Import/export HS code 76012040: Alloy aluminum billets
Cylindrical or rectangular blocks of aluminum alloy, used for further processing
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 30,372,004 |
| United Arab Emirates | 17,623,706 |
| Norway | 8,158,140 |
| Switzerland | 3,163,610 |
| Turkey | 2,749,515 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 20,832,176 | 9,539,828 | -11,292,348 |
| United Arab Emirates | 8,123,100 | 9,500,606 | +1,377,506 |
| Norway | 1,870,436 | 6,287,704 | +4,417,268 |
| Switzerland | 3,163,610 | 0 | -3,163,610 |
| Turkey | 2,026,215 | 723,300 | -1,302,915 |
| Netherlands | 1,422,460 | 906,455 | -516,005 |
| Iceland | 0 | 1,952,671 | +1,952,671 |
| Germany | 705,515 | 940,696 | +235,181 |
| India | 850,083 | 0 | -850,083 |
| Bahrain | 0 | 639,216 | +639,216 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Iceland | 29,513,360 |
| United Arab Emirates | 17,974,247 |
| Norway | 8,589,246 |
| France | 4,269,806 |
| Greece | 2,947,971 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 18,650,706 | 10,862,654 | -7,788,052 |
| United Arab Emirates | 8,123,100 | 9,851,147 | +1,728,047 |
| Norway | 2,115,991 | 6,473,255 | +4,357,264 |
| France | 2,715,221 | 1,554,585 | -1,160,636 |
| Greece | 2,947,971 | 0 | -2,947,971 |
| Turkey | 1,912,723 | 660,061 | -1,252,662 |
| Netherlands | 825,500 | 864,947 | +39,447 |
| Bahrain | 517,462 | 639,216 | +121,754 |
| India | 850,083 | 0 | -850,083 |
| Germany | 336,474 | 2,280 | -334,194 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 37,135,042 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,005,478 |
| Road transport | 461,324 |
| Other | 448,235 |
| Air transport | 392,772 |
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) | 20,317,846 | 16,817,196 | -3,500,650 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,867,596 | 14,137,882 | -4,729,714 |
| Road transport | 4,411 | 456,913 | +452,502 |
| Other | 235,362 | 212,873 | -22,489 |
| Air transport | 108,723 | 284,049 | +175,326 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 24,365,326 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,795,348 |
| Belfast Port | 15,368,521 |
| Portsmouth | 3,348,005 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,265,655 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 14,965,020 | 9,400,306 | -5,564,714 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,601,134 | 9,194,214 | +593,080 |
| Belfast Port | 8,123,100 | 7,245,421 | -877,679 |
| Portsmouth | 1,994,029 | 1,353,976 | -640,053 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,542,355 | 723,300 | -1,819,055 |
| London | 1,738,067 | 138,522 | -1,599,545 |
| 499 | 0 | 1,317,331 | +1,317,331 |
| Dover | 406,588 | 657,365 | +250,777 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 964,974 | +964,974 |
| 000 | 235,362 | 212,873 | -22,489 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 5 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
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+ | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 33,102,647 |
| Sweden | 16,805,015 |
| Netherlands | 4,386,141 |
| Norway | 1,351,395 |
| Belgium | 933,056 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 17,697,030 | 15,405,617 | -2,291,413 |
| Sweden | 8,386,550 | 8,418,465 | +31,915 |
| Netherlands | 2,091,048 | 2,295,093 | +204,045 |
| Norway | 471,159 | 880,236 | +409,077 |
| Belgium | 933,056 | 0 | -933,056 |
| Denmark | 551,010 | 227,473 | -323,537 |
| Italy | 92,913 | 614,693 | +521,780 |
| Malaysia | 230,175 | 0 | -230,175 |
| United States | 139,687 | 0 | -139,687 |
| Canada | 87,317 | 20,654 | -66,663 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 16,315,957 |
| Austria | 2,818 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 8,639,290 | 7,676,667 | -962,623 |
| Austria | 2,818 | 0 | -2,818 |
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) | 29,076,557 |
| Other | 16,318,775 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,876,084 |
| Air transport | 592,368 |
| Road transport | 2,753 |
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) | 13,221,052 | 15,855,505 | +2,634,453 |
| Other | 8,642,108 | 7,676,667 | -965,441 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,589,054 | 4,287,030 | -4,302,024 |
| Air transport | 317,806 | 274,562 | -43,244 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,753 | +2,753 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 21,407,914 |
| 000 | 16,318,775 |
| Holyhead | 12,106,358 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,262,231 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,662,922 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 10,088,702 | 11,319,212 | +1,230,510 |
| 000 | 8,642,108 | 7,676,667 | -965,441 |
| Holyhead | 6,177,790 | 5,928,568 | -249,222 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,932,444 | 1,329,787 | -602,657 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,940,783 | 722,139 | -1,218,644 |
| Heysham | 690,230 | 470,595 | -219,635 |
| Felixstowe | 725,699 | 346,394 | -379,305 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 245,309 | 58,666 | -186,643 |
| Fishguard | 190,228 | 0 | -190,228 |
| London Stansted Airport | 52,574 | 75,710 | +23,136 |
Quick facts
HS code: 76012040
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cylindrical or rectangular blocks of aluminum alloy, used for further processing