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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,498,800 |
| South Korea | 1,383,906 |
| China | 222,759 |
| India | 190,333 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 551,476 | 947,324 | +395,848 |
| South Korea | 839,125 | 544,781 | -294,344 |
| China | 87,103 | 135,656 | +48,553 |
| India | 181,503 | 8,830 | -172,673 |
| Italy | 60,441 | 76,972 | +16,531 |
| Germany | 74,771 | 10,358 | -64,413 |
| United States | 17,726 | 60,125 | +42,399 |
| Netherlands | 65,816 | 1,602 | -64,214 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 32,795 | +32,795 |
| Romania | 0 | 29,132 | +29,132 |
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 | 1,497,549 |
| South Korea | 1,324,634 |
| China | 282,031 |
| Italy | 203,229 |
| India | 194,213 |
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 | 550,225 | 947,324 | +397,099 |
| South Korea | 779,853 | 544,781 | -235,072 |
| China | 146,375 | 135,656 | -10,719 |
| Italy | 126,257 | 76,972 | -49,285 |
| India | 185,383 | 8,830 | -176,553 |
| United States | 33,173 | 60,125 | +26,952 |
| Germany | 79,763 | 11,960 | -67,803 |
| Romania | 0 | 43,617 | +43,617 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 32,795 | +32,795 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| 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 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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) | 1,917,591 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,430,716 |
| Air transport | 434,402 |
| 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) | 1,169,054 | 748,537 | -420,517 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 463,269 | 967,447 | +504,178 |
| Air transport | 279,204 | 155,198 | -124,006 |
| 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 | 493,634 |
| Felixstowe | 352,362 |
| Purfleet | 337,074 |
| Eurotunnel | 325,328 |
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 | 544,262 | 494,540 | -49,722 |
| Killingholme | 346,922 | 146,712 | -200,210 |
| Felixstowe | 146,034 | 206,328 | +60,294 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 337,074 | +337,074 |
| Eurotunnel | 25,012 | 300,316 | +275,304 |
| Liverpool Docks | 303,223 | 0 | -303,223 |
| Dover | 15,497 | 195,068 | +179,571 |
| London | 130,399 | 8,236 | -122,163 |
| Birmingham Airport | 94,867 | 40,869 | -53,998 |
| East Midlands Airport | 84,888 | 29,132 | -55,756 |
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 | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 893,175 |
| China | 864,740 |
| Malaysia | 373,086 |
| Italy | 120,430 |
| Saudi Arabia | 115,297 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 126,695 | 766,480 | +639,785 |
| China | 541,788 | 322,952 | -218,836 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 373,086 | +373,086 |
| Italy | 120,430 | 0 | -120,430 |
| Saudi Arabia | 109,442 | 5,855 | -103,587 |
| France | 48,832 | 38,368 | -10,464 |
| Spain | 0 | 63,900 | +63,900 |
| Mexico | 13,641 | 41,376 | +27,735 |
| United States | 38,272 | 6,994 | -31,278 |
| Portugal | 13,686 | 15,021 | +1,335 |
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) | 1,329,265 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,227,977 |
| Air transport | 199,727 |
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) | 672,866 | 656,399 | -16,467 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 302,788 | 925,189 | +622,401 |
| Air transport | 93,603 | 106,124 | +12,521 |
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 | 342,863 |
| East Midlands Airport | 89,453 |
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 | 276,079 | 901,733 | +625,654 |
| Southampton | 408,626 | 125,070 | -283,556 |
| London Gateway Port | 37,186 | 409,166 | +371,980 |
| Felixstowe | 227,054 | 115,809 | -111,245 |
| East Midlands Airport | 55,518 | 33,935 | -21,583 |
| ZLC | 14,890 | 48,742 | +33,852 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,178 | 15,566 | -1,612 |
| Holyhead | 17,562 | 4,377 | -13,185 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 12,905 | +12,905 |
| Harwich | 0 | 9,715 | +9,715 |
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)