Import/export HS code 741021: Refined copper foil
Thin sheets of pure copper, often used in electrical and electronic devices
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 4,523,871 |
| China | 4,107,360 |
| Luxembourg | 3,341,534 |
| Germany | 2,858,588 |
| United States | 932,354 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,011,676 | 2,512,195 | +500,519 |
| China | 2,184,145 | 1,923,215 | -260,930 |
| Luxembourg | 1,650,613 | 1,690,921 | +40,308 |
| Germany | 1,434,097 | 1,424,491 | -9,606 |
| United States | 383,754 | 548,600 | +164,846 |
| Taiwan | 357,615 | 356,856 | -759 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 286,550 | 206,911 | -79,639 |
| France | 255,935 | 201,627 | -54,308 |
| South Korea | 95,322 | 232,036 | +136,714 |
| Canada | 77,005 | 178,935 | +101,930 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 6,892,269 |
| China | 5,354,313 |
| Germany | 2,307,759 |
| Belgium | 1,503,744 |
| Taiwan | 1,175,538 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3,372,381 | 3,519,888 | +147,507 |
| China | 2,541,618 | 2,812,695 | +271,077 |
| Germany | 1,150,282 | 1,157,477 | +7,195 |
| Belgium | 745,737 | 758,007 | +12,270 |
| Taiwan | 615,776 | 559,762 | -56,014 |
| South Korea | 152,581 | 232,036 | +79,455 |
| Japan | 159,348 | 154,523 | -4,825 |
| Italy | 105,822 | 50,250 | -55,572 |
| Netherlands | 139,850 | 1,425 | -138,425 |
| Canada | 0 | 88,478 | +88,478 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Essex | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Devon | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 8,124,920 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,632,026 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,941,920 |
| Other | 31,912 |
| Road transport | 20,792 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 3,658,514 | 4,466,406 | +807,892 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,951,254 | 2,680,772 | -270,482 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,513,442 | 2,428,478 | -84,964 |
| Other | 31,236 | 676 | -30,560 |
| Road transport | 8,400 | 12,392 | +3,992 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 3,529,170 |
| Dover | 3,035,150 |
| Southampton | 3,027,310 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,052,379 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,734,238 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,538,435 | 1,990,735 | +452,300 |
| Dover | 1,434,137 | 1,601,013 | +166,876 |
| Southampton | 1,411,550 | 1,615,760 | +204,210 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,155,974 | 896,405 | -259,569 |
| Birmingham Airport | 637,663 | 1,096,575 | +458,912 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 884,162 | 775,605 | -108,557 |
| Felixstowe | 652,877 | 237,278 | -415,599 |
| London Stansted Airport | 334,466 | 270,635 | -63,831 |
| Thamesport | 250,245 | 167,046 | -83,199 |
| London Gateway Port | 65,338 | 346,189 | +280,851 |
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 | 16 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 13 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 11 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 21 |
| 2026-03 | 18 |
| 2026-02 | 19 |
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-12 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CCI EUROLAM LIMITED | 124 |
| VENTEC EUROPE LTD | 122 |
| AMPHENOL INVOTEC LIMITED | 65 |
| GRAPHIC PLC | 61 |
| HOLDERS TECHNOLOGY UK LIMITED | 54 |
| TELEDYNE UK LIMITED | 52 |
| MERLIN FLEX LIMITED | 50 |
| EXCEPTION PCB LIMITED | 48 |
| STV INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 47 |
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 43 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | 3,834,561 |
| United States | 2,345,407 |
| China | 1,756,513 |
| Turkey | 1,154,015 |
| Poland | 859,976 |
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 | 2,045,477 | 1,789,084 | -256,393 |
| United States | 516,579 | 1,828,828 | +1,312,249 |
| China | 1,158,604 | 597,909 | -560,695 |
| Turkey | 686,586 | 467,429 | -219,157 |
| Poland | 447,657 | 412,319 | -35,338 |
| Belgium | 344,507 | 362,908 | +18,401 |
| South Africa | 428,653 | 143,974 | -284,679 |
| Italy | 247,969 | 262,098 | +14,129 |
| Ireland | 90,640 | 136,897 | +46,257 |
| Norway | 2,517 | 198,115 | +195,598 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,184 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,005 | 179 | -826 |
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 | 6,633,955 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,389,516 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 934,460 |
| Road transport | 17,889 |
| Other | 1,263 |
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 | 2,970,500 | 3,663,455 | +692,955 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,332,885 | 3,056,631 | -276,254 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 467,386 | 467,074 | -312 |
| Road transport | 17,889 | 0 | -17,889 |
| Other | 1,005 | 258 | -747 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,231,285 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,469,333 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,196,493 |
| ZLC | 657,191 |
| London Gateway Port | 572,460 |
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 | 3,232,433 | 2,998,852 | -233,581 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,411,644 | 2,057,689 | +646,045 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,223,809 | 972,684 | -251,125 |
| ZLC | 190,290 | 466,901 | +276,611 |
| London Gateway Port | 330,583 | 241,877 | -88,706 |
| London Stansted Airport | 156,700 | 38,663 | -118,037 |
| Southampton | 106,076 | 48,126 | -57,950 |
| Dover | 90,587 | 34,134 | -56,453 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 0 | 97,058 | +97,058 |
| Felixstowe | 1,004 | 89,174 | +88,170 |
Quick facts
HS code: 741021
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thin sheets of pure copper, often used in electrical and electronic devices