Import/export HS code 740311: Copper cathodes
Copper cathodes or parts of cathodes, used in electrical and industrial applications
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 122,489,157 |
| Germany | 3,941,932 |
| Netherlands | 1,666,071 |
| France | 282,894 |
| Bahrain | 218,147 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 73,459,382 | 49,029,775 | -24,429,607 |
| Germany | 236,531 | 3,705,401 | +3,468,870 |
| Netherlands | 220,608 | 1,445,463 | +1,224,855 |
| France | 81,634 | 201,260 | +119,626 |
| Bahrain | 0 | 218,147 | +218,147 |
| Slovakia | 103,739 | 0 | -103,739 |
| United States | 16,969 | 14,161 | -2,808 |
| China | 0 | 20,816 | +20,816 |
| Japan | 1,110 | 12,009 | +10,899 |
| San Marino | 7,543 | 0 | -7,543 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 124,076,597 |
| Germany | 3,941,932 |
| France | 281,107 |
| Bahrain | 218,147 |
| Slovakia | 103,739 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 73,653,156 | 50,423,441 | -23,229,715 |
| Germany | 236,531 | 3,705,401 | +3,468,870 |
| France | 81,634 | 199,473 | +117,839 |
| Bahrain | 0 | 218,147 | +218,147 |
| Slovakia | 103,739 | 0 | -103,739 |
| Netherlands | 26,834 | 58,469 | +31,635 |
| United States | 16,969 | 14,161 | -2,808 |
| China | 0 | 20,816 | +20,816 |
| Japan | 1,110 | 12,009 | +10,899 |
| San Marino | 7,543 | 0 | -7,543 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Kent | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 101,301,493 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,419,692 |
| Air transport | 62,730 |
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) | 55,113,838 | 46,187,655 | -8,926,183 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,991,847 | 8,427,845 | -10,564,002 |
| Air transport | 21,831 | 40,899 | +19,068 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 85,649,132 |
| Dover | 15,579,455 |
| Felixstowe | 11,382,210 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,439,749 |
| Killingholme | 2,687,841 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 49,682,371 | 35,966,761 | -13,715,610 |
| Dover | 14,076,780 | 1,502,675 | -12,574,105 |
| Felixstowe | 546,303 | 10,835,907 | +10,289,604 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,520,474 | 1,919,275 | -6,601,199 |
| Killingholme | 102,364 | 2,585,477 | +2,483,113 |
| Eurotunnel | 950,671 | 514,768 | -435,903 |
| Purfleet | 182,755 | 1,222,406 | +1,039,651 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,745 | 49,705 | +29,960 |
| London Stansted Airport | 15,452 | 17,226 | +1,774 |
| Harwich | 1,932 | 18,526 | +16,594 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 5 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
| 2025-06 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MUELLER EUROPE LIMITED | 40 |
| WILLIAM ROWLAND LIMITED | 26 |
| UK GRID SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 19 |
| C.F.BOOTH LIMITED | 12 |
| METALOR TECHNOLOGIES (UK) LTD | 8 |
| IST POWER LIMITED | 7 |
| WINDER POWER LIMITED | 4 |
| BOLUDA TOWAGE SMS LIMITED | 3 |
| HI-WIRE LIMITED | 3 |
| TECHNETIX LIMITED | 3 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Malaysia | 216,777 |
| United States | 51,486 |
| Taiwan | 42,756 |
| France | 30,629 |
| Algeria | 28,700 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | 0 | 216,777 | +216,777 |
| United States | 40,387 | 11,099 | -29,288 |
| Taiwan | 42,756 | 0 | -42,756 |
| France | 0 | 30,629 | +30,629 |
| Algeria | 28,700 | 0 | -28,700 |
| China | 0 | 19,243 | +19,243 |
| Montenegro | 5,855 | 0 | -5,855 |
| Portugal | 5,538 | 0 | -5,538 |
| Sweden | 5,514 | 0 | -5,514 |
| XS | 0 | 5,468 | +5,468 |
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) | 259,533 |
| Air transport | 100,088 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 60,652 |
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) | 42,756 | 216,777 | +174,021 |
| Air transport | 56,095 | 43,993 | -12,102 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 34,555 | 26,097 | -8,458 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 216,777 |
| ZLC | 84,373 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 60,652 |
| Southampton | 42,756 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,869 |
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 | 0 | 216,777 | +216,777 |
| ZLC | 44,031 | 40,342 | -3,689 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 34,555 | 26,097 | -8,458 |
| Southampton | 42,756 | 0 | -42,756 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,869 | 1,000 | -8,869 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 2,651 | +2,651 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,195 | 0 | -2,195 |
Quick facts
HS code: 740311
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Copper cathodes or parts of cathodes, used in electrical and industrial applications