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.
- 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 | 7,223,635 |
| Netherlands | 5,342,821 |
| Italy | 5,304,086 |
| Turkey | 4,446,947 |
| China | 1,916,604 |
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 | 2,603,754 | 4,619,881 | +2,016,127 |
| Netherlands | 1,908,386 | 3,434,435 | +1,526,049 |
| Italy | 3,330,648 | 1,973,438 | -1,357,210 |
| Turkey | 2,344,908 | 2,102,039 | -242,869 |
| China | 845,560 | 1,071,044 | +225,484 |
| India | 431,917 | 570,321 | +138,404 |
| France | 356,090 | 9,343 | -346,747 |
| Ireland | 125,650 | 67,334 | -58,316 |
| United Arab Emirates | 123,065 | 0 | -123,065 |
| 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 | 7,408,186 |
| Netherlands | 5,457,924 |
| Italy | 5,373,534 |
| Turkey | 4,446,947 |
| China | 1,836,424 |
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 | 2,666,898 | 4,741,288 | +2,074,390 |
| Netherlands | 2,023,489 | 3,434,435 | +1,410,946 |
| Italy | 3,400,096 | 1,973,438 | -1,426,658 |
| Turkey | 2,344,908 | 2,102,039 | -242,869 |
| China | 888,845 | 947,579 | +58,734 |
| India | 390,187 | 570,321 | +180,134 |
| South Korea | 0 | 137,931 | +137,931 |
| Bulgaria | 126,516 | 0 | -126,516 |
| United Arab Emirates | 123,065 | 0 | -123,065 |
| Ireland | 85,177 | 34,182 | -50,995 |
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 | 6 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +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) | 18,197,226 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,206,457 |
| Road transport | 550,637 |
| Air transport | 332,455 |
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) | 8,063,778 | 10,133,448 | +2,069,670 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,912,471 | 3,293,986 | -618,485 |
| Road transport | 11,197 | 539,440 | +528,243 |
| Air transport | 219,427 | 113,028 | -106,399 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 5,458,108 |
| Purfleet | 4,655,537 |
| Thamesport | 3,723,910 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,623,536 |
| Felixstowe | 2,543,731 |
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 | 1,950,036 | 3,508,072 | +1,558,036 |
| Purfleet | 2,784,678 | 1,870,859 | -913,819 |
| Thamesport | 2,352,430 | 1,371,480 | -980,950 |
| Immingham Docks | 902,160 | 1,721,376 | +819,216 |
| Felixstowe | 1,211,483 | 1,332,248 | +120,765 |
| Dover | 781,654 | 781,848 | +194 |
| Tyne | 401,530 | 1,148,622 | +747,092 |
| ZLC | 17,734 | 842,525 | +824,791 |
| Harwich | 125,310 | 572,564 | +447,254 |
| Killingholme | 671,949 | 0 | -671,949 |
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 | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
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 | 96 |
| ALLIED COPPER ALLOYS LIMITED | 82 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 46 |
| NIGLON LIMITED | 29 |
| STURGE INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 25 |
| WIELAND NEMCO LTD. | 21 |
| ELEY GROUP LIMITED | 20 |
| RYMAC METALS LIMITED | 20 |
| 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 | 9 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,285,517 |
| Malta | 883,695 |
| Tunisia | 861,442 |
| Germany | 400,081 |
| Malaysia | 323,858 |
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 | 587,235 | 698,282 | +111,047 |
| Malta | 495,824 | 387,871 | -107,953 |
| Tunisia | 390,386 | 471,056 | +80,670 |
| Germany | 61,716 | 338,365 | +276,649 |
| Malaysia | 172,076 | 151,782 | -20,294 |
| Netherlands | 35,180 | 57,186 | +22,006 |
| Italy | 75,466 | 0 | -75,466 |
| Israel | 52,947 | 0 | -52,947 |
| Hungary | 17,900 | 30,471 | +12,571 |
| Denmark | 9,262 | 37,236 | +27,974 |
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) | 2,422,202 |
| Air transport | 1,167,627 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 748,033 |
| Road transport | 9,240 |
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) | 1,140,013 | 1,282,189 | +142,176 |
| Air transport | 658,290 | 509,337 | -148,953 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 253,606 | 494,427 | +240,821 |
| Road transport | 9,240 | 0 | -9,240 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,309,523 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 957,404 |
| Southampton | 491,783 |
| London Gateway Port | 230,945 |
| ZLC | 107,289 |
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 | 1,032,125 | 1,277,398 | +245,273 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 589,157 | 368,247 | -220,910 |
| Southampton | 32,585 | 459,198 | +426,613 |
| London Gateway Port | 210,594 | 20,351 | -190,243 |
| ZLC | 35,949 | 71,340 | +35,391 |
| East Midlands Airport | 28,512 | 43,836 | +15,324 |
| Dover | 70,887 | 0 | -70,887 |
| London Stansted Airport | 13,912 | 24,664 | +10,752 |
| Liverpool Docks | 20,587 | 0 | -20,587 |
| 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