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 | 1,412,408 |
| Germany | 904,336 |
| France | 280,036 |
| China | 94,568 |
| Italy | 35,902 |
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 | 632,860 | 779,548 | +146,688 |
| Germany | 434,231 | 470,105 | +35,874 |
| France | 177,251 | 102,785 | -74,466 |
| China | 10,151 | 84,417 | +74,266 |
| Italy | 35,902 | 0 | -35,902 |
| Poland | 1,729 | 31,698 | +29,969 |
| United States | 6,110 | 16,267 | +10,157 |
| India | 16,013 | 0 | -16,013 |
| Spain | 1,341 | 4,709 | +3,368 |
| 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 | 887,390 |
| Ireland | 490,289 |
| United States | 270,695 |
| Italy | 138,974 |
| China | 94,568 |
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 | 464,870 | 422,520 | -42,350 |
| Ireland | 180,717 | 309,572 | +128,855 |
| United States | 122,495 | 148,200 | +25,705 |
| Italy | 66,129 | 72,845 | +6,716 |
| China | 10,151 | 84,417 | +74,266 |
| Poland | 1,729 | 31,698 | +29,969 |
| India | 16,013 | 0 | -16,013 |
| Denmark | 5,477 | 0 | -5,477 |
| Spain | 1,341 | 2,674 | +1,333 |
| 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 | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| 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) | 1,024,717 |
| Other | 867,717 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 779,652 |
| Air transport | 138,508 |
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) | 498,346 | 526,371 | +28,025 |
| Other | 452,143 | 415,574 | -36,569 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 327,835 | 451,817 | +123,982 |
| Air transport | 42,741 | 95,767 | +53,026 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 867,717 |
| Dover | 821,437 |
| Fishguard | 339,344 |
| Eurotunnel | 144,292 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 119,994 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 452,143 | 415,574 | -36,569 |
| Dover | 438,560 | 382,877 | -55,683 |
| Fishguard | 107,684 | 231,660 | +123,976 |
| Eurotunnel | 91,780 | 52,512 | -39,268 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 68,965 | 51,029 | -17,936 |
| Birmingham Airport | 31,543 | 72,845 | +41,302 |
| Holyhead | 7,591 | 79,770 | +72,179 |
| Liverpool Docks | 24,423 | 52,550 | +28,127 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,540 | 59,229 | +57,689 |
| Milford | 41,981 | 0 | -41,981 |
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
|
4 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 1 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
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+ | 6 |
| 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 | 372,138 |
| United Arab Emirates | 230,485 |
| Saudi Arabia | 134,433 |
| Italy | 94,224 |
| India | 82,529 |
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 | 58,509 | 313,629 | +255,120 |
| United Arab Emirates | 142,875 | 87,610 | -55,265 |
| Saudi Arabia | 81,677 | 52,756 | -28,921 |
| Italy | 79,276 | 14,948 | -64,328 |
| India | 12,203 | 70,326 | +58,123 |
| Qatar | 27,789 | 26,670 | -1,119 |
| Germany | 15,111 | 7,419 | -7,692 |
| United States | 11,714 | 9,850 | -1,864 |
| Hungary | 13,188 | 0 | -13,188 |
| Taiwan | 10,729 | 0 | -10,729 |
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 | 96,404 |
| China | 26,587 |
| Ireland | 15,709 |
| France | 967 |
| 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 | 44,533 | 51,871 | +7,338 |
| China | 3,019 | 23,568 | +20,549 |
| Ireland | 3,727 | 11,982 | +8,255 |
| France | 195 | 772 | +577 |
| Turkey | 40 | 186 | +146 |
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) | 331,244 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 308,161 |
| Air transport | 282,787 |
| Other | 166,315 |
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) | 108,385 | 222,859 | +114,474 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 193,890 | 114,271 | -79,619 |
| Air transport | 126,513 | 156,274 | +29,761 |
| Other | 56,840 | 109,475 | +52,635 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 268,483 |
| Liverpool Docks | 204,406 |
| 000 | 166,315 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 101,125 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 92,324 |
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 | 161,032 | 107,451 | -53,581 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,252 | 199,154 | +193,902 |
| 000 | 56,840 | 109,475 | +52,635 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 82,420 | 18,705 | -63,715 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,147 | 72,177 | +52,030 |
| Manchester Airport | 34,213 | 27,430 | -6,783 |
| London Stansted Airport | 33,437 | 7,346 | -26,091 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 2,508 | 31,812 | +29,304 |
| Southampton | 27,606 | 0 | -27,606 |
| Newcastle Airport | 18,848 | 0 | -18,848 |
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