Import/export HS code 760421: Hollow aluminium profiles
Aluminium shapes with empty spaces inside, often used for lightweight structures
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 | 46,764,924 |
| Spain | 33,904,242 |
| Italy | 14,651,094 |
| Sweden | 12,213,920 |
| Turkey | 12,194,886 |
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 | 23,148,782 | 23,616,142 | +467,360 |
| Spain | 17,755,345 | 16,148,897 | -1,606,448 |
| Italy | 8,381,835 | 6,269,259 | -2,112,576 |
| Sweden | 7,184,304 | 5,029,616 | -2,154,688 |
| Turkey | 6,579,881 | 5,615,005 | -964,876 |
| Belgium | 6,847,893 | 4,821,785 | -2,026,108 |
| France | 6,047,501 | 4,039,445 | -2,008,056 |
| Netherlands | 5,487,386 | 3,887,490 | -1,599,896 |
| Czechia | 3,787,510 | 2,923,641 | -863,869 |
| Denmark | 3,055,973 | 2,069,856 | -986,117 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 41,954,229 |
| Germany | 34,263,150 |
| Italy | 18,303,055 |
| Sweden | 14,923,612 |
| Turkey | 14,263,150 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 21,876,711 | 20,077,518 | -1,799,193 |
| Germany | 16,793,259 | 17,469,891 | +676,632 |
| Italy | 10,244,984 | 8,058,071 | -2,186,913 |
| Sweden | 8,999,493 | 5,924,119 | -3,075,374 |
| Turkey | 7,771,849 | 6,491,301 | -1,280,548 |
| Czechia | 4,122,644 | 3,128,189 | -994,455 |
| Romania | 3,183,119 | 3,639,892 | +456,773 |
| Austria | 4,107,434 | 2,688,213 | -1,419,221 |
| Denmark | 3,124,449 | 2,539,958 | -584,491 |
| Portugal | 3,192,228 | 2,318,938 | -873,290 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 47 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 35 |
| Inner London - West | 33 |
| Greater Manchester | 30 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 30 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 34 | 31 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 24 | 25 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 20 | 19 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 24 | 21 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 21 | 22 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 23 | 19 | -4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 13 | 20 | +7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 18 | 17 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 18 | 14 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 18 | 16 | -2 |
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) | 156,184,963 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,537,108 |
| Road transport | 3,794,569 |
| Other | 3,072,896 |
| Air transport | 2,084,003 |
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) | 84,717,275 | 71,467,688 | -13,249,587 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,129,968 | 13,407,140 | -722,828 |
| Road transport | 2,300,558 | 1,494,011 | -806,547 |
| Other | 1,726,758 | 1,346,138 | -380,620 |
| Air transport | 1,052,834 | 1,031,169 | -21,665 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 63,777,470 |
| Immingham Docks | 26,212,270 |
| Felixstowe | 21,284,508 |
| Eurotunnel | 21,189,392 |
| Newhaven | 11,807,011 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 35,782,750 | 27,994,720 | -7,788,030 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,738,507 | 10,473,763 | -5,264,744 |
| Felixstowe | 10,125,056 | 11,159,452 | +1,034,396 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,418,536 | 10,770,856 | +352,320 |
| Newhaven | 6,081,316 | 5,725,695 | -355,621 |
| Harwich | 2,553,214 | 5,315,771 | +2,762,557 |
| ZLC | 4,042,000 | 2,627,544 | -1,414,456 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,306,956 | 1,774,484 | -1,532,472 |
| Portsmouth | 1,799,621 | 3,153,420 | +1,353,799 |
| Purfleet | 2,175,757 | 1,621,353 | -554,404 |
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 | 118 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 83 |
| Specialised construction activities | 68 |
| Other manufacturing | 47 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 42 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 126 |
| 2025-11 | 142 |
| 2025-10 | 127 |
| 2025-09 | 124 |
| 2025-08 | 124 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WIDNEY MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 107 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 88 |
| DENSO MANUFACTURING UK LTD. | 76 |
| PENN ELCOM LIMITED | 64 |
| TSS ENGINEERING SERVICES LTD | 63 |
| ON LEVEL LTD | 55 |
| MATARA UK LIMITED | 55 |
| J D (UK) LIMITED | 54 |
| DECORA BLIND SYSTEMS LIMITED | 53 |
| RICHARD AUSTIN ALLOYS LIMITED | 53 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 250 |
| 54m+ | 189 |
| 15m-54m | 76 |
| 0-1m | 70 |
| Other | 30 |
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 | 12,647,815 |
| Netherlands | 12,074,356 |
| United States | 7,662,993 |
| France | 955,300 |
| India | 951,802 |
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 | 5,949,580 | 6,698,235 | +748,655 |
| Netherlands | 2,956,323 | 9,118,033 | +6,161,710 |
| United States | 5,961,007 | 1,701,986 | -4,259,021 |
| France | 564,129 | 391,171 | -172,958 |
| India | 881,522 | 70,280 | -811,242 |
| Germany | 422,543 | 423,972 | +1,429 |
| Lebanon | 0 | 814,605 | +814,605 |
| Japan | 20,274 | 447,473 | +427,199 |
| Spain | 315,221 | 111,128 | -204,093 |
| Ukraine | 325,000 | 38,813 | -286,187 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 372,336 |
| XI | 354,117 |
| China | 263,047 |
| Germany | 133,759 |
| Spain | 25,078 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 193,520 | 178,816 | -14,704 |
| XI | 2,560 | 351,557 | +348,997 |
| China | 126,504 | 136,543 | +10,039 |
| Germany | 61,646 | 72,113 | +10,467 |
| Spain | 25,078 | 0 | -25,078 |
| Ireland | 212 | 12,538 | +12,326 |
| Netherlands | 120 | 4,794 | +4,674 |
| Turkey | 1,228 | 305 | -923 |
| Czechia | 1,405 | 0 | -1,405 |
| Poland | 361 | 827 | +466 |
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) | 26,647,599 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,655,031 |
| Other | 2,306,063 |
| Air transport | 2,197,512 |
| Road transport | 4,056 |
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) | 9,906,545 | 16,741,054 | +6,834,509 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,575,638 | 3,079,393 | -3,496,245 |
| Other | 1,534,097 | 771,966 | -762,131 |
| Air transport | 1,518,993 | 678,519 | -840,474 |
| Road transport | 4,056 | 0 | -4,056 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,705,321 |
| Holyhead | 8,118,026 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,983,085 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,570,934 |
| Southampton | 3,166,614 |
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 | 3,724,666 | 5,980,655 | +2,255,989 |
| Holyhead | 3,342,716 | 4,775,310 | +1,432,594 |
| Immingham Docks | 900,453 | 4,082,632 | +3,182,179 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,863,689 | 1,707,245 | -1,156,444 |
| Southampton | 2,452,130 | 714,484 | -1,737,646 |
| 000 | 1,534,097 | 771,966 | -762,131 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,286,916 | 415,145 | -871,771 |
| Heysham | 610,512 | 819,503 | +208,991 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,071,818 | 349,637 | -722,181 |
| Felixstowe | 103,221 | 601,580 | +498,359 |
Quick facts
HS code: 760421
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Aluminium shapes with empty spaces inside, often used for lightweight structures