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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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 12,466,904 |
| Netherlands | 10,329,561 |
| France | 1,356,752 |
| Kenya | 1,010,550 |
| Belgium | 695,597 |
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 | 6,597,329 | 5,869,575 | -727,754 |
| Netherlands | 6,384,573 | 3,944,988 | -2,439,585 |
| France | 1,356,752 | 0 | -1,356,752 |
| Kenya | 503,256 | 507,294 | +4,038 |
| Belgium | 393,703 | 301,894 | -91,809 |
| Tunisia | 144,906 | 87,727 | -57,179 |
| Dominica | 128,185 | 88,720 | -39,465 |
| Italy | 57,693 | 130,317 | +72,624 |
| Brazil | 141,937 | 0 | -141,937 |
| United States | 133,921 | 4,707 | -129,214 |
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 | 12,015,294 |
| Netherlands | 10,001,555 |
| Belgium | 1,694,397 |
| Kenya | 1,010,550 |
| France | 571,199 |
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 | 6,380,575 | 5,634,719 | -745,856 |
| Netherlands | 6,056,567 | 3,944,988 | -2,111,579 |
| Belgium | 1,681,059 | 13,338 | -1,667,721 |
| Kenya | 503,256 | 507,294 | +4,038 |
| France | 279,944 | 291,255 | +11,311 |
| United Kingdom | 189,655 | 48,477 | -141,178 |
| Dominica | 128,185 | 88,720 | -39,465 |
| Tunisia | 158,205 | 39,250 | -118,955 |
| Italy | 57,693 | 130,317 | +72,624 |
| Brazil | 141,937 | 0 | -141,937 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,754,310 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,962,145 |
| Other | 451,610 |
| Air transport | 36,416 |
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) | 13,793,941 | 8,960,369 | -4,833,572 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,056,936 | 1,905,209 | -151,727 |
| Other | 216,754 | 234,856 | +18,102 |
| Air transport | 17,998 | 18,418 | +420 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 8,476,320 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,647,209 |
| Holyhead | 3,643,570 |
| Hull | 2,251,556 |
| Felixstowe | 1,534,415 |
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 | 5,224,066 | 3,252,254 | -1,971,812 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,621,694 | 2,025,515 | -596,179 |
| Holyhead | 1,692,378 | 1,951,192 | +258,814 |
| Hull | 2,033,613 | 217,943 | -1,815,670 |
| Felixstowe | 1,000,860 | 533,555 | -467,305 |
| Dover | 630,672 | 844,089 | +213,417 |
| Fishguard | 768,929 | 565,259 | -203,670 |
| Ayr Harbour | 497,110 | 604,479 | +107,369 |
| Heysham | 459,440 | 198,394 | -261,046 |
| Milford | 291,694 | 289,880 | -1,814 |
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 | 11 |
| Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery | 10 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 6 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
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 |
| UNIMETALS RECYCLING (UK) LIMITED | 51 |
| THE REMET COMPANY LIMITED | 48 |
| KAS METAL TRADING LTD | 44 |
| WIELAND NEMCO LTD. | 32 |
| F.J. CHURCH & SONS LIMITED | 29 |
| ASHVIN METALS LTD | 25 |
| EMR GROUP LIMITED | 23 |
| 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 | 8 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 86,837,785 |
| Germany | 74,514,856 |
| India | 67,070,074 |
| Belgium | 25,436,298 |
| France | 20,285,599 |
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 | 40,714,257 | 46,123,528 | +5,409,271 |
| Germany | 38,151,032 | 36,363,824 | -1,787,208 |
| India | 16,313,236 | 50,756,838 | +34,443,602 |
| Belgium | 13,599,949 | 11,836,349 | -1,763,600 |
| France | 14,749,917 | 5,535,682 | -9,214,235 |
| Italy | 10,436,914 | 6,551,771 | -3,885,143 |
| Spain | 4,745,500 | 5,490,679 | +745,179 |
| Thailand | 724,342 | 4,714,040 | +3,989,698 |
| Netherlands | 798,505 | 4,029,352 | +3,230,847 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,426,717 | 2,812,239 | +1,385,522 |
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) | 205,544,418 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 125,933,266 |
| Road transport | 58,742 |
| Air transport | 57,646 |
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) | 83,268,923 | 122,275,495 | +39,006,572 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 67,827,160 | 58,106,106 | -9,721,054 |
| Road transport | 58,742 | 0 | -58,742 |
| Air transport | 48,822 | 8,824 | -39,998 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 80,766,855 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 62,187,753 |
| Felixstowe | 48,052,311 |
| Immingham Docks | 46,501,383 |
| Liverpool Docks | 22,132,170 |
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 | 7,226,258 | 73,540,597 | +66,314,339 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 28,686,274 | 33,501,479 | +4,815,205 |
| Felixstowe | 35,815,043 | 12,237,268 | -23,577,775 |
| Immingham Docks | 26,819,847 | 19,681,536 | -7,138,311 |
| Liverpool Docks | 14,722,124 | 7,410,046 | -7,312,078 |
| Southampton | 6,787,972 | 11,650,657 | +4,862,685 |
| Portsmouth | 12,919,435 | 3,798,787 | -9,120,648 |
| London | 6,723,429 | 4,978,139 | -1,745,290 |
| Dover | 4,092,516 | 3,321,822 | -770,694 |
| Tyne | 1,527,741 | 4,768,965 | +3,241,224 |
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