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 | 183,231,506 |
| France | 99,006,770 |
| Germany | 58,564,780 |
| China | 48,646,662 |
| Turkey | 44,486,120 |
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 | 90,719,354 | 92,512,152 | +1,792,798 |
| France | 54,482,393 | 44,524,377 | -9,958,016 |
| Germany | 30,596,108 | 27,968,672 | -2,627,436 |
| China | 30,892,527 | 17,754,135 | -13,138,392 |
| Turkey | 22,705,962 | 21,780,158 | -925,804 |
| Belgium | 21,758,907 | 22,173,396 | +414,489 |
| Italy | 20,857,215 | 22,849,864 | +1,992,649 |
| Poland | 22,041,073 | 20,093,980 | -1,947,093 |
| United States | 20,915,854 | 18,303,424 | -2,612,430 |
| Malaysia | 19,028,270 | 16,012,630 | -3,015,640 |
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 | 207,573,594 |
| China | 49,838,537 |
| France | 49,231,902 |
| Turkey | 48,419,794 |
| Italy | 45,888,821 |
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 | 104,234,177 | 103,339,417 | -894,760 |
| China | 30,971,991 | 18,866,546 | -12,105,445 |
| France | 25,754,549 | 23,477,353 | -2,277,196 |
| Turkey | 24,467,533 | 23,952,261 | -515,272 |
| Italy | 21,925,341 | 23,963,480 | +2,038,139 |
| Germany | 24,330,285 | 21,170,425 | -3,159,860 |
| Poland | 23,107,400 | 21,240,188 | -1,867,212 |
| United States | 21,200,673 | 18,618,718 | -2,581,955 |
| Belgium | 18,287,564 | 20,331,727 | +2,044,163 |
| Romania | 18,665,875 | 18,808,255 | +142,380 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 105 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 101 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 85 |
| Inner London - West | 77 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 73 |
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 | 84 | 75 | -9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 73 | 77 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 58 | 64 | +6 |
| Inner London - West | 57 | 47 | -10 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 47 | 60 | +13 |
| West Yorkshire | 49 | 50 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 51 | 40 | -11 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 52 | 45 | -7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 41 | 47 | +6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 44 | 32 | -12 |
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) | 522,994,114 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 208,699,069 |
| Other | 27,850,239 |
| Air transport | 20,246,314 |
| Road transport | 17,562,924 |
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) | 262,722,717 | 260,271,397 | -2,451,320 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 113,628,818 | 95,070,251 | -18,558,567 |
| Other | 14,464,020 | 13,386,219 | -1,077,801 |
| Air transport | 11,338,744 | 8,907,570 | -2,431,174 |
| Road transport | 8,552,369 | 9,010,555 | +458,186 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 196,860,463 |
| Eurotunnel | 94,958,116 |
| Portsmouth | 81,313,685 |
| Felixstowe | 63,407,350 |
| Southampton | 50,140,873 |
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 | 100,406,774 | 96,453,689 | -3,953,085 |
| Eurotunnel | 48,627,130 | 46,330,986 | -2,296,144 |
| Portsmouth | 40,300,756 | 41,012,929 | +712,173 |
| Felixstowe | 33,350,407 | 30,056,943 | -3,293,464 |
| Southampton | 35,672,710 | 14,468,163 | -21,204,547 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,573,622 | 21,367,484 | +2,793,862 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,896,825 | 19,592,099 | +3,695,274 |
| ZLC | 15,705,543 | 15,369,462 | -336,081 |
| 000 | 14,464,020 | 13,386,219 | -1,077,801 |
| Purfleet | 9,820,312 | 16,152,784 | +6,332,472 |
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 | 323 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 269 |
| Specialised construction activities | 207 |
| Other manufacturing | 146 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 343 |
| 2025-11 | 365 |
| 2025-10 | 414 |
| 2025-09 | 351 |
| 2025-08 | 332 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 120 |
| C.R. LAURENCE OF EUROPE, LTD | 117 |
| TW METALS LIMITED | 110 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 107 |
| AEROSPACE METALLIC SUPPLY LIMITED | 106 |
| ALL METAL SERVICES LIMITED | 105 |
| PENN ELCOM LIMITED | 104 |
| HS MARSTON AEROSPACE LIMITED | 103 |
| DN AUTOMOTIVE VMS LTD | 103 |
| AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED | 102 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 749 |
| 54m+ | 392 |
| 0-1m | 246 |
| 15m-54m | 155 |
| Other | 92 |
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 | 24,351,531 |
| China | 16,553,617 |
| Netherlands | 15,480,927 |
| India | 13,952,189 |
| Germany | 8,594,746 |
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 | 13,044,336 | 11,307,195 | -1,737,141 |
| China | 9,643,901 | 6,909,716 | -2,734,185 |
| Netherlands | 8,427,874 | 7,053,053 | -1,374,821 |
| India | 7,252,973 | 6,699,216 | -553,757 |
| Germany | 4,278,461 | 4,316,285 | +37,824 |
| Poland | 2,838,850 | 3,759,418 | +920,568 |
| France | 3,377,923 | 2,819,829 | -558,094 |
| United States | 3,467,003 | 2,565,261 | -901,742 |
| Italy | 2,562,065 | 773,551 | -1,788,514 |
| Sweden | 1,948,148 | 1,317,255 | -630,893 |
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 | 1,397,116 |
| Spain | 728,104 |
| Poland | 352,935 |
| XI | 178,545 |
| China | 130,516 |
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 | 732,832 | 664,284 | -68,548 |
| Spain | 362,138 | 365,966 | +3,828 |
| Poland | 165,306 | 187,629 | +22,323 |
| XI | 121,636 | 56,909 | -64,727 |
| China | 97,758 | 32,758 | -65,000 |
| Germany | 27,688 | 32,214 | +4,526 |
| Italy | 21,651 | 27,535 | +5,884 |
| Morocco | 24,633 | 0 | -24,633 |
| Austria | 0 | 23,405 | +23,405 |
| Ireland | 7,433 | 6,531 | -902 |
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) | 65,451,296 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,150,326 |
| Air transport | 23,161,874 |
| Other | 3,832,187 |
| Road transport | 76,509 |
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) | 33,691,717 | 31,759,579 | -1,932,138 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,779,006 | 16,371,320 | -6,407,686 |
| Air transport | 12,988,432 | 10,173,442 | -2,814,990 |
| Other | 2,027,433 | 1,804,754 | -222,679 |
| Road transport | 76,509 | 0 | -76,509 |
| 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 | 25,726,035 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,972,745 |
| Belfast Port | 11,453,436 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,486,497 |
| Holyhead | 10,469,562 |
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 | 13,893,247 | 11,832,788 | -2,060,459 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,694,497 | 6,278,248 | -1,416,249 |
| Belfast Port | 7,277,768 | 4,175,668 | -3,102,100 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,091,191 | 5,395,306 | +304,115 |
| Holyhead | 5,510,213 | 4,959,349 | -550,864 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,115,260 | 5,217,364 | +102,104 |
| Harwich | 5,648,212 | 4,400,250 | -1,247,962 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,756,900 | 2,880,638 | -876,262 |
| Felixstowe | 3,160,807 | 3,298,371 | +137,564 |
| Southampton | 1,846,709 | 2,028,651 | +181,942 |
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