Import/export HS code 740322: Bronze (copper-tin alloys)
Copper mixed with tin, forming bronze, used in sculptures, bearings, and tools
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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 | 10,462,120 |
| Germany | 3,718,068 |
| France | 3,311,435 |
| Netherlands | 860,065 |
| United States | 671,407 |
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 | 5,708,202 | 4,753,918 | -954,284 |
| Germany | 2,079,539 | 1,638,529 | -441,010 |
| France | 1,378,288 | 1,933,147 | +554,859 |
| Netherlands | 673,359 | 186,706 | -486,653 |
| United States | 261,423 | 409,984 | +148,561 |
| India | 194,969 | 313,043 | +118,074 |
| Portugal | 142,704 | 166,851 | +24,147 |
| Italy | 170,176 | 25,676 | -144,500 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 155,833 | +155,833 |
| Turkey | 37,131 | 88,271 | +51,140 |
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 | 13,379,462 |
| Germany | 3,770,533 |
| United States | 654,552 |
| India | 538,446 |
| Netherlands | 509,300 |
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 | 6,793,986 | 6,585,476 | -208,510 |
| Germany | 2,117,683 | 1,652,850 | -464,833 |
| United States | 242,428 | 412,124 | +169,696 |
| India | 209,731 | 328,715 | +118,984 |
| Netherlands | 436,269 | 73,031 | -363,238 |
| France | 302,896 | 76,473 | -226,423 |
| Portugal | 142,704 | 198,984 | +56,280 |
| Italy | 170,176 | 36,116 | -134,060 |
| Turkey | 57,131 | 111,653 | +54,522 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 155,833 | +155,833 |
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 | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
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 | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 3 | +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) | 11,712,696 |
| Air transport | 5,165,967 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,137,946 |
| Other | 527,153 |
| Road transport | 30,422 |
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) | 5,211,757 | 6,500,939 | +1,289,182 |
| Air transport | 2,629,918 | 2,536,049 | -93,869 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,538,973 | 598,973 | -1,940,000 |
| Other | 408,075 | 119,078 | -288,997 |
| Road transport | 18,437 | 11,985 | -6,452 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 9,637,671 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,989,009 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,384,186 |
| Felixstowe | 933,158 |
| Immingham Docks | 754,449 |
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 | 4,575,448 | 5,062,223 | +486,775 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,970,861 | 2,018,148 | +47,287 |
| Eurotunnel | 860,919 | 523,267 | -337,652 |
| Felixstowe | 421,425 | 511,733 | +90,308 |
| Immingham Docks | 381,720 | 372,729 | -8,991 |
| Newhaven | 449,627 | 201,842 | -247,785 |
| Hull | 416,227 | 158,386 | -257,841 |
| 000 | 408,075 | 119,078 | -288,997 |
| London Stansted Airport | 160,418 | 211,808 | +51,390 |
| East Midlands Airport | 180,942 | 100,056 | -80,886 |
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 | 23 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 12 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 11 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 8 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 18 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
| 2025-07 | 12 |
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+ | 31 |
| 1m-15m | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 4,029,992 |
| Germany | 1,019,158 |
| France | 531,386 |
| United States | 411,891 |
| Malaysia | 260,569 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,506,649 | 1,523,343 | -983,306 |
| Germany | 472,679 | 546,479 | +73,800 |
| France | 142,824 | 388,562 | +245,738 |
| United States | 299,592 | 112,299 | -187,293 |
| Malaysia | 254,412 | 6,157 | -248,255 |
| Ireland | 110,121 | 96,329 | -13,792 |
| China | 168,491 | 33,408 | -135,083 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,210 | 180,587 | +178,377 |
| India | 110,597 | 22,153 | -88,444 |
| United Arab Emirates | 24,349 | 65,065 | +40,716 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 108,016 |
| XU | 21,637 |
| Germany | 18,656 |
| France | 6,425 |
| Turkey | 2,371 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 73,130 | 34,886 | -38,244 |
| XU | 1,513 | 20,124 | +18,611 |
| Germany | 8,575 | 10,081 | +1,506 |
| France | 1,518 | 4,907 | +3,389 |
| Turkey | 848 | 1,523 | +675 |
| Austria | 1,549 | 0 | -1,549 |
| XI | 686 | 756 | +70 |
| India | 0 | 875 | +875 |
| Norway | 0 | 541 | +541 |
| Italy | 0 | 424 | +424 |
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) | 3,573,389 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,758,810 |
| Air transport | 1,313,228 |
| Other | 162,182 |
| Road transport | 10,390 |
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) | 2,198,446 | 1,374,943 | -823,503 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,394,397 | 1,364,413 | -29,984 |
| Air transport | 806,811 | 506,417 | -300,394 |
| Other | 87,819 | 74,363 | -13,456 |
| Road transport | 10,390 | 0 | -10,390 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,035,777 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,050,611 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 525,081 |
| East Midlands Airport | 464,610 |
| London Gateway Port | 410,260 |
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 | 2,120,289 | 915,488 | -1,204,801 |
| Immingham Docks | 952,832 | 1,097,779 | +144,947 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 354,486 | 170,595 | -183,891 |
| East Midlands Airport | 292,368 | 172,242 | -120,126 |
| London Gateway Port | 175,354 | 234,906 | +59,552 |
| Felixstowe | 242,796 | 27,020 | -215,776 |
| ZLC | 98,081 | 108,245 | +10,164 |
| 000 | 87,819 | 74,363 | -13,456 |
| London | 0 | 156,691 | +156,691 |
| Dover | 39,762 | 105,299 | +65,537 |
Quick facts
HS code: 740322
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Copper mixed with tin, forming bronze, used in sculptures, bearings, and tools