Import/export HS code 740921: Copper sheets in coils
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 7,299,576 |
| Italy | 5,826,354 |
| Netherlands | 5,403,298 |
| Turkey | 4,783,248 |
| China | 2,083,525 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,597,510 | 4,702,066 | +2,104,556 |
| Italy | 3,502,440 | 2,323,914 | -1,178,526 |
| Netherlands | 2,025,984 | 3,377,314 | +1,351,330 |
| Turkey | 2,456,040 | 2,327,208 | -128,832 |
| China | 994,451 | 1,089,074 | +94,623 |
| India | 256,778 | 745,460 | +488,682 |
| France | 249,455 | 116,948 | -132,507 |
| United Arab Emirates | 291,442 | 0 | -291,442 |
| Ireland | 109,422 | 92,607 | -16,815 |
| XS | 0 | 88,979 | +88,979 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 7,490,975 |
| Italy | 5,895,802 |
| Netherlands | 5,516,293 |
| Turkey | 4,783,248 |
| China | 2,002,379 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,660,030 | 4,830,945 | +2,170,915 |
| Italy | 3,571,888 | 2,323,914 | -1,247,974 |
| Netherlands | 2,032,373 | 3,483,920 | +1,451,547 |
| Turkey | 2,456,040 | 2,327,208 | -128,832 |
| China | 994,451 | 1,007,928 | +13,477 |
| India | 256,778 | 703,730 | +446,952 |
| United Arab Emirates | 291,442 | 0 | -291,442 |
| South Korea | 0 | 137,931 | +137,931 |
| Bulgaria | 126,516 | 0 | -126,516 |
| Ireland | 71,128 | 50,428 | -20,700 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Lancashire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 18,706,763 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,887,167 |
| Road transport | 521,695 |
| Air transport | 509,659 |
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) | 8,243,693 | 10,463,070 | +2,219,377 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,949,668 | 3,937,499 | -12,169 |
| Road transport | 11,197 | 510,498 | +499,301 |
| Air transport | 418,879 | 90,780 | -328,099 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 5,533,503 |
| Purfleet | 5,177,805 |
| Thamesport | 4,251,928 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,796,638 |
| Felixstowe | 2,748,364 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 1,894,657 | 3,638,846 | +1,744,189 |
| Purfleet | 3,231,720 | 1,946,085 | -1,285,635 |
| Thamesport | 2,463,533 | 1,788,395 | -675,138 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,064,216 | 1,732,422 | +668,206 |
| Felixstowe | 1,352,428 | 1,395,936 | +43,508 |
| Dover | 811,431 | 785,278 | -26,153 |
| Tyne | 259,731 | 1,176,834 | +917,103 |
| Killingholme | 259,184 | 412,765 | +153,581 |
| ZLC | 17,734 | 651,778 | +634,044 |
| Harwich | 251,422 | 362,546 | +111,124 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KME SERVICE CENTRE UK LIMITED | 95 |
| ALLIED COPPER ALLOYS LIMITED | 81 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 45 |
| NIGLON LIMITED | 29 |
| STURGE INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 25 |
| WIELAND NEMCO LTD. | 21 |
| RYMAC METALS LIMITED | 20 |
| BEARWARD ENGINEERING LIMITED | 20 |
| ELEY GROUP LIMITED | 19 |
| LINEAR TOOLS LIMITED | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,417,854 |
| Tunisia | 888,835 |
| Malta | 876,475 |
| Germany | 476,312 |
| Malaysia | 368,329 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 655,757 | 762,097 | +106,340 |
| Tunisia | 361,511 | 527,324 | +165,813 |
| Malta | 465,788 | 410,687 | -55,101 |
| Germany | 96,724 | 379,588 | +282,864 |
| Malaysia | 205,890 | 162,439 | -43,451 |
| Netherlands | 26,648 | 60,360 | +33,712 |
| Italy | 75,466 | 0 | -75,466 |
| South Korea | 70,901 | 0 | -70,901 |
| Israel | 52,947 | 0 | -52,947 |
| Spain | 23,058 | 25,597 | +2,539 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,514,543 |
| Air transport | 1,385,855 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 790,289 |
| Road transport | 9,240 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,093,908 | 1,420,635 | +326,727 |
| Air transport | 795,745 | 590,110 | -205,635 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 279,263 | 511,026 | +231,763 |
| Road transport | 9,240 | 0 | -9,240 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,376,167 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,095,586 |
| Southampton | 522,729 |
| London Gateway Port | 257,133 |
| ZLC | 107,289 |
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 | 965,393 | 1,410,774 | +445,381 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 663,524 | 432,062 | -231,462 |
| Southampton | 62,612 | 460,117 | +397,505 |
| London Gateway Port | 206,224 | 50,909 | -155,315 |
| ZLC | 29,091 | 78,198 | +49,107 |
| Dover | 94,694 | 0 | -94,694 |
| East Midlands Airport | 30,564 | 50,929 | +20,365 |
| Manchester Airport | 70,901 | 0 | -70,901 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,905 | 27,671 | +16,766 |
| Liverpool Docks | 20,587 | 0 | -20,587 |
Quick facts
HS code: 740921
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Copper sheets rolled into coils, ideal for electrical and thermal applications