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 | 174,948,434 |
| France | 60,069,262 |
| China | 45,146,164 |
| Turkey | 39,164,426 |
| Germany | 36,497,629 |
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 | 90,357,450 | 84,590,984 | -5,766,466 |
| France | 37,376,582 | 22,692,680 | -14,683,902 |
| China | 29,913,514 | 15,232,650 | -14,680,864 |
| Turkey | 20,488,842 | 18,675,584 | -1,813,258 |
| Germany | 19,062,729 | 17,434,900 | -1,627,829 |
| Malaysia | 19,402,818 | 14,485,025 | -4,917,793 |
| United States | 17,031,340 | 13,522,937 | -3,508,403 |
| Netherlands | 15,811,147 | 14,739,338 | -1,071,809 |
| Poland | 13,185,558 | 11,203,532 | -1,982,026 |
| Romania | 11,671,811 | 11,153,859 | -517,952 |
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 | 197,442,320 |
| China | 45,926,857 |
| Turkey | 42,858,340 |
| Malaysia | 34,486,037 |
| Romania | 34,304,682 |
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 | 103,063,722 | 94,378,598 | -8,685,124 |
| China | 29,855,774 | 16,071,083 | -13,784,691 |
| Turkey | 22,265,384 | 20,592,956 | -1,672,428 |
| Malaysia | 19,622,078 | 14,863,959 | -4,758,119 |
| Romania | 17,383,549 | 16,921,133 | -462,416 |
| United States | 16,986,010 | 13,884,005 | -3,102,005 |
| Poland | 14,180,878 | 12,173,264 | -2,007,614 |
| Netherlands | 12,219,788 | 11,249,956 | -969,832 |
| Germany | 12,686,895 | 10,194,010 | -2,492,885 |
| Greece | 8,678,955 | 9,398,835 | +719,880 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 91 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 90 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 72 |
| Inner London - West | 72 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 67 |
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 | 74 | 67 | -7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 66 | 69 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 53 | 52 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 55 | 43 | -12 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 44 | 53 | +9 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 40 | 46 | +6 |
| West Yorkshire | 49 | 43 | -6 |
| Greater Manchester | 49 | 38 | -11 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 44 | 40 | -4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 41 | 31 | -10 |
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) | 389,882,751 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 167,214,155 |
| Other | 24,644,233 |
| Air transport | 16,156,715 |
| Road transport | 14,653,668 |
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) | 207,335,147 | 182,547,604 | -24,787,543 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 92,705,155 | 74,509,000 | -18,196,155 |
| Other | 13,690,791 | 10,953,442 | -2,737,349 |
| Air transport | 9,564,201 | 6,592,514 | -2,971,687 |
| Road transport | 7,259,863 | 7,393,805 | +133,942 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 140,290,625 |
| Portsmouth | 72,441,771 |
| Eurotunnel | 69,903,606 |
| Felixstowe | 49,766,140 |
| Southampton | 44,885,679 |
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 | 73,506,216 | 66,784,409 | -6,721,807 |
| Portsmouth | 37,501,777 | 34,939,994 | -2,561,783 |
| Eurotunnel | 37,647,569 | 32,256,037 | -5,391,532 |
| Felixstowe | 26,669,558 | 23,096,582 | -3,572,976 |
| Southampton | 33,966,804 | 10,918,875 | -23,047,929 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,553,631 | 17,749,560 | +2,195,929 |
| Liverpool Docks | 13,698,948 | 18,119,842 | +4,420,894 |
| ZLC | 14,263,330 | 12,676,593 | -1,586,737 |
| 000 | 13,690,791 | 10,953,442 | -2,737,349 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,659,299 | 11,283,292 | +5,623,993 |
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 | 279 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 233 |
| Specialised construction activities | 197 |
| Other manufacturing | 130 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 107 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 317 |
| 2025-11 | 345 |
| 2025-10 | 373 |
| 2025-09 | 324 |
| 2025-08 | 312 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 120 |
| TW METALS LIMITED | 107 |
| AEROSPACE METALLIC SUPPLY LIMITED | 106 |
| PENN ELCOM LIMITED | 104 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 103 |
| DN AUTOMOTIVE VMS LTD | 102 |
| ALUTRADE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 101 |
| PRESTWICK AEROSYSTEMS LIMITED | 98 |
| MEGGITT AEROSPACE LIMITED | 95 |
| NAIM AUDIO LIMITED | 94 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 682 |
| 54m+ | 354 |
| 0-1m | 231 |
| 15m-54m | 128 |
| Other | 80 |
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 | 21,929,785 |
| Netherlands | 14,431,418 |
| China | 14,079,985 |
| Germany | 6,478,056 |
| France | 5,039,146 |
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 | 11,962,310 | 9,967,475 | -1,994,835 |
| Netherlands | 8,131,261 | 6,300,157 | -1,831,104 |
| China | 10,059,877 | 4,020,108 | -6,039,769 |
| Germany | 3,030,926 | 3,447,130 | +416,204 |
| France | 2,872,844 | 2,166,302 | -706,542 |
| United States | 1,783,605 | 1,659,363 | -124,242 |
| Sweden | 2,016,579 | 1,174,691 | -841,888 |
| India | 1,854,572 | 1,142,074 | -712,498 |
| Poland | 1,659,476 | 1,148,212 | -511,264 |
| Spain | 993,759 | 848,416 | -145,343 |
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 | 1,248,316 |
| Spain | 714,204 |
| XI | 160,469 |
| China | 121,178 |
| Germany | 40,022 |
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 | 638,631 | 609,685 | -28,946 |
| Spain | 357,665 | 356,539 | -1,126 |
| XI | 109,206 | 51,263 | -57,943 |
| China | 89,660 | 31,518 | -58,142 |
| Germany | 22,036 | 17,986 | -4,050 |
| Morocco | 24,633 | 0 | -24,633 |
| Austria | 0 | 23,405 | +23,405 |
| Ireland | 7,265 | 5,728 | -1,537 |
| Poland | 1,931 | 5,899 | +3,968 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 3,801 | +3,801 |
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) | 50,534,056 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,526,202 |
| Air transport | 13,588,080 |
| Other | 3,181,310 |
| Road transport | 31,467 |
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) | 26,318,356 | 24,215,700 | -2,102,656 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,991,120 | 7,535,082 | -7,456,038 |
| Air transport | 8,328,429 | 5,259,651 | -3,068,778 |
| Other | 1,744,130 | 1,437,180 | -306,950 |
| Road transport | 31,467 | 0 | -31,467 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,456,144 |
| Belfast Port | 10,073,815 |
| Harwich | 9,433,486 |
| Holyhead | 9,266,695 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,818,097 |
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 | 7,303,240 | 8,152,904 | +849,664 |
| Belfast Port | 7,490,767 | 2,583,048 | -4,907,719 |
| Harwich | 5,543,041 | 3,890,445 | -1,652,596 |
| Holyhead | 5,029,465 | 4,237,230 | -792,235 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,428,724 | 3,389,373 | -1,039,351 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,996,096 | 3,221,617 | -774,479 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,310,232 | 2,744,289 | -565,943 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,386,246 | 1,541,973 | -844,273 |
| 000 | 1,744,130 | 1,437,180 | -306,950 |
| Felixstowe | 1,385,544 | 963,263 | -422,281 |
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