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 | 1,157,151 |
| Netherlands | 403,368 |
| China | 60,142 |
| Poland | 59,114 |
| United States | 50,055 |
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 | 556,196 | 600,955 | +44,759 |
| Netherlands | 189,094 | 214,274 | +25,180 |
| China | 38,994 | 21,148 | -17,846 |
| Poland | 28,186 | 30,928 | +2,742 |
| United States | 46,670 | 3,385 | -43,285 |
| Italy | 21,585 | 18,894 | -2,691 |
| Switzerland | 23,081 | 6,101 | -16,980 |
| Ireland | 5,178 | 9,718 | +4,540 |
| Greece | 0 | 13,969 | +13,969 |
| France | 4,085 | 3,781 | -304 |
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 | 1,555,903 |
| China | 64,598 |
| Poland | 59,083 |
| United States | 50,055 |
| 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 | 742,127 | 813,776 | +71,649 |
| China | 38,994 | 25,604 | -13,390 |
| Poland | 28,155 | 30,928 | +2,773 |
| United States | 46,670 | 3,385 | -43,285 |
| Italy | 21,585 | 18,894 | -2,691 |
| Switzerland | 23,081 | 6,101 | -16,980 |
| Ireland | 5,178 | 9,718 | +4,540 |
| Greece | 0 | 13,969 | +13,969 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Essex | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| 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 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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) | 834,791 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 578,899 |
| Air transport | 439,165 |
| 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) | 405,050 | 429,741 | +24,691 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 341,019 | 237,880 | -103,139 |
| Air transport | 167,523 | 271,642 | +104,119 |
| Other | 4,085 | 778 | -3,307 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 488,822 |
| Felixstowe | 392,507 |
| Birmingham Airport | 296,902 |
| Harwich | 166,390 |
| Eurotunnel | 152,252 |
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 | 274,548 | 214,274 | -60,274 |
| Felixstowe | 155,264 | 237,243 | +81,979 |
| Birmingham Airport | 66,480 | 230,422 | +163,942 |
| Harwich | 98,117 | 68,273 | -29,844 |
| Eurotunnel | 117,279 | 34,973 | -82,306 |
| Dover | 42,133 | 72,620 | +30,487 |
| East Midlands Airport | 72,892 | 17,741 | -55,151 |
| London Gateway Port | 36,227 | 6,240 | -29,987 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 27,194 | 6,101 | -21,093 |
| Thamesport | 12,761 | 12,319 | -442 |
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 | 9 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 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 | 1,836,531 |
| Spain | 175,963 |
| Sweden | 104,422 |
| Ireland | 89,677 |
| United States | 67,045 |
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 | 742,901 | 1,093,630 | +350,729 |
| Spain | 161,256 | 14,707 | -146,549 |
| Sweden | 26,838 | 77,584 | +50,746 |
| Ireland | 63,744 | 25,933 | -37,811 |
| United States | 64,031 | 3,014 | -61,017 |
| Australia | 43,083 | 17,700 | -25,383 |
| Viet Nam | 11,681 | 40,043 | +28,362 |
| Thailand | 40,973 | 0 | -40,973 |
| Poland | 31,105 | 0 | -31,105 |
| Hungary | 13,151 | 11,004 | -2,147 |
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 | 0 | 409 | +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) | 1,979,154 |
| Air transport | 442,756 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 199,892 |
| 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) | 826,023 | 1,153,131 | +327,108 |
| Air transport | 276,419 | 166,337 | -110,082 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 199,892 | 0 | -199,892 |
| Other | 0 | 409 | +409 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,888,500 |
| Liverpool Docks | 164,985 |
| ZLC | 122,860 |
| London Stansted Airport | 102,613 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 95,979 |
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 | 762,279 | 1,126,221 | +363,942 |
| Liverpool Docks | 164,985 | 0 | -164,985 |
| ZLC | 50,672 | 72,188 | +21,516 |
| London Stansted Airport | 46,282 | 56,331 | +10,049 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 78,187 | 17,792 | -60,395 |
| East Midlands Airport | 69,235 | 8,256 | -60,979 |
| Holyhead | 39,414 | 7,350 | -32,064 |
| Southampton | 45,000 | 0 | -45,000 |
| Milford | 12,957 | 18,174 | +5,217 |
| Manchester Airport | 18,567 | 11,770 | -6,797 |
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