Import/export HS code 780411: Thin lead sheets, strips, and foil (up to 0.2 mm thick)
Lead sheets, strips, and foil that are very thin, with a thickness of 0.2 mm or less, often used for specialized 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,296,834 |
| Germany | 852,227 |
| France | 270,674 |
| China | 89,068 |
| Italy | 62,444 |
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 | 698,122 | 598,712 | -99,410 |
| Germany | 488,457 | 363,770 | -124,687 |
| France | 197,188 | 73,486 | -123,702 |
| China | 5,348 | 83,720 | +78,372 |
| Italy | 26,542 | 35,902 | +9,360 |
| United States | 38,004 | 15,949 | -22,055 |
| India | 14,561 | 1,452 | -13,109 |
| Denmark | 5,477 | 0 | -5,477 |
| Poland | 0 | 3,096 | +3,096 |
| Spain | 1,606 | 1,341 | -265 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 818,329 |
| Ireland | 404,325 |
| United States | 279,768 |
| Italy | 141,201 |
| China | 89,068 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 521,229 | 297,100 | -224,129 |
| Ireland | 222,976 | 181,349 | -41,627 |
| United States | 173,688 | 106,080 | -67,608 |
| Italy | 55,274 | 85,927 | +30,653 |
| China | 5,348 | 83,720 | +78,372 |
| India | 14,561 | 1,452 | -13,109 |
| Denmark | 5,477 | 0 | -5,477 |
| Poland | 0 | 3,096 | +3,096 |
| Spain | 1,606 | 1,341 | -265 |
| Belgium | 2,120 | 0 | -2,120 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Merseyside | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 892,509 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 846,288 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 793,108 |
| Air transport | 125,721 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 475,146 | 417,363 | -57,783 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 423,931 | 422,357 | -1,574 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 533,321 | 259,787 | -273,534 |
| Air transport | 47,800 | 77,921 | +30,121 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 892,509 |
| Dover | 777,412 |
| Fishguard | 173,665 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 129,945 |
| Milford | 124,740 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 475,146 | 417,363 | -57,783 |
| Dover | 471,055 | 306,357 | -164,698 |
| Fishguard | 34,105 | 139,560 | +105,455 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 123,269 | 6,676 | -116,593 |
| Milford | 124,740 | 0 | -124,740 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,276 | 87,504 | +83,228 |
| Birmingham Airport | 35,531 | 51,341 | +15,810 |
| Liverpool Docks | 35,073 | 34,790 | -283 |
| London | 68,204 | 1,341 | -66,863 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,279 | 60,769 | +58,490 |
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 | 5 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| Other | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 522,023 |
| United Arab Emirates | 210,848 |
| Saudi Arabia | 178,734 |
| China | 138,025 |
| Italy | 119,848 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 509,638 | 12,385 | -497,253 |
| United Arab Emirates | 127,734 | 83,114 | -44,620 |
| Saudi Arabia | 129,748 | 48,986 | -80,762 |
| China | 138,025 | 0 | -138,025 |
| Italy | 70,467 | 49,381 | -21,086 |
| Ireland | 17,180 | 62,612 | +45,432 |
| Germany | 16,392 | 20,861 | +4,469 |
| Qatar | 0 | 36,386 | +36,386 |
| United States | 7,164 | 14,816 | +7,652 |
| Hungary | 13,188 | 0 | -13,188 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 31,833 |
| XU | 15,570 |
| China | 10,996 |
| Ireland | 10,333 |
| France | 444 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 14,554 | 17,279 | +2,725 |
| XU | 325 | 15,245 | +14,920 |
| China | 0 | 10,996 | +10,996 |
| Ireland | 0 | 10,333 | +10,333 |
| France | 0 | 444 | +444 |
| Turkey | 0 | 84 | +84 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 928,784 |
| Air transport | 256,929 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 171,990 |
| Other | 69,260 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 849,526 | 79,258 | -770,268 |
| Air transport | 111,574 | 145,355 | +33,781 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 99,513 | 72,477 | -27,036 |
| Other | 14,879 | 54,381 | +39,502 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 561,224 |
| London Gateway Port | 312,803 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 131,598 |
| Manchester Airport | 70,042 |
| 000 | 69,260 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 561,224 | 0 | -561,224 |
| London Gateway Port | 241,301 | 71,502 | -169,799 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 78,460 | 53,138 | -25,322 |
| Manchester Airport | 18,560 | 51,482 | +32,922 |
| 000 | 14,879 | 54,381 | +39,502 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,280 | 35,418 | +13,138 |
| London Stansted Airport | 28,577 | 21,854 | -6,723 |
| East Midlands Airport | 34,038 | 9,937 | -24,101 |
| Southampton | 27,606 | 0 | -27,606 |
| Tyne | 19,395 | 0 | -19,395 |
Quick facts
HS code: 780411
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lead sheets, strips, and foil that are very thin, with a thickness of 0.2 mm or less, often used for specialized applications