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.
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 531,370 |
| Italy | 55,535 |
| Belgium | 29,519 |
| China | 16,008 |
| 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 | 271,059 | 260,311 | -10,748 |
| Italy | 16,262 | 39,273 | +23,011 |
| Belgium | 8,223 | 21,296 | +13,073 |
| China | 4,658 | 11,350 | +6,692 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 14,946 | +14,946 |
| India | 3,666 | 8,596 | +4,930 |
| Australia | 3,029 | 0 | -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 | 543,837 |
| Italy | 56,866 |
| Belgium | 29,519 |
| China | 16,008 |
| 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 | 269,553 | 274,284 | +4,731 |
| Italy | 17,768 | 39,098 | +21,330 |
| Belgium | 8,223 | 21,296 | +13,073 |
| China | 4,658 | 11,350 | +6,692 |
| India | 3,666 | 8,596 | +4,930 |
| Australia | 3,029 | 0 | -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 |
| South East Wales | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 |
| 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 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 465,595 |
| Air transport | 131,387 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 72,309 |
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) | 245,465 | 220,130 | -25,335 |
| Air transport | 39,961 | 91,426 | +51,465 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,093 | 44,216 | +16,123 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 374,758 |
| Birmingham Airport | 60,682 |
| Dover | 57,508 |
| Thamesport | 56,975 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 31,777 |
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 | 199,583 | 175,175 | -24,408 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 60,682 | +60,682 |
| Dover | 31,568 | 25,940 | -5,628 |
| Thamesport | 23,435 | 33,540 | +10,105 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 26,644 | 5,133 | -21,511 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,242 | 22,058 | +15,816 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,901 | 13,942 | +10,041 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,161 | 6,203 | -1,958 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,220 | 3,553 | +1,333 |
| Southampton | 0 | 5,239 | +5,239 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
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 | 2 |
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 | 2,644,928 |
| South Korea | 1,297,162 |
| Malaysia | 1,004,972 |
| United States | 60,339 |
| Germany | 26,913 |
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 | 2,233,927 | 411,001 | -1,822,926 |
| South Korea | 941,351 | 355,811 | -585,540 |
| Malaysia | 1,004,972 | 0 | -1,004,972 |
| United States | 49,226 | 11,113 | -38,113 |
| Germany | 1,241 | 25,672 | +24,431 |
| Pakistan | 26,344 | 0 | -26,344 |
| India | 8,830 | 17,420 | +8,590 |
| Poland | 6,031 | 18,893 | +12,862 |
| China | 9,240 | 7,745 | -1,495 |
| Netherlands | 10,064 | 0 | -10,064 |
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) | 5,007,401 |
| Air transport | 84,587 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 61,065 |
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) | 4,215,424 | 791,977 | -3,423,447 |
| Air transport | 69,940 | 14,647 | -55,293 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,675 | 45,390 | +29,715 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,681,115 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,161,531 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 649,887 |
| Southampton | 514,868 |
| East Midlands Airport | 69,904 |
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 | 2,681,115 | 0 | -2,681,115 |
| London Gateway Port | 788,300 | 373,231 | -415,069 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 518,581 | 131,306 | -387,275 |
| Southampton | 227,428 | 287,440 | +60,012 |
| East Midlands Airport | 55,257 | 14,647 | -40,610 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,171 | 45,390 | +33,219 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,589 | 0 | -12,589 |
| Holyhead | 2,303 | 0 | -2,303 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,094 | 0 | -2,094 |
| Dover | 1,201 | 0 | -1,201 |
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