Import/export HS code 760429: Various aluminium profiles
Aluminium shapes that don’t fit into specific categories, used in various industries
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 192,744,771 |
| France | 102,447,153 |
| Germany | 60,376,409 |
| China | 47,338,873 |
| Turkey | 47,017,788 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 93,398,729 | 99,346,042 | +5,947,313 |
| France | 52,666,643 | 49,780,510 | -2,886,133 |
| Germany | 29,964,102 | 30,412,307 | +448,205 |
| China | 27,695,796 | 19,643,077 | -8,052,719 |
| Turkey | 22,971,266 | 24,046,522 | +1,075,256 |
| Italy | 21,528,360 | 25,421,822 | +3,893,462 |
| Belgium | 23,810,063 | 22,415,320 | -1,394,743 |
| Poland | 22,890,755 | 21,091,307 | -1,799,448 |
| United States | 22,790,236 | 18,383,511 | -4,406,725 |
| Netherlands | 17,726,688 | 20,049,603 | +2,322,915 |
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 | 217,449,880 |
| France | 51,462,130 |
| Turkey | 51,260,956 |
| Italy | 49,609,397 |
| China | 48,656,314 |
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 | 107,019,571 | 110,430,309 | +3,410,738 |
| France | 24,295,191 | 27,166,939 | +2,871,748 |
| Turkey | 24,726,227 | 26,534,729 | +1,808,502 |
| Italy | 22,510,888 | 27,098,509 | +4,587,621 |
| China | 27,807,626 | 20,848,688 | -6,958,938 |
| Poland | 24,516,251 | 22,205,477 | -2,310,774 |
| Germany | 23,836,596 | 22,696,079 | -1,140,517 |
| United States | 23,007,907 | 19,062,148 | -3,945,759 |
| Belgium | 20,672,345 | 20,275,031 | -397,314 |
| Romania | 18,190,034 | 20,054,241 | +1,864,207 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 106 |
| West Midlands | 103 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 81 |
| West Yorkshire | 77 |
| Inner London - West | 76 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 75 | 80 | +5 |
| West Midlands | 86 | 74 | -12 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 60 | 60 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 58 | 57 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 53 | 49 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 45 | 60 | +15 |
| Greater Manchester | 48 | 45 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 39 | 52 | +13 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 45 | 47 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 32 | 41 | +9 |
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) | 549,647,343 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 215,593,461 |
| Other | 29,161,668 |
| Air transport | 21,744,210 |
| Road transport | 18,521,750 |
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) | 266,536,349 | 283,110,994 | +16,574,645 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 114,916,976 | 100,676,485 | -14,240,491 |
| Other | 14,506,973 | 14,654,695 | +147,722 |
| Air transport | 10,869,010 | 10,875,200 | +6,190 |
| Road transport | 8,316,434 | 10,205,316 | +1,888,882 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 203,670,260 |
| Eurotunnel | 96,727,820 |
| Portsmouth | 87,969,546 |
| Felixstowe | 72,531,463 |
| Immingham Docks | 44,541,175 |
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 | 99,349,893 | 104,320,367 | +4,970,474 |
| Eurotunnel | 50,651,032 | 46,076,788 | -4,574,244 |
| Portsmouth | 41,280,867 | 46,688,679 | +5,407,812 |
| Felixstowe | 34,556,834 | 37,974,629 | +3,417,795 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,780,931 | 25,760,244 | +6,979,313 |
| Southampton | 31,514,626 | 11,888,864 | -19,625,762 |
| Liverpool Docks | 18,723,354 | 18,492,651 | -230,703 |
| ZLC | 15,038,730 | 16,628,588 | +1,589,858 |
| Purfleet | 11,216,130 | 19,326,089 | +8,109,959 |
| 000 | 14,506,973 | 14,654,695 | +147,722 |
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 | 332 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 267 |
| Specialised construction activities | 219 |
| Other manufacturing | 147 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 120 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 367 |
| 2026-03 | 414 |
| 2026-02 | 364 |
| 2026-01 | 343 |
| 2025-12 | 298 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 124 |
| C.R. LAURENCE OF EUROPE, LTD | 121 |
| TW METALS LIMITED | 114 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 111 |
| AEROSPACE METALLIC SUPPLY LIMITED | 110 |
| ALL METAL SERVICES LIMITED | 108 |
| HS MARSTON AEROSPACE LIMITED | 107 |
| PENN ELCOM LIMITED | 107 |
| ALUTRADE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 105 |
| AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED | 105 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 738 |
| 54m+ | 407 |
| 0-1m | 267 |
| 15m-54m | 162 |
| Other | 90 |
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 | 25,580,830 |
| Netherlands | 17,174,137 |
| China | 15,024,144 |
| India | 14,927,830 |
| Germany | 8,696,721 |
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 | 12,596,808 | 12,984,022 | +387,214 |
| Netherlands | 8,454,874 | 8,719,263 | +264,389 |
| China | 11,832,738 | 3,191,406 | -8,641,332 |
| India | 9,437,166 | 5,490,664 | -3,946,502 |
| Germany | 4,114,983 | 4,581,738 | +466,755 |
| Poland | 3,200,657 | 4,944,417 | +1,743,760 |
| France | 3,462,952 | 2,896,472 | -566,480 |
| United States | 3,315,944 | 2,733,060 | -582,884 |
| Sweden | 2,121,865 | 1,223,426 | -898,439 |
| Italy | 1,839,739 | 857,289 | -982,450 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,341,113 |
| Spain | 804,707 |
| Poland | 442,302 |
| XI | 351,352 |
| China | 134,169 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 637,717 | 703,396 | +65,679 |
| Spain | 393,505 | 411,202 | +17,697 |
| Poland | 175,284 | 267,018 | +91,734 |
| XI | 84,714 | 266,638 | +181,924 |
| China | 92,638 | 41,531 | -51,107 |
| Italy | 12,024 | 49,126 | +37,102 |
| Germany | 30,824 | 29,964 | -860 |
| Morocco | 24,633 | 0 | -24,633 |
| Austria | 0 | 23,405 | +23,405 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 13,265 | +13,265 |
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) | 70,891,155 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 38,649,029 |
| Air transport | 23,130,174 |
| Other | 4,169,500 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 41,953 |
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) | 34,712,724 | 36,178,431 | +1,465,707 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,909,211 | 12,739,818 | -13,169,393 |
| Air transport | 13,606,859 | 9,523,315 | -4,083,544 |
| Other | 1,943,631 | 2,225,869 | +282,238 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 41,953 | 0 | -41,953 |
| Road transport | 30,167 | 0 | -30,167 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,050,593 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,991,114 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,802,555 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,770,966 |
| Holyhead | 10,830,187 |
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 | 12,865,274 | 12,185,319 | -679,955 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,015,827 | 5,975,287 | -2,040,540 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,953,790 | 7,848,765 | +1,894,975 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,473,077 | 5,297,889 | -1,175,188 |
| Holyhead | 5,439,867 | 5,390,320 | -49,547 |
| Harwich | 5,412,044 | 5,094,413 | -317,631 |
| Belfast Port | 9,472,312 | 663,683 | -8,808,629 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,550,054 | 3,379,822 | -170,232 |
| Felixstowe | 4,240,575 | 2,199,028 | -2,041,547 |
| Southampton | 1,836,290 | 2,591,129 | +754,839 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 760429
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Aluminium shapes that don’t fit into specific categories, used in various industries