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 | 181,700,589 |
| France | 66,413,106 |
| China | 49,443,893 |
| Turkey | 40,685,010 |
| Germany | 38,138,838 |
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 | 89,360,815 | 92,339,774 | +2,978,959 |
| France | 38,428,981 | 27,984,125 | -10,444,856 |
| China | 30,907,000 | 18,536,893 | -12,370,107 |
| Turkey | 21,059,737 | 19,625,273 | -1,434,464 |
| Germany | 19,492,682 | 18,646,156 | -846,526 |
| Malaysia | 18,821,382 | 15,455,361 | -3,366,021 |
| United States | 17,375,953 | 15,461,485 | -1,914,468 |
| Netherlands | 15,824,145 | 15,905,242 | +81,097 |
| Poland | 13,516,634 | 12,557,863 | -958,771 |
| Romania | 12,593,192 | 11,916,837 | -676,355 |
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 | 206,655,054 |
| China | 50,195,123 |
| Turkey | 44,477,982 |
| Romania | 36,379,483 |
| Malaysia | 34,880,058 |
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 | 103,407,560 | 103,247,494 | -160,066 |
| China | 31,140,362 | 19,054,761 | -12,085,601 |
| Turkey | 22,806,578 | 21,671,404 | -1,135,174 |
| Romania | 18,176,593 | 18,202,890 | +26,297 |
| Malaysia | 18,962,808 | 15,917,250 | -3,045,558 |
| United States | 17,456,976 | 15,591,356 | -1,865,620 |
| Poland | 14,052,709 | 13,637,453 | -415,256 |
| Netherlands | 12,124,799 | 12,073,845 | -50,954 |
| Germany | 13,007,824 | 11,164,516 | -1,843,308 |
| Belgium | 8,812,422 | 10,262,149 | +1,449,727 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 89 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 86 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 75 |
| Inner London - West | 74 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 65 |
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 | 71 | 65 | -6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 61 | 68 | +7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 48 | 60 | +12 |
| Inner London - West | 55 | 44 | -11 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 42 | 50 | +8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 39 | 46 | +7 |
| West Yorkshire | 46 | 50 | +4 |
| Greater Manchester | 51 | 38 | -13 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 48 | 39 | -9 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 39 | 33 | -6 |
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) | 411,472,878 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 174,767,319 |
| Other | 27,494,848 |
| Air transport | 17,453,101 |
| Road transport | 15,098,688 |
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) | 211,523,514 | 199,949,364 | -11,574,150 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 92,364,407 | 82,402,912 | -9,961,495 |
| Other | 13,475,128 | 14,019,720 | +544,592 |
| Air transport | 10,110,390 | 7,342,711 | -2,767,679 |
| Road transport | 7,520,226 | 7,578,462 | +58,236 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 148,724,951 |
| Eurotunnel | 75,125,640 |
| Portsmouth | 74,422,308 |
| Felixstowe | 50,458,771 |
| Southampton | 49,526,828 |
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 | 76,129,068 | 72,595,883 | -3,533,185 |
| Eurotunnel | 38,460,933 | 36,664,707 | -1,796,226 |
| Portsmouth | 36,793,603 | 37,628,705 | +835,102 |
| Felixstowe | 25,446,786 | 25,011,985 | -434,801 |
| Southampton | 34,684,064 | 14,842,764 | -19,841,300 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,422,476 | 18,933,495 | +3,511,019 |
| Liverpool Docks | 14,941,194 | 19,259,043 | +4,317,849 |
| ZLC | 14,713,170 | 13,292,811 | -1,420,359 |
| 000 | 13,475,128 | 14,019,720 | +544,592 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,688,777 | 11,561,383 | +6,872,606 |
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 | 278 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 234 |
| Specialised construction activities | 195 |
| Other manufacturing | 132 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 345 |
| 2025-10 | 373 |
| 2025-09 | 324 |
| 2025-08 | 312 |
| 2025-07 | 358 |
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 |
| TW METALS LIMITED | 106 |
| AEROSPACE METALLIC SUPPLY LIMITED | 105 |
| PENN ELCOM LIMITED | 103 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 102 |
| DN AUTOMOTIVE VMS LTD | 102 |
| ALUTRADE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 100 |
| PRESTWICK AEROSYSTEMS LIMITED | 98 |
| MEGGITT AEROSPACE LIMITED | 94 |
| 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 | 683 |
| 54m+ | 355 |
| 0-1m | 234 |
| 15m-54m | 137 |
| Other | 89 |
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 | 22,550,630 |
| China | 14,834,208 |
| Netherlands | 14,804,891 |
| Germany | 7,030,362 |
| France | 5,240,615 |
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 | 12,198,720 | 10,351,910 | -1,846,810 |
| China | 8,732,563 | 6,101,645 | -2,630,918 |
| Netherlands | 8,141,609 | 6,663,282 | -1,478,327 |
| Germany | 3,314,717 | 3,715,645 | +400,928 |
| France | 2,899,475 | 2,341,140 | -558,335 |
| United States | 1,791,515 | 1,886,896 | +95,381 |
| Sweden | 1,737,244 | 1,493,331 | -243,913 |
| India | 1,804,914 | 1,280,992 | -523,922 |
| Poland | 1,266,341 | 1,624,475 | +358,134 |
| Spain | 998,272 | 843,448 | -154,824 |
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 | 1,330,191 |
| XU | 851,752 |
| Spain | 710,150 |
| XI | 207,611 |
| China | 129,995 |
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 | 725,337 | 604,854 | -120,483 |
| XU | 450,236 | 401,516 | -48,720 |
| Spain | 348,147 | 362,003 | +13,856 |
| XI | 134,196 | 73,415 | -60,781 |
| China | 94,798 | 35,197 | -59,601 |
| Germany | 21,624 | 21,755 | +131 |
| Morocco | 0 | 24,633 | +24,633 |
| Austria | 0 | 23,405 | +23,405 |
| Ireland | 9,385 | 6,695 | -2,690 |
| Poland | 1,652 | 6,328 | +4,676 |
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) | 51,148,835 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,705,038 |
| Air transport | 14,315,347 |
| Other | 3,356,041 |
| Road transport | 117,818 |
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) | 25,089,745 | 26,059,090 | +969,345 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,484,413 | 10,220,625 | -4,263,788 |
| Air transport | 8,216,197 | 6,099,150 | -2,117,047 |
| Other | 1,792,189 | 1,563,852 | -228,337 |
| Road transport | 117,818 | 0 | -117,818 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,079,762 |
| Belfast Port | 10,920,238 |
| Harwich | 9,811,871 |
| Holyhead | 9,498,531 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,815,059 |
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 | 7,355,792 | 8,723,970 | +1,368,178 |
| Belfast Port | 6,483,900 | 4,436,338 | -2,047,562 |
| Harwich | 5,597,060 | 4,214,811 | -1,382,249 |
| Holyhead | 5,309,580 | 4,188,951 | -1,120,629 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,772,623 | 4,042,436 | +269,813 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,952,084 | 3,570,286 | -381,798 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,559,899 | 2,725,370 | -834,529 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,930,303 | 2,044,853 | +114,550 |
| 000 | 1,792,189 | 1,563,852 | -228,337 |
| Felixstowe | 1,312,573 | 1,063,497 | -249,076 |
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