Import/export HS code 740811: Thick copper wire
Copper wire with a cross-section thicker than 6 mm, often used in heavy-duty electrical systems
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- 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 | 362,277,448 |
| Netherlands | 31,060,738 |
| France | 19,588,097 |
| Sweden | 16,153,686 |
| Germany | 10,650,885 |
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 | 180,468,286 | 181,809,162 | +1,340,876 |
| Netherlands | 16,923,623 | 14,137,115 | -2,786,508 |
| France | 9,341,256 | 10,246,841 | +905,585 |
| Sweden | 7,414,919 | 8,738,767 | +1,323,848 |
| Germany | 5,518,228 | 5,132,657 | -385,571 |
| Finland | 4,276,297 | 4,040,374 | -235,923 |
| Japan | 3,652,774 | 2,978,366 | -674,408 |
| Italy | 3,579,278 | 1,233,792 | -2,345,486 |
| Ireland | 750,774 | 716,014 | -34,760 |
| Poland | 92,277 | 1,236,878 | +1,144,601 |
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 | 368,614,915 |
| Germany | 40,783,126 |
| France | 19,081,462 |
| Sweden | 16,416,952 |
| Finland | 8,318,635 |
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 | 185,360,498 | 183,254,417 | -2,106,081 |
| Germany | 21,954,020 | 18,829,106 | -3,124,914 |
| France | 9,061,513 | 10,019,949 | +958,436 |
| Sweden | 7,414,919 | 9,002,033 | +1,587,114 |
| Finland | 4,278,261 | 4,040,374 | -237,887 |
| Japan | 3,652,774 | 2,978,366 | -674,408 |
| Poland | 110,260 | 1,415,254 | +1,304,994 |
| Ireland | 750,320 | 711,673 | -38,647 |
| China | 6,068 | 188,617 | +182,549 |
| Peru | 138,405 | 41,018 | -97,387 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 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) | 412,507,474 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 50,780,312 |
| Air transport | 222,099 |
| Road transport | 4,296 |
| Other | 2,813 |
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) | 205,724,651 | 206,782,823 | +1,058,172 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,101,351 | 23,678,961 | -3,422,390 |
| Air transport | 75,658 | 146,441 | +70,783 |
| Road transport | 4,296 | 0 | -4,296 |
| Other | 454 | 2,359 | +1,905 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 224,664,489 |
| Immingham Docks | 191,803,978 |
| Eurotunnel | 15,963,867 |
| Killingholme | 8,385,354 |
| Hull | 4,835,975 |
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 | 112,125,321 | 112,539,168 | +413,847 |
| Immingham Docks | 95,257,754 | 96,546,224 | +1,288,470 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,022,127 | 8,941,740 | +1,919,613 |
| Killingholme | 4,486,022 | 3,899,332 | -586,690 |
| Hull | 3,380,992 | 1,454,983 | -1,926,009 |
| Dover | 2,139,997 | 2,585,431 | +445,434 |
| Southampton | 3,359,038 | 170,918 | -3,188,120 |
| London Gateway Port | 434,020 | 2,842,258 | +2,408,238 |
| Harwich | 1,695,108 | 4,878 | -1,690,230 |
| Purfleet | 1,225,979 | 0 | -1,225,979 |
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
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of electrical equipment
|
7 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 19 |
| 2026-04 | 17 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 16 |
| 2026-01 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRYSMIAN CABLES & SYSTEMS LIMITED | 102 |
| WIRE ELECTRIC SUPPLIES LIMITED | 81 |
| AMNACK LIMITED | 71 |
| VENTCROFT LIMITED | 53 |
| THE REMET COMPANY LIMITED | 52 |
| A N WALLIS & COMPANY LIMITED | 52 |
| GNB INDUSTRIAL POWER (UK) LIMITED | 44 |
| F.D. SIMS LIMITED | 43 |
| KAS METAL TRADING LTD | 41 |
| HI-WIRE LIMITED | 35 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 442,454 |
| Ireland | 267,291 |
| Czechia | 92,944 |
| United Arab Emirates | 80,456 |
| Norway | 68,239 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 0 | 442,454 | +442,454 |
| Ireland | 196,691 | 70,600 | -126,091 |
| Czechia | 32,561 | 60,383 | +27,822 |
| United Arab Emirates | 80,456 | 0 | -80,456 |
| Norway | 1,656 | 66,583 | +64,927 |
| Canada | 30,306 | 24,430 | -5,876 |
| Germany | 26,978 | 19,682 | -7,296 |
| United States | 1,372 | 43,501 | +42,129 |
| Iraq | 0 | 37,215 | +37,215 |
| France | 18,000 | 11,118 | -6,882 |
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) | 921,837 |
| Air transport | 205,668 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 201,238 |
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) | 284,250 | 637,587 | +353,337 |
| Air transport | 64,220 | 141,448 | +77,228 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 149,562 | 51,676 | -97,886 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 266,493 |
| Holyhead | 255,966 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 207,342 |
| Immingham Docks | 175,961 |
| East Midlands Airport | 98,712 |
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 | 0 | 266,493 | +266,493 |
| Holyhead | 185,366 | 70,600 | -114,766 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 84,559 | 122,783 | +38,224 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 175,961 | +175,961 |
| East Midlands Airport | 24,479 | 74,233 | +49,754 |
| London Gateway Port | 41,858 | 42,415 | +557 |
| Belfast Port | 80,456 | 0 | -80,456 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 37,406 | 15,085 | -22,321 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 43,501 | +43,501 |
| Southampton | 20,122 | 0 | -20,122 |
Quick facts
HS code: 740811
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Copper wire with a cross-section thicker than 6 mm, often used in heavy-duty electrical systems