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 | 1,244,609 |
| Germany | 861,172 |
| France | 281,472 |
| China | 99,916 |
| 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 | 690,122 | 554,487 | -135,635 |
| Germany | 605,510 | 255,662 | -349,848 |
| France | 207,202 | 74,270 | -132,932 |
| China | 11,382 | 88,534 | +77,152 |
| Italy | 46,185 | 16,259 | -29,926 |
| United States | 32,676 | 17,289 | -15,387 |
| India | 14,561 | 1,452 | -13,109 |
| Denmark | 5,477 | 0 | -5,477 |
| Poland | 0 | 3,096 | +3,096 |
| Spain | 2,947 | 0 | -2,947 |
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 | 375,835 |
| United States | 287,197 |
| Italy | 149,527 |
| China | 99,916 |
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 | 642,381 | 175,948 | -466,433 |
| Ireland | 232,835 | 143,000 | -89,835 |
| United States | 174,275 | 112,922 | -61,353 |
| Italy | 74,917 | 74,610 | -307 |
| China | 11,382 | 88,534 | +77,152 |
| India | 14,561 | 1,452 | -13,109 |
| Denmark | 5,477 | 0 | -5,477 |
| Poland | 0 | 3,096 | +3,096 |
| Spain | 2,947 | 0 | -2,947 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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 | 868,774 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 814,091 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 812,391 |
| Air transport | 136,748 |
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 | 457,287 | 411,487 | -45,800 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 586,483 | 227,608 | -358,875 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 524,853 | 287,538 | -237,315 |
| Air transport | 52,332 | 84,416 | +32,084 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 868,774 |
| Dover | 790,300 |
| Fishguard | 173,665 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 127,855 |
| Birmingham Airport | 95,198 |
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 | 457,287 | 411,487 | -45,800 |
| Dover | 616,559 | 173,741 | -442,818 |
| Fishguard | 70,882 | 102,783 | +31,901 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 125,403 | 2,452 | -122,951 |
| Birmingham Airport | 35,531 | 59,667 | +24,136 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,276 | 87,504 | +83,228 |
| Milford | 91,007 | 0 | -91,007 |
| London | 69,545 | 0 | -69,545 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,279 | 60,769 | +58,490 |
| Liverpool Docks | 33,661 | 25,190 | -8,471 |
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 | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
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+ | 8 |
| 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 | 419,145 |
| United Arab Emirates | 256,997 |
| Saudi Arabia | 170,784 |
| 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 | 391,491 | 27,654 | -363,837 |
| United Arab Emirates | 146,582 | 110,415 | -36,167 |
| Saudi Arabia | 126,200 | 44,584 | -81,616 |
| China | 138,025 | 0 | -138,025 |
| Italy | 70,467 | 49,381 | -21,086 |
| Ireland | 16,988 | 68,216 | +51,228 |
| Germany | 18,726 | 18,527 | -199 |
| Qatar | 14,307 | 22,079 | +7,772 |
| United States | 8,550 | 13,430 | +4,880 |
| 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 | 31,469 |
| China | 14,087 |
| Ireland | 10,780 |
| France | 585 |
| Turkey | 152 |
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 | 14,362 | 17,107 | +2,745 |
| China | 0 | 14,087 | +14,087 |
| Ireland | 0 | 10,780 | +10,780 |
| France | 0 | 585 | +585 |
| Turkey | 0 | 152 | +152 |
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) | 855,514 |
| Air transport | 265,520 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 171,990 |
| Other | 74,672 |
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) | 745,686 | 109,828 | -635,858 |
| Air transport | 130,594 | 134,926 | +4,332 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 99,513 | 72,477 | -27,036 |
| Other | 14,687 | 59,985 | +45,298 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 462,472 |
| London Gateway Port | 357,680 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 131,598 |
| 000 | 74,672 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 72,967 |
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 | 462,472 | 0 | -462,472 |
| London Gateway Port | 255,608 | 102,072 | -153,536 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 78,460 | 53,138 | -25,322 |
| 000 | 14,687 | 59,985 | +45,298 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 23,666 | 49,301 | +25,635 |
| Manchester Airport | 22,962 | 47,080 | +24,118 |
| East Midlands Airport | 36,372 | 7,603 | -28,769 |
| London Stansted Airport | 20,627 | 21,854 | +1,227 |
| Southampton | 27,606 | 0 | -27,606 |
| Newcastle Airport | 18,848 | 0 | -18,848 |
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