Import/export HS code 741980: Various copper products
Copper items not covered by other codes, including a wide range of goods like household items or industrial parts
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 | 39,410,641 |
| India | 26,178,770 |
| China | 23,633,606 |
| France | 12,168,904 |
| Czechia | 9,629,358 |
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 | 24,929,920 | 14,480,721 | -10,449,199 |
| India | 10,902,950 | 15,275,820 | +4,372,870 |
| China | 12,668,787 | 10,964,819 | -1,703,968 |
| France | 6,269,742 | 5,899,162 | -370,580 |
| Czechia | 291,103 | 9,338,255 | +9,047,152 |
| United States | 4,279,829 | 3,869,698 | -410,131 |
| Netherlands | 3,799,364 | 2,611,452 | -1,187,912 |
| Italy | 3,426,933 | 2,939,601 | -487,332 |
| Switzerland | 2,420,806 | 2,320,902 | -99,904 |
| Austria | 1,545,488 | 1,660,639 | +115,151 |
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 | 38,451,415 |
| India | 26,463,445 |
| China | 26,382,954 |
| Czechia | 10,218,961 |
| Italy | 8,619,174 |
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 | 24,074,108 | 14,377,307 | -9,696,801 |
| India | 11,020,242 | 15,443,203 | +4,422,961 |
| China | 14,029,549 | 12,353,405 | -1,676,144 |
| Czechia | 600,315 | 9,618,646 | +9,018,331 |
| Italy | 4,268,092 | 4,351,082 | +82,990 |
| United States | 4,333,192 | 3,760,495 | -572,697 |
| France | 3,961,988 | 3,787,639 | -174,349 |
| Switzerland | 2,698,654 | 2,326,505 | -372,149 |
| Netherlands | 2,481,101 | 1,437,989 | -1,043,112 |
| Austria | 1,503,158 | 1,446,267 | -56,891 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 140 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 107 |
| West Midlands | 97 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 81 |
| Greater Manchester | 64 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 102 | 86 | -16 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 73 | 74 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 80 | 58 | -22 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 58 | 58 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 55 | 41 | -14 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 48 | 45 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 35 | 44 | +9 |
| Inner London - East | 46 | 35 | -11 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 39 | 35 | -4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 41 | 38 | -3 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 66,459,706 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 48,404,839 |
| Air transport | 35,228,716 |
| Road transport | 2,328,567 |
| Other | 1,671,608 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 38,981,169 | 27,478,537 | -11,502,632 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,838,930 | 29,565,909 | +10,726,979 |
| Air transport | 17,827,643 | 17,401,073 | -426,570 |
| Road transport | 1,139,584 | 1,188,983 | +49,399 |
| Other | 1,254,212 | 417,396 | -836,816 |
| Rail transport | 1,451 | 2,356 | +905 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 24,253,721 |
| Felixstowe | 22,320,253 |
| Dover | 20,839,974 |
| Southampton | 14,527,850 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,459,641 |
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 | 15,676,906 | 8,576,815 | -7,100,091 |
| Felixstowe | 12,747,406 | 9,572,847 | -3,174,559 |
| Dover | 8,882,075 | 11,957,899 | +3,075,824 |
| Southampton | 5,787,411 | 8,740,439 | +2,953,028 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,654,004 | 9,805,637 | +6,151,633 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,458,614 | 7,497,846 | +2,039,232 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,748,639 | 4,787,430 | -961,209 |
| London | 3,227,292 | 2,257,894 | -969,398 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,501,494 | 2,559,770 | +58,276 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,443,330 | 1,851,807 | +408,477 |
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 | 342 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 216 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 121 |
| Other manufacturing | 114 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 97 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 264 |
| 2025-11 | 272 |
| 2025-10 | 301 |
| 2025-09 | 257 |
| 2025-08 | 248 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TELEDYNE UK LIMITED | 48 |
| TRUMPF LIMITED | 48 |
| RITTAL LIMITED | 48 |
| LAPP LIMITED | 48 |
| PRIME LIGHT ELECTRICAL LIMITED | 48 |
| CYTEC ENGINEERED MATERIALS LIMITED | 48 |
| SAHM SPLICE LIMITED | 48 |
| WISKA UK LIMITED | 48 |
| ADS2 LIMITED | 48 |
| CRANE LIMITED | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 549 |
| 1m-15m | 537 |
| 0-1m | 167 |
| 15m-54m | 141 |
| Other | 87 |
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 | 19,588,714 |
| Ireland | 11,457,910 |
| France | 11,088,265 |
| Germany | 7,573,943 |
| India | 6,740,746 |
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 | 9,445,729 | 10,142,985 | +697,256 |
| Ireland | 6,089,700 | 5,368,210 | -721,490 |
| France | 6,215,746 | 4,872,519 | -1,343,227 |
| Germany | 5,000,497 | 2,573,446 | -2,427,051 |
| India | 1,965,101 | 4,775,645 | +2,810,544 |
| Singapore | 4,202,953 | 1,206,406 | -2,996,547 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,315,364 | 1,789,655 | -525,709 |
| China | 2,503,341 | 1,142,034 | -1,361,307 |
| Netherlands | 2,128,325 | 1,458,605 | -669,720 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,331,744 | 2,049,490 | +717,746 |
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 | 7,857,448 |
| Nicaragua | 27,156 |
| China | 19,625 |
| India | 10,162 |
| Ireland | 4,987 |
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 | 3,938,160 | 3,919,288 | -18,872 |
| Nicaragua | 26,349 | 807 | -25,542 |
| China | 16,634 | 2,991 | -13,643 |
| India | 5,729 | 4,433 | -1,296 |
| Ireland | 0 | 4,987 | +4,987 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 4,006 | +4,006 |
| Germany | 521 | 221 | -300 |
| Turkey | 576 | 0 | -576 |
| Italy | 291 | 172 | -119 |
| United States | 0 | 412 | +412 |
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 | 44,931,318 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 31,663,595 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,212,647 |
| Other | 7,927,370 |
| Rail transport | 94,399 |
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 | 23,600,994 | 21,330,324 | -2,270,670 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,802,708 | 13,860,887 | -3,941,821 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,823,476 | 10,389,171 | -1,434,305 |
| Other | 3,990,048 | 3,937,322 | -52,726 |
| Rail transport | 94,399 | 0 | -94,399 |
| Road transport | 45,550 | 19,412 | -26,138 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,628,677 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,338,413 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,414,705 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,666,443 |
| Manchester Airport | 8,080,371 |
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 | 11,582,607 | 10,046,070 | -1,536,537 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,186,458 | 10,151,955 | +1,965,497 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,718,815 | 4,695,890 | -2,022,925 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,657,721 | 5,008,722 | -648,999 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,270,900 | 2,809,471 | -2,461,429 |
| 000 | 3,990,048 | 3,937,322 | -52,726 |
| Southampton | 3,699,193 | 3,393,019 | -306,174 |
| ZLC | 2,289,155 | 1,969,485 | -319,670 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,094,642 | 1,980,835 | +886,193 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,783,988 | 1,018,162 | -765,826 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 741980
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Copper items not covered by other codes, including a wide range of goods like household items or industrial parts