Import/export HS code 741011: Refined copper foil
Thin sheets made from pure copper, used in electronics and industrial applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,665,657 |
| Luxembourg | 2,200,392 |
| Germany | 1,554,161 |
| China | 1,438,714 |
| United States | 1,417,883 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,354,263 | 1,311,394 | -42,869 |
| Luxembourg | 1,060,846 | 1,139,546 | +78,700 |
| Germany | 1,104,298 | 449,863 | -654,435 |
| China | 561,137 | 877,577 | +316,440 |
| United States | 727,152 | 690,731 | -36,421 |
| Italy | 190,027 | 553,657 | +363,630 |
| Ireland | 168,940 | 391,515 | +222,575 |
| France | 203,195 | 91,718 | -111,477 |
| Turkey | 94,772 | 156,432 | +61,660 |
| Canada | 143,702 | 69,334 | -74,368 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,636,520 |
| Luxembourg | 2,339,314 |
| China | 1,705,870 |
| Germany | 1,550,370 |
| United States | 1,474,403 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,445,980 | 1,190,540 | -255,440 |
| Luxembourg | 1,142,282 | 1,197,032 | +54,750 |
| China | 651,289 | 1,054,581 | +403,292 |
| Germany | 1,105,191 | 445,179 | -660,012 |
| United States | 738,616 | 735,787 | -2,829 |
| Italy | 163,381 | 468,352 | +304,971 |
| Ireland | 161,940 | 297,185 | +135,245 |
| Turkey | 121,418 | 181,474 | +60,056 |
| Japan | 13,124 | 134,850 | +121,726 |
| France | 52,338 | 87,754 | +35,416 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Cheshire | 5 |
| Essex | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
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 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Essex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -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) | 7,358,861 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,362,440 |
| Air transport | 1,964,798 |
| Other | 203 |
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) | 3,906,335 | 3,452,526 | -453,809 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,102,476 | 1,259,964 | +157,488 |
| Air transport | 711,934 | 1,252,864 | +540,930 |
| Other | 0 | 203 | +203 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,176,550 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,643,663 |
| Felixstowe | 1,619,948 |
| Southampton | 1,138,629 |
| Harwich | 1,067,992 |
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 | 1,025,927 | 1,150,623 | +124,696 |
| Eurotunnel | 704,037 | 939,626 | +235,589 |
| Felixstowe | 1,072,801 | 547,147 | -525,654 |
| Southampton | 679,699 | 458,930 | -220,769 |
| Harwich | 469,986 | 598,006 | +128,020 |
| Immingham Docks | 326,028 | 460,019 | +133,991 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 170,584 | 583,910 | +413,326 |
| Manchester Airport | 269,623 | 144,781 | -124,842 |
| East Midlands Airport | 127,951 | 196,193 | +68,242 |
| Thamesport | 114,940 | 202,097 | +87,157 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 14 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Other manufacturing | 9 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 18 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 18 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-12 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PARKER HANNIFIN LIMITED | 112 |
| VENTEC EUROPE LTD | 90 |
| G T S FLEXIBLE MATERIALS LIMITED | 62 |
| KME SERVICE CENTRE UK LIMITED | 54 |
| CCI EUROLAM LIMITED | 53 |
| ADVANCE TAPES GROUP LIMITED | 46 |
| GOODFELLOW CAMBRIDGE LIMITED | 42 |
| WIELAND NEMCO LTD. | 42 |
| AMPHENOL INVOTEC LIMITED | 37 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 37 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 34 |
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 9,079,230 |
| Netherlands | 456,175 |
| Saudi Arabia | 413,217 |
| Germany | 194,721 |
| Sweden | 187,611 |
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 | 8,903,346 | 175,884 | -8,727,462 |
| Netherlands | 309,598 | 146,577 | -163,021 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3,245 | 409,972 | +406,727 |
| Germany | 89,791 | 104,930 | +15,139 |
| Sweden | 132,938 | 54,673 | -78,265 |
| Italy | 77,618 | 95,808 | +18,190 |
| Canada | 51,707 | 87,632 | +35,925 |
| China | 111,690 | 3,473 | -108,217 |
| France | 63,691 | 46,197 | -17,494 |
| Romania | 53,790 | 19,740 | -34,050 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 10,027,214 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 732,624 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 715,184 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 9,398,395 | 628,819 | -8,769,576 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 214,883 | 517,741 | +302,858 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 406,201 | 308,983 | -97,218 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,842,125 |
| East Midlands Airport | 657,385 |
| London Gateway Port | 485,052 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 472,708 |
| ZLC | 284,573 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,759,014 | 83,111 | -8,675,903 |
| East Midlands Airport | 373,426 | 283,959 | -89,467 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,363 | 473,689 | +462,326 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 275,808 | 196,900 | -78,908 |
| ZLC | 183,509 | 101,064 | -82,445 |
| London Stansted Airport | 47,388 | 95,669 | +48,281 |
| Immingham Docks | 73,643 | 46,905 | -26,738 |
| Southampton | 89,149 | 20,528 | -68,621 |
| Liverpool Docks | 67,408 | 23,524 | -43,884 |
| Felixstowe | 65,156 | 0 | -65,156 |
Quick facts
HS code: 741011
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thin sheets made from pure copper, used in electronics and industrial applications