Import/export HS code 780411: Thin lead sheets, strips, and foil (up to 0.2 mm thick)
Lead sheets, strips, and foil that are very thin, with a thickness of 0.2 mm or less, often used for 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.
- 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 | 1,354,145 |
| Germany | 1,007,939 |
| France | 286,704 |
| China | 99,916 |
| Italy | 51,958 |
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 | 647,182 | 706,963 | +59,781 |
| Germany | 623,419 | 384,520 | -238,899 |
| France | 179,840 | 106,864 | -72,976 |
| China | 13,959 | 85,957 | +71,998 |
| Italy | 35,699 | 16,259 | -19,440 |
| United States | 21,504 | 17,669 | -3,835 |
| Poland | 1,729 | 20,359 | +18,630 |
| India | 14,561 | 1,452 | -13,109 |
| Spain | 2,947 | 4,709 | +1,762 |
| Denmark | 5,477 | 0 | -5,477 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 996,378 |
| Ireland | 421,846 |
| United States | 293,082 |
| Italy | 150,722 |
| China | 99,916 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 655,637 | 340,741 | -314,896 |
| Ireland | 181,736 | 240,110 | +58,374 |
| United States | 138,899 | 154,183 | +15,284 |
| Italy | 65,926 | 84,796 | +18,870 |
| China | 13,959 | 85,957 | +71,998 |
| Poland | 1,729 | 20,359 | +18,630 |
| India | 14,561 | 1,452 | -13,109 |
| Spain | 2,947 | 2,674 | -273 |
| Denmark | 5,477 | 0 | -5,477 |
| Ecuador | 0 | 2,029 | +2,029 |
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 | 3 |
| Merseyside | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
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 | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -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) | 1,019,426 |
| Other | 877,897 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 855,650 |
| Air transport | 138,096 |
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) | 569,726 | 449,700 | -120,026 |
| Other | 465,446 | 412,451 | -52,995 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 465,824 | 389,826 | -75,998 |
| Air transport | 45,321 | 92,775 | +47,454 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 923,904 |
| 000 | 877,897 |
| Fishguard | 252,020 |
| Eurotunnel | 144,292 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 137,900 |
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 | 615,123 | 308,781 | -306,342 |
| 000 | 465,446 | 412,451 | -52,995 |
| Fishguard | 70,882 | 181,138 | +110,256 |
| Eurotunnel | 91,780 | 52,512 | -39,268 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 86,871 | 51,029 | -35,842 |
| Birmingham Airport | 31,833 | 69,853 | +38,020 |
| Holyhead | 7,799 | 79,291 | +71,492 |
| Milford | 83,521 | 0 | -83,521 |
| Liverpool Docks | 31,817 | 35,491 | +3,674 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 60,769 | +60,769 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 329,824 |
| United Arab Emirates | 252,477 |
| Saudi Arabia | 199,856 |
| Italy | 94,224 |
| India | 88,374 |
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 | 19,348 | 310,476 | +291,128 |
| United Arab Emirates | 164,867 | 87,610 | -77,257 |
| Saudi Arabia | 126,200 | 73,656 | -52,544 |
| Italy | 71,802 | 22,422 | -49,380 |
| India | 15,552 | 72,822 | +57,270 |
| Qatar | 27,789 | 26,670 | -1,119 |
| Germany | 18,726 | 18,527 | -199 |
| United States | 11,714 | 9,850 | -1,864 |
| Hungary | 13,188 | 0 | -13,188 |
| Taiwan | 11,894 | 0 | -11,894 |
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 | 56,628 |
| China | 24,149 |
| Ireland | 15,307 |
| France | 884 |
| Turkey | 226 |
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 | 10,987 | 45,641 | +34,654 |
| China | 1,172 | 22,977 | +21,805 |
| Ireland | 3,209 | 12,098 | +8,889 |
| France | 95 | 789 | +694 |
| Turkey | 37 | 189 | +152 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 395,576 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 339,109 |
| Air transport | 306,900 |
| Other | 121,700 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 281,305 | 114,271 | -167,034 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 95,999 | 243,110 | +147,111 |
| Air transport | 134,046 | 172,854 | +38,808 |
| Other | 17,047 | 104,653 | +87,606 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 355,898 |
| Liverpool Docks | 206,707 |
| 000 | 121,700 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 101,125 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 94,163 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 248,447 | 107,451 | -140,996 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,553 | 199,154 | +191,601 |
| 000 | 17,047 | 104,653 | +87,606 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 74,946 | 26,179 | -48,767 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 25,056 | 69,107 | +44,051 |
| Manchester Airport | 19,372 | 47,080 | +27,708 |
| London Stansted Airport | 34,602 | 7,346 | -27,256 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 2,508 | 31,812 | +29,304 |
| East Midlands Airport | 29,135 | 3,662 | -25,473 |
| Southampton | 27,606 | 0 | -27,606 |
Quick facts
HS code: 780411
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lead sheets, strips, and foil that are very thin, with a thickness of 0.2 mm or less, often used for specialized applications