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 | 40,948,201 |
| India | 27,752,733 |
| China | 26,614,860 |
| Czechia | 14,275,848 |
| France | 13,021,075 |
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 | 23,173,633 | 17,774,568 | -5,399,065 |
| India | 11,187,482 | 16,565,251 | +5,377,769 |
| China | 12,901,699 | 13,713,161 | +811,462 |
| Czechia | 2,050,047 | 12,225,801 | +10,175,754 |
| France | 6,027,110 | 6,993,965 | +966,855 |
| United States | 4,435,885 | 4,943,822 | +507,937 |
| Netherlands | 3,605,942 | 2,897,902 | -708,040 |
| Italy | 3,159,531 | 3,266,728 | +107,197 |
| Switzerland | 2,601,306 | 2,336,390 | -264,916 |
| Austria | 1,548,460 | 2,048,587 | +500,127 |
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 | 39,775,548 |
| China | 29,700,251 |
| India | 28,174,894 |
| Czechia | 14,976,693 |
| Italy | 9,259,011 |
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 | 22,442,827 | 17,332,721 | -5,110,106 |
| China | 14,245,958 | 15,454,293 | +1,208,335 |
| India | 11,358,852 | 16,816,042 | +5,457,190 |
| Czechia | 2,361,936 | 12,614,757 | +10,252,821 |
| Italy | 4,282,239 | 4,976,772 | +694,533 |
| United States | 4,249,360 | 4,843,998 | +594,638 |
| France | 3,628,674 | 4,558,105 | +929,431 |
| Switzerland | 2,862,004 | 2,313,106 | -548,898 |
| Netherlands | 2,318,586 | 1,377,443 | -941,143 |
| Austria | 1,512,771 | 1,807,067 | +294,296 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 144 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 110 |
| West Midlands | 102 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 82 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 65 |
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 | 101 | 93 | -8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 71 | 78 | +7 |
| West Midlands | 76 | 72 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 58 | 60 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 49 | 47 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 54 | 45 | -9 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 36 | 46 | +10 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 40 | 39 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 41 | 38 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 37 | 43 | +6 |
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) | 69,781,286 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 56,946,075 |
| Air transport | 38,368,897 |
| Road transport | 2,470,438 |
| Other | 1,544,575 |
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) | 36,500,227 | 33,281,059 | -3,219,168 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,478,537 | 35,467,538 | +13,989,001 |
| Air transport | 17,834,319 | 20,534,578 | +2,700,259 |
| Road transport | 1,294,422 | 1,176,016 | -118,406 |
| Other | 1,062,274 | 482,301 | -579,973 |
| Rail transport | 1,451 | 10,122 | +8,671 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 24,762,667 |
| Felixstowe | 24,076,069 |
| Dover | 23,476,976 |
| Eurotunnel | 17,457,934 |
| Southampton | 15,901,421 |
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 | 14,038,214 | 10,724,453 | -3,313,761 |
| Felixstowe | 12,965,656 | 11,110,413 | -1,855,243 |
| Dover | 9,340,870 | 14,136,106 | +4,795,236 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,681,972 | 12,775,962 | +8,093,990 |
| Southampton | 5,949,329 | 9,952,092 | +4,002,763 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,788,893 | 8,637,885 | +2,848,992 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,488,577 | 5,783,841 | +295,264 |
| London | 3,658,679 | 2,410,511 | -1,248,168 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,792,596 | 3,071,799 | +279,203 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,589,386 | 2,476,102 | +886,716 |
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 | 346 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 213 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 133 |
| Other manufacturing | 117 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 103 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 280 |
| 2026-03 | 271 |
| 2026-02 | 269 |
| 2026-01 | 264 |
| 2025-12 | 257 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TELEDYNE UK LIMITED | 52 |
| TRUMPF LIMITED | 52 |
| RITTAL LIMITED | 52 |
| LAPP LIMITED | 52 |
| PRIME LIGHT ELECTRICAL LIMITED | 52 |
| CYTEC ENGINEERED MATERIALS LIMITED | 52 |
| SAHM SPLICE LIMITED | 52 |
| WISKA UK LIMITED | 52 |
| ADS2 LIMITED | 52 |
| CRANE LIMITED | 51 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 567 |
| 54m+ | 564 |
| 0-1m | 164 |
| 15m-54m | 149 |
| Other | 88 |
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 | 19,749,841 |
| Ireland | 12,568,611 |
| France | 11,927,219 |
| Germany | 7,239,720 |
| India | 7,226,350 |
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 | 10,326,628 | 9,423,213 | -903,415 |
| Ireland | 6,196,069 | 6,372,542 | +176,473 |
| France | 6,190,891 | 5,736,328 | -454,563 |
| Germany | 4,131,545 | 3,108,175 | -1,023,370 |
| India | 918,595 | 6,307,755 | +5,389,160 |
| Singapore | 4,071,717 | 969,131 | -3,102,586 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,226,616 | 2,084,457 | -142,159 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,870,781 | 2,270,294 | +399,513 |
| Netherlands | 2,241,511 | 1,457,819 | -783,692 |
| China | 2,441,530 | 990,961 | -1,450,569 |
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 | 8,744,430 |
| Nicaragua | 22,246 |
| China | 13,501 |
| India | 7,848 |
| Ireland | 6,936 |
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 | 4,025,353 | 4,719,077 | +693,724 |
| Nicaragua | 21,439 | 807 | -20,632 |
| China | 10,582 | 2,919 | -7,663 |
| India | 6,034 | 1,814 | -4,220 |
| Ireland | 0 | 6,936 | +6,936 |
| Denmark | 0 | 4,135 | +4,135 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 4,006 | +4,006 |
| Germany | 521 | 248 | -273 |
| Italy | 243 | 172 | -71 |
| 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 | 48,178,824 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 34,935,587 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,391,980 |
| Other | 8,806,204 |
| Road transport | 25,314 |
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 | 24,184,003 | 23,994,821 | -189,182 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,953,512 | 16,982,075 | -971,437 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,243,222 | 10,148,758 | -1,094,464 |
| Other | 4,065,567 | 4,740,637 | +675,070 |
| Road transport | 5,902 | 19,412 | +13,510 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,758,736 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,002,895 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,269,089 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,993,117 |
| 000 | 8,806,204 |
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 | 11,519,320 | 12,239,416 | +720,096 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,143,353 | 10,859,542 | +1,716,189 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,536,760 | 5,732,329 | +195,569 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,163,318 | 4,829,799 | -1,333,519 |
| 000 | 4,065,567 | 4,740,637 | +675,070 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,800,372 | 3,672,843 | -1,127,529 |
| Southampton | 3,562,420 | 2,961,045 | -601,375 |
| ZLC | 2,382,957 | 2,297,627 | -85,330 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,385,196 | 1,847,515 | +462,319 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,671,247 | 1,037,947 | -633,300 |
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