Import/export HS code 76042990: Various aluminium profiles
Shaped aluminium pieces that don’t fit into standard categories, used in various applications
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 | 181,769,081 |
| France | 64,745,455 |
| China | 48,025,153 |
| Turkey | 41,128,349 |
| Germany | 38,133,771 |
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 | 89,472,551 | 92,296,530 | +2,823,979 |
| France | 37,611,936 | 27,133,519 | -10,478,417 |
| China | 30,638,896 | 17,386,257 | -13,252,639 |
| Turkey | 20,737,712 | 20,390,637 | -347,075 |
| Germany | 19,340,607 | 18,793,164 | -547,443 |
| Malaysia | 18,896,258 | 15,982,778 | -2,913,480 |
| Netherlands | 16,226,495 | 15,663,117 | -563,378 |
| United States | 16,484,820 | 14,820,257 | -1,664,563 |
| Poland | 13,517,843 | 12,289,570 | -1,228,273 |
| Romania | 12,215,845 | 11,889,571 | -326,274 |
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 | 206,155,880 |
| China | 48,888,175 |
| Turkey | 44,890,750 |
| Romania | 36,039,658 |
| Malaysia | 35,494,324 |
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 | 103,002,501 | 103,153,379 | +150,878 |
| China | 30,619,295 | 18,268,880 | -12,350,415 |
| Turkey | 22,405,664 | 22,485,086 | +79,422 |
| Romania | 17,828,241 | 18,211,417 | +383,176 |
| Malaysia | 19,049,924 | 16,444,400 | -2,605,524 |
| United States | 16,583,654 | 15,032,615 | -1,551,039 |
| Poland | 14,362,283 | 13,307,153 | -1,055,130 |
| Netherlands | 12,464,490 | 11,925,677 | -538,813 |
| Germany | 13,005,074 | 11,095,413 | -1,909,661 |
| Belgium | 8,556,977 | 10,199,367 | +1,642,390 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 93 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 90 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 74 |
| Inner London - West | 74 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 68 |
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 | 73 | 69 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 64 | 70 | +6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 51 | 58 | +7 |
| Inner London - West | 56 | 44 | -12 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 43 | 55 | +12 |
| Greater Manchester | 50 | 39 | -11 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 40 | 46 | +6 |
| West Yorkshire | 46 | 46 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 47 | 41 | -6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 40 | 32 | -8 |
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) | 408,927,240 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 173,876,192 |
| Other | 27,144,266 |
| Air transport | 16,368,324 |
| Road transport | 15,412,407 |
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) | 209,252,972 | 199,674,268 | -9,578,704 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 92,158,501 | 81,717,691 | -10,440,810 |
| Other | 13,893,822 | 13,250,444 | -643,378 |
| Air transport | 9,450,511 | 6,917,813 | -2,532,698 |
| Road transport | 7,329,869 | 8,082,538 | +752,669 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 147,741,275 |
| Portsmouth | 74,950,182 |
| Eurotunnel | 73,483,392 |
| Felixstowe | 51,900,058 |
| Southampton | 47,118,228 |
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 | 74,513,586 | 73,227,689 | -1,285,897 |
| Portsmouth | 36,791,319 | 38,158,863 | +1,367,544 |
| Eurotunnel | 37,779,264 | 35,704,128 | -2,075,136 |
| Felixstowe | 26,840,657 | 25,059,401 | -1,781,256 |
| Southampton | 33,887,053 | 13,231,175 | -20,655,878 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,363,762 | 19,232,629 | +3,868,867 |
| Liverpool Docks | 14,192,915 | 19,144,582 | +4,951,667 |
| ZLC | 14,502,581 | 13,901,414 | -601,167 |
| 000 | 13,893,822 | 13,250,444 | -643,378 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,020,632 | 11,966,894 | +6,946,262 |
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 | 285 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 237 |
| Specialised construction activities | 200 |
| Other manufacturing | 133 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 110 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 317 |
| 2025-11 | 345 |
| 2025-10 | 373 |
| 2025-09 | 324 |
| 2025-08 | 312 |
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 |
| TW METALS LIMITED | 107 |
| AEROSPACE METALLIC SUPPLY LIMITED | 106 |
| PENN ELCOM LIMITED | 104 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 103 |
| DN AUTOMOTIVE VMS LTD | 102 |
| ALUTRADE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 101 |
| PRESTWICK AEROSYSTEMS LIMITED | 98 |
| MEGGITT AEROSPACE LIMITED | 95 |
| NAIM AUDIO LIMITED | 94 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 693 |
| 54m+ | 358 |
| 0-1m | 233 |
| 15m-54m | 136 |
| Other | 86 |
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 | 22,704,676 |
| Netherlands | 14,927,047 |
| China | 14,124,122 |
| Germany | 6,793,715 |
| France | 5,232,175 |
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 | 12,165,423 | 10,539,253 | -1,626,170 |
| Netherlands | 8,015,829 | 6,911,218 | -1,104,611 |
| China | 8,727,156 | 5,396,966 | -3,330,190 |
| Germany | 3,211,135 | 3,582,580 | +371,445 |
| France | 2,858,221 | 2,373,954 | -484,267 |
| United States | 1,823,471 | 1,891,573 | +68,102 |
| Sweden | 1,929,307 | 1,288,348 | -640,959 |
| India | 1,818,795 | 1,249,390 | -569,405 |
| Poland | 1,437,270 | 1,472,393 | +35,123 |
| Spain | 966,554 | 937,139 | -29,415 |
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 | 1,342,345 |
| Spain | 728,104 |
| XI | 171,344 |
| China | 122,477 |
| Germany | 42,149 |
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 | 695,509 | 646,836 | -48,673 |
| Spain | 362,138 | 365,966 | +3,828 |
| XI | 118,975 | 52,369 | -66,606 |
| China | 90,363 | 32,114 | -58,249 |
| Germany | 20,402 | 21,747 | +1,345 |
| Morocco | 24,633 | 0 | -24,633 |
| Austria | 0 | 23,405 | +23,405 |
| Ireland | 7,433 | 6,531 | -902 |
| Poland | 1,524 | 6,306 | +4,782 |
| Netherlands | 70 | 3,801 | +3,731 |
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) | 51,907,892 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,312,689 |
| Air transport | 14,189,961 |
| Other | 3,323,647 |
| Road transport | 66,505 |
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) | 25,738,769 | 26,169,123 | +430,354 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,775,415 | 9,537,274 | -4,238,141 |
| Air transport | 8,166,981 | 6,022,980 | -2,144,001 |
| Other | 1,768,703 | 1,554,944 | -213,759 |
| Road transport | 66,505 | 0 | -66,505 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,082,177 |
| Belfast Port | 10,073,815 |
| Harwich | 9,840,689 |
| Holyhead | 9,624,290 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,855,124 |
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 | 7,330,946 | 8,751,231 | +1,420,285 |
| Belfast Port | 6,394,737 | 3,679,078 | -2,715,659 |
| Harwich | 5,547,100 | 4,293,589 | -1,253,511 |
| Holyhead | 5,082,598 | 4,541,692 | -540,906 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,973,144 | 3,881,980 | -91,164 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,044,060 | 3,483,961 | -560,099 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,565,015 | 2,788,287 | -776,728 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,871,311 | 2,106,737 | +235,426 |
| 000 | 1,768,703 | 1,554,944 | -213,759 |
| Felixstowe | 1,323,537 | 1,032,862 | -290,675 |
Quick facts
HS code: 76042990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Shaped aluminium pieces that don’t fit into standard categories, used in various applications