Import/export HS code 740939: Various copper strips
Copper strips not in coils, used in electrical connectors and industrial machinery
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 | 1,188,433 |
| Netherlands | 409,531 |
| China | 56,177 |
| United States | 47,753 |
| Poland | 43,651 |
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 | 709,924 | 478,509 | -231,415 |
| Netherlands | 188,762 | 220,769 | +32,007 |
| China | 25,644 | 30,533 | +4,889 |
| United States | 26,145 | 21,608 | -4,537 |
| Poland | 28,186 | 15,465 | -12,721 |
| Turkey | 40,831 | 0 | -40,831 |
| Italy | 4,941 | 33,565 | +28,624 |
| Switzerland | 31,740 | 0 | -31,740 |
| Austria | 1,746 | 6,771 | +5,025 |
| France | 2,663 | 3,981 | +1,318 |
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 | 1,591,617 |
| China | 57,725 |
| United States | 47,753 |
| Poland | 43,620 |
| Turkey | 40,831 |
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 | 896,151 | 695,466 | -200,685 |
| China | 25,644 | 32,081 | +6,437 |
| United States | 26,145 | 21,608 | -4,537 |
| Poland | 28,155 | 15,465 | -12,690 |
| Turkey | 40,831 | 0 | -40,831 |
| Italy | 4,941 | 33,565 | +28,624 |
| Switzerland | 31,740 | 0 | -31,740 |
| Austria | 1,746 | 4,673 | +2,927 |
| Ireland | 5,178 | 0 | -5,178 |
| Netherlands | 1,680 | 2,264 | +584 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Essex | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Cumbria | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 846,793 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 672,160 |
| Air transport | 358,760 |
| Other | 4,863 |
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) | 503,476 | 343,317 | -160,159 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 421,813 | 250,347 | -171,466 |
| Air transport | 145,204 | 213,556 | +68,352 |
| Other | 882 | 3,981 | +3,099 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 487,492 |
| Felixstowe | 390,055 |
| Birmingham Airport | 224,641 |
| Dover | 219,570 |
| Harwich | 141,608 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 269,250 | 218,242 | -51,008 |
| Felixstowe | 254,820 | 135,235 | -119,585 |
| Birmingham Airport | 53,335 | 171,306 | +117,971 |
| Dover | 153,917 | 65,653 | -88,264 |
| Harwich | 67,167 | 74,441 | +7,274 |
| Eurotunnel | 72,606 | 60,138 | -12,468 |
| East Midlands Airport | 43,600 | 42,250 | -1,350 |
| London Gateway Port | 32,130 | 25,450 | -6,680 |
| Thamesport | 50,245 | 6,043 | -44,202 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 35,853 | 0 | -35,853 |
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 | 7 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 3 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 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 | 1,649,897 |
| Spain | 299,049 |
| Sweden | 104,422 |
| Ireland | 69,963 |
| United States | 65,531 |
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 | 1,085,567 | 564,330 | -521,237 |
| Spain | 289,689 | 9,360 | -280,329 |
| Sweden | 0 | 104,422 | +104,422 |
| Ireland | 47,803 | 22,160 | -25,643 |
| United States | 8,581 | 56,950 | +48,369 |
| Australia | 38,612 | 15,314 | -23,298 |
| Thailand | 0 | 40,973 | +40,973 |
| Poland | 26,283 | 6,613 | -19,670 |
| Viet Nam | 7,898 | 23,225 | +15,327 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 23,898 | +23,898 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 409 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 0 | 409 | +409 |
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) | 1,765,994 |
| Air transport | 408,032 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 327,392 |
| Other | 409 |
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) | 1,154,664 | 611,330 | -543,334 |
| Air transport | 155,704 | 252,328 | +96,624 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 282,392 | 45,000 | -237,392 |
| Other | 0 | 409 | +409 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,696,440 |
| Liverpool Docks | 292,485 |
| ZLC | 110,881 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 95,979 |
| London Stansted Airport | 88,067 |
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 | 1,106,861 | 589,579 | -517,282 |
| Liverpool Docks | 281,112 | 11,373 | -269,739 |
| ZLC | 26,454 | 84,427 | +57,973 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 28,094 | 67,885 | +39,791 |
| London Stansted Airport | 21,571 | 66,496 | +44,925 |
| East Midlands Airport | 58,491 | 20,187 | -38,304 |
| Southampton | 0 | 45,000 | +45,000 |
| Holyhead | 34,846 | 8,428 | -26,418 |
| Manchester Airport | 7,618 | 13,333 | +5,715 |
| Milford | 12,957 | 1,950 | -11,007 |
Quick facts
HS code: 740939
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Copper strips not in coils, used in electrical connectors and industrial machinery