Import/export HS code 7405: Copper alloys
Mixed metals containing copper, like brass (copper and zinc) or bronze (copper and tin)
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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 | 2,011,765 |
| South Korea | 1,590,260 |
| China | 220,587 |
| Italy | 177,380 |
| Germany | 112,841 |
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 | 800,915 | 1,210,850 | +409,935 |
| South Korea | 856,616 | 733,644 | -122,972 |
| China | 92,916 | 127,671 | +34,755 |
| Italy | 71,007 | 106,373 | +35,366 |
| Germany | 66,778 | 46,063 | -20,715 |
| United States | 20,279 | 60,994 | +40,715 |
| Netherlands | 65,816 | 1,602 | -64,214 |
| India | 48,670 | 10,074 | -38,596 |
| France | 3,542 | 31,937 | +28,395 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 32,795 | +32,795 |
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 | 2,008,380 |
| South Korea | 1,532,038 |
| China | 280,053 |
| Italy | 243,196 |
| Germany | 119,435 |
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 | 797,530 | 1,210,850 | +413,320 |
| South Korea | 798,394 | 733,644 | -64,750 |
| China | 151,138 | 128,915 | -22,223 |
| Italy | 136,823 | 106,373 | -30,450 |
| Germany | 71,770 | 47,665 | -24,105 |
| United States | 35,726 | 60,994 | +25,268 |
| India | 48,670 | 8,830 | -39,840 |
| Romania | 0 | 43,617 | +43,617 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 32,795 | +32,795 |
| France | 1,935 | 11,315 | +9,380 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 2,037,425 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,996,504 |
| Air transport | 404,141 |
| Other | 6,542 |
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) | 1,078,193 | 959,232 | -118,961 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 681,804 | 1,314,700 | +632,896 |
| Air transport | 283,317 | 120,824 | -162,493 |
| Other | 0 | 6,542 | +6,542 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,175,215 |
| Killingholme | 806,964 |
| Purfleet | 600,050 |
| Felixstowe | 369,816 |
| Eurotunnel | 328,176 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 634,838 | 540,377 | -94,461 |
| Killingholme | 300,882 | 506,082 | +205,200 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 600,050 | +600,050 |
| Felixstowe | 17,852 | 351,964 | +334,112 |
| Eurotunnel | 243,959 | 84,217 | -159,742 |
| Liverpool Docks | 303,223 | 0 | -303,223 |
| Dover | 63,098 | 147,148 | +84,050 |
| East Midlands Airport | 80,730 | 37,822 | -42,908 |
| Birmingham Airport | 114,053 | 2,100 | -111,953 |
| London Gateway Port | 57,355 | 41,327 | -16,028 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AURA METALS LIMITED | 51 |
| SCHLUMBERGER OILFIELD UK LIMITED | 42 |
| WILLIAM ROWLAND LIMITED | 12 |
| MUELLER EUROPE LIMITED | 11 |
| D.K.L. METALS LIMITED | 11 |
| GLENAIR UK LIMITED | 11 |
| MAKIN METAL POWDERS (UK) LIMITED | 10 |
| CLOCKAUDIO LIMITED | 10 |
| COLER SUPPLY SOLUTIONS (INTL) LTD | 9 |
| DYN-METAL LIMITED | 6 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,033,041 |
| China | 678,417 |
| Malaysia | 373,086 |
| Saudi Arabia | 104,507 |
| France | 70,061 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 383,979 | 649,062 | +265,083 |
| China | 439,716 | 238,701 | -201,015 |
| Malaysia | 373,086 | 0 | -373,086 |
| Saudi Arabia | 98,652 | 5,855 | -92,797 |
| France | 49,748 | 20,313 | -29,435 |
| Spain | 5,787 | 58,113 | +52,326 |
| Mexico | 31,975 | 27,998 | -3,977 |
| Sweden | 0 | 46,846 | +46,846 |
| Italy | 42,384 | 0 | -42,384 |
| United States | 2,716 | 23,481 | +20,765 |
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) | 1,296,935 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,092,846 |
| Air transport | 231,951 |
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) | 464,217 | 832,718 | +368,501 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 886,918 | 205,928 | -680,990 |
| Air transport | 131,621 | 100,330 | -31,291 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,093,087 |
| London Gateway Port | 409,166 |
| Southampton | 391,748 |
| Felixstowe | 285,578 |
| London | 136,552 |
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 | 452,683 | 640,404 | +187,721 |
| London Gateway Port | 373,086 | 36,080 | -337,006 |
| Southampton | 266,678 | 125,070 | -141,608 |
| Felixstowe | 247,154 | 38,424 | -208,730 |
| London | 0 | 136,552 | +136,552 |
| East Midlands Airport | 59,447 | 57,274 | -2,173 |
| ZLC | 34,263 | 35,598 | +1,335 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,934 | 41,737 | +36,803 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 27,380 | 5,364 | -22,016 |
| Holyhead | 3,274 | 7,851 | +4,577 |
Quick facts
HS code: 7405
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Mixed metals containing copper, like brass (copper and zinc) or bronze (copper and tin)