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 | 41,576,567 |
| Turkey | 2,079,148 |
| Italy | 1,196,284 |
| China | 391,891 |
| 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 | 18,600,266 | 22,976,301 | +4,376,035 |
| Turkey | 900,733 | 1,178,415 | +277,682 |
| Italy | 1,146,829 | 49,455 | -1,097,374 |
| China | 260,776 | 131,115 | -129,661 |
| Qatar | 305,114 | 0 | -305,114 |
| France | 0 | 237,777 | +237,777 |
| Peru | 42,019 | 0 | -42,019 |
| India | 10,499 | 30,252 | +19,753 |
| Belgium | 0 | 35,352 | +35,352 |
| Czechia | 10,312 | 14,215 | +3,903 |
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 | 42,021,201 |
| Turkey | 2,080,422 |
| Italy | 1,196,284 |
| China | 400,204 |
| Poland | 117,925 |
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 | 18,912,107 | 23,109,094 | +4,196,987 |
| Turkey | 900,733 | 1,179,689 | +278,956 |
| Italy | 1,146,829 | 49,455 | -1,097,374 |
| China | 260,776 | 139,428 | -121,348 |
| Poland | 0 | 117,925 | +117,925 |
| Peru | 42,019 | 0 | -42,019 |
| France | 0 | 35,352 | +35,352 |
| India | 10,499 | 17,371 | +6,872 |
| Finland | 23,850 | 0 | -23,850 |
| Sweden | 0 | 7,065 | +7,065 |
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 | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| 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 | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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) | 43,417,581 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,848,692 |
| Road transport | 601,024 |
| Air transport | 101,282 |
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) | 20,050,948 | 23,366,633 | +3,315,685 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,128,383 | 720,309 | -408,074 |
| Road transport | 104,252 | 496,772 | +392,520 |
| Air transport | 25,049 | 76,233 | +51,184 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 39,083,792 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,800,096 |
| Thamesport | 1,199,664 |
| Purfleet | 1,192,044 |
| ZLC | 879,484 |
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 | 18,129,275 | 20,954,517 | +2,825,242 |
| Eurotunnel | 528,991 | 1,271,105 | +742,114 |
| Thamesport | 796,481 | 403,183 | -393,298 |
| Purfleet | 1,142,589 | 49,455 | -1,093,134 |
| ZLC | 104,252 | 775,232 | +670,980 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 700,897 | +700,897 |
| Felixstowe | 280,466 | 185,517 | -94,949 |
| Immingham Docks | 148,141 | 243,808 | +95,667 |
| Killingholme | 75,535 | 0 | -75,535 |
| Birmingham Airport | 18,554 | 43,708 | +25,154 |
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
|
7 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
4 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
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 | 9 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 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 | 52,842,530 |
| Germany | 5,866,470 |
| Malta | 533,205 |
| Canada | 157,747 |
| Slovakia | 95,755 |
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 | 26,219,000 | 26,623,530 | +404,530 |
| Germany | 3,378,273 | 2,488,197 | -890,076 |
| Malta | 214,370 | 318,835 | +104,465 |
| Canada | 157,747 | 0 | -157,747 |
| Slovakia | 58,062 | 37,693 | -20,369 |
| China | 31,605 | 61,650 | +30,045 |
| Norway | 28,878 | 56,761 | +27,883 |
| Netherlands | 42,600 | 17,347 | -25,253 |
| Denmark | 7,235 | 51,490 | +44,255 |
| Nigeria | 31,560 | 12,864 | -18,696 |
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) | 53,035,832 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,712,834 |
| Air transport | 150,365 |
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) | 26,437,230 | 26,598,602 | +161,372 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,713,714 | 2,999,120 | -714,594 |
| Air transport | 45,705 | 104,660 | +58,955 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 40,394,862 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,542,004 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,083,865 |
| Felixstowe | 5,248,044 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,280,183 |
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 | 17,532,007 | 22,862,855 | +5,330,848 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,600,874 | 2,941,130 | -659,744 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,083,865 | 0 | -6,083,865 |
| Felixstowe | 1,548,821 | 3,699,223 | +2,150,402 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,243,659 | 36,524 | -1,207,135 |
| Dover | 112,840 | 0 | -112,840 |
| Manchester Airport | 12,000 | 86,578 | +74,578 |
| Immingham Docks | 28,878 | 57,990 | +29,112 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 31,560 | 14,072 | -17,488 |
| 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