Import/export HS code 740929: Various copper sheets
Copper sheets not in coils, used in construction, electronics, and art
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 | 13,551,721 |
| Italy | 4,110,429 |
| France | 3,080,520 |
| Bulgaria | 1,794,962 |
| Netherlands | 891,203 |
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 | 6,911,611 | 6,640,110 | -271,501 |
| Italy | 2,055,250 | 2,055,179 | -71 |
| France | 2,012,193 | 1,068,327 | -943,866 |
| Bulgaria | 370,714 | 1,424,248 | +1,053,534 |
| Netherlands | 479,884 | 411,319 | -68,565 |
| Switzerland | 258,007 | 103,146 | -154,861 |
| China | 140,285 | 178,288 | +38,003 |
| Poland | 136,135 | 125,164 | -10,971 |
| Belgium | 117,620 | 79,284 | -38,336 |
| United States | 46,608 | 36,271 | -10,337 |
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 | 12,097,357 |
| Italy | 4,351,656 |
| Bulgaria | 4,258,438 |
| China | 374,740 |
| Switzerland | 363,223 |
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 | 6,717,414 | 5,379,943 | -1,337,471 |
| Italy | 2,290,503 | 2,061,153 | -229,350 |
| Bulgaria | 2,181,678 | 2,076,760 | -104,918 |
| China | 168,815 | 205,925 | +37,110 |
| Switzerland | 260,077 | 103,146 | -156,931 |
| Poland | 136,135 | 125,164 | -10,971 |
| United Kingdom | 1,703 | 196,648 | +194,945 |
| Belgium | 101,103 | 67,764 | -33,339 |
| France | 8,420 | 128,189 | +119,769 |
| Netherlands | 65,205 | 66,528 | +1,323 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 14 |
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 |
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 | 12 | 8 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 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) | 21,328,848 |
| Road transport | 3,384,035 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,468,772 |
| Air transport | 623,595 |
| Other | 3,478 |
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) | 11,665,897 | 9,662,951 | -2,002,946 |
| Road transport | 1,679,583 | 1,704,452 | +24,869 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 856,032 | 612,740 | -243,292 |
| Air transport | 296,039 | 327,556 | +31,517 |
| Other | 1,628 | 1,850 | +222 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 9,011,710 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,990,910 |
| ZLC | 3,777,511 |
| Purfleet | 3,134,230 |
| Felixstowe | 2,894,933 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 4,647,416 | 4,364,294 | -283,122 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,982,177 | 2,008,733 | -973,444 |
| ZLC | 2,073,059 | 1,704,452 | -368,607 |
| Purfleet | 1,459,568 | 1,674,662 | +215,094 |
| Felixstowe | 1,729,054 | 1,165,879 | -563,175 |
| Harwich | 179,982 | 332,799 | +152,817 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 493,182 | 10,351 | -482,831 |
| Eurotunnel | 81,143 | 376,545 | +295,402 |
| East Midlands Airport | 176,143 | 211,875 | +35,732 |
| Killingholme | 349,505 | 0 | -349,505 |
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 | 18 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 16 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RENISHAW P L C | 84 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 84 |
| WIELAND NEMCO LTD. | 47 |
| METAL AGENCIES LIMITED | 43 |
| HOLME DODSWORTH METALS LIMITED | 38 |
| KME SERVICE CENTRE UK LIMITED | 34 |
| S & D (NON-FERROUS STOCKHOLDERS) LIMITED | 31 |
| TUBESHEET LIMITED | 29 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 26 |
| UEI FINE CUT LIMITED | 26 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 32 |
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,256,407 |
| Sweden | 947,625 |
| Romania | 534,288 |
| Germany | 468,833 |
| Italy | 371,851 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 689,563 | 566,844 | -122,719 |
| Sweden | 517,465 | 430,160 | -87,305 |
| Romania | 291,564 | 242,724 | -48,840 |
| Germany | 199,972 | 268,861 | +68,889 |
| Italy | 159,462 | 212,389 | +52,927 |
| Ireland | 176,379 | 121,928 | -54,451 |
| United States | 156,243 | 92,178 | -64,065 |
| Taiwan | 179,832 | 0 | -179,832 |
| Slovenia | 77,947 | 96,261 | +18,314 |
| Poland | 102,741 | 37,817 | -64,924 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 45,269 |
| Germany | 2,578 |
| Austria | 739 |
| XI | 62 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 25,806 | 19,463 | -6,343 |
| Germany | 821 | 1,757 | +936 |
| Austria | 739 | 0 | -739 |
| XI | 0 | 62 | +62 |
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) | 3,814,338 |
| Air transport | 1,362,451 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 555,872 |
| Other | 103,138 |
| Road transport | 18,285 |
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) | 1,985,545 | 1,828,793 | -156,752 |
| Air transport | 758,044 | 604,407 | -153,637 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 417,254 | 138,618 | -278,636 |
| Other | 69,067 | 34,071 | -34,996 |
| Road transport | 18,285 | 0 | -18,285 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,100,514 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,021,679 |
| Dover | 584,966 |
| East Midlands Airport | 416,296 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 356,785 |
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 | 1,102,527 | 997,987 | -104,540 |
| Immingham Docks | 518,362 | 503,317 | -15,045 |
| Dover | 368,354 | 216,612 | -151,742 |
| East Midlands Airport | 253,037 | 163,259 | -89,778 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 158,232 | 198,553 | +40,321 |
| ZLC | 182,177 | 83,596 | -98,581 |
| London Gateway Port | 172,750 | 74,949 | -97,801 |
| Southampton | 115,785 | 52,524 | -63,261 |
| Holyhead | 88,011 | 75,924 | -12,087 |
| Birmingham Airport | 99,459 | 8,106 | -91,353 |
Quick facts
HS code: 740929
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Copper sheets not in coils, used in construction, electronics, and art