Import/export HS code 740939: Various copper strips
Copper strips not in coils, used in electrical connectors and industrial machinery
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 | 1,185,611 |
| Netherlands | 364,609 |
| Poland | 59,083 |
| China | 48,070 |
| United States | 46,503 |
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 | 585,049 | 600,562 | +15,513 |
| Netherlands | 166,561 | 198,048 | +31,487 |
| Poland | 28,155 | 30,928 | +2,773 |
| China | 31,023 | 17,047 | -13,976 |
| United States | 41,988 | 4,515 | -37,473 |
| Italy | 21,585 | 18,894 | -2,691 |
| Switzerland | 8,490 | 6,101 | -2,389 |
| Greece | 0 | 13,969 | +13,969 |
| Ireland | 0 | 9,718 | +9,718 |
| France | 4,863 | 3,003 | -1,860 |
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 | 1,545,573 |
| Poland | 59,083 |
| China | 52,526 |
| United States | 46,503 |
| Italy | 40,479 |
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 | 746,868 | 798,705 | +51,837 |
| Poland | 28,155 | 30,928 | +2,773 |
| China | 32,571 | 19,955 | -12,616 |
| United States | 41,988 | 4,515 | -37,473 |
| Italy | 21,585 | 18,894 | -2,691 |
| Switzerland | 8,490 | 6,101 | -2,389 |
| Greece | 0 | 13,969 | +13,969 |
| Ireland | 0 | 9,718 | +9,718 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 7,139 | +7,139 |
| Austria | 0 | 4,673 | +4,673 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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) | 846,018 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 528,393 |
| Air transport | 432,721 |
| Other | 4,863 |
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) | 377,819 | 468,199 | +90,380 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 308,428 | 219,965 | -88,463 |
| Air transport | 203,310 | 229,411 | +26,101 |
| Other | 4,863 | 0 | -4,863 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 450,063 |
| Felixstowe | 378,956 |
| Birmingham Airport | 315,234 |
| Eurotunnel | 152,221 |
| Harwich | 144,168 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 252,015 | 198,048 | -53,967 |
| Felixstowe | 143,927 | 235,029 | +91,102 |
| Birmingham Airport | 122,533 | 192,701 | +70,168 |
| Eurotunnel | 117,248 | 34,973 | -82,275 |
| Harwich | 83,272 | 60,896 | -22,376 |
| Dover | 41,115 | 63,034 | +21,919 |
| East Midlands Airport | 66,106 | 13,231 | -52,875 |
| London | 0 | 57,635 | +57,635 |
| London Gateway Port | 36,227 | 6,240 | -29,987 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,714 | 6,101 | -7,613 |
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
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of electrical equipment
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 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 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,812,730 |
| Spain | 184,885 |
| Sweden | 104,422 |
| Viet Nam | 84,877 |
| Ireland | 74,745 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 719,100 | 1,093,630 | +374,530 |
| Spain | 159,691 | 25,194 | -134,497 |
| Sweden | 54,353 | 50,069 | -4,284 |
| Viet Nam | 18,338 | 66,539 | +48,201 |
| Ireland | 49,221 | 25,524 | -23,697 |
| United States | 63,068 | 3,014 | -60,054 |
| Australia | 28,375 | 15,450 | -12,925 |
| Thailand | 40,973 | 0 | -40,973 |
| Switzerland | 15,393 | 8,505 | -6,888 |
| United Arab Emirates | 22,453 | 0 | -22,453 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 409 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 409 | 0 | -409 |
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) | 1,951,504 |
| Air transport | 407,469 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 198,612 |
| Other | 409 |
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) | 783,000 | 1,168,504 | +385,504 |
| Air transport | 244,401 | 163,068 | -81,333 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 198,612 | 0 | -198,612 |
| Other | 409 | 0 | -409 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,875,782 |
| Liverpool Docks | 164,985 |
| ZLC | 112,057 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 103,553 |
| London Stansted Airport | 94,995 |
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 | 734,188 | 1,141,594 | +407,406 |
| Liverpool Docks | 164,985 | 0 | -164,985 |
| ZLC | 46,526 | 65,531 | +19,005 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 54,858 | 48,695 | -6,163 |
| London Stansted Airport | 66,179 | 28,816 | -37,363 |
| East Midlands Airport | 44,795 | 8,256 | -36,539 |
| Southampton | 45,000 | 0 | -45,000 |
| Holyhead | 37,439 | 7,350 | -30,089 |
| Manchester Airport | 18,567 | 11,770 | -6,797 |
| Milford | 0 | 18,174 | +18,174 |
Quick facts
HS code: 740939
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Copper strips not in coils, used in electrical connectors and industrial machinery