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 | 32,753,940 |
| United Arab Emirates | 17,403,266 |
| Norway | 8,018,735 |
| Switzerland | 3,717,875 |
| Turkey | 2,899,336 |
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 | 20,049,915 | 12,704,025 | -7,345,890 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7,901,381 | 9,501,885 | +1,600,504 |
| Norway | 1,797,588 | 6,221,147 | +4,423,559 |
| Switzerland | 3,717,875 | 0 | -3,717,875 |
| Turkey | 2,038,806 | 860,530 | -1,178,276 |
| Netherlands | 1,533,425 | 1,030,798 | -502,627 |
| Iceland | 0 | 1,952,671 | +1,952,671 |
| India | 1,340,131 | 0 | -1,340,131 |
| Germany | 817,016 | 391,764 | -425,252 |
| Bahrain | 0 | 428,652 | +428,652 |
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 | 30,706,735 |
| United Arab Emirates | 17,753,807 |
| Norway | 8,364,329 |
| France | 4,759,709 |
| Greece | 3,502,236 |
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 | 17,753,997 | 12,952,738 | -4,801,259 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7,901,381 | 9,852,426 | +1,951,045 |
| Norway | 2,017,030 | 6,347,299 | +4,330,269 |
| France | 2,832,166 | 1,927,543 | -904,623 |
| Greece | 3,502,236 | 0 | -3,502,236 |
| Turkey | 1,824,698 | 897,907 | -926,791 |
| Netherlands | 930,572 | 954,406 | +23,834 |
| India | 1,340,131 | 0 | -1,340,131 |
| Bahrain | 517,462 | 428,652 | -88,810 |
| 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 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +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) | 37,426,001 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,841,759 |
| Other | 938,283 |
| Road transport | 461,324 |
| Air transport | 442,020 |
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) | 18,278,439 | 19,147,562 | +869,123 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,532,708 | 14,309,051 | -6,223,657 |
| Other | 725,410 | 212,873 | -512,537 |
| Road transport | 4,411 | 456,913 | +452,502 |
| Air transport | 123,022 | 318,998 | +195,976 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 24,857,593 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,746,349 |
| Belfast Port | 15,148,081 |
| Portsmouth | 3,692,118 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,193,931 |
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 | 14,264,366 | 10,593,227 | -3,671,139 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,596,318 | 10,150,031 | +1,553,713 |
| Belfast Port | 7,901,381 | 7,246,700 | -654,681 |
| Portsmouth | 1,965,184 | 1,726,934 | -238,250 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,333,401 | 860,530 | -1,472,871 |
| London | 1,945,162 | 138,522 | -1,806,640 |
| Dover | 678,483 | 732,640 | +54,157 |
| 499 | 0 | 1,106,767 | +1,106,767 |
| 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 | 2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
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 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 34,612,652 |
| Sweden | 17,172,407 |
| Netherlands | 4,260,867 |
| Norway | 1,511,319 |
| Denmark | 1,154,745 |
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 | 16,669,833 | 17,942,819 | +1,272,986 |
| Sweden | 8,290,371 | 8,882,036 | +591,665 |
| Netherlands | 1,775,873 | 2,484,994 | +709,121 |
| Norway | 498,662 | 1,012,657 | +513,995 |
| Denmark | 927,272 | 227,473 | -699,799 |
| Belgium | 933,056 | 0 | -933,056 |
| Italy | 92,913 | 614,693 | +521,780 |
| Malaysia | 176,180 | 53,995 | -122,185 |
| United States | 96,842 | 42,845 | -53,997 |
| 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 | 17,336,980 |
| 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 | 9,368,962 | 7,968,018 | -1,400,944 |
| 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) | 28,602,923 |
| Other | 17,339,798 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,654,918 |
| Air transport | 581,182 |
| 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) | 10,643,904 | 17,959,019 | +7,315,115 |
| Other | 9,371,780 | 7,968,018 | -1,403,762 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,385,663 | 5,269,255 | -4,116,408 |
| Air transport | 271,296 | 309,886 | +38,590 |
| 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 | 22,154,962 |
| 000 | 17,339,798 |
| Holyhead | 12,268,580 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,588,991 |
| 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 | 10,213,837 | 11,941,125 | +1,727,288 |
| 000 | 9,371,780 | 7,968,018 | -1,403,762 |
| Holyhead | 4,982,710 | 7,285,870 | +2,303,160 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,130,605 | 1,458,386 | -672,219 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,865,336 | 828,842 | -1,036,494 |
| Heysham | 184,738 | 976,087 | +791,349 |
| Felixstowe | 652,341 | 457,666 | -194,675 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 213,213 | 90,762 | -122,451 |
| Fishguard | 0 | 190,228 | +190,228 |
| London Stansted Airport | 45,765 | 82,519 | +36,754 |
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