Import/export HS code 780110: Refined lead
Pure lead that has been processed to remove impurities
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 28,382,122 |
| Sweden | 9,090,845 |
| China | 2,719,359 |
| Belgium | 1,004,126 |
| France | 564,227 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 16,821,825 | 11,560,297 | -5,261,528 |
| Sweden | 6,687,911 | 2,402,934 | -4,284,977 |
| China | 1,076,600 | 1,642,759 | +566,159 |
| Belgium | 119,399 | 884,727 | +765,328 |
| France | 500,399 | 63,828 | -436,571 |
| Netherlands | 222,351 | 287,393 | +65,042 |
| Latvia | 0 | 145,278 | +145,278 |
| United States | 23,479 | 60,731 | +37,252 |
| Bulgaria | 0 | 42,678 | +42,678 |
| Germany | 1,339 | 32,525 | +31,186 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 28,344,577 |
| Sweden | 9,501,060 |
| China | 2,718,288 |
| Germany | 627,882 |
| Belgium | 551,677 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 16,821,825 | 11,522,752 | -5,299,073 |
| Sweden | 6,765,076 | 2,735,984 | -4,029,092 |
| China | 1,075,529 | 1,642,759 | +567,230 |
| Germany | 242,935 | 384,947 | +142,012 |
| Belgium | 0 | 551,677 | +551,677 |
| France | 479,913 | 0 | -479,913 |
| Latvia | 0 | 145,278 | +145,278 |
| Brazil | 43,475 | 42,678 | -797 |
| United States | 23,479 | 59,080 | +35,601 |
| United Kingdom | 1,071 | 39,135 | +38,064 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 1 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,873,210 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,654,076 |
| Air transport | 57,178 |
| Road transport | 5,027 |
| Other | 450 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,782,171 | 15,091,039 | -9,691,132 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 637,917 | 2,016,159 | +1,378,242 |
| Air transport | 35,167 | 22,011 | -13,156 |
| Road transport | 0 | 5,027 | +5,027 |
| Other | 0 | 450 | +450 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 26,911,920 |
| London | 8,141,635 |
| Holyhead | 3,233,236 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,577,506 |
| Felixstowe | 575,401 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 14,424,040 | 12,487,880 | -1,936,160 |
| London | 6,038,227 | 2,103,408 | -3,934,819 |
| Holyhead | 2,567,699 | 665,537 | -1,902,162 |
| Immingham Docks | 968,445 | 1,609,061 | +640,616 |
| Felixstowe | 570,993 | 4,408 | -566,585 |
| Dover | 436,685 | 3,752 | -432,933 |
| Heysham | 325,957 | 0 | -325,957 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 145,278 | +145,278 |
| Eurotunnel | 43,228 | 39,723 | -3,505 |
| Southampton | 0 | 48,151 | +48,151 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
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+ | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 94,071,688 |
| France | 38,177,660 |
| Spain | 25,083,623 |
| United States | 23,238,408 |
| Italy | 21,491,719 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 50,923,791 | 43,147,897 | -7,775,894 |
| France | 24,762,810 | 13,414,850 | -11,347,960 |
| Spain | 17,649,723 | 7,433,900 | -10,215,823 |
| United States | 706,622 | 22,531,786 | +21,825,164 |
| Italy | 16,901,532 | 4,590,187 | -12,311,345 |
| Singapore | 15,765,344 | 387,381 | -15,377,963 |
| Portugal | 5,336,474 | 7,254,072 | +1,917,598 |
| Brazil | 4,395,205 | 6,953,768 | +2,558,563 |
| Poland | 3,857,773 | 4,826,196 | +968,423 |
| Finland | 3,428,281 | 1,606,472 | -1,821,809 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 142 |
| Belgium | 104 |
| Poland | 63 |
| XI | 21 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 0 | 142 | +142 |
| Belgium | 104 | 0 | -104 |
| Poland | 63 | 0 | -63 |
| XI | 0 | 21 | +21 |
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) | 207,590,028 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 57,566,229 |
| Air transport | 229,325 |
| Other | 366 |
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) | 110,728,055 | 96,861,973 | -13,866,082 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,002,962 | 17,563,267 | -22,439,695 |
| Air transport | 211,922 | 17,403 | -194,519 |
| Other | 167 | 199 | +32 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 90,528,603 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 66,548,998 |
| Felixstowe | 27,947,308 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,662,989 |
| London | 15,622,428 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 47,514,638 | 43,013,965 | -4,500,673 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 29,009,797 | 37,539,201 | +8,529,404 |
| Felixstowe | 19,408,900 | 8,538,408 | -10,870,492 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,670,817 | 7,992,172 | -4,678,645 |
| London | 13,237,605 | 2,384,823 | -10,852,782 |
| Poole | 10,718,699 | 3,077,362 | -7,641,337 |
| Dover | 9,407,664 | 2,265,838 | -7,141,826 |
| Southampton | 1,525,844 | 3,449,814 | +1,923,970 |
| Portsmouth | 1,996,387 | 2,281,948 | +285,561 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,169,199 | 985,296 | -1,183,903 |
Quick facts
HS code: 780110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Pure lead that has been processed to remove impurities