Import/export HS code 74040091: Waste and scrap of brass (copper-zinc alloys)
Leftover materials from brass, a mix of copper and zinc, commonly recycled for new products
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 14,376,873 |
| Netherlands | 9,655,891 |
| France | 988,433 |
| Kenya | 961,733 |
| Belgium | 608,735 |
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 | 6,665,176 | 7,711,697 | +1,046,521 |
| Netherlands | 6,487,853 | 3,168,038 | -3,319,815 |
| France | 742,334 | 246,099 | -496,235 |
| Kenya | 415,259 | 546,474 | +131,215 |
| Belgium | 320,179 | 288,556 | -31,623 |
| Tunisia | 144,906 | 165,303 | +20,397 |
| Dominica | 90,820 | 99,220 | +8,400 |
| Italy | 57,143 | 130,739 | +73,596 |
| Falkland Islands | 61,415 | 85,485 | +24,070 |
| Brazil | 141,937 | 0 | -141,937 |
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 | 13,854,120 |
| Netherlands | 9,429,291 |
| Belgium | 1,099,175 |
| Kenya | 961,733 |
| France | 610,944 |
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 | 6,455,684 | 7,398,436 | +942,752 |
| Netherlands | 6,261,253 | 3,168,038 | -3,093,215 |
| Belgium | 978,573 | 120,602 | -857,971 |
| Kenya | 415,259 | 546,474 | +131,215 |
| France | 193,082 | 417,862 | +224,780 |
| United Kingdom | 189,655 | 126,053 | -63,602 |
| Tunisia | 158,205 | 39,250 | -118,955 |
| Italy | 57,143 | 130,739 | +73,596 |
| Dominica | 90,820 | 88,720 | -2,100 |
| Falkland Islands | 61,415 | 85,485 | +24,070 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,065,240 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,400,915 |
| Other | 522,753 |
| Air transport | 37,835 |
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) | 13,201,478 | 9,863,762 | -3,337,716 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,017,853 | 2,383,062 | +365,209 |
| Other | 209,492 | 313,261 | +103,769 |
| Air transport | 23,505 | 14,330 | -9,175 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 8,105,251 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,742,459 |
| Holyhead | 3,780,842 |
| Dover | 1,622,995 |
| Fishguard | 1,508,992 |
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 | 5,428,290 | 2,676,961 | -2,751,329 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,549,291 | 3,193,168 | +643,877 |
| Holyhead | 1,718,509 | 2,062,333 | +343,824 |
| Dover | 546,145 | 1,076,850 | +530,705 |
| Fishguard | 785,717 | 723,275 | -62,442 |
| Felixstowe | 912,712 | 537,392 | -375,320 |
| Hull | 1,447,283 | 0 | -1,447,283 |
| Ayr Harbour | 605,637 | 780,705 | +175,068 |
| Heysham | 455,506 | 283,749 | -171,757 |
| Milford | 291,694 | 355,206 | +63,512 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery | 10 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| C.F.BOOTH LIMITED | 77 |
| ACCREDITED PROCESSED METALS LIMITED | 67 |
| THE REMET COMPANY LIMITED | 52 |
| UNIMETALS RECYCLING (UK) LIMITED | 51 |
| KAS METAL TRADING LTD | 47 |
| WIELAND NEMCO LTD. | 34 |
| F.J. CHURCH & SONS LIMITED | 33 |
| ASHVIN METALS LTD | 29 |
| EMR GROUP LIMITED | 27 |
| R.M. EASDALE & COMPANY LIMITED | 16 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 110,206,974 |
| India | 85,999,303 |
| Germany | 83,484,336 |
| Belgium | 27,114,340 |
| France | 19,234,183 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 47,076,963 | 63,130,011 | +16,053,048 |
| India | 28,808,727 | 57,190,576 | +28,381,849 |
| Germany | 39,673,488 | 43,810,848 | +4,137,360 |
| Belgium | 13,552,329 | 13,562,011 | +9,682 |
| France | 14,603,832 | 4,630,351 | -9,973,481 |
| Italy | 10,590,905 | 7,932,176 | -2,658,729 |
| Spain | 5,303,304 | 6,588,914 | +1,285,610 |
| Netherlands | 652,382 | 10,640,478 | +9,988,096 |
| Thailand | 945,832 | 7,693,180 | +6,747,348 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,520,746 | 4,126,794 | +2,606,048 |
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) | 253,048,402 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 145,370,673 |
| Air transport | 61,594 |
| Road transport | 58,742 |
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) | 99,991,225 | 153,057,177 | +53,065,952 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 71,625,398 | 73,745,275 | +2,119,877 |
| Air transport | 49,901 | 11,693 | -38,208 |
| Road transport | 58,742 | 0 | -58,742 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 123,894,626 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 73,034,349 |
| Immingham Docks | 50,679,164 |
| Felixstowe | 46,907,301 |
| Southampton | 22,223,569 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 20,302,885 | 103,591,741 | +83,288,856 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 30,374,693 | 42,659,656 | +12,284,963 |
| Immingham Docks | 27,806,248 | 22,872,916 | -4,933,332 |
| Felixstowe | 38,838,323 | 8,068,978 | -30,769,345 |
| Southampton | 7,783,751 | 14,439,818 | +6,656,067 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,026,323 | 6,774,169 | -8,252,154 |
| Portsmouth | 12,782,940 | 3,149,921 | -9,633,019 |
| London | 5,943,953 | 7,715,709 | +1,771,756 |
| Tyne | 2,898,047 | 5,706,819 | +2,808,772 |
| Dover | 4,374,470 | 3,840,072 | -534,398 |
Quick facts
HS code: 74040091
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Leftover materials from brass, a mix of copper and zinc, commonly recycled for new products