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 | 1,167,157 |
| Netherlands | 387,145 |
| China | 56,177 |
| United States | 46,670 |
| 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 | 691,685 | 475,472 | -216,213 |
| Netherlands | 166,376 | 220,769 | +54,393 |
| China | 30,820 | 25,357 | -5,463 |
| United States | 25,062 | 21,608 | -3,454 |
| Poland | 28,186 | 15,465 | -12,721 |
| Turkey | 40,831 | 0 | -40,831 |
| Italy | 26,526 | 11,980 | -14,546 |
| Switzerland | 31,740 | 0 | -31,740 |
| Greece | 0 | 13,969 | +13,969 |
| Austria | 1,746 | 6,771 | +5,025 |
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 | 1,547,955 |
| China | 57,725 |
| United States | 46,670 |
| 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 | 855,526 | 692,429 | -163,097 |
| China | 30,820 | 26,905 | -3,915 |
| United States | 25,062 | 21,608 | -3,454 |
| Poland | 28,155 | 15,465 | -12,690 |
| Turkey | 40,831 | 0 | -40,831 |
| Italy | 26,526 | 11,980 | -14,546 |
| Switzerland | 31,740 | 0 | -31,740 |
| Greece | 0 | 13,969 | +13,969 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 7,139 | +7,139 |
| Austria | 1,746 | 4,673 | +2,927 |
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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 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) | 818,124 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 633,621 |
| Air transport | 402,331 |
| 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) | 527,096 | 291,028 | -236,068 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 385,364 | 248,257 | -137,107 |
| Air transport | 143,086 | 259,245 | +116,159 |
| 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 | 465,106 |
| Felixstowe | 351,736 |
| Birmingham Airport | 256,066 |
| Dover | 233,539 |
| 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 | 246,864 | 218,242 | -28,622 |
| Felixstowe | 216,501 | 135,235 | -81,266 |
| Birmingham Airport | 49,214 | 206,852 | +157,638 |
| Dover | 175,502 | 58,037 | -117,465 |
| Harwich | 67,167 | 74,441 | +7,274 |
| Eurotunnel | 117,279 | 15,465 | -101,814 |
| East Midlands Airport | 46,686 | 45,254 | -1,432 |
| London Gateway Port | 32,130 | 25,450 | -6,680 |
| Thamesport | 52,335 | 3,953 | -48,382 |
| 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 | 8 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
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 | 8 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 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 | 68,443 |
| 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 | 46,283 | 22,160 | -24,123 |
| United States | 9,911 | 55,620 | +45,709 |
| Australia | 38,612 | 15,314 | -23,298 |
| Thailand | 40,973 | 0 | -40,973 |
| Poland | 31,239 | 1,657 | -29,582 |
| Viet Nam | 8,793 | 22,330 | +13,537 |
| Switzerland | 1,451 | 22,447 | +20,996 |
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) | 1,760,244 |
| Air transport | 410,022 |
| 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) | 1,148,914 | 611,330 | -537,584 |
| Air transport | 205,309 | 204,713 | -596 |
| 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 | 1,692,210 |
| Liverpool Docks | 292,485 |
| ZLC | 112,871 |
| 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 | 1,102,631 | 589,579 | -513,052 |
| Liverpool Docks | 281,112 | 11,373 | -269,739 |
| ZLC | 26,454 | 86,417 | +59,963 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 69,067 | 26,912 | -42,155 |
| London Stansted Airport | 23,796 | 64,271 | +40,475 |
| East Midlands Airport | 64,898 | 13,780 | -51,118 |
| Southampton | 0 | 45,000 | +45,000 |
| Holyhead | 33,326 | 8,428 | -24,898 |
| 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