Import/export HS code 740921: Copper sheets in coils
Copper sheets rolled into coils, ideal for electrical and thermal applications
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 | 9,075,901 |
| Netherlands | 6,061,228 |
| Italy | 5,564,131 |
| Turkey | 4,295,152 |
| China | 2,361,470 |
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 | 3,369,374 | 5,706,527 | +2,337,153 |
| Netherlands | 2,175,311 | 3,885,917 | +1,710,606 |
| Italy | 3,070,058 | 2,494,073 | -575,985 |
| Turkey | 2,259,738 | 2,035,414 | -224,324 |
| China | 996,044 | 1,365,426 | +369,382 |
| India | 557,924 | 685,607 | +127,683 |
| France | 283,302 | 239,384 | -43,918 |
| Ireland | 90,831 | 90,173 | -658 |
| United States | 43,180 | 32,656 | -10,524 |
| Qatar | 75,591 | 0 | -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 | 9,183,412 |
| Netherlands | 6,385,015 |
| Italy | 5,633,579 |
| Turkey | 4,295,152 |
| China | 2,180,550 |
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 | 3,523,629 | 5,659,783 | +2,136,154 |
| Netherlands | 2,269,086 | 4,115,929 | +1,846,843 |
| Italy | 3,139,506 | 2,494,073 | -645,433 |
| Turkey | 2,259,738 | 2,035,414 | -224,324 |
| China | 914,898 | 1,265,652 | +350,754 |
| India | 516,194 | 786,347 | +270,153 |
| South Korea | 124,431 | 13,500 | -110,931 |
| Ireland | 46,029 | 63,034 | +17,005 |
| Poland | 28,798 | 69,395 | +40,597 |
| Bulgaria | 85,950 | 0 | -85,950 |
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 | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| South Yorkshire | 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) | 21,239,301 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,366,738 |
| Road transport | 948,383 |
| Air transport | 231,627 |
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) | 8,785,697 | 12,453,604 | +3,667,907 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,102,234 | 3,264,504 | -837,730 |
| Road transport | 7,961 | 940,422 | +932,461 |
| Air transport | 106,638 | 124,989 | +18,351 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 6,652,043 |
| Purfleet | 4,960,450 |
| Thamesport | 3,230,308 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,983,520 |
| Felixstowe | 2,904,778 |
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 | 2,833,655 | 3,818,388 | +984,733 |
| Purfleet | 2,466,377 | 2,494,073 | +27,696 |
| Thamesport | 2,282,113 | 948,195 | -1,333,918 |
| Immingham Docks | 818,040 | 2,165,480 | +1,347,440 |
| Felixstowe | 1,391,221 | 1,513,557 | +122,336 |
| Dover | 600,541 | 1,216,336 | +615,795 |
| Tyne | 843,944 | 935,663 | +91,719 |
| ZLC | 19,691 | 1,314,863 | +1,295,172 |
| Hull | 250,127 | 585,411 | +335,284 |
| Harwich | 108,556 | 712,322 | +603,766 |
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 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
3 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of electrical equipment
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 7 |
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 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 | 101 |
| ALLIED COPPER ALLOYS LIMITED | 87 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 51 |
| NIGLON LIMITED | 31 |
| WIELAND NEMCO LTD. | 26 |
| STURGE INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 25 |
| ELEY GROUP LIMITED | 24 |
| 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+ | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,330,533 |
| Malta | 977,721 |
| Tunisia | 960,526 |
| Germany | 432,203 |
| Malaysia | 372,876 |
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 | 463,491 | 867,042 | +403,551 |
| Malta | 475,358 | 502,363 | +27,005 |
| Tunisia | 531,911 | 428,615 | -103,296 |
| Germany | 239,231 | 192,972 | -46,259 |
| Malaysia | 179,283 | 193,593 | +14,310 |
| Netherlands | 42,487 | 51,860 | +9,373 |
| Israel | 50,919 | 42,189 | -8,730 |
| Italy | 75,466 | 0 | -75,466 |
| Denmark | 40,201 | 26,153 | -14,048 |
| Hungary | 43,102 | 14,275 | -28,827 |
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) | 2,661,864 |
| Air transport | 1,234,010 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 820,339 |
| 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) | 1,455,766 | 1,206,098 | -249,668 |
| Air transport | 601,599 | 632,411 | +30,812 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 243,190 | 577,149 | +333,959 |
| Other | 0 | 16 | +16 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,554,247 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,026,027 |
| Southampton | 511,141 |
| London Gateway Port | 256,096 |
| ZLC | 100,349 |
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 | 1,365,441 | 1,188,806 | -176,635 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 475,962 | 550,065 | +74,103 |
| Southampton | 23,522 | 487,619 | +464,097 |
| London Gateway Port | 209,241 | 46,855 | -162,386 |
| ZLC | 58,146 | 42,203 | -15,943 |
| East Midlands Airport | 40,976 | 29,700 | -11,276 |
| Dover | 64,233 | 0 | -64,233 |
| London Stansted Airport | 26,515 | 9,193 | -17,322 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 27,797 | +27,797 |
| Holyhead | 1,297 | 17,292 | +15,995 |
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