Import/export HS code 740929: Various copper sheets
Copper sheets not in coils, used in construction, electronics, and art
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 | 14,984,460 |
| Italy | 4,316,777 |
| France | 2,910,117 |
| Bulgaria | 2,424,125 |
| Netherlands | 955,076 |
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 | 7,219,607 | 7,764,853 | +545,246 |
| Italy | 1,938,336 | 2,378,441 | +440,105 |
| France | 1,719,084 | 1,191,033 | -528,051 |
| Bulgaria | 1,145,093 | 1,279,032 | +133,939 |
| Netherlands | 408,906 | 546,170 | +137,264 |
| China | 163,047 | 213,194 | +50,147 |
| Switzerland | 269,864 | 101,380 | -168,484 |
| Belgium | 118,120 | 118,836 | +716 |
| Poland | 140,875 | 86,988 | -53,887 |
| United States | 51,702 | 38,954 | -12,748 |
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 | 12,681,110 |
| Bulgaria | 4,731,712 |
| Italy | 4,558,004 |
| China | 428,643 |
| Switzerland | 373,314 |
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 | 6,583,732 | 6,097,378 | -486,354 |
| Bulgaria | 2,639,946 | 2,091,766 | -548,180 |
| Italy | 2,173,589 | 2,384,415 | +210,826 |
| China | 187,812 | 240,831 | +53,019 |
| Switzerland | 271,934 | 101,380 | -170,554 |
| Poland | 140,875 | 86,988 | -53,887 |
| United Kingdom | 1,097 | 197,422 | +196,325 |
| Belgium | 100,543 | 67,591 | -32,952 |
| Netherlands | 70,201 | 70,167 | -34 |
| United States | 69,279 | 63,841 | -5,438 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 11 |
| West Midlands | 11 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Devon | 2 | 2 | +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) | 22,526,912 |
| Road transport | 3,714,206 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,549,824 |
| Air transport | 696,385 |
| Other | 3,478 |
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) | 12,087,260 | 10,439,652 | -1,647,608 |
| Road transport | 1,397,992 | 2,316,214 | +918,222 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 706,729 | 843,095 | +136,366 |
| Air transport | 338,787 | 357,598 | +18,811 |
| Other | 1,820 | 1,658 | -162 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 9,205,143 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,580,288 |
| ZLC | 4,107,682 |
| Purfleet | 3,751,194 |
| Felixstowe | 2,525,755 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 5,150,393 | 4,054,750 | -1,095,643 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,853,776 | 2,726,512 | -127,264 |
| ZLC | 1,791,468 | 2,316,214 | +524,746 |
| Purfleet | 1,605,211 | 2,145,983 | +540,772 |
| Felixstowe | 1,155,888 | 1,369,867 | +213,979 |
| Harwich | 218,619 | 399,609 | +180,990 |
| Eurotunnel | 247,124 | 270,204 | +23,080 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 489,617 | 10,351 | -479,266 |
| East Midlands Airport | 200,786 | 250,494 | +49,708 |
| Killingholme | 349,505 | 0 | -349,505 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 20 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 17 |
| 2026-01 | 16 |
| 2025-12 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RENISHAW P L C | 88 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 88 |
| WIELAND NEMCO LTD. | 50 |
| METAL AGENCIES LIMITED | 47 |
| HOLME DODSWORTH METALS LIMITED | 42 |
| KME SERVICE CENTRE UK LIMITED | 38 |
| S & D (NON-FERROUS STOCKHOLDERS) LIMITED | 32 |
| TUBESHEET LIMITED | 30 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 27 |
| UEI FINE CUT LIMITED | 26 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 30 |
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,506,500 |
| Sweden | 963,350 |
| Romania | 492,283 |
| Germany | 478,259 |
| Italy | 434,527 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 539,111 | 967,389 | +428,278 |
| Sweden | 513,585 | 449,765 | -63,820 |
| Romania | 246,149 | 246,134 | -15 |
| Germany | 246,041 | 232,218 | -13,823 |
| Italy | 139,353 | 295,174 | +155,821 |
| Ireland | 205,576 | 103,909 | -101,667 |
| United States | 163,416 | 86,515 | -76,901 |
| Poland | 106,657 | 98,066 | -8,591 |
| Slovenia | 95,822 | 86,327 | -9,495 |
| Taiwan | 131,998 | 0 | -131,998 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 38,968 |
| Germany | 1,900 |
| Austria | 739 |
| XI | 62 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 32,756 | 6,212 | -26,544 |
| Germany | 143 | 1,757 | +1,614 |
| Austria | 739 | 0 | -739 |
| XI | 0 | 62 | +62 |
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) | 4,324,803 |
| Air transport | 1,418,513 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 505,025 |
| Other | 91,416 |
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) | 1,926,276 | 2,398,527 | +472,251 |
| Air transport | 761,422 | 657,091 | -104,331 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 277,903 | 227,122 | -50,781 |
| Other | 77,656 | 13,760 | -63,896 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,022,121 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,239,916 |
| Dover | 543,422 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 405,357 |
| East Midlands Airport | 391,238 |
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 | 936,335 | 1,085,786 | +149,451 |
| Immingham Docks | 519,374 | 720,542 | +201,168 |
| Dover | 370,436 | 172,986 | -197,450 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 162,311 | 243,046 | +80,735 |
| East Midlands Airport | 243,157 | 148,081 | -95,076 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 332,302 | +332,302 |
| London Gateway Port | 154,858 | 140,477 | -14,381 |
| ZLC | 166,288 | 93,203 | -73,085 |
| Holyhead | 107,273 | 74,750 | -32,523 |
| Southampton | 81,264 | 58,883 | -22,381 |
Quick facts
HS code: 740929
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Copper sheets not in coils, used in construction, electronics, and art