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.
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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 | 1,031,135 |
| Netherlands | 364,646 |
| China | 53,779 |
| United States | 46,670 |
| Poland | 43,651 |
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 | 624,025 | 407,110 | -216,915 |
| Netherlands | 168,305 | 196,341 | +28,036 |
| China | 38,378 | 15,401 | -22,977 |
| United States | 46,670 | 0 | -46,670 |
| Poland | 28,186 | 15,465 | -12,721 |
| Italy | 26,526 | 11,980 | -14,546 |
| Switzerland | 23,081 | 0 | -23,081 |
| Greece | 0 | 13,969 | +13,969 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 7,139 | +7,139 |
| Austria | 0 | 6,771 | +6,771 |
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 | 1,391,070 |
| China | 55,327 |
| United States | 46,670 |
| Poland | 43,620 |
| Italy | 38,506 |
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 | 789,167 | 601,903 | -187,264 |
| China | 38,378 | 16,949 | -21,429 |
| United States | 46,670 | 0 | -46,670 |
| Poland | 28,155 | 15,465 | -12,690 |
| Italy | 26,526 | 11,980 | -14,546 |
| Switzerland | 23,081 | 0 | -23,081 |
| Greece | 0 | 13,969 | +13,969 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 7,139 | +7,139 |
| Ireland | 5,178 | 0 | -5,178 |
| 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 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
| Cumbria | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| 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 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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) | 692,355 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 558,987 |
| Air transport | 387,791 |
| 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) | 454,274 | 238,081 | -216,193 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 343,582 | 215,405 | -128,177 |
| Air transport | 167,101 | 220,690 | +53,589 |
| Other | 882 | 3,981 | +3,099 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 450,100 |
| Felixstowe | 343,521 |
| Birmingham Airport | 252,920 |
| Harwich | 134,115 |
| Eurotunnel | 132,744 |
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 | 245,909 | 204,191 | -41,718 |
| Felixstowe | 222,790 | 120,731 | -102,059 |
| Birmingham Airport | 56,298 | 196,622 | +140,324 |
| Harwich | 98,117 | 35,998 | -62,119 |
| Eurotunnel | 117,279 | 15,465 | -101,814 |
| Dover | 55,908 | 58,037 | +2,129 |
| East Midlands Airport | 72,276 | 16,929 | -55,347 |
| London Gateway Port | 35,352 | 13,971 | -21,381 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 27,194 | 0 | -27,194 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,376 | 7,139 | -3,237 |
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 | 2 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 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 | 6 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 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 | 992,187 |
| Spain | 171,549 |
| Sweden | 104,422 |
| Ireland | 68,443 |
| United States | 65,531 |
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 | 249,286 | -493,615 |
| Spain | 162,189 | 9,360 | -152,829 |
| Sweden | 0 | 104,422 | +104,422 |
| Ireland | 52,371 | 16,072 | -36,299 |
| United States | 64,031 | 1,500 | -62,531 |
| Australia | 43,083 | 8,314 | -34,769 |
| Thailand | 40,973 | 0 | -40,973 |
| Viet Nam | 11,681 | 19,442 | +7,761 |
| Poland | 31,105 | 0 | -31,105 |
| Switzerland | 1,451 | 22,447 | +20,996 |
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) | 1,108,589 |
| Air transport | 399,647 |
| 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) | 817,947 | 290,642 | -527,305 |
| Air transport | 224,690 | 174,957 | -49,733 |
| 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 | 1,040,555 |
| Liverpool Docks | 164,985 |
| ZLC | 112,871 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 95,979 |
| London Stansted Airport | 82,012 |
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 | 765,576 | 274,979 | -490,597 |
| Liverpool Docks | 153,612 | 11,373 | -142,239 |
| ZLC | 36,730 | 76,141 | +39,411 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 78,187 | 17,792 | -60,395 |
| London Stansted Airport | 19,444 | 62,568 | +43,124 |
| East Midlands Airport | 69,235 | 5,123 | -64,112 |
| Southampton | 45,000 | 0 | -45,000 |
| Holyhead | 39,414 | 2,340 | -37,074 |
| Manchester Airport | 7,618 | 13,333 | +5,715 |
| Milford | 12,957 | 1,950 | -11,007 |
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