Import/export HS code 76012040: Alloy aluminum billets
Cylindrical or rectangular blocks of aluminum alloy, used for further processing
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 32,344,349 |
| United Arab Emirates | 17,623,706 |
| Norway | 8,258,181 |
| Switzerland | 3,510,780 |
| Turkey | 2,859,262 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 21,096,722 | 11,247,627 | -9,849,095 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7,896,765 | 9,726,941 | +1,830,176 |
| Norway | 1,844,319 | 6,413,862 | +4,569,543 |
| Switzerland | 3,510,780 | 0 | -3,510,780 |
| Turkey | 2,063,770 | 795,492 | -1,268,278 |
| Netherlands | 1,575,471 | 906,455 | -669,016 |
| Iceland | 0 | 1,952,671 | +1,952,671 |
| Germany | 891,075 | 940,696 | +49,621 |
| India | 1,340,131 | 0 | -1,340,131 |
| Bahrain | 0 | 639,216 | +639,216 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Iceland | 31,177,894 |
| United Arab Emirates | 17,974,247 |
| Norway | 8,789,326 |
| France | 4,577,617 |
| Greece | 3,295,141 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 18,860,377 | 12,317,517 | -6,542,860 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7,896,765 | 10,077,482 | +2,180,717 |
| Norway | 2,063,761 | 6,725,565 | +4,661,804 |
| France | 2,770,096 | 1,807,521 | -962,575 |
| Greece | 3,295,141 | 0 | -3,295,141 |
| Turkey | 1,950,278 | 732,253 | -1,218,025 |
| Netherlands | 878,472 | 864,947 | -13,525 |
| India | 1,340,131 | 0 | -1,340,131 |
| Bahrain | 517,462 | 639,216 | +121,754 |
| Germany | 522,034 | 2,280 | -519,754 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 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) | 38,168,467 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,838,255 |
| Other | 938,283 |
| Road transport | 461,324 |
| Air transport | 413,948 |
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) | 19,635,478 | 18,532,989 | -1,102,489 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,157,530 | 14,680,725 | -5,476,805 |
| Other | 725,410 | 212,873 | -512,537 |
| Road transport | 4,411 | 456,913 | +452,502 |
| Air transport | 111,631 | 302,317 | +190,686 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 25,216,954 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,154,941 |
| Belfast Port | 15,368,521 |
| Portsmouth | 3,541,465 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,265,655 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 14,733,428 | 10,483,526 | -4,249,902 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,336,774 | 9,818,167 | +481,393 |
| Belfast Port | 7,896,765 | 7,471,756 | -425,009 |
| Portsmouth | 1,934,553 | 1,606,912 | -327,641 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,470,163 | 795,492 | -1,674,671 |
| London | 1,738,067 | 138,522 | -1,599,545 |
| Dover | 753,758 | 657,365 | -96,393 |
| 499 | 0 | 1,317,331 | +1,317,331 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 964,974 | +964,974 |
| 000 | 725,410 | 212,873 | -512,537 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 5 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
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 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 34,436,515 |
| Sweden | 17,526,223 |
| Netherlands | 4,461,498 |
| Norway | 1,407,822 |
| Belgium | 933,056 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 17,456,931 | 16,979,584 | -477,347 |
| Sweden | 8,315,881 | 9,210,342 | +894,461 |
| Netherlands | 1,888,535 | 2,572,963 | +684,428 |
| Norway | 461,818 | 946,004 | +484,186 |
| Belgium | 933,056 | 0 | -933,056 |
| Denmark | 620,080 | 227,473 | -392,607 |
| Italy | 92,913 | 614,693 | +521,780 |
| Malaysia | 176,180 | 53,995 | -122,185 |
| United States | 133,822 | 5,865 | -127,957 |
| Canada | 87,317 | 20,654 | -66,663 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 16,969,197 |
| Austria | 2,818 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 9,111,042 | 7,858,155 | -1,252,887 |
| Austria | 2,818 | 0 | -2,818 |
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) | 29,788,441 |
| Other | 16,972,015 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,766,890 |
| Air transport | 592,368 |
| Road transport | 2,753 |
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) | 12,133,179 | 17,655,262 | +5,522,083 |
| Other | 9,113,860 | 7,858,155 | -1,255,705 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,697,628 | 5,069,262 | -3,628,366 |
| Air transport | 310,201 | 282,167 | -28,034 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,753 | +2,753 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 22,298,720 |
| 000 | 16,972,015 |
| Holyhead | 12,263,647 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,785,570 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,694,178 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 9,947,554 | 12,351,166 | +2,403,612 |
| 000 | 9,113,860 | 7,858,155 | -1,255,705 |
| Holyhead | 5,328,780 | 6,934,867 | +1,606,087 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,317,410 | 1,468,160 | -849,250 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,925,755 | 768,423 | -1,157,332 |
| Heysham | 504,088 | 656,737 | +152,649 |
| Felixstowe | 614,427 | 457,666 | -156,761 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 245,309 | 58,666 | -186,643 |
| Fishguard | 128,563 | 61,665 | -66,898 |
| London Stansted Airport | 52,574 | 75,710 | +23,136 |
Quick facts
HS code: 76012040
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cylindrical or rectangular blocks of aluminum alloy, used for further processing