Import/export HS code 74040010: Waste and scrap of refined copper
High-quality copper waste and scraps from purified copper, often used in recycling
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.
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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 | 83,127,549 |
| Netherlands | 15,777,530 |
| France | 6,360,680 |
| United States | 3,899,779 |
| Iceland | 895,662 |
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 | 42,078,930 | 41,048,619 | -1,030,311 |
| Netherlands | 9,316,149 | 6,461,381 | -2,854,768 |
| France | 1,371,538 | 4,989,142 | +3,617,604 |
| United States | 3,048,740 | 851,039 | -2,197,701 |
| Iceland | 613,162 | 282,500 | -330,662 |
| New Zealand | 452,930 | 173,137 | -279,793 |
| Belgium | 223,346 | 223,669 | +323 |
| Peru | 360,951 | 0 | -360,951 |
| Switzerland | 115,000 | 237,806 | +122,806 |
| Malta | 334,951 | 0 | -334,951 |
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 | 80,870,266 |
| Netherlands | 15,736,184 |
| France | 5,843,831 |
| United States | 3,899,779 |
| United Kingdom | 1,059,037 |
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 | 41,281,709 | 39,588,557 | -1,693,152 |
| Netherlands | 9,274,803 | 6,461,381 | -2,813,422 |
| France | 1,001,981 | 4,841,850 | +3,839,869 |
| United States | 3,048,740 | 851,039 | -2,197,701 |
| United Kingdom | 491,232 | 567,805 | +76,573 |
| Iceland | 613,162 | 282,500 | -330,662 |
| New Zealand | 452,930 | 173,137 | -279,793 |
| Peru | 360,951 | 0 | -360,951 |
| Malta | 334,951 | 0 | -334,951 |
| Mexico | 0 | 272,838 | +272,838 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
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 | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 75,540,402 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,495,780 |
| Other | 2,257,283 |
| Air transport | 7,345 |
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) | 36,835,243 | 38,705,159 | +1,869,916 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,536,662 | 14,959,118 | -5,577,544 |
| Other | 797,221 | 1,460,062 | +662,841 |
| Air transport | 7,345 | 0 | -7,345 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 26,141,807 |
| Ayr Harbour | 19,754,624 |
| Liverpool Docks | 18,962,744 |
| Hull | 13,114,196 |
| Heysham | 11,985,020 |
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 | 11,630,000 | 14,511,807 | +2,881,807 |
| Ayr Harbour | 10,525,290 | 9,229,334 | -1,295,956 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,625,079 | 10,337,665 | +1,712,586 |
| Hull | 7,624,130 | 5,490,066 | -2,134,064 |
| Heysham | 6,990,388 | 4,994,632 | -1,995,756 |
| Dover | 1,005,908 | 4,761,610 | +3,755,702 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,710,264 | 1,778,324 | +68,060 |
| Southampton | 2,419,648 | 1,024,176 | -1,395,472 |
| 000 | 797,221 | 1,460,062 | +662,841 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,847,140 | 0 | -1,847,140 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 6 |
| Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 2 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| UNIMETALS RECYCLING (UK) LIMITED | 47 |
| KAS METAL TRADING LTD | 46 |
| C.F.BOOTH LIMITED | 45 |
| THE REMET COMPANY LIMITED | 41 |
| ASHVIN METALS LTD | 37 |
| EMR GROUP LIMITED | 36 |
| F.J. CHURCH & SONS LIMITED | 29 |
| BLANCOMET RECYCLING UK LIMITED | 24 |
| H RIPLEY & CO. LIMITED | 22 |
| WIELAND METALS BIRMINGHAM LTD. | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 714,019,578 |
| India | 136,503,842 |
| South Korea | 92,561,150 |
| Belgium | 87,016,378 |
| Spain | 72,846,317 |
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 | 260,766,282 | 453,253,296 | +192,487,014 |
| India | 71,156,380 | 65,347,462 | -5,808,918 |
| South Korea | 40,645,639 | 51,915,511 | +11,269,872 |
| Belgium | 48,074,314 | 38,942,064 | -9,132,250 |
| Spain | 16,841,319 | 56,004,998 | +39,163,679 |
| Greece | 29,504,242 | 32,435,418 | +2,931,176 |
| Japan | 19,809,217 | 26,795,434 | +6,986,217 |
| Thailand | 19,214,989 | 10,765,819 | -8,449,170 |
| France | 12,334,995 | 16,534,515 | +4,199,520 |
| Taiwan | 12,951,723 | 15,416,711 | +2,464,988 |
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) | 1,189,690,339 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 237,949,239 |
| Road transport | 3,863,927 |
| Air transport | 69,131 |
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) | 482,117,459 | 707,572,880 | +225,455,421 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 123,318,197 | 114,631,042 | -8,687,155 |
| Road transport | 3,732,805 | 131,122 | -3,601,683 |
| Air transport | 52,806 | 16,325 | -36,481 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 430,095,099 |
| Felixstowe | 393,578,230 |
| Southampton | 103,864,734 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 97,968,112 |
| Liverpool Docks | 91,616,883 |
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 | 103,254,364 | 326,840,735 | +223,586,371 |
| Felixstowe | 220,170,357 | 173,407,873 | -46,762,484 |
| Southampton | 54,808,446 | 49,056,288 | -5,752,158 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 57,578,844 | 40,389,268 | -17,189,576 |
| Liverpool Docks | 27,199,250 | 64,417,633 | +37,218,383 |
| Greenock | 40,876,537 | 32,758,176 | -8,118,361 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 10,810,681 | 35,376,164 | +24,565,483 |
| London | 17,503,612 | 26,304,024 | +8,800,412 |
| Tyne | 10,505,758 | 18,832,295 | +8,326,537 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 17,862,879 | 10,094,105 | -7,768,774 |
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