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 | 28,303,445 |
| United Arab Emirates | 20,636,811 |
| Norway | 9,678,380 |
| Germany | 4,959,217 |
| Iceland | 3,911,665 |
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 | 20,470,489 | 7,832,956 | -12,637,533 |
| United Arab Emirates | 9,145,801 | 11,491,010 | +2,345,209 |
| Norway | 2,519,826 | 7,158,554 | +4,638,728 |
| Germany | 611,798 | 4,347,419 | +3,735,621 |
| Iceland | 0 | 3,911,665 | +3,911,665 |
| Turkey | 2,003,832 | 882,603 | -1,121,229 |
| Netherlands | 1,639,880 | 902,161 | -737,719 |
| Switzerland | 1,789,509 | 0 | -1,789,509 |
| Bahrain | 0 | 1,617,927 | +1,617,927 |
| India | 850,083 | 0 | -850,083 |
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 | 32,607,397 |
| United Arab Emirates | 20,987,352 |
| Norway | 10,506,439 |
| France | 4,499,377 |
| Turkey | 2,709,704 |
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 | 18,248,889 | 14,358,508 | -3,890,381 |
| United Arab Emirates | 9,145,801 | 11,841,551 | +2,695,750 |
| Norway | 2,765,381 | 7,741,058 | +4,975,677 |
| France | 2,707,131 | 1,792,246 | -914,885 |
| Turkey | 1,890,340 | 819,364 | -1,070,976 |
| Bahrain | 517,462 | 1,617,927 | +1,100,465 |
| Netherlands | 1,014,092 | 874,705 | -139,387 |
| Greece | 1,622,090 | 0 | -1,622,090 |
| India | 850,083 | 0 | -850,083 |
| Egypt | 270,704 | 0 | -270,704 |
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 | 2 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| South Yorkshire | 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) | 40,357,424 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 38,017,409 |
| Road transport | 461,324 |
| Other | 448,235 |
| Air transport | 405,080 |
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) | 21,694,705 | 18,662,719 | -3,031,986 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,511,118 | 20,506,291 | +2,995,173 |
| Road transport | 4,411 | 456,913 | +452,502 |
| Other | 235,362 | 212,873 | -22,489 |
| Air transport | 144,093 | 260,987 | +116,894 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 26,552,753 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,873,224 |
| Belfast Port | 16,625,142 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,021,088 |
| Portsmouth | 3,549,715 |
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 | 15,352,382 | 11,200,371 | -4,152,011 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,163,364 | 12,709,860 | +4,546,496 |
| Belfast Port | 9,145,801 | 7,479,341 | -1,666,460 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,750,784 | 1,270,304 | -1,480,480 |
| Portsmouth | 2,053,573 | 1,496,142 | -557,431 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 2,092,303 | +2,092,303 |
| 499 | 0 | 1,983,037 | +1,983,037 |
| Dover | 614,781 | 772,514 | +157,733 |
| London | 412,186 | 201,571 | -210,615 |
| 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 fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
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+ | 13 |
| Other | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 37,090,733 |
| Sweden | 18,102,448 |
| Netherlands | 4,600,075 |
| Norway | 1,305,255 |
| Italy | 951,156 |
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 | 19,455,707 | 17,635,026 | -1,820,681 |
| Sweden | 9,124,411 | 8,978,037 | -146,374 |
| Netherlands | 3,126,949 | 1,473,126 | -1,653,823 |
| Norway | 496,379 | 808,876 | +312,497 |
| Italy | 191,903 | 759,253 | +567,350 |
| Belgium | 933,056 | 0 | -933,056 |
| Denmark | 551,010 | 227,473 | -323,537 |
| Malaysia | 230,175 | 0 | -230,175 |
| Canada | 87,317 | 71,166 | -16,151 |
| United States | 139,687 | 0 | -139,687 |
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 | 18,691,806 |
| 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 | 8,721,639 | 9,970,167 | +1,248,528 |
| 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) | 33,567,526 |
| Other | 18,694,624 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,682,882 |
| Air transport | 680,785 |
| 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) | 16,030,649 | 17,536,877 | +1,506,228 |
| Other | 8,724,457 | 9,970,167 | +1,245,710 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,371,902 | 2,310,980 | -7,060,922 |
| Air transport | 325,038 | 355,747 | +30,709 |
| 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 | 23,055,249 |
| 000 | 18,694,624 |
| Holyhead | 12,969,114 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,878,762 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,642,069 |
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 | 11,686,932 | 11,368,317 | -318,615 |
| 000 | 8,724,457 | 9,970,167 | +1,245,710 |
| Holyhead | 7,512,833 | 5,456,281 | -2,056,552 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,148,878 | 1,729,884 | -418,994 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,082,871 | 559,198 | -1,523,673 |
| Heysham | 815,081 | 478,694 | -336,387 |
| Felixstowe | 894,280 | 236,861 | -657,419 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 245,309 | 139,354 | -105,955 |
| Fishguard | 190,228 | 0 | -190,228 |
| East Midlands Airport | 40,848 | 104,220 | +63,372 |
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