Import/export HS code 740321: Brass (copper-zinc alloys)
Copper mixed with zinc, creating brass, used in plumbing, musical instruments, and more
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 7,708,095 |
| Netherlands | 3,692,261 |
| Italy | 1,047,500 |
| India | 616,529 |
| Bulgaria | 509,878 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2,266,009 | 5,442,086 | +3,176,077 |
| Netherlands | 3,643,723 | 48,538 | -3,595,185 |
| Italy | 675,882 | 371,618 | -304,264 |
| India | 124,549 | 491,980 | +367,431 |
| Bulgaria | 509,878 | 0 | -509,878 |
| Spain | 425,947 | 76,542 | -349,405 |
| Ireland | 279,347 | 126,950 | -152,397 |
| Denmark | 224,587 | 142,312 | -82,275 |
| China | 295,240 | 52,558 | -242,682 |
| Germany | 230,959 | 76,891 | -154,068 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 7,552,265 |
| Netherlands | 4,658,397 |
| Italy | 1,063,933 |
| India | 616,529 |
| China | 520,621 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2,111,875 | 5,440,390 | +3,328,515 |
| Netherlands | 4,631,657 | 26,740 | -4,604,917 |
| Italy | 690,619 | 373,314 | -317,305 |
| India | 124,549 | 491,980 | +367,431 |
| China | 419,591 | 101,030 | -318,561 |
| Ireland | 267,236 | 119,505 | -147,731 |
| Germany | 229,316 | 65,190 | -164,126 |
| Denmark | 91,323 | 103,862 | +12,539 |
| Spain | 78,089 | 76,542 | -1,547 |
| United States | 60,885 | 40,940 | -19,945 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
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 | 10 | 2 | -8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Kent | 2 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,916,938 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,049,286 |
| Air transport | 827,968 |
| Other | 1,092 |
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) | 7,874,722 | 6,042,216 | -1,832,506 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 449,720 | 599,566 | +149,846 |
| Air transport | 526,828 | 301,140 | -225,688 |
| Other | 1,092 | 0 | -1,092 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 10,060,260 |
| Dover | 2,515,184 |
| Felixstowe | 688,621 |
| Harwich | 421,922 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 308,027 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 5,696,022 | 4,364,238 | -1,331,784 |
| Dover | 1,193,566 | 1,321,618 | +128,052 |
| Felixstowe | 313,187 | 375,434 | +62,247 |
| Harwich | 294,975 | 126,947 | -168,028 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 196,802 | 111,225 | -85,577 |
| Birmingham Airport | 222,991 | 69,287 | -153,704 |
| Liverpool Docks | 121,399 | 92,567 | -28,832 |
| London Gateway Port | 76,544 | 105,574 | +29,030 |
| Hull | 169,253 | 1,359 | -167,894 |
| Heysham | 125,858 | 26,938 | -98,920 |
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 | 24 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 8 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 8 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
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 | 29 |
| 54m+ | 29 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 211,276 |
| Czechia | 209,638 |
| France | 196,795 |
| Mexico | 122,826 |
| Germany | 112,635 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 79,824 | 131,452 | +51,628 |
| Czechia | 176,265 | 33,373 | -142,892 |
| France | 67,362 | 129,433 | +62,071 |
| Mexico | 122,826 | 0 | -122,826 |
| Germany | 6,353 | 106,282 | +99,929 |
| Italy | 50,918 | 37,331 | -13,587 |
| Portugal | 0 | 74,936 | +74,936 |
| Hungary | 23,714 | 39,067 | +15,353 |
| Ireland | 40,186 | 16,695 | -23,491 |
| Netherlands | 27,985 | 13,743 | -14,242 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 668 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 0 | 668 | +668 |
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) | 821,474 |
| Air transport | 484,139 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 128,303 |
| Road transport | 1,093 |
| Other | 806 |
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) | 351,822 | 469,652 | +117,830 |
| Air transport | 265,247 | 218,892 | -46,355 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 114,131 | 14,172 | -99,959 |
| Road transport | 1,093 | 0 | -1,093 |
| Other | 138 | 668 | +530 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 728,124 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 218,414 |
| East Midlands Airport | 132,860 |
| London Gateway Port | 103,651 |
| London Stansted Airport | 64,126 |
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 | 302,657 | 425,467 | +122,810 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 121,736 | 96,678 | -25,058 |
| East Midlands Airport | 86,363 | 46,497 | -39,866 |
| London Gateway Port | 100,536 | 3,115 | -97,421 |
| London Stansted Airport | 25,349 | 38,777 | +13,428 |
| ZLC | 29,716 | 34,006 | +4,290 |
| Dover | 17,398 | 24,170 | +6,772 |
| Holyhead | 28,818 | 12,465 | -16,353 |
| London | 0 | 11,057 | +11,057 |
| Southampton | 4,311 | 0 | -4,311 |
Quick facts
HS code: 740321
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Copper mixed with zinc, creating brass, used in plumbing, musical instruments, and more