Import/export HS code 740620: Lamellar copper powders and flakes
Copper powders and flakes with a layered structure, commonly used in coatings and lubricants
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 603,895 |
| Italy | 55,212 |
| Belgium | 27,901 |
| China | 17,507 |
| Switzerland | 14,946 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 305,654 | 298,241 | -7,413 |
| Italy | 19,492 | 35,720 | +16,228 |
| Belgium | 7,259 | 20,642 | +13,383 |
| China | 6,157 | 11,350 | +5,193 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 14,946 | +14,946 |
| India | 3,666 | 8,596 | +4,930 |
| Australia | 0 | 3,029 | +3,029 |
| France | 2,251 | 0 | -2,251 |
| United States | 2,220 | 0 | -2,220 |
| Japan | 1,189 | 0 | -1,189 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 616,362 |
| Italy | 56,543 |
| Belgium | 27,901 |
| China | 17,507 |
| India | 12,262 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 304,148 | 312,214 | +8,066 |
| Italy | 20,998 | 35,545 | +14,547 |
| Belgium | 7,259 | 20,642 | +13,383 |
| China | 6,157 | 11,350 | +5,193 |
| India | 3,666 | 8,596 | +4,930 |
| Australia | 0 | 3,029 | +3,029 |
| France | 2,251 | 0 | -2,251 |
| United States | 2,220 | 0 | -2,220 |
| Japan | 1,189 | 0 | -1,189 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 1,148 | +1,148 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| South East Wales | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 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) | 536,502 |
| Air transport | 129,333 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 75,539 |
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) | 279,096 | 257,406 | -21,690 |
| Air transport | 38,431 | 90,902 | +52,471 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,323 | 44,216 | +12,893 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 427,783 |
| Birmingham Airport | 60,682 |
| Thamesport | 60,205 |
| Dover | 57,508 |
| Immingham Docks | 34,797 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 227,039 | 200,744 | -26,295 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 60,682 | +60,682 |
| Thamesport | 26,665 | 33,540 | +6,875 |
| Dover | 18,243 | 39,265 | +21,022 |
| Immingham Docks | 22,473 | 12,324 | -10,149 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 26,644 | 5,133 | -21,511 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,712 | 25,087 | +20,375 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,161 | 6,203 | -1,958 |
| Southampton | 0 | 5,239 | +5,239 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,158 | 2,825 | +667 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
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+ | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Thailand | 2,852,030 |
| Malaysia | 2,780,040 |
| South Korea | 1,297,162 |
| United States | 76,462 |
| Pakistan | 26,344 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 2,178,581 | 673,449 | -1,505,132 |
| Malaysia | 2,780,040 | 0 | -2,780,040 |
| South Korea | 941,351 | 355,811 | -585,540 |
| United States | 59,018 | 17,444 | -41,574 |
| Pakistan | 26,344 | 0 | -26,344 |
| India | 0 | 26,250 | +26,250 |
| Poland | 8,439 | 11,109 | +2,670 |
| China | 9,240 | 7,745 | -1,495 |
| Netherlands | 10,064 | 0 | -10,064 |
| Germany | 1,241 | 8,158 | +6,917 |
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) | 6,724,475 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 303,275 |
| Air transport | 104,251 |
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) | 5,661,220 | 1,063,255 | -4,597,965 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 284,235 | 19,040 | -265,195 |
| Air transport | 82,221 | 22,030 | -60,191 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,270,416 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,196,799 |
| Southampton | 720,300 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 649,887 |
| Liverpool Docks | 152,330 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,270,416 | 0 | -4,270,416 |
| London Gateway Port | 814,738 | 382,061 | -432,677 |
| Southampton | 432,860 | 287,440 | -145,420 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 256,133 | 393,754 | +137,621 |
| Liverpool Docks | 152,330 | 0 | -152,330 |
| East Midlands Airport | 60,630 | 22,030 | -38,600 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,471 | 19,040 | +4,569 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,159 | 0 | -16,159 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,338 | 0 | -3,338 |
| Holyhead | 3,306 | 0 | -3,306 |
Quick facts
HS code: 740620
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Copper powders and flakes with a layered structure, commonly used in coatings and lubricants