Import/export HS code 760429: Various aluminium profiles
Aluminium shapes that don’t fit into specific categories, used in various industries
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 183,297,068 |
| France | 100,784,714 |
| Germany | 58,512,232 |
| China | 50,077,188 |
| Turkey | 44,099,924 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 90,741,672 | 92,555,396 | +1,813,724 |
| France | 55,525,637 | 45,259,077 | -10,266,560 |
| Germany | 31,083,083 | 27,429,149 | -3,653,934 |
| China | 31,220,833 | 18,856,355 | -12,364,478 |
| Turkey | 22,956,151 | 21,143,773 | -1,812,378 |
| Belgium | 22,152,770 | 21,800,221 | -352,549 |
| Italy | 20,495,747 | 22,931,690 | +2,435,943 |
| Poland | 22,108,919 | 20,763,732 | -1,345,187 |
| United States | 21,618,003 | 19,314,094 | -2,303,909 |
| Malaysia | 18,953,394 | 15,484,115 | -3,469,279 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 208,090,280 |
| China | 51,176,857 |
| France | 49,795,816 |
| Turkey | 48,059,834 |
| Italy | 45,849,670 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 104,656,748 | 103,433,532 | -1,223,216 |
| China | 31,571,624 | 19,605,233 | -11,966,391 |
| France | 26,586,844 | 23,208,972 | -3,377,872 |
| Turkey | 24,791,955 | 23,267,879 | -1,524,076 |
| Italy | 21,775,778 | 24,073,892 | +2,298,114 |
| Germany | 24,616,985 | 20,893,347 | -3,723,638 |
| Poland | 22,867,776 | 21,973,107 | -894,669 |
| United States | 21,868,900 | 19,500,667 | -2,368,233 |
| Belgium | 18,532,358 | 19,919,776 | +1,387,418 |
| Romania | 18,990,077 | 18,823,271 | -166,806 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 101 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 99 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 86 |
| Inner London - West | 77 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 70 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 81 | 72 | -9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 71 | 76 | +5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 55 | 66 | +11 |
| Inner London - West | 57 | 47 | -10 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 46 | 54 | +8 |
| West Yorkshire | 49 | 54 | +5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 53 | 44 | -9 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 40 | 48 | +8 |
| Greater Manchester | 52 | 38 | -14 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 43 | 33 | -10 |
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) | 524,483,700 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 210,593,968 |
| Other | 28,248,185 |
| Air transport | 21,260,297 |
| Road transport | 17,195,896 |
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) | 264,513,142 | 259,970,558 | -4,542,584 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 114,206,413 | 96,387,555 | -17,818,858 |
| Other | 14,040,352 | 14,207,833 | +167,481 |
| Air transport | 12,008,402 | 9,251,895 | -2,756,507 |
| Road transport | 8,761,292 | 8,434,604 | -326,688 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 198,396,405 |
| Eurotunnel | 96,898,816 |
| Portsmouth | 80,824,229 |
| Felixstowe | 61,627,968 |
| Southampton | 52,708,574 |
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 | 102,401,667 | 95,994,738 | -6,406,929 |
| Eurotunnel | 48,983,697 | 47,915,119 | -1,068,578 |
| Portsmouth | 40,436,095 | 40,388,134 | -47,961 |
| Felixstowe | 31,862,112 | 29,765,856 | -2,096,256 |
| Southampton | 36,355,057 | 16,353,517 | -20,001,540 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,694,506 | 21,077,649 | +2,383,143 |
| Liverpool Docks | 16,758,145 | 19,919,356 | +3,161,211 |
| ZLC | 15,934,698 | 14,580,486 | -1,354,212 |
| 000 | 14,040,352 | 14,207,833 | +167,481 |
| Purfleet | 9,531,272 | 15,736,892 | +6,205,620 |
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 | 315 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 270 |
| Specialised construction activities | 202 |
| Other manufacturing | 143 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 112 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 365 |
| 2025-10 | 414 |
| 2025-09 | 351 |
| 2025-08 | 332 |
| 2025-07 | 384 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 119 |
| C.R. LAURENCE OF EUROPE, LTD | 117 |
| TW METALS LIMITED | 109 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 106 |
| AEROSPACE METALLIC SUPPLY LIMITED | 105 |
| ALL METAL SERVICES LIMITED | 104 |
| PENN ELCOM LIMITED | 103 |
| DN AUTOMOTIVE VMS LTD | 103 |
| HS MARSTON AEROSPACE LIMITED | 102 |
| AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED | 101 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 742 |
| 54m+ | 389 |
| 0-1m | 247 |
| 15m-54m | 156 |
| Other | 95 |
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 | 24,306,951 |
| China | 17,400,180 |
| Netherlands | 15,366,305 |
| India | 13,979,325 |
| Germany | 8,843,565 |
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 | 13,154,515 | 11,152,436 | -2,002,079 |
| China | 9,777,864 | 7,622,316 | -2,155,548 |
| Netherlands | 8,558,461 | 6,807,844 | -1,750,617 |
| India | 6,631,906 | 7,347,419 | +715,513 |
| Germany | 4,366,561 | 4,477,004 | +110,443 |
| Poland | 2,660,418 | 3,607,900 | +947,482 |
| France | 3,375,040 | 2,812,794 | -562,246 |
| United States | 3,252,674 | 2,757,464 | -495,210 |
| Italy | 2,546,947 | 999,725 | -1,547,222 |
| Sweden | 1,757,212 | 1,521,154 | -236,058 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,384,621 |
| XU | 866,957 |
| Spain | 710,150 |
| Poland | 368,638 |
| XI | 214,291 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 762,660 | 621,961 | -140,699 |
| XU | 461,081 | 405,876 | -55,205 |
| Spain | 348,147 | 362,003 | +13,856 |
| Poland | 185,593 | 183,045 | -2,548 |
| XI | 136,836 | 77,455 | -59,381 |
| China | 102,625 | 35,841 | -66,784 |
| Germany | 28,910 | 32,091 | +3,181 |
| Italy | 22,857 | 28,689 | +5,832 |
| Morocco | 0 | 24,633 | +24,633 |
| Austria | 0 | 23,405 | +23,405 |
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) | 64,455,082 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,532,561 |
| Air transport | 23,487,484 |
| Other | 3,894,063 |
| Road transport | 132,221 |
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) | 32,940,448 | 31,514,634 | -1,425,814 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,980,287 | 17,552,274 | -5,428,013 |
| Air transport | 12,842,199 | 10,645,285 | -2,196,914 |
| Other | 2,084,708 | 1,809,355 | -275,353 |
| Road transport | 132,221 | 0 | -132,221 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 41,953 | 0 | -41,953 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,924,308 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,044,423 |
| Belfast Port | 12,299,859 |
| Holyhead | 10,359,077 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,284,817 |
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 | 13,872,737 | 12,051,571 | -1,821,166 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,259,995 | 6,784,428 | -475,567 |
| Belfast Port | 7,366,931 | 4,932,928 | -2,434,003 |
| Holyhead | 5,741,817 | 4,617,260 | -1,124,557 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,975,142 | 5,309,675 | +334,533 |
| Harwich | 5,661,545 | 4,354,642 | -1,306,903 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,592,082 | 5,365,677 | +773,595 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,777,206 | 2,815,726 | -961,480 |
| Felixstowe | 3,089,076 | 3,429,769 | +340,693 |
| 000 | 2,084,708 | 1,809,355 | -275,353 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 760429
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Aluminium shapes that don’t fit into specific categories, used in various industries