Import/export HS code 7405: Copper alloys
Mixed metals containing copper, like brass (copper and zinc) or bronze (copper and tin)
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 1,462,036 |
| Belgium | 1,449,748 |
| China | 225,406 |
| India | 188,774 |
| Italy | 137,413 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 835,838 | 626,198 | -209,640 |
| Belgium | 515,008 | 934,740 | +419,732 |
| China | 92,017 | 133,389 | +41,372 |
| India | 181,503 | 7,271 | -174,232 |
| Italy | 60,441 | 76,972 | +16,531 |
| Germany | 69,303 | 15,826 | -53,477 |
| United States | 18,441 | 64,523 | +46,082 |
| Netherlands | 65,816 | 1,602 | -64,214 |
| Romania | 0 | 29,132 | +29,132 |
| France | 7,621 | 17,207 | +9,586 |
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 | 1,448,497 |
| South Korea | 1,402,764 |
| China | 284,678 |
| Italy | 203,229 |
| India | 192,654 |
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 | 513,757 | 934,740 | +420,983 |
| South Korea | 833,360 | 569,404 | -263,956 |
| China | 94,495 | 190,183 | +95,688 |
| Italy | 126,257 | 76,972 | -49,285 |
| India | 185,383 | 7,271 | -178,112 |
| United States | 33,888 | 64,523 | +30,635 |
| Germany | 74,295 | 17,428 | -56,867 |
| Romania | 0 | 42,382 | +42,382 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 16,349 | +16,349 |
| United Kingdom | 9,597 | 6,542 | -3,055 |
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 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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) | 1,977,742 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,377,019 |
| Air transport | 444,429 |
| Other | 6,542 |
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) | 1,162,592 | 815,150 | -347,442 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 441,252 | 935,767 | +494,515 |
| Air transport | 267,188 | 177,241 | -89,947 |
| Other | 0 | 6,542 | +6,542 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,038,802 |
| Killingholme | 565,769 |
| Liverpool Docks | 431,594 |
| Eurotunnel | 324,211 |
| Felixstowe | 281,849 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 412,604 | 626,198 | +213,594 |
| Killingholme | 353,857 | 211,912 | -141,945 |
| Liverpool Docks | 431,594 | 0 | -431,594 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 324,211 | +324,211 |
| Felixstowe | 146,034 | 135,815 | -10,219 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 213,594 | +213,594 |
| Dover | 11,557 | 197,773 | +186,216 |
| London | 130,399 | 8,236 | -122,163 |
| Birmingham Airport | 94,867 | 40,869 | -53,998 |
| East Midlands Airport | 87,476 | 31,458 | -56,018 |
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 | 6 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 2 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
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+ | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 918,274 |
| Germany | 892,639 |
| Malaysia | 373,086 |
| Saudi Arabia | 121,912 |
| Italy | 120,430 |
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 | 548,062 | 370,212 | -177,850 |
| Germany | 122,608 | 770,031 | +647,423 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 373,086 | +373,086 |
| Saudi Arabia | 116,057 | 5,855 | -110,202 |
| Italy | 120,430 | 0 | -120,430 |
| France | 39,580 | 47,620 | +8,040 |
| Spain | 0 | 63,900 | +63,900 |
| Mexico | 13,641 | 38,753 | +25,112 |
| United States | 38,272 | 6,994 | -31,278 |
| Ireland | 29,276 | 2,649 | -26,627 |
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) | 1,392,231 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,234,907 |
| Air transport | 194,928 |
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) | 693,564 | 698,667 | +5,103 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 302,856 | 932,051 | +629,195 |
| Air transport | 90,289 | 104,639 | +14,350 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,177,812 |
| Southampton | 533,696 |
| London Gateway Port | 446,352 |
| Felixstowe | 394,780 |
| East Midlands Airport | 90,356 |
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 | 265,759 | 912,053 | +646,294 |
| Southampton | 408,626 | 125,070 | -283,556 |
| London Gateway Port | 37,186 | 409,166 | +371,980 |
| Felixstowe | 238,320 | 156,460 | -81,860 |
| East Midlands Airport | 45,589 | 44,767 | -822 |
| ZLC | 14,890 | 38,519 | +23,629 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,178 | 15,566 | -1,612 |
| Holyhead | 29,276 | 2,649 | -26,627 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,432 | 12,905 | +3,473 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,469 | 0 | -11,469 |
Quick facts
HS code: 7405
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Mixed metals containing copper, like brass (copper and zinc) or bronze (copper and tin)