Import/export HS code 780110: Refined lead
Pure lead that has been processed to remove impurities
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 28,827,915 |
| Sweden | 9,090,845 |
| Turkey | 2,468,288 |
| China | 1,592,647 |
| Belgium | 1,005,055 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 17,612,293 | 11,215,622 | -6,396,671 |
| Sweden | 2,002,144 | 7,088,701 | +5,086,557 |
| Turkey | 2,468,288 | 0 | -2,468,288 |
| China | 780,769 | 811,878 | +31,109 |
| Belgium | 929 | 1,004,126 | +1,003,197 |
| France | 54,787 | 516,767 | +461,980 |
| Netherlands | 243,521 | 265,131 | +21,610 |
| Latvia | 0 | 145,278 | +145,278 |
| United States | 23,479 | 60,731 | +37,252 |
| South Africa | 48,127 | 0 | -48,127 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 28,827,915 |
| Sweden | 9,501,060 |
| Kazakhstan | 2,468,288 |
| China | 1,591,576 |
| Germany | 628,185 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 17,612,293 | 11,215,622 | -6,396,671 |
| Sweden | 2,002,144 | 7,498,916 | +5,496,772 |
| Kazakhstan | 2,468,288 | 0 | -2,468,288 |
| China | 780,769 | 810,807 | +30,038 |
| Germany | 246,082 | 382,103 | +136,021 |
| Belgium | 929 | 551,677 | +550,748 |
| France | 54,787 | 432,903 | +378,116 |
| Latvia | 0 | 145,278 | +145,278 |
| Brazil | 0 | 86,153 | +86,153 |
| United States | 24,519 | 59,080 | +34,561 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 41,803,140 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,550,396 |
| Air transport | 127,954 |
| Road transport | 5,027 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,149,587 | 18,653,553 | -4,496,034 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 47,010 | 2,503,386 | +2,456,376 |
| Air transport | 97,373 | 30,581 | -66,792 |
| Road transport | 0 | 5,027 | +5,027 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 25,301,957 |
| London | 10,609,923 |
| Holyhead | 3,993,662 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,576,414 |
| Felixstowe | 575,401 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 14,008,094 | 11,293,863 | -2,714,231 |
| London | 4,470,432 | 6,139,491 | +1,669,059 |
| Holyhead | 3,567,950 | 425,712 | -3,142,238 |
| Immingham Docks | 243,521 | 2,332,893 | +2,089,372 |
| Felixstowe | 284,898 | 290,503 | +5,605 |
| Heysham | 526,565 | 0 | -526,565 |
| Dover | 47,010 | 392,108 | +345,098 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 145,278 | +145,278 |
| East Midlands Airport | 57,645 | 20,617 | -37,028 |
| Southampton | 0 | 48,151 | +48,151 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
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 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 97,017,308 |
| France | 47,614,099 |
| Spain | 28,529,506 |
| Italy | 28,170,560 |
| Singapore | 20,774,330 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 58,174,688 | 38,842,620 | -19,332,068 |
| France | 33,251,138 | 14,362,961 | -18,888,177 |
| Spain | 20,099,515 | 8,429,991 | -11,669,524 |
| Italy | 24,176,839 | 3,993,721 | -20,183,118 |
| Singapore | 18,994,478 | 1,779,852 | -17,214,626 |
| United States | 177,688 | 12,122,090 | +11,944,402 |
| Poland | 3,305,214 | 4,514,547 | +1,209,333 |
| Portugal | 4,524,278 | 3,157,258 | -1,367,020 |
| Brazil | 3,564,864 | 3,240,676 | -324,188 |
| Finland | 2,265,999 | 2,462,659 | +196,660 |
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 | 162 |
| Nicaragua | 142 |
| Poland | 63 |
| XU | 36 |
| XI | 21 |
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 | 162 | 0 | -162 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 142 | +142 |
| Poland | 63 | 0 | -63 |
| XU | 0 | 36 | +36 |
| XI | 0 | 21 | +21 |
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) | 190,102,908 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 80,428,587 |
| Air transport | 236,454 |
| Other | 424 |
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) | 104,142,566 | 85,960,342 | -18,182,224 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 70,302,943 | 10,125,644 | -60,177,299 |
| Air transport | 208,413 | 28,041 | -180,372 |
| Other | 225 | 199 | -26 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 88,454,114 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 66,253,823 |
| Felixstowe | 25,487,620 |
| London | 20,256,224 |
| Dover | 17,473,930 |
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 | 48,828,895 | 39,625,219 | -9,203,676 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 40,236,712 | 26,017,111 | -14,219,601 |
| Felixstowe | 18,500,164 | 6,987,456 | -11,512,708 |
| London | 17,951,634 | 2,304,590 | -15,647,044 |
| Dover | 12,616,250 | 4,857,680 | -7,758,570 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,539,749 | 5,546,118 | -3,993,631 |
| Poole | 9,833,781 | 4,405,586 | -5,428,195 |
| Portsmouth | 4,148,228 | 1,476,784 | -2,671,444 |
| Harwich | 2,636,325 | 1,792,637 | -843,688 |
| Purfleet | 4,220,344 | 0 | -4,220,344 |
Quick facts
HS code: 780110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Pure lead that has been processed to remove impurities