbour | 11,761,562 | 11,409,334 | -352,228 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,309,803 | 12,919,243 | +3,609,440 |
| Hull | 5,190,298 | 8,013,046 | +2,822,748 |
| Heysham | 6,694,294 | 5,866,308 | -827,986 |
| Dover | 2,516,972 | 5,293,573 | +2,776,601 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,655,995 | 1,391,523 | -264,472 |
| Southampton | 2,313,203 | 653,752 | -1,659,451 |
| 000 | 945,591 | 1,428,622 | +483,031 |
| Fishguard | 1,024,618 | 972,278 | -52,340 |
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
|
2 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
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 | 42 |
| EMR GROUP LIMITED | 41 |
| F.J. CHURCH & SONS LIMITED | 34 |
| 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+ | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | 832,637,210 |
| India | 157,761,275 |
| South Korea | 116,079,448 |
| Spain | 96,091,311 |
| Belgium | 88,697,477 |
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 | 340,921,304 | 491,715,906 | +150,794,602 |
| India | 77,378,128 | 80,383,147 | +3,005,019 |
| South Korea | 40,746,131 | 75,333,317 | +34,587,186 |
| Spain | 32,099,882 | 63,991,429 | +31,891,547 |
| Belgium | 54,633,668 | 34,063,809 | -20,569,859 |
| Greece | 24,500,971 | 41,755,188 | +17,254,217 |
| Japan | 24,235,832 | 26,678,089 | +2,442,257 |
| Germany | 18,665,565 | 28,765,227 | +10,099,662 |
| Taiwan | 15,323,164 | 18,530,397 | +3,207,233 |
| Thailand | 20,149,458 | 8,297,324 | -11,852,134 |
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) | 1,359,368,517 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 287,919,441 |
| Road transport | 3,302,785 |
| 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) | 567,460,827 | 791,907,690 | +224,446,863 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 141,437,738 | 146,481,703 | +5,043,965 |
| Road transport | 2,438,746 | 864,039 | -1,574,707 |
| Air transport | 53,872 | 0 | -53,872 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 609,063,268 |
| Felixstowe | 364,228,010 |
| Liverpool Docks | 122,704,621 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 106,861,373 |
| Southampton | 94,177,476 |
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 | 154,546,290 | 454,516,978 | +299,970,688 |
| Felixstowe | 242,658,388 | 121,569,622 | -121,088,766 |
| Liverpool Docks | 43,680,716 | 79,023,905 | +35,343,189 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 56,682,064 | 50,179,309 | -6,502,755 |
| Southampton | 40,356,058 | 53,821,418 | +13,465,360 |
| Greenock | 48,012,106 | 37,592,248 | -10,419,858 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 13,937,539 | 45,409,342 | +31,471,803 |
| London | 25,576,064 | 27,426,315 | +1,850,251 |
| Dover | 12,856,064 | 17,880,332 | +5,024,268 |
| Tyne | 21,578,864 | 6,288,417 | -15,290,447 |
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