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.
- 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 | 82,224,906 |
| Netherlands | 15,921,249 |
| France | 5,937,080 |
| United States | 3,997,931 |
| 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 | 41,695,047 | 40,529,859 | -1,165,188 |
| Netherlands | 9,509,456 | 6,411,793 | -3,097,663 |
| France | 1,045,971 | 4,891,109 | +3,845,138 |
| United States | 2,365,098 | 1,632,833 | -732,265 |
| Iceland | 613,162 | 282,500 | -330,662 |
| New Zealand | 446,595 | 235,307 | -211,288 |
| Switzerland | 229,274 | 237,806 | +8,532 |
| Malta | 445,317 | 0 | -445,317 |
| Peru | 360,951 | 0 | -360,951 |
| Belgium | 223,346 | 32,165 | -191,181 |
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 | 80,115,304 |
| Netherlands | 15,850,627 |
| France | 5,410,150 |
| United States | 3,997,931 |
| United Kingdom | 972,911 |
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 | 40,863,430 | 39,251,874 | -1,611,556 |
| Netherlands | 9,438,834 | 6,411,793 | -3,027,041 |
| France | 666,333 | 4,743,817 | +4,077,484 |
| United States | 2,365,098 | 1,632,833 | -732,265 |
| United Kingdom | 598,831 | 374,080 | -224,751 |
| Iceland | 613,162 | 282,500 | -330,662 |
| New Zealand | 446,595 | 235,307 | -211,288 |
| Malta | 445,317 | 0 | -445,317 |
| Peru | 360,951 | 0 | -360,951 |
| Belgium | 128,992 | 147,292 | +18,300 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 74,375,784 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,861,532 |
| Other | 2,109,602 |
| 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) | 36,540,397 | 37,835,387 | +1,294,990 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,866,707 | 15,994,825 | -3,871,882 |
| Other | 831,617 | 1,277,985 | +446,368 |
| 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 | 25,366,637 |
| Ayr Harbour | 19,009,499 |
| Liverpool Docks | 18,518,192 |
| Hull | 13,051,322 |
| Heysham | 12,439,064 |
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 | 12,014,319 | 13,352,318 | +1,337,999 |
| Ayr Harbour | 9,583,847 | 9,425,652 | -158,195 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,206,120 | 10,312,072 | +2,105,952 |
| Hull | 7,647,021 | 5,404,301 | -2,242,720 |
| Heysham | 6,850,664 | 5,588,400 | -1,262,264 |
| Dover | 794,615 | 4,663,577 | +3,868,962 |
| Southampton | 1,995,322 | 1,602,489 | -392,833 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,851,404 | 1,622,997 | -228,407 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,594,135 | 0 | -2,594,135 |
| 000 | 831,617 | 1,277,985 | +446,368 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 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 |
| C.F.BOOTH LIMITED | 45 |
| KAS METAL TRADING LTD | 45 |
| THE REMET COMPANY LIMITED | 40 |
| ASHVIN METALS LTD | 37 |
| EMR GROUP LIMITED | 35 |
| F.J. CHURCH & SONS LIMITED | 28 |
| 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+ | 12 |
| 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 | 713,500,889 |
| India | 133,619,724 |
| South Korea | 91,454,567 |
| Belgium | 84,592,545 |
| Spain | 70,212,236 |
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 | 266,412,139 | 447,088,750 | +180,676,611 |
| India | 70,076,888 | 63,542,836 | -6,534,052 |
| South Korea | 40,429,206 | 51,025,361 | +10,596,155 |
| Belgium | 45,833,356 | 38,759,189 | -7,074,167 |
| Spain | 17,038,127 | 53,174,109 | +36,135,982 |
| Greece | 30,395,082 | 30,058,382 | -336,700 |
| Japan | 19,577,802 | 23,979,844 | +4,402,042 |
| Thailand | 18,427,553 | 11,426,027 | -7,001,526 |
| Germany | 19,227,135 | 10,016,298 | -9,210,837 |
| France | 13,730,667 | 15,189,841 | +1,459,174 |
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) | 1,180,816,867 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 230,885,489 |
| 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) | 490,304,015 | 690,512,852 | +200,208,837 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 120,736,575 | 110,148,914 | -10,587,661 |
| Road transport | 3,732,805 | 131,122 | -3,601,683 |
| Air transport | 51,706 | 17,425 | -34,281 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 407,537,402 |
| London Gateway Port | 405,701,637 |
| Southampton | 107,009,088 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 97,103,205 |
| Liverpool Docks | 90,943,471 |
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 | 228,235,071 | 179,302,331 | -48,932,740 |
| London Gateway Port | 94,029,716 | 311,671,921 | +217,642,205 |
| Southampton | 62,989,833 | 44,019,255 | -18,970,578 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 58,799,276 | 38,303,929 | -20,495,347 |
| Liverpool Docks | 27,849,295 | 63,094,176 | +35,244,881 |
| Greenock | 39,232,222 | 31,357,715 | -7,874,507 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 11,137,013 | 32,470,163 | +21,333,150 |
| London | 15,843,541 | 25,970,629 | +10,127,088 |
| Tyne | 10,010,763 | 19,737,083 | +9,726,320 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 16,947,744 | 10,789,560 | -6,158,184 |
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