Import/export HS code 740940: Copper-nickel alloy sheets
Sheets made from copper-nickel or copper-nickel-zinc alloys, used in marine and chemical industries
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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 | 20,396,694 |
| France | 1,137,641 |
| China | 666,789 |
| United States | 598,229 |
| Turkey | 333,079 |
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 | 7,687,594 | 12,709,100 | +5,021,506 |
| France | 463,289 | 674,352 | +211,063 |
| China | 519,820 | 146,969 | -372,851 |
| United States | 274,590 | 323,639 | +49,049 |
| Turkey | 170,599 | 162,480 | -8,119 |
| Poland | 134,382 | 146,791 | +12,409 |
| Italy | 6,462 | 245,456 | +238,994 |
| Qatar | 0 | 168,940 | +168,940 |
| South Korea | 0 | 133,477 | +133,477 |
| Canada | 85,927 | 1,787 | -84,140 |
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 | 20,473,371 |
| France | 1,067,075 |
| China | 724,167 |
| United States | 681,004 |
| Turkey | 333,079 |
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 | 7,669,384 | 12,803,987 | +5,134,603 |
| France | 465,818 | 601,257 | +135,439 |
| China | 534,801 | 189,366 | -345,435 |
| United States | 357,365 | 323,639 | -33,726 |
| Turkey | 170,599 | 162,480 | -8,119 |
| Italy | 6,462 | 245,456 | +238,994 |
| United Kingdom | 28,870 | 207,319 | +178,449 |
| Poland | 134,382 | 86,620 | -47,762 |
| South Korea | 0 | 133,477 | +133,477 |
| Netherlands | 28,410 | 3,571 | -24,839 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 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) | 21,935,094 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,341,562 |
| Air transport | 833,760 |
| Road transport | 89,990 |
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) | 8,068,919 | 13,866,175 | +5,797,256 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 959,384 | 382,178 | -577,206 |
| Air transport | 380,713 | 453,047 | +72,334 |
| Road transport | 0 | 89,990 | +89,990 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 14,390,558 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,616,951 |
| Felixstowe | 1,926,080 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,530,985 |
| Thamesport | 546,409 |
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 | 5,035,359 | 9,355,199 | +4,319,840 |
| Eurotunnel | 805,407 | 2,811,544 | +2,006,137 |
| Felixstowe | 1,232,683 | 693,397 | -539,286 |
| Immingham Docks | 661,970 | 869,015 | +207,045 |
| Thamesport | 377,535 | 168,874 | -208,661 |
| Purfleet | 527,057 | 0 | -527,057 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 223,296 | 159,596 | -63,700 |
| Harwich | 135,549 | 123,851 | -11,698 |
| London Stansted Airport | 92,876 | 137,860 | +44,984 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 0 | 125,072 | +125,072 |
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 | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 59,270,896 |
| United States | 20,687,854 |
| Italy | 6,261,216 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,477,764 |
| China | 1,146,397 |
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 | 30,255,429 | 29,015,467 | -1,239,962 |
| United States | 11,156,853 | 9,531,001 | -1,625,852 |
| Italy | 3,783,792 | 2,477,424 | -1,306,368 |
| Saudi Arabia | 932,639 | 545,125 | -387,514 |
| China | 512,108 | 634,289 | +122,181 |
| Switzerland | 466,969 | 666,111 | +199,142 |
| Singapore | 384,246 | 281,933 | -102,313 |
| France | 182,614 | 232,313 | +49,699 |
| Spain | 281,236 | 10,244 | -270,992 |
| Netherlands | 169,346 | 105,843 | -63,503 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 214 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 0 | 214 | +214 |
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) | 68,302,100 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,978,735 |
| Air transport | 1,309,121 |
| Road transport | 2,142 |
| Other | 214 |
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) | 35,365,927 | 32,936,173 | -2,429,754 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,140,819 | 10,837,916 | -2,302,903 |
| Air transport | 514,387 | 794,734 | +280,347 |
| Road transport | 2,142 | 0 | -2,142 |
| Other | 0 | 214 | +214 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 67,353,111 |
| Southampton | 17,968,262 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,365,236 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,144,089 |
| Felixstowe | 1,418,350 |
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 | 34,649,688 | 32,703,423 | -1,946,265 |
| Southampton | 8,906,420 | 9,061,842 | +155,422 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,197,984 | 1,167,252 | -30,732 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,144,089 | 0 | -2,144,089 |
| Felixstowe | 809,528 | 608,822 | -200,706 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 192,679 | 288,519 | +95,840 |
| Manchester Airport | 105,069 | 367,269 | +262,200 |
| Dover | 432,869 | 23,150 | -409,719 |
| Newhaven | 240,716 | 0 | -240,716 |
| East Midlands Airport | 103,180 | 113,323 | +10,143 |
Quick facts
HS code: 740940
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sheets made from copper-nickel or copper-nickel-zinc alloys, used in marine and chemical industries