Import/export HS code 740931: Copper strips in coils
Copper strips rolled into coils, used in electronics and precision engineering
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- 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 | 32,997,800 |
| Turkey | 1,958,042 |
| Italy | 1,450,089 |
| China | 405,238 |
| Qatar | 305,114 |
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 | 17,416,959 | 15,580,841 | -1,836,118 |
| Turkey | 913,629 | 1,044,413 | +130,784 |
| Italy | 1,011,224 | 438,865 | -572,359 |
| China | 189,050 | 216,188 | +27,138 |
| Qatar | 0 | 305,114 | +305,114 |
| France | 0 | 237,777 | +237,777 |
| United States | 57,379 | 930 | -56,449 |
| Finland | 46,953 | 0 | -46,953 |
| Peru | 42,019 | 0 | -42,019 |
| Belgium | 0 | 35,352 | +35,352 |
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 | 33,514,178 |
| Turkey | 1,958,042 |
| Italy | 1,450,089 |
| China | 413,551 |
| United States | 58,309 |
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 | 17,418,665 | 16,095,513 | -1,323,152 |
| Turkey | 913,629 | 1,044,413 | +130,784 |
| Italy | 1,011,224 | 438,865 | -572,359 |
| China | 189,050 | 224,501 | +35,451 |
| United States | 57,379 | 930 | -56,449 |
| Finland | 46,953 | 0 | -46,953 |
| Peru | 42,019 | 0 | -42,019 |
| Poland | 0 | 41,160 | +41,160 |
| France | 0 | 35,352 | +35,352 |
| India | 0 | 18,920 | +18,920 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 |
| Eastern Scotland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 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) | 35,012,474 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,081,321 |
| Road transport | 371,363 |
| Air transport | 140,220 |
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) | 18,414,068 | 16,598,406 | -1,815,662 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,183,804 | 897,517 | -286,287 |
| Road transport | 0 | 371,363 | +371,363 |
| Air transport | 92,634 | 47,586 | -45,048 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 32,012,062 |
| Thamesport | 1,488,228 |
| Purfleet | 1,375,519 |
| Eurotunnel | 794,543 |
| ZLC | 469,814 |
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 | 16,736,571 | 15,275,491 | -1,461,080 |
| Thamesport | 913,629 | 574,599 | -339,030 |
| Purfleet | 936,654 | 438,865 | -497,789 |
| Eurotunnel | 380,243 | 414,300 | +34,057 |
| ZLC | 0 | 469,814 | +469,814 |
| Felixstowe | 181,258 | 275,836 | +94,578 |
| Immingham Docks | 231,547 | 142,886 | -88,661 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 246,388 | +246,388 |
| Hull | 74,673 | 29,107 | -45,566 |
| Killingholme | 75,535 | 0 | -75,535 |
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 | 8 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
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 | 44,175,186 |
| Germany | 5,770,329 |
| Malta | 409,453 |
| Canada | 157,747 |
| Slovakia | 95,613 |
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 | 23,616,727 | 20,558,459 | -3,058,268 |
| Germany | 3,343,254 | 2,427,075 | -916,179 |
| Malta | 206,538 | 202,915 | -3,623 |
| Canada | 157,747 | 0 | -157,747 |
| Slovakia | 30,755 | 64,858 | +34,103 |
| Norway | 28,878 | 56,761 | +27,883 |
| China | 31,605 | 25,126 | -6,479 |
| Netherlands | 29,024 | 13,576 | -15,448 |
| Denmark | 0 | 40,828 | +40,828 |
| Nigeria | 31,560 | 0 | -31,560 |
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) | 44,206,915 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,653,569 |
| Air transport | 52,365 |
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) | 23,623,330 | 20,583,585 | -3,039,745 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,844,285 | 2,809,284 | -1,035,001 |
| Air transport | 46,210 | 6,155 | -40,055 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 29,157,265 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,841,950 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,156,713 |
| Felixstowe | 4,766,247 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,624,202 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 14,890,087 | 14,267,178 | -622,909 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,018,159 | 823,791 | -7,194,368 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,405,419 | 2,751,294 | -654,125 |
| Felixstowe | 323,516 | 4,442,731 | +4,119,215 |
| London Gateway Port | 574,317 | 1,049,885 | +475,568 |
| Dover | 223,597 | 0 | -223,597 |
| Immingham Docks | 31,470 | 57,990 | +26,520 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 31,560 | 0 | -31,560 |
| Manchester Airport | 12,000 | 0 | -12,000 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 0 | 2,933 | +2,933 |
Quick facts
HS code: 740931
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Copper strips rolled into coils, used in electronics and precision engineering