Import/export HS code 740921: Copper sheets in coils
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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 | 8,707,632 |
| Italy | 5,771,424 |
| Netherlands | 5,674,992 |
| Turkey | 4,544,933 |
| China | 2,196,763 |
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 | 2,579,103 | 6,128,529 | +3,549,426 |
| Italy | 2,985,295 | 2,786,129 | -199,166 |
| Netherlands | 1,701,653 | 3,973,339 | +2,271,686 |
| Turkey | 2,238,220 | 2,306,713 | +68,493 |
| China | 811,063 | 1,385,700 | +574,637 |
| India | 348,204 | 859,729 | +511,525 |
| France | 341,714 | 10,388 | -331,326 |
| Ireland | 94,885 | 92,376 | -2,509 |
| United States | 43,180 | 32,656 | -10,524 |
| Qatar | 0 | 75,591 | +75,591 |
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 | 8,832,119 |
| Italy | 5,840,872 |
| Netherlands | 5,796,056 |
| Turkey | 4,544,933 |
| China | 2,116,583 |
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 | 2,641,564 | 6,190,555 | +3,548,991 |
| Italy | 3,054,743 | 2,786,129 | -268,614 |
| Netherlands | 1,822,717 | 3,973,339 | +2,150,622 |
| Turkey | 2,238,220 | 2,306,713 | +68,493 |
| China | 854,348 | 1,262,235 | +407,887 |
| India | 306,474 | 859,729 | +553,255 |
| South Korea | 0 | 137,931 | +137,931 |
| Bulgaria | 114,942 | 0 | -114,942 |
| Ireland | 49,134 | 59,494 | +10,360 |
| Poland | 34,300 | 59,111 | +24,811 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
| Inner London - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 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) | 20,552,790 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,434,980 |
| Road transport | 954,451 |
| Air transport | 218,420 |
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) | 7,474,985 | 13,077,805 | +5,602,820 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,668,617 | 3,766,363 | +97,746 |
| Road transport | 14,029 | 940,422 | +926,393 |
| Air transport | 85,463 | 132,957 | +47,494 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 6,548,639 |
| Purfleet | 5,122,875 |
| Thamesport | 3,476,133 |
| Felixstowe | 2,723,211 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,685,724 |
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 | 2,046,836 | 4,501,803 | +2,454,967 |
| Purfleet | 2,336,746 | 2,786,129 | +449,383 |
| Thamesport | 2,238,740 | 1,237,393 | -1,001,347 |
| Felixstowe | 1,076,665 | 1,646,546 | +569,881 |
| Immingham Docks | 522,769 | 2,162,955 | +1,640,186 |
| Dover | 663,603 | 1,011,196 | +347,593 |
| Tyne | 642,426 | 929,048 | +286,622 |
| ZLC | 32,296 | 1,314,863 | +1,282,567 |
| Harwich | 111,430 | 767,461 | +656,031 |
| London Gateway Port | 198,338 | 664,574 | +466,236 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KME SERVICE CENTRE UK LIMITED | 100 |
| ALLIED COPPER ALLOYS LIMITED | 86 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 50 |
| NIGLON LIMITED | 31 |
| WIELAND NEMCO LTD. | 25 |
| STURGE INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 25 |
| ELEY GROUP LIMITED | 23 |
| RYMAC METALS LIMITED | 21 |
| BEARWARD ENGINEERING LIMITED | 20 |
| LINEAR TOOLS LIMITED | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,348,726 |
| Malta | 1,033,910 |
| Tunisia | 1,008,503 |
| Germany | 429,152 |
| Malaysia | 361,814 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 509,269 | 839,457 | +330,188 |
| Malta | 476,238 | 557,672 | +81,434 |
| Tunisia | 455,552 | 552,951 | +97,399 |
| Germany | 122,800 | 306,352 | +183,552 |
| Malaysia | 183,196 | 178,618 | -4,578 |
| Netherlands | 49,656 | 53,317 | +3,661 |
| Israel | 52,947 | 42,189 | -10,758 |
| Italy | 75,466 | 0 | -75,466 |
| Hungary | 31,057 | 26,320 | -4,737 |
| Denmark | 17,535 | 28,963 | +11,428 |
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) | 2,762,903 |
| Air transport | 1,243,866 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 825,678 |
| Road transport | 9,240 |
| Other | 16 |
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) | 1,260,502 | 1,502,401 | +241,899 |
| Air transport | 619,140 | 624,726 | +5,586 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 263,647 | 562,031 | +298,384 |
| Road transport | 9,240 | 0 | -9,240 |
| Other | 0 | 16 | +16 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,646,439 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,020,568 |
| Southampton | 520,735 |
| London Gateway Port | 273,134 |
| ZLC | 117,289 |
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 | 1,161,330 | 1,485,109 | +323,779 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 510,504 | 510,064 | -440 |
| Southampton | 27,976 | 492,759 | +464,783 |
| London Gateway Port | 225,244 | 47,890 | -177,354 |
| ZLC | 61,630 | 55,659 | -5,971 |
| East Midlands Airport | 34,963 | 39,462 | +4,499 |
| Dover | 70,887 | 0 | -70,887 |
| London Stansted Airport | 21,283 | 18,291 | -2,992 |
| Holyhead | 1,297 | 17,292 | +15,995 |
| London | 17,557 | 0 | -17,557 |
Quick facts
HS code: 740921
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Copper sheets rolled into coils, ideal for electrical and thermal applications