Import/export HS code 76042990: Various aluminium profiles
Shaped aluminium pieces that don’t fit into standard categories, used in various applications
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 | 191,801,610 |
| France | 65,752,745 |
| China | 46,611,860 |
| Turkey | 43,399,544 |
| Germany | 40,701,971 |
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 | 92,736,304 | 99,065,306 | +6,329,002 |
| France | 36,823,544 | 28,929,201 | -7,894,343 |
| China | 27,304,359 | 19,307,501 | -7,996,858 |
| Turkey | 20,361,868 | 23,037,676 | +2,675,808 |
| Germany | 19,053,224 | 21,648,747 | +2,595,523 |
| Malaysia | 18,290,344 | 17,609,974 | -680,370 |
| Netherlands | 16,354,353 | 18,230,239 | +1,875,886 |
| United States | 18,016,421 | 14,845,100 | -3,171,321 |
| Poland | 13,562,275 | 13,522,327 | -39,948 |
| Romania | 11,524,451 | 12,454,256 | +929,805 |
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 | 216,607,250 |
| China | 47,549,873 |
| Turkey | 47,459,488 |
| Romania | 36,824,171 |
| Malaysia | 36,588,350 |
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 | 106,353,824 | 110,253,426 | +3,899,602 |
| China | 27,318,784 | 20,231,089 | -7,087,695 |
| Turkey | 22,053,435 | 25,406,053 | +3,352,618 |
| Romania | 17,285,908 | 19,538,263 | +2,252,355 |
| Malaysia | 18,527,116 | 18,061,234 | -465,882 |
| United States | 18,051,712 | 15,393,474 | -2,658,238 |
| Poland | 14,947,588 | 14,514,692 | -432,896 |
| Netherlands | 12,485,832 | 14,392,318 | +1,906,486 |
| Germany | 12,505,524 | 11,981,734 | -523,790 |
| Belgium | 10,437,369 | 9,621,029 | -816,340 |
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 | 93 |
| West Midlands | 92 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 71 |
| Inner London - West | 71 |
| West Yorkshire | 70 |
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 | 64 | 73 | +9 |
| West Midlands | 76 | 70 | -6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 52 | 56 | +4 |
| Inner London - West | 52 | 45 | -7 |
| West Yorkshire | 53 | 53 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 41 | 57 | +16 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 39 | 50 | +11 |
| Greater Manchester | 46 | 43 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 39 | 43 | +4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 30 | 39 | +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) | 427,007,312 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 180,996,280 |
| Other | 28,556,490 |
| Air transport | 17,607,657 |
| Road transport | 16,668,238 |
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) | 210,486,280 | 216,521,032 | +6,034,752 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 94,078,347 | 86,917,933 | -7,160,414 |
| Other | 13,972,934 | 14,583,556 | +610,622 |
| Air transport | 8,980,042 | 8,627,615 | -352,427 |
| Road transport | 7,295,988 | 9,372,250 | +2,076,262 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 153,185,890 |
| Portsmouth | 81,429,071 |
| Eurotunnel | 75,399,718 |
| Felixstowe | 60,563,378 |
| Southampton | 40,499,221 |
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 | 73,535,907 | 79,649,983 | +6,114,076 |
| Portsmouth | 38,771,665 | 42,657,406 | +3,885,741 |
| Eurotunnel | 39,437,486 | 35,962,232 | -3,475,254 |
| Felixstowe | 27,317,630 | 33,245,748 | +5,928,118 |
| Southampton | 29,567,252 | 10,931,969 | -18,635,283 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,307,719 | 22,771,637 | +6,463,918 |
| Liverpool Docks | 17,178,912 | 17,760,793 | +581,881 |
| ZLC | 13,902,550 | 15,471,307 | +1,568,757 |
| 000 | 13,972,934 | 14,583,556 | +610,622 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,725,482 | 12,851,739 | +6,126,257 |
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 | 290 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 241 |
| Specialised construction activities | 213 |
| Other manufacturing | 135 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 115 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 339 |
| 2026-03 | 385 |
| 2026-02 | 338 |
| 2026-01 | 317 |
| 2025-12 | 274 |
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 |
| TW METALS LIMITED | 111 |
| AEROSPACE METALLIC SUPPLY LIMITED | 110 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 107 |
| PENN ELCOM LIMITED | 107 |
| ALUTRADE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 105 |
| DN AUTOMOTIVE VMS LTD | 103 |
| MEGGITT AEROSPACE LIMITED | 99 |
| PRESTWICK AEROSYSTEMS LIMITED | 99 |
| NAIM AUDIO LIMITED | 96 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 687 |
| 54m+ | 370 |
| 0-1m | 255 |
| 15m-54m | 140 |
| Other | 85 |
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 | 23,865,343 |
| Netherlands | 16,606,985 |
| China | 13,038,236 |
| Germany | 7,008,171 |
| France | 5,515,724 |
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 | 11,680,456 | 12,184,887 | +504,431 |
| Netherlands | 8,132,240 | 8,474,745 | +342,505 |
| China | 11,319,870 | 1,718,366 | -9,601,504 |
| Germany | 3,085,133 | 3,923,038 | +837,905 |
| France | 2,964,443 | 2,551,281 | -413,162 |
| United States | 1,812,162 | 2,144,839 | +332,677 |
| Poland | 1,730,491 | 1,896,300 | +165,809 |
| India | 1,992,029 | 1,550,044 | -441,985 |
| Sweden | 2,092,531 | 1,189,799 | -902,732 |
| Spain | 984,967 | 1,078,220 | +93,253 |
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 | 1,285,637 |
| Spain | 804,707 |
| XI | 345,722 |
| China | 126,773 |
| Germany | 46,218 |
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 | 598,478 | 687,159 | +88,681 |
| Spain | 393,505 | 411,202 | +17,697 |
| XI | 83,862 | 261,860 | +177,998 |
| China | 85,334 | 41,439 | -43,895 |
| Germany | 22,132 | 24,086 | +1,954 |
| Morocco | 24,633 | 0 | -24,633 |
| Austria | 0 | 23,405 | +23,405 |
| Italy | 1,394 | 21,707 | +20,313 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 13,265 | +13,265 |
| Ireland | 5,553 | 5,791 | +238 |
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) | 57,318,062 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,978,680 |
| Air transport | 14,367,820 |
| Other | 3,598,453 |
| Road transport | 27,548 |
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) | 27,644,753 | 29,673,309 | +2,028,556 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,501,376 | 6,477,304 | -9,024,072 |
| Air transport | 8,230,417 | 6,137,403 | -2,093,014 |
| Other | 1,695,226 | 1,903,227 | +208,001 |
| Road transport | 27,548 | 0 | -27,548 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,697,125 |
| Harwich | 10,335,504 |
| Holyhead | 9,953,571 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,285,966 |
| Belfast Port | 9,086,246 |
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 | 7,292,905 | 9,404,220 | +2,111,315 |
| Harwich | 5,317,522 | 5,017,982 | -299,540 |
| Holyhead | 4,943,257 | 5,010,314 | +67,057 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,874,459 | 4,411,507 | -462,952 |
| Belfast Port | 8,919,153 | 167,093 | -8,752,060 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,160,678 | 3,711,735 | -448,943 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,326,859 | 3,323,181 | -3,678 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,431,261 | 2,330,618 | -100,643 |
| 000 | 1,695,226 | 1,903,227 | +208,001 |
| Felixstowe | 1,370,328 | 1,204,310 | -166,018 |
Quick facts
HS code: 76042990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Shaped aluminium pieces that don’t fit into standard categories, used in various applications