Import/export HS code 76072010: Ultra-thin backed aluminium foil (less than 0.021 mm)
Thin foil with backing, used in specialized 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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 34,809,298 |
| Austria | 20,507,541 |
| France | 18,967,884 |
| Germany | 18,577,119 |
| United States | 17,474,264 |
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 | 19,685,550 | 15,123,748 | -4,561,802 |
| Austria | 10,496,798 | 10,010,743 | -486,055 |
| France | 8,753,014 | 10,214,870 | +1,461,856 |
| Germany | 10,389,021 | 8,188,098 | -2,200,923 |
| United States | 8,970,379 | 8,503,885 | -466,494 |
| South Africa | 3,812,505 | 4,891,043 | +1,078,538 |
| Belgium | 2,878,642 | 3,421,363 | +542,721 |
| Netherlands | 3,197,325 | 1,243,455 | -1,953,870 |
| Poland | 2,567,660 | 1,697,733 | -869,927 |
| Greece | 2,530,528 | 1,651,832 | -878,696 |
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 | 38,946,164 |
| Germany | 22,985,178 |
| Austria | 20,624,766 |
| United States | 18,506,001 |
| France | 9,668,631 |
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 | 21,767,439 | 17,178,725 | -4,588,714 |
| Germany | 13,213,202 | 9,771,976 | -3,441,226 |
| Austria | 10,327,887 | 10,296,879 | -31,008 |
| United States | 9,923,326 | 8,582,675 | -1,340,651 |
| France | 4,063,013 | 5,605,618 | +1,542,605 |
| South Africa | 3,812,505 | 4,891,043 | +1,078,538 |
| Belgium | 3,602,971 | 3,931,401 | +328,430 |
| Greece | 2,537,819 | 1,655,915 | -881,904 |
| Italy | 1,412,295 | 1,452,770 | +40,475 |
| China | 1,273,616 | 1,501,125 | +227,509 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 14 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 14 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 11 | +5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 5 | -1 |
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) | 114,378,655 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,132,192 |
| Other | 3,839,607 |
| Air transport | 2,156,762 |
| Road transport | 870,445 |
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) | 61,194,123 | 53,184,532 | -8,009,591 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,502,339 | 16,629,853 | +127,514 |
| Other | 2,114,765 | 1,724,842 | -389,923 |
| Air transport | 1,681,072 | 475,690 | -1,205,382 |
| Road transport | 122,575 | 747,870 | +625,295 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 1,367 | +1,367 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 34,518,891 |
| Portsmouth | 27,253,010 |
| Southampton | 18,322,883 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,801,002 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,892,303 |
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 | 18,799,838 | 15,719,053 | -3,080,785 |
| Portsmouth | 15,772,241 | 11,480,769 | -4,291,472 |
| Southampton | 9,385,179 | 8,937,704 | -447,475 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,636,827 | 7,164,175 | -1,472,652 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,380,545 | 5,511,758 | +1,131,213 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,685,659 | 4,940,907 | +1,255,248 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,112,569 | 3,772,006 | +659,437 |
| Newhaven | 1,075,536 | 3,482,290 | +2,406,754 |
| Harwich | 2,653,690 | 1,825,491 | -828,199 |
| 000 | 2,114,765 | 1,724,842 | -389,923 |
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 | 47 |
| Other manufacturing | 28 |
| Manufacture of food products | 20 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 15 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 42 |
| 2026-03 | 49 |
| 2026-02 | 52 |
| 2026-01 | 48 |
| 2025-12 | 41 |
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+ | 94 |
| 1m-15m | 63 |
| 15m-54m | 26 |
| Other | 14 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
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 | 4,791,576 |
| Germany | 4,567,295 |
| Netherlands | 3,964,174 |
| France | 3,822,171 |
| Spain | 3,053,825 |
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 | 2,292,449 | 2,499,127 | +206,678 |
| Germany | 502,897 | 4,064,398 | +3,561,501 |
| Netherlands | 820,396 | 3,143,778 | +2,323,382 |
| France | 1,445,870 | 2,376,301 | +930,431 |
| Spain | 303,128 | 2,750,697 | +2,447,569 |
| Denmark | 1,639,213 | 1,341,744 | -297,469 |
| Poland | 484,560 | 1,538,356 | +1,053,796 |
| Italy | 358,188 | 1,381,412 | +1,023,224 |
| Canada | 154,436 | 1,536,718 | +1,382,282 |
| Sweden | 456,952 | 967,162 | +510,210 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 1,256,243 |
| China | 256,292 |
| Switzerland | 6,200 |
| India | 1,330 |
| Czechia | 1,280 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 618,857 | 637,386 | +18,529 |
| China | 87,467 | 168,825 | +81,358 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 6,200 | +6,200 |
| India | 0 | 1,330 | +1,330 |
| Czechia | 689 | 591 | -98 |
| France | 295 | 485 | +190 |
| Ireland | 305 | 0 | -305 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 102 | +102 |
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) | 30,982,960 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,049,330 |
| Other | 1,683,199 |
| Air transport | 1,514,558 |
| Road transport | 12,494 |
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) | 8,808,094 | 22,174,866 | +13,366,772 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,082,980 | 4,966,350 | +1,883,370 |
| Other | 803,302 | 879,897 | +76,595 |
| Air transport | 667,178 | 847,380 | +180,202 |
| Road transport | 12,494 | 0 | -12,494 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,372,034 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,294,759 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,180,524 |
| Felixstowe | 1,862,982 |
| 000 | 1,683,199 |
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 | 4,994,109 | 18,377,925 | +13,383,816 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,812,328 | 1,482,431 | -329,897 |
| Liverpool Docks | 554,616 | 1,625,908 | +1,071,292 |
| Felixstowe | 1,459,777 | 403,205 | -1,056,572 |
| 000 | 803,302 | 879,897 | +76,595 |
| London Gateway Port | 578,660 | 1,029,224 | +450,564 |
| Southampton | 124,839 | 1,440,011 | +1,315,172 |
| Dover | 803,218 | 720,980 | -82,238 |
| Heysham | 657,340 | 773,112 | +115,772 |
| Holyhead | 627,986 | 709,788 | +81,802 |
Quick facts
HS code: 76072010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thin foil with backing, used in specialized applications