Import/export HS code 74040010: Waste and scrap of refined copper
High-quality copper waste and scraps from purified copper, often used in recycling
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 110,385,486 |
| Netherlands | 47,614,689 |
| Germany | 17,245,357 |
| France | 8,644,053 |
| United States | 4,744,939 |
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 | 55,776,911 | 54,608,575 | -1,168,336 |
| Netherlands | 32,981,592 | 14,633,097 | -18,348,495 |
| Germany | 9,184,594 | 8,060,763 | -1,123,831 |
| France | 3,453,484 | 5,190,569 | +1,737,085 |
| United States | 3,581,848 | 1,163,091 | -2,418,757 |
| Iceland | 1,146,776 | 900,667 | -246,109 |
| Belgium | 1,183,463 | 615,132 | -568,331 |
| Italy | 889,160 | 846,403 | -42,757 |
| Mexico | 1,080,282 | 575,446 | -504,836 |
| Kenya | 418,589 | 680,983 | +262,394 |
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 | 105,183,277 |
| Netherlands | 46,808,261 |
| Germany | 17,182,376 |
| France | 6,983,859 |
| United States | 5,413,806 |
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 | 53,372,011 | 51,811,266 | -1,560,745 |
| Netherlands | 32,349,739 | 14,458,522 | -17,891,217 |
| Germany | 9,188,198 | 7,994,178 | -1,194,020 |
| France | 1,649,327 | 5,334,532 | +3,685,205 |
| United States | 3,581,848 | 1,831,958 | -1,749,890 |
| Belgium | 2,272,307 | 216,493 | -2,055,814 |
| Iceland | 1,146,776 | 900,667 | -246,109 |
| Italy | 990,278 | 846,403 | -143,875 |
| United Kingdom | 1,004,384 | 776,774 | -227,610 |
| Mexico | 1,080,282 | 272,838 | -807,444 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| South East Wales | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 148,983,557 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 48,482,895 |
| Other | 5,202,209 |
| Air transport | 119,317 |
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) | 83,999,442 | 64,984,115 | -19,015,327 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,010,649 | 21,472,246 | -5,538,403 |
| Other | 2,404,900 | 2,797,309 | +392,409 |
| Air transport | 81,348 | 37,969 | -43,379 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 33,280,029 |
| Liverpool Docks | 29,300,761 |
| Hull | 27,920,807 |
| Dover | 25,663,498 |
| Ayr Harbour | 20,856,213 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 14,779,779 | 18,500,250 | +3,720,471 |
| Liverpool Docks | 14,154,048 | 15,146,713 | +992,665 |
| Hull | 20,786,183 | 7,134,624 | -13,651,559 |
| Dover | 11,961,215 | 13,702,283 | +1,741,068 |
| Ayr Harbour | 11,007,914 | 9,848,299 | -1,159,615 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,957,972 | 6,579,362 | -5,378,610 |
| Heysham | 8,821,239 | 6,885,383 | -1,935,856 |
| Felixstowe | 4,628,917 | 1,777,895 | -2,851,022 |
| 000 | 2,404,900 | 2,797,309 | +392,409 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,860,666 | 2,156,095 | +295,429 |
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 | 25 |
| Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery | 14 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 13 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ACCREDITED PROCESSED METALS LIMITED | 106 |
| C.F.BOOTH LIMITED | 93 |
| UNIMETALS RECYCLING (UK) LIMITED | 57 |
| THE REMET COMPANY LIMITED | 48 |
| KAS METAL TRADING LTD | 48 |
| EMR GROUP LIMITED | 43 |
| ASHVIN METALS LTD | 39 |
| R.M. EASDALE & COMPANY LIMITED | 34 |
| WIELAND NEMCO LTD. | 32 |
| F.J. CHURCH & SONS LIMITED | 29 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,171,420,171 |
| India | 270,096,061 |
| Germany | 184,078,672 |
| Belgium | 180,471,821 |
| Japan | 150,550,017 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 540,586,134 | 630,834,037 | +90,247,903 |
| India | 130,944,050 | 139,152,011 | +8,207,961 |
| Germany | 90,347,637 | 93,731,035 | +3,383,398 |
| Belgium | 95,856,254 | 84,615,567 | -11,240,687 |
| Japan | 94,239,892 | 56,310,125 | -37,929,767 |
| South Korea | 60,619,680 | 67,526,925 | +6,907,245 |
| Spain | 51,643,133 | 72,295,453 | +20,652,320 |
| Greece | 53,861,897 | 36,356,335 | -17,505,562 |
| France | 32,398,367 | 28,019,540 | -4,378,827 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 26,717,326 | 18,771,601 | -7,945,725 |
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 | 2,134,203 |
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 | 700,505 | 1,433,698 | +733,193 |
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) | 1,983,552,789 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 662,401,920 |
| Road transport | 3,922,669 |
| Other | 2,134,203 |
| Air transport | 155,689 |
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) | 934,007,804 | 1,049,544,985 | +115,537,181 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 382,199,577 | 280,202,343 | -101,997,234 |
| Road transport | 3,791,547 | 131,122 | -3,660,425 |
| Other | 700,505 | 1,433,698 | +733,193 |
| Air transport | 125,847 | 29,842 | -96,005 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 853,113,688 |
| London Gateway Port | 653,820,507 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 235,750,470 |
| Liverpool Docks | 171,177,331 |
| Southampton | 148,121,404 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 581,134,099 | 271,979,589 | -309,154,510 |
| London Gateway Port | 165,251,379 | 488,569,128 | +323,317,749 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 124,907,525 | 110,842,945 | -14,064,580 |
| Liverpool Docks | 69,847,673 | 101,329,658 | +31,481,985 |
| Southampton | 77,699,705 | 70,421,699 | -7,278,006 |
| Immingham Docks | 62,876,613 | 62,532,812 | -343,801 |
| Greenock | 44,171,427 | 36,722,711 | -7,448,716 |
| London | 37,775,027 | 42,588,443 | +4,813,416 |
| Tyne | 32,462,331 | 23,636,044 | -8,826,287 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 13,432,803 | 36,862,245 | +23,429,442 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 74040010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: High-quality copper waste and scraps from purified copper, often used in recycling