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 | 15,211,754 |
| Italy | 1,027,961 |
| India | 691,787 |
| China | 435,949 |
| Denmark | 296,189 |
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 | 3,561,527 | 11,650,227 | +8,088,700 |
| Italy | 600,502 | 427,459 | -173,043 |
| India | 217,167 | 474,620 | +257,453 |
| China | 281,543 | 154,406 | -127,137 |
| Denmark | 267,491 | 28,698 | -238,793 |
| Germany | 45,413 | 217,644 | +172,231 |
| Ireland | 117,022 | 139,120 | +22,098 |
| Netherlands | 83,534 | 92,941 | +9,407 |
| Spain | 62,359 | 103,630 | +41,271 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 123,232 | +123,232 |
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 | 15,035,498 |
| Italy | 1,108,819 |
| India | 691,787 |
| China | 551,681 |
| Netherlands | 284,875 |
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 | 3,427,127 | 11,608,371 | +8,181,244 |
| Italy | 605,358 | 503,461 | -101,897 |
| India | 217,167 | 474,620 | +257,453 |
| China | 386,606 | 165,075 | -221,531 |
| Netherlands | 211,705 | 73,170 | -138,535 |
| Ireland | 103,050 | 133,536 | +30,486 |
| Spain | 62,359 | 156,832 | +94,473 |
| Denmark | 155,542 | 30,071 | -125,471 |
| Germany | 43,770 | 120,591 | +76,821 |
| Taiwan | 20,013 | 123,232 | +103,219 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 2 | -6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 3 | +2 |
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) | 16,612,631 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,282,119 |
| Air transport | 942,312 |
| Other | 1,677 |
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) | 4,401,962 | 12,210,669 | +7,808,707 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 523,595 | 758,524 | +234,929 |
| Air transport | 424,779 | 517,533 | +92,754 |
| Other | 309 | 1,368 | +1,059 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 11,755,264 |
| Dover | 4,025,833 |
| Felixstowe | 870,414 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 362,022 |
| Birmingham Airport | 309,420 |
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 | 3,167,835 | 8,587,429 | +5,419,594 |
| Dover | 698,367 | 3,327,466 | +2,629,099 |
| Felixstowe | 367,761 | 502,653 | +134,892 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 173,748 | 188,274 | +14,526 |
| Birmingham Airport | 155,136 | 154,284 | -852 |
| London Gateway Port | 76,544 | 180,569 | +104,025 |
| Harwich | 175,436 | 0 | -175,436 |
| Immingham Docks | 89,211 | 59,865 | -29,346 |
| Liverpool Docks | 17,595 | 117,987 | +100,392 |
| London | 57,619 | 68,147 | +10,528 |
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
|
23 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
9 |
|
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
|
7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 9 |
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
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 | 28 |
| 54m+ | 26 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 216,964 |
| United States | 170,703 |
| Netherlands | 155,749 |
| Italy | 122,696 |
| China | 121,419 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 68,915 | 148,049 | +79,134 |
| United States | 134,485 | 36,218 | -98,267 |
| Netherlands | 31,205 | 124,544 | +93,339 |
| Italy | 47,339 | 75,357 | +28,018 |
| China | 6,030 | 115,389 | +109,359 |
| Germany | 109,263 | 4,446 | -104,817 |
| Czechia | 93,571 | 8,632 | -84,939 |
| Portugal | 0 | 74,936 | +74,936 |
| Hungary | 35,745 | 27,036 | -8,709 |
| Israel | 34,845 | 26,415 | -8,430 |
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) | 700,559 |
| Air transport | 459,964 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 341,848 |
| 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) | 414,100 | 286,459 | -127,641 |
| Air transport | 252,897 | 207,067 | -45,830 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 81,193 | 260,655 | +179,462 |
| Other | 138 | 668 | +530 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 614,118 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 127,128 |
| London | 126,701 |
| East Midlands Airport | 124,519 |
| London Stansted Airport | 112,671 |
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 | 356,611 | 257,507 | -99,104 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 110,178 | 16,950 | -93,228 |
| London | 11,057 | 115,644 | +104,587 |
| East Midlands Airport | 78,835 | 45,684 | -33,151 |
| London Stansted Airport | 25,222 | 87,449 | +62,227 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 111,450 | +111,450 |
| ZLC | 35,486 | 50,798 | +15,312 |
| London Gateway Port | 58,377 | 26,415 | -31,962 |
| Dover | 38,297 | 4,620 | -33,677 |
| Holyhead | 22,757 | 16,782 | -5,975 |
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