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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 7,400,355 |
| Italy | 5,586,909 |
| Netherlands | 5,454,975 |
| Turkey | 4,558,473 |
| China | 2,015,556 |
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 | 2,716,592 | 4,683,763 | +1,967,171 |
| Italy | 3,517,463 | 2,069,446 | -1,448,017 |
| Netherlands | 1,865,763 | 3,589,212 | +1,723,449 |
| Turkey | 2,357,368 | 2,201,105 | -156,263 |
| China | 916,320 | 1,099,236 | +182,916 |
| India | 300,450 | 701,788 | +401,338 |
| France | 249,455 | 116,948 | -132,507 |
| Ireland | 103,826 | 91,398 | -12,428 |
| United Arab Emirates | 165,156 | 0 | -165,156 |
| Qatar | 0 | 75,591 | +75,591 |
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 | 7,587,146 |
| Italy | 5,656,357 |
| Netherlands | 5,569,023 |
| Turkey | 4,558,473 |
| China | 1,935,376 |
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 | 2,774,158 | 4,812,988 | +2,038,830 |
| Italy | 3,586,911 | 2,069,446 | -1,517,465 |
| Netherlands | 1,873,205 | 3,695,818 | +1,822,613 |
| Turkey | 2,357,368 | 2,201,105 | -156,263 |
| China | 917,875 | 1,017,501 | +99,626 |
| India | 300,450 | 660,058 | +359,608 |
| United Arab Emirates | 165,156 | 0 | -165,156 |
| South Korea | 0 | 137,931 | +137,931 |
| Bulgaria | 126,516 | 0 | -126,516 |
| Ireland | 68,931 | 50,428 | -18,503 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -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) | 18,742,496 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,446,572 |
| Road transport | 550,637 |
| Air transport | 377,566 |
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) | 8,171,529 | 10,570,967 | +2,399,438 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,885,044 | 3,561,528 | -323,516 |
| Road transport | 11,197 | 539,440 | +528,243 |
| Air transport | 264,538 | 113,028 | -151,510 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 5,592,835 |
| Purfleet | 4,938,360 |
| Thamesport | 3,836,406 |
| Felixstowe | 2,677,874 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,670,988 |
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 | 1,914,275 | 3,678,560 | +1,764,285 |
| Purfleet | 2,992,275 | 1,946,085 | -1,046,190 |
| Thamesport | 2,364,861 | 1,471,545 | -893,316 |
| Felixstowe | 1,317,434 | 1,360,440 | +43,006 |
| Immingham Docks | 949,612 | 1,721,376 | +771,764 |
| Dover | 802,195 | 802,630 | +435 |
| Tyne | 259,731 | 1,290,421 | +1,030,690 |
| ZLC | 17,734 | 842,525 | +824,791 |
| Harwich | 152,667 | 572,564 | +419,897 |
| Killingholme | 658,971 | 12,978 | -645,993 |
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 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
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 | 96 |
| ALLIED COPPER ALLOYS LIMITED | 82 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 46 |
| NIGLON LIMITED | 29 |
| STURGE INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 25 |
| WIELAND NEMCO LTD. | 21 |
| ELEY GROUP LIMITED | 20 |
| RYMAC METALS LIMITED | 20 |
| BEARWARD ENGINEERING LIMITED | 20 |
| LINEAR TOOLS LIMITED | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 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 | 1,337,042 |
| Malta | 909,195 |
| Tunisia | 900,481 |
| Germany | 400,081 |
| Malaysia | 347,596 |
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 | 601,488 | 735,554 | +134,066 |
| Malta | 471,379 | 437,816 | -33,563 |
| Tunisia | 372,204 | 528,277 | +156,073 |
| Germany | 30,996 | 369,085 | +338,089 |
| Malaysia | 195,814 | 151,782 | -44,032 |
| Netherlands | 35,180 | 57,186 | +22,006 |
| Italy | 75,466 | 0 | -75,466 |
| Israel | 52,947 | 0 | -52,947 |
| Hungary | 17,900 | 30,471 | +12,571 |
| Denmark | 2,413 | 44,085 | +41,672 |
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) | 2,488,631 |
| Air transport | 1,219,152 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 771,771 |
| 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) | 1,051,928 | 1,436,703 | +384,775 |
| Air transport | 668,011 | 551,141 | -116,870 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 276,425 | 495,346 | +218,921 |
| 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 | 2,374,062 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,008,929 |
| Southampton | 515,521 |
| London Gateway Port | 230,945 |
| 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 | 942,150 | 1,431,912 | +489,762 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 603,410 | 405,519 | -197,891 |
| Southampton | 55,404 | 460,117 | +404,713 |
| London Gateway Port | 210,594 | 20,351 | -190,243 |
| ZLC | 35,949 | 71,340 | +35,391 |
| East Midlands Airport | 26,987 | 45,361 | +18,374 |
| Dover | 70,887 | 0 | -70,887 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,905 | 27,671 | +16,766 |
| Liverpool Docks | 20,587 | 0 | -20,587 |
| London | 17,557 | 0 | -17,557 |
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