Import/export HS code 7408: Copper wire
All types of copper wire, used in electrical and industrial applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 336,058,779 |
| Turkey | 61,581,139 |
| Netherlands | 36,657,570 |
| Germany | 35,651,123 |
| France | 21,193,024 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 180,995,607 | 155,063,172 | -25,932,435 |
| Turkey | 35,156,238 | 26,424,901 | -8,731,337 |
| Netherlands | 19,863,102 | 16,794,468 | -3,068,634 |
| Germany | 21,056,235 | 14,594,888 | -6,461,347 |
| France | 11,027,952 | 10,165,072 | -862,880 |
| Sweden | 8,234,051 | 7,115,605 | -1,118,446 |
| Italy | 7,911,989 | 3,218,844 | -4,693,145 |
| Japan | 5,183,693 | 3,609,410 | -1,574,283 |
| Finland | 4,159,851 | 3,956,755 | -203,096 |
| Spain | 3,267,409 | 2,650,489 | -616,920 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 348,982,321 |
| Germany | 65,723,061 |
| Turkey | 61,692,398 |
| France | 21,371,125 |
| Sweden | 15,355,676 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 189,890,534 | 159,091,787 | -30,798,747 |
| Germany | 37,242,290 | 28,480,771 | -8,761,519 |
| Turkey | 35,266,435 | 26,425,963 | -8,840,472 |
| France | 11,054,383 | 10,316,742 | -737,641 |
| Sweden | 8,222,337 | 7,133,339 | -1,088,998 |
| Japan | 5,259,816 | 3,679,010 | -1,580,806 |
| Finland | 4,333,280 | 3,956,755 | -376,525 |
| Spain | 3,413,820 | 2,837,957 | -575,863 |
| Viet Nam | 2,184,940 | 1,772,919 | -412,021 |
| United States | 1,728,455 | 1,757,483 | +29,028 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 27 |
| Greater Manchester | 19 |
| Inner London - West | 16 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 14 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 14 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 21 | 21 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 16 | 13 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 13 | 13 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 | 11 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Essex | 7 | 8 | +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) | 438,524,026 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 96,288,644 |
| Road transport | 11,565,999 |
| Air transport | 7,194,532 |
| Other | 158,929 |
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) | 240,516,973 | 198,007,053 | -42,509,920 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 54,176,161 | 42,112,483 | -12,063,678 |
| Road transport | 5,968,908 | 5,597,091 | -371,817 |
| Air transport | 3,247,915 | 3,946,617 | +698,702 |
| Other | 76,824 | 82,105 | +5,281 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 206,318,483 |
| Immingham Docks | 187,715,703 |
| Felixstowe | 47,729,300 |
| Eurotunnel | 19,342,619 |
| ZLC | 16,870,248 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 114,175,973 | 92,142,510 | -22,033,463 |
| Immingham Docks | 95,572,113 | 92,143,590 | -3,428,523 |
| Felixstowe | 26,928,438 | 20,800,862 | -6,127,576 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,168,413 | 8,174,206 | -2,994,207 |
| ZLC | 9,504,152 | 7,366,096 | -2,138,056 |
| Dover | 8,916,022 | 6,406,141 | -2,509,881 |
| Hull | 11,391,632 | 1,409,835 | -9,981,797 |
| Killingholme | 2,933,901 | 6,731,372 | +3,797,471 |
| Southampton | 6,267,706 | 2,205,992 | -4,061,714 |
| Harwich | 4,346,994 | 1,647,576 | -2,699,418 |
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 | 70 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 51 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 35 |
| Other manufacturing | 35 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 20 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 77 |
| 2025-11 | 63 |
| 2025-10 | 82 |
| 2025-09 | 69 |
| 2025-08 | 65 |
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 | 107 |
| 54m+ | 95 |
| 15m-54m | 49 |
| Other | 21 |
| 0-1m | 20 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 7,541,718 |
| United States | 3,243,270 |
| France | 3,019,901 |
| Ireland | 2,367,369 |
| Netherlands | 1,596,381 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,797,873 | 3,743,845 | -54,028 |
| United States | 2,043,163 | 1,200,107 | -843,056 |
| France | 1,305,456 | 1,714,445 | +408,989 |
| Ireland | 1,424,805 | 942,564 | -482,241 |
| Netherlands | 958,730 | 637,651 | -321,079 |
| Italy | 807,490 | 623,483 | -184,007 |
| Belgium | 986,864 | 194,712 | -792,152 |
| Sweden | 472,604 | 240,253 | -232,351 |
| Czechia | 312,581 | 250,079 | -62,502 |
| South Korea | 271,838 | 275,468 | +3,630 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 325,170 |
| Ireland | 80,899 |
| Turkey | 48,758 |
| Greece | 3,971 |
| Belgium | 1,668 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 324,563 | 607 | -323,956 |
| Ireland | 20,038 | 60,861 | +40,823 |
| Turkey | 47,050 | 1,708 | -45,342 |
| Greece | 3,971 | 0 | -3,971 |
| Belgium | 1,636 | 32 | -1,604 |
| China | 1,082 | 350 | -732 |
| Germany | 567 | 0 | -567 |
| Spain | 270 | 0 | -270 |
| Italy | 27 | 102 | +75 |
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) | 18,598,517 |
| Air transport | 4,772,301 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,575,089 |
| Other | 559,557 |
| Road transport | 6,191 |
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) | 9,464,670 | 9,133,847 | -330,823 |
| Air transport | 2,479,887 | 2,292,414 | -187,473 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,694,944 | 880,145 | -1,814,799 |
| Other | 495,399 | 64,158 | -431,241 |
| Road transport | 6,191 | 0 | -6,191 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,338,843 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,259,686 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,933,668 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,616,266 |
| Holyhead | 1,214,265 |
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 | 7,496,515 | 7,842,328 | +345,813 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,710,171 | 1,549,515 | -160,656 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,631,476 | 302,192 | -1,329,284 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,204,039 | 412,227 | -791,812 |
| Holyhead | 602,682 | 611,583 | +8,901 |
| Liverpool Docks | 497,694 | 380,203 | -117,491 |
| East Midlands Airport | 393,535 | 352,644 | -40,891 |
| 000 | 495,399 | 64,158 | -431,241 |
| ZLC | 299,748 | 252,706 | -47,042 |
| Southampton | 304,168 | 214,899 | -89,269 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 7408
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: All types of copper wire, used in electrical and industrial applications